Rhythms of Africa – A Free International Student Event 🪘
Experience the energy, rhythm, and joy of African music at Rhythms of Africa!
📅 Date & Time: Thursday 30 July 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (6:00 PM START)
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
Join us for an interactive evening where you'll discover the power of traditional African drumming in a fun, welcoming, and hands-on environment. Learn basic drumming techniques, play together as a group, and immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms that have brought communities together for generations.
Meet Your Facilitator
Appiah Annan is originally from Cape Coast, Ghana, and is a master dancer and hand drummer. Appiah is passionate about using the arts to encourage respect, togetherness, and understanding across cultures. His engaging teaching style makes this workshop suitable for everyone, whether you're picking up a drum for the first time or have experience with music.
🥁 Why drumming?
Group drumming has been widely recognised as a powerful tool for mental health and wellbeing. The steady rhythms, repetition and shared timing can help calm the nervous system, support focus, lift mood, and create a sense of connection with the people around you. Drumming gives people a simple, enjoyable way to be present in the moment while sharing an experience with others.
In this workshop, you’ll explore rhythm through drumming and movement in a way that is warm, engaging and easy to join. Led by experienced facilitators with a strong community focus, the session is designed to be inclusive, energising and accessible for everyone.
✨ Expect:
a hands-on African drumming experience
rhythm and movement in a relaxed group setting
a fun and welcoming session open to all experience levels
an opportunity to connect with others and experience wellbeing through music and culture
Whether you’re looking to try something new, meet other students, or simply enjoy a different kind of wellbeing workshop, Rhythms of Africa is a chance to step into the beat, connect with others, and experience the power of rhythm in community.
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
