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Tengu Taiko Drummers gallery
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Tengu Taiko Drummers
Japanese drumming with traditional and contemporary pieces inspired by culture and folklore.
Experience the power of the mighty Japanese drums with the 'Tengu Taiko Drummers', who play both traditional and contemporary pieces influenced by Japanese culture and folklore. Their performances are high energy, dynamic and exciting, and are as much a visual show as they are to listen to.
The group perform at many events across the UK, including past prestigious events for Honda, Rugby world cup, Team GB Olympic events, and have even appeared in a Marvel film.
Website: www.tengutaiko.com
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Tengu Taiko’s performances combine powerful ensemble drumming with movement and visual storytelling. Their published programme spans festivals, corporate events, cultural celebrations and educational settings, alongside the teaching work of Tengu School of Taiko.
Their official performance archive includes the British Museum’s Samurai exhibition opening, HYPER JAPAN and Japanese-culture festivals. They also develop collaborative work, including the piece Ariadne with Papillon de Nuit.
In focus
- Ensemble Japanese drumming with movement and visual storytelling
- Cultural, festival, corporate and educational settings
- Teaching through Tengu School of Taiko
- Cross-genre collaboration with Papillon de Nuit
Tengu School of Taiko
Founder Jared Hardwick began playing taiko in 2009 and teaching in 2014. He trained with teachers including Yoshikazu Fujimoto of Kodo in Japan, before forming the Tengu Taiko Drummers performance group in 2018.
The school offers introductory workshops, regular courses and intermediate classes. Its published programme includes group activities, corporate team building, festivals, birthday activities and school workshops. Regular courses serve York, Leeds and Pickering, with the York dojo opening in 2025.
The performing group’s archive includes the British Museum, HYPER JAPAN, Japanese festivals, cultural celebrations and corporate events. Its official films show the drumming, ensemble movement and visual character of the live show.
Experience & highlights
- Past events for Honda, the Rugby World Cup and Team GB
- Performance work includes a Marvel film appearance
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