Bodhran Drum supplied – It’s FUN and easy to learn
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Saturday evening May 9 & optional sleep over – Hunter Valley NSW
Join us and Kevin Kelly, World renowned Bodhran (Irish) drumming workshop leader around the fire circle on a FULL WESAK MOON and beautiful 20 acre property on the spectacular Sugarloaf Mountain Range at Brunkerville (near Freemans Waterhole) lower Hunter Valley. A fun filled evening with friends, learning & embracing the rhythms of nature in this powerful environment.
Make a weekend of it – Come early and enjoy the Hunter Valley vineyards then a relaxing dinner at sunset overlooking magnificent Mt Vincent from the homestead, surrounded by National Parks.
Make it twice the fun – Stay for Sunday and enjoy the Hunter Valley highlights, or a walk in the Watagan Mountains.
Program
• Arrive between 4–6 pm – a warm welcome awaits you from Lynne & Richard and our farmyard friends. Helping hands allow you enjoy the serenity of sunset as we settle under the stars. Pitch a tent near the fire circle or unroll your swag in the cosy homestead. Tea/Coffee on arrival. • 6pm – Barbecue dinner and “Moonrise Feast”
• 7.30pm – Drumming Workshop by Kevin Kelly founder BodhranWorld – Once settled everyone is presented with a Frame Drum, Case and Stick. Kevin teaches a great array of rhythm patterns with lots of FUN group exercises. Learn rhythms, reels and jigs, ambient drumming, volume & stick techniques, playing with tones, ambient beats, traditional Celtic rhythms and interactive answer and call sessions. These drumming patterns will be filled with FUN. • 9pm – Supper & billy tea/ coffee / snacks • 10pm – A fascinating presentation on Sound, Songlines & Sacred Sites by Richard O’Neill. • 10:30 till late – Moonlight Drumming Circle • Hot Drinks and a roaring fire are to be enjoyed throughout the evening. About Kevin Kelly
Kevin has successfully run team building and motivation days at great outdoor locations both in the UK and Australia, incorporating an element of FUN whilst getting the corporate message across.
Kevin also entertains guests at Weddings and Corporate Dinners and gets them involved in creating their own entertainment.
Author of “Live Life on the Edge” the audio CD that introduces the art of Bodhrán percussion, Kevin makes “SLEEPY SEMINARS” a thing of the past.
The Guinness Book of Records recognised Kevin as creating the largest gathering of Bodhran Drummers in the World.
Includes Professional tuition, FREE drum to use on the evening, Fire Circle, BBQ, sausage sizzle & supper. BYO drum if preferred. BYO bedding (eg sleeping bag, blanket & airbed), tent if desired or available to hire ($15), sleep round the fireplace, balcony, marquee or reserve a bedroom.
Cost including Tuition and BBQ dinner, drum for the night only $129. If staying overnight, please book to reserve best options – Overnight cost $ 30 includes breakfast. Drums available for loan & for sale on the night.
Limited places so BOOK NOW – CALL for address & transport / car share options
Drums available for loan or for sale on the night.
Limited places so BOOK NOW – CALL for address & transport / car share options
