Taikoz: The Gathering

FEATURING TAIKOZ, AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER TAIKO DRUM ENSEMBLE RILEY LEE, GRAND MASTER OF SHAKUHACHI (BAMBOO FLUTE)TIMOTHY CONSTABLE, PERCUSSION VIRTUOSO

Since its formation in 1997, TaikOz has become Australia’s most exciting and energetic taiko drumming ensemble, attracting devoted audiences across the country and around the world. While observing ancient practices, the Japanese artform of taiko is given a uniquely Australian interpretation with muscular choreography, hypnotic compositions and delicate musicality. The result is a synthesis of east and west, old and new.

In this unforgettable concert experience, the visceral power and thundering sounds of the taiko contrast with the beautiful, ethereal tones of Riley Lee’s shakuhachi bamboo flute.

“You don’t just listen to this music. You see it and feel it too. Totally compelling.” Sydney Morning Herald

TaikOz will conduct drumming workshops at QUT from Fri 31 Oct – Sat 1 Nov for $50 per session. For more details click here.

Photo by Keith Saunders.

The Australian Government is proud to be associated with this tour through the national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the opportunity to see some of our best performing arts.