TAIKO DRUMMING IN SCOTLAND KICS Demon Drummers

     

  

Kilsyth International Carnival Society (KICS) Taiko drumming group the Demon drummers, is currently performing at festivals across Scotland.  These pictures and videos are from recent  festivals at Edinburgh, Helensburgh, on the Clyde, at Strathclyde Country park, and Lauriston Castle, Lothian.

 

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The original funding for setting up the group came from the Scottish Executive through the Futurebuilders Scotland Seedcorn Fund. Subsequent funding has been received from the Foundation For Sport and the Arts and The National Lottery/Scottish Arts Council

 

Kirsty Hamilton, a professional Taiko drumming instructor who learnt the craft in Japan, has been appointed by KICS to head up the musical programme. Kirsty: "Taiko is a new fusion of Jazz and traditional Japanese drumming that appeals to everyone. You can't really describe it - you have to hear it, experience it live to appreciate it."

   

 
 If you would like to try Taiko drumming, or book the group for your festival, for further details phone Kirsty on (44) 01236 829850. For further details of KICS, check the website at www.kic.me.uk

Press coverage includes:  http://www.kilsythtoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=1594&ArticleID=1342925