BEAT THE BONGO
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BEAT THE BONGO
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BEAT THE BONGO
DRUM FOR FUN &
STRESS RELEASE
0422 367 502
FOR EVERYBODY & ANY AGE
Drumming makes you happy!Everybody of any age can play, no skills required
- BENEFITS OF DRUMMING
Let us help you to feel great!
Drumming can:
- Relieve, stress, frustration, anxiety and disappointment
- Boosts your immune system and mood
- Reduces tension and chronic pain
- Releases endorphins and gives you a feeling of euphoria
- Creates a sense of connectedness with yourself and others
- Improves self-esteem
- Develops motor skills/hand eye coordination
- Overcomes social anxieties
- Helps calm the nervous system and provides clarity to the mind
- 30 minutes of drumming per day improves a person's ability to learn
- It helps stimulate the cardiovascular system
- Improves listening skills and aids positive communication
- WHAT WE DOO.s.h.c Programs, Primary & Secondary Schools, Childcare, Disability & Special needs, Corporate Team Building, Conferences, Launches, Special Events, Functions, Parties for all ages & Stress relief! One on one sessions are also available.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR KIDS
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You get up to 15 hand drums, more optional if needed,
a set of big bass drums and lots of fun hand held percussion instruments to play with. No skills are required as we will have you banging out the beats in no time.
Our workshops are very FUN filled, uplifting and will leave you with great memories to share forever. These party workshops can be applied to any age.
Please note Extra Travel Time fees may apply.
SCHOOL WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS
Option 1 – Drum for fun workshop
Our Drum for fun workshop’s aim is to help support the social and emotional well-being of the students. Currently anxiety and stress are becoming more prevalent in the classroom and are showing no signs of decreasing. These workshops will provide a physical workout where students will be releasing happy endorphins, getting rid of any built-up stress and anxiety. They bring the FUN to the classroom with our awesome bongo beats, while teaching the students how to play the drums.
Option 2- Introduction program to drumming 4 week course
This program is an introduction to drumming. Over the 4 weeks, the students will learn how to play the drum, compose, present and perform their own musical piece. The program provides the students with a drum circle that is inclusive, promotes individual creativity and expression. We teach the students to share ideas, solve problems and work as a team, in a positive uplifting environment. A program like this, provides many physical and mental health benefits for the students. It will help improve the students’ self-esteem, respect for others and focus in the classroom.
DRUMMING WORKSHOPS FOR VACATION CARE & O,S,H,C PROGRAMS
So much fun
These workshops are 45 minutes of non stop fun, learning and self expression with all of the benefits that a drum circle provides. Children ages 4 - 12 years love these exciting and uplifting workshops. The children not only get to explore themselves and others, but also get to learn to play the drums and percussion.
DRUMMING WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDCARE AGES 2-4
Learning and fun
Our music jams are specifically designed for the little people, with our main objective being fun. Children will develop skills in listening, counting, hand eye coordination and sharing.
Our sessions include, an engaging, interactive, hands on, 35 minutes of playing drums and percussion with our entertaining drumming facilitator. Concluding with an introduction to a relaxing, guided meditation journey where the children get to experience the beautiful sounds of the happy drum.DRUMMING WORKSHOPS
One hour group drumming
These Workshops are 1 hour of power playing drums and percussion and letting go of any built up anxiety, tension and stress.
Sharing, caring, uniting, listening, co-operation, team work, creativity and awareness are skills all attained through these fantastic and fun workshops, not to mention STRESS RELEASE.
HIRE A LIVE PERCUSSIONIST
Playing along to music or with a DJ
Let us lift the energy and create an awesome vibe at your next event or function.
DRUMS & FIRE
Let us heat things up for you and your next event
Let our high energy performance drummers and fire manipulators light up your event, or get our roving drummers to create an exciting and energized entrance for your event or party.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Drumming therapy and lessons
Learn to drum one on one in a relaxed atmosphere without distractions and at your own pace. You could also bring a friend or two along, if desired.
- Active & HealthyGOLD COAST CITY ACTIVE AND HEALTHY PROGRAMChildren's drumming workshops ages 5 to 12 years.
