Tantara is the only Taiko drumming band in the North West!
Available for festivals, carnivals and parties. See our bookings page for more information. Enquiries can also be emailed to :
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Rugby League Challenge Cup semi-final, Sun Aug 8th
Tantara are delighted to be asked to perform just before the 3pm kickoff at this premier sporting event at Widnes. We will be performing to approx 12000 people and may even make it onto the BBC coverage.
A big thankyou to Mugenkyo for passing on this opportunity.
New Outfits and Drum
We now have our Japanese style Happi coats for a more authentic look to our performances. Just arrived Jul 25th was our new Odaiko – big drum!
Upcoming Taiko Performances
Dr Kershaws Hospice, Royton
Sun 18th July, 2.15pm
Rochdale Canal Festival
Sat 24th July, 12.30 – 2pm
Includes two half hour workshops
Canal Basin, Failsworth, M35 0ES
Off Ashton Old Rd West, Opposite Tesco’s
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Littleborough Rushbearing
Sun 25th July
Town Square at 12.30 and 1.45pm
Rugby League Challenge Cup semi-final
Sun Aug 8th, 3pm
Stobart Stadium, Widnes
Littleborough Arts festival
Sat 4th September, 1pm - 2.30pm
Heritage Centre
Japan Day, Midland Hotel, Manchester
Sun 17th October
3 performances during the day
Regular Taiko Classes
Learn the Japanese art of Taiko drumming at our regular Sunday lesson in Rochdale. Open to all abilities, see our Taiko lessons page for more details.
Triple Tomoe Pendant Offer
Inspired by our logo — the Shinto Tomoe symbol — Yvonne has produced a range of silver pendants. For further details and variations you can visit her silver tomoe pendant webpage.
A five pound donation will be made to the Tantara fund for each sale. Please mention Tantara when ordering.
Taiko Drum Workshops
We have had several requests to run workshops. Tantara can provide private taiko drum workshops at our Rochdale base catering for up to sixteen people.
Making a Taiko Drum
Three of our members are currently making taiko drums of different styles and construction. Our taiko drum making pages detail our homemade efforts.