Yamato The Drummers of Japan

Yamato The Drummers of Japan are touring Australia from 8th of September to 6th of October 2017 including stops in Sydney, Queensland, Perth and Adelaide.

 

Since 1993, YAMATO have performed in 53 countries around the world, reaching over 6 million people, making them the most prolific Japanese performing art group to tour internationally. 

 

YAMATO are the epitome of the Japanese spirit and bring new life to the traditional Japanese taiko and wadaiko drums by paying respect to its rich history and exploring contemporary drumming styles. 

 

Beginning with the boom of a taiko drum made from a large 400 year-old tree, performers move their whole bodies to strike the drum with a powerful surge of energy that uplifts audiences in sync with the rhythm and intensity.

 

YAMATO is based in a village called Asuka, known as the birthplace of Japanese culture, and the group pride themselves on their expression of the ancient Japanese spirit. 

 

The group live together in a community and create everything themselves, including the musical compositions, lighting design, choreography, performance techniques, makeup, and props such as the bachi (sticks) used in performances. In a first for the company, YAMATO will wear outfits designed by international fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto. 

 

YAMATO's newest display of originality and innovation takes the form of 'The Challengers" tour performing in 16 cities across Australia, offering an anthem of encouragement to all to pursue life's challenges with courage.  

 

8 September - Bundaberg, QLD

MONCRIEFF ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, 7.30pm

 

11 September - Maryborough, QLD

BROLGA THEATRE, 7.30pm

 

12 September -Toowoomba, QLD

EMPIRE THEATRE, 8pm

14 September - Port Macquarie, NSW

GLASS HOUSE THEATRE, 7.30pm

 

15 September - Newcastle, NSW

CIVIC THEATRE, 8pm

 

16 & 17 September - Sydney, NSW

ROSLYN PACKER THEATRE WALSH BAY, 7.30 (16 Sept), 5.00 (17 Sept)

 

19 September - Sutherland, NSW

ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, 8pm

 

21 September - Bathurst, NSW

MEMORIAL ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, 7.30pm

 

23 September - Torrensville, SA

THEBARTHON THEATRE, 8pm

27 September - Kalgoorlie, WA

GOLDFIELDS ARTS CENTRE, 7.30pm

 

29 September - Esperance, WA

CIVIC CENTRE, 7.30pm

 

2 October - Bunbury, WA

REGIONAL ENTERTIAINMENT CENTRE BREC, 7.30pm

 

3 October - Mandurah, WA

PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, 7.30pm

 

5 October - Perth, WA

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE, 7.30pm

 

6 October - Geraldton, WA

QUEENS PARK THEATRE, 7.30pm