We are run 45 minute drumming workshops for children ages 5 to 12 years, for the Gold Coast Active and Healthy program.
Workshops sessions . Starting at 10 am.
Venue: Burleigh Heads Reg Chester Park The Esplanade
(meet in the park at the end of 5th Ave)
The workshop is price $8 per child. All bookings are required through our website or via email to [email protected].
Please advise what day and date you would like to do the workshop, how many children along with their ages.
Please leave your contact details and we will confirm your booking via email.
This fun and interactive workshop, will have the kids playing the drums and percussion in no time. We will teach them the basics of the drums, along with some cool rhythms. Whilst jamming in a uplifting drum circle. Drumming is absolutely one of the best ways to release stress. Parents are more than welcome to assist their children. All equipment provided.
Happy Drumming!
BOOK IN FOR THE ACTIVE & HEALTHY
KIDS DRUMMING WORKSHOP HERE.
DRUMMING MAKES YOU HAPPY.
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- ABOUT BEAT THE BONGO
Meet Brento Kells
Brento has performed drums and percussion in bands and played alongside Dj,s as well as various musicians and performers. He fell in love with African drums when he moved to South East Queensland and stumbled across a local community drum circle. Brento instantly had a love affair for the drumming and dancing community spirit that was within the circle. Since then he has sold, made, played and taught drumming to various schools, corporate groups, special needs students and many other groups. Brento started Beat the Bongo in January 2010 and it was primarily targeted at early childhood, pre-school, after school care and holiday programs by providing World Music Culture shows. In 2015, Brento, unfortunately had some health issues that caused the closure of the business and saw him taking some time out. After this, he re- modeled the business concentrating specifically on the importance of anxiety and stress release. Brento is passionate about the need for people to slow down, unwind, relax and release stress from the mind & body.
Brento Kells is the founder of Beat the Bongo. He has more than 16 years experience playing, studying, teaching Latin, African and world music drumming and percussion.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Walk With Us - Tara Brown Foundation & Fight For Youth Charity Event- Drumming Circle (Q.L.D) 2018.
Silkwood School - Drumming Teacher- (Q.L.D) 2018.
Beat The Bongo World Music Culture Shows -Performer- (Q.L.D) 2010 - 2016.
ABC Day Care Centres - World Music Cultural Shows - (N.S.W-Q.L.D) 2009-2010.
Early Learning Day Care Centres - World Music Cultural Shows - (N.S.W - Q.L.D) 2009-2010.
Day Care, Kindergarten and OSHC Various - World Music Cultural Shows - (N.S.W-Q.L.D) 2009-2010.
South Stradbroke Island McLarens Landing - Various Corporate Drum & Fire Shows - (Q.L.D) 2008-2010.
Private Functions Various -Drumming Facilitator - (N.S.W.-Q.L.D) 2006-2010.
Hamilton Island -Private Wedding Function- Drum &Fire Show- (Q.L.D) 2009.
Gold Coast City Council Active & Healthy Program - Workshops Facilitator - (Q.L.D) 2007-2009.
Queen St Mall Cultural Day - Percussion with Dave J - Brisbane - (Q.L.D) 2009.
Alzheimers Cultural Day - Group Drumming - Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2009.
Mudgeeraba Special School - Open Day - Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2008-2009.
Q1 Building Surfers Paradise- Private Function- (Q.L.D) 2009.
The Shazam Experience - Band Percussionist - Gold Coast, Brisbane (Q.L.D) 2007-2010.
Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove - Corporate Drumming Shows Gold Coast(Q.L.D) 2007-2009.
Marriot Resort Surfers Paradise - Corporate Drumming and Fire Shows Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2006-2009.
Byron Bay Wedding - Drumming Ceremony - (N.S.W) 2009.
St Augustines Collage - Buskers Classes-Facilitator - Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2009.
The Quality Inn Hotel - Drum &Fire Show - Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2009.
Ivory Hotel Tweed Heads - Percussionist Resident (N.S W - Q.L.D) 2007-2008.
Gold Coast City Council Libraries School holiday Programs - Drumming Facilitator - (Q.L.D) 2007-2009.
