African Drumming for Kindergartens & Childcare in Sydney
Little hands, big rhythm. We bring the drums, the music and the fun right to your centre, and every child gets to play.
For little ones
Made just for little hands.
Young children learn through music, movement and play, and nothing gets a room of toddlers and preschoolers moving like a drum. African Beat visits kindergartens, preschools, early learning centres and childcare services with a joyful, hands-on session made just for little ones. There's no sitting and watching. Every child gets a drum, and our friendly drummers lead them through songs, rhythms, call-and-response and movement games that keep everyone smiling.
What happens in a session
Every child joins in.
A drum for every child
Child-sized drums and percussion, so the whole group joins in together.
Songs, rhythm and movement
Simple patterns, singing, clapping and dancing that suit short attention spans.
Listening and taking turns
Call-and-response games where children copy, wait and play together.
Culture through music
Stories, instruments and rhythms from across Africa, shared in a way little ones can enjoy.
Made for early learning
Pitched for little ones in kindergarten and childcare.
Sessions are paced and pitched for little ones in kindergarten and childcare.
Session length is sessions tailored to your group's age and attention span, and we can run several sessions back to back for different rooms.
It works indoors or outdoors, in a classroom, a hall or the play yard.
It supports early learning goals like communication, coordination, confidence and belonging.
Easy for your educators
You bring the space. We bring everything else.
We bring all the drums and equipment.
Just give us a clear space and gather the children.
Educators are welcome to join in, and the children love it when they do.
Got questions about safety, ratios or what to expect? Just ask, we're happy to talk it through.
Perfect for
A highlight on any calendar.
Regular incursion programs.
Cultural celebrations and Harmony Day.
End-of-year and Christmas concerts.
Family days and open days.
Where we visit
Based in Sydney.
We visit centres across Sydney and beyond. Just ask about your area.
Check availabilityIn centres
Real drumming, real smiles.
Pricing
Kindy & childcare shows.
Shows run for 50 minutes and suit ages 2+, tailored to the ages involved. We bring lots of drums so every child gets a turn. Our performers are authentic African presenters with 15+ years' experience working with children in Australia, hold WWCC and are fully insured.
1 show · up to 40 children
Weekday, children only
$495 + GST within 30 min of the CBD · $535 + GST 30–60 min
1 show · up to 60 children
Weekday, children only
$560 + GST within 30 min · $610 + GST 30–60 min
2 back-to-back shows
Per show, one location
Up to 40: $470 / $510 + GST · Up to 60: $540 / $580 + GST
3 back-to-back shows
Per show, one location
Up to 40: $450 / $490 + GST · Up to 60: $520 / $560 + GST
Further locations: add $60 (1 show), $50 (2 shows) or $40 (3 shows) + GST per show for every additional 30 minutes of travel. More children than the 'up to' number: $10 + GST per child. Prices for shows with parents present and staff team building are in the full price list.
From centres
What educators say.
“It was absolutely fantastic and the children and staff were grinning from ear to ear!!! So interactive and engaging, the guys did a great job!!”
Bring the beat to your centre.
Tell us about your children, your rooms and your preferred dates, and we'll get back to you within 1 to 2 business days with availability and a quote.
Book your incursion