Deco Stop Lodge Resort Santo Island Vanuatu- New Years Eve Drum Show 2007-2008.
Drastic Youth Programs - Drumming Facilitator - Expressive Grounds (Q.L.D) 2008.
African Drumming Facilitator Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2006-2008.
Tweed Valley Respite - Drumming Facilitator - (N.S.W) 2007-2009.
Gold Coast Special Needs Family Fun Days - Drumming Facilitator- (Q.L.D) 2007-2008.
WunLove - African Rhythm Band - Gold Coast- Brisbane (Q.L.D) 2007-2008.
Upper Coomera State College - Tuition and Performance Piece - Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2007.
Tallebudgera Recreation Centre - Drumming Facilitator - Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2007.
Shepparton House Special Needs - Drumming Facilitator- Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2007-2008.
Freelance Percussionist Various (Q.L.D - N.S.W) 2005-2018.
Swell Festival Currumbin - Drumming Performance- (Q.L.D) 2006.
Good Will Drumming - Brisbane community Drumming Event - Brisbane (Q.L.D) 2005.
Burleigh Beat Open Air Community Drum Circle - (Q.L.D) 2004-2018.
Special Olympics Opening Ceremony - Cypress Gardens Golf Coarse - Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2005-2007.
Albert water Ways Community Centre -Drumming Performance Piece- (Q.L.D) 2005.
PRICING
Please contact us regarding a quote on our awesome, fun, uplifting workshops, performance drummers, birthday parties or one on one private sessions. At Beat the Bongo we believe everyone should experience the benefits of drumming. We value others and want to give back to the community through our workshops. We're flexible and open to negotiation with our pricing.
SCHOOL WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS
AFTER SCHOOL, OSHC & VACATION CARE PROGRAMS
CHILDCARE WORKSHOPS
ROVING DRUMMER
/ PERFORMERS
PRIVATE SESSIONS
LIVE PERCUSSION / DJ Optional
DRUM FOR FUN WORKSHOPS
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Our quotes are based on what type of event, how many participants, location, time of year and how many facilitators are required.
DRUMMING MAKES YOU HAPPY
EVERYBODY OF ANY AGE CAN PLAY NO SKILLS REQUIRED!
TESTIMONIALS
Thank you for drumming with us!
Kate Elizabeth
School TeacherMy daughter had lots of fun and learnt a new skill whilst being out in the sunshine. She thought, the big base drums were really cool!!
Brento is amazing with kids. He kept Chloe interested and entertained the whole time. She didn't want to leave!!
Reeve Mathews
Burleigh Smoke HouseBrento has a passion for bongos and percussion that is very infectious. He taught me simple bongo drumming in minutes. His zest for teaching, years of drumming experience and fun personality allows you to learn and have fun in minutes. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BEAT THE BONGO😊😊😊😊5 stars
Lynn Stephens
G.C.R.C
Thanks Brento for teaching our special needs clients, the group loved it!
Brento is an enthusiastic and passionate performer. He makes everybody feel important, comfortable and part of the group.Delia Tomlinson
HTC
I Highly recommend Beat the BONGO... It's definitely a Fun way to release stress, have a great laugh, Beat the BONGO... With Brento Kells always full of Life & Enthusiasm which is so Infectious, there will NEVER be a DULL moment.. 👍
Kay Lindholm
Yoga Teacher
Brento has a gift for teaching in a creative and fun way, bringing the best out of people!
Paulie Mann
reviewed BEAT THE BONGO
- 5 star
Brento puts the B in bongo :) , a lifetime of playing what more can i say ;)
IN OUR EVERYDAY SUPER FAST PACED LIVES. IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO UNWIND, RELAX AND LET GO OF THE STRESS THAT WE HOLD ONTO, WHICH MAKES US UNWELL. LET US HELP YOU RELEASE THE TENSION FOR YOUR MIND BODY AND SOUL.
LET US MAKE YOU FEEL GREAT AGAIN!
DRUMMING IS FOR EVERYONE AND ANY AGE
No experience required.
Let us release your stress, relax your mind, body and re-energize your soul.
DON'T MISS OUT! CONTACT US NOW!
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