Get addicted to the thumping rhythms, fast pace and sheer exhilaration of playing with a mass of drummers.
Banda Na Rua originally formed 2013 as Honley Samba Band. Originally starting with only 6 members and now with 50 on our books, the band has grown in reputation, with beginners now traveling from across Kirklees and beyond to
learn percussion in Honley.
We give around a dozen performances a year, which range from carnivals to sports events, festivals to club nights.
learn percussion in Honley.
We give around a dozen performances a year, which range from carnivals to sports events, festivals to club nights.
Our next free beginners taster sessions are on Fridays:
9, 16, 23, 30 January 2026
WHERE, WHEN and how?
Beginners Sessions
Our new, dedicated beginners sessions are Fridays 6.30-8.30pm and include an hour in a small group with our director, and an hour with the band. These only run when we are in a position to take on new members. Open to adults and young people aged 16-17 plus children aged 10-15 who come with an accompanying adult. Your first session is free, then the following beginners sessions are £8. After several weeks you may be ready to join the full band, which is 7.30-9.30pm.
Band Member Sessions
Weekly rehearsals for the full band are held Fridays 7.30-9.30. When you are ready to start in this group membership is by monthly Direct Debit, either full or concessionary rate.
Location
Neiley Pavillion, New Mill Road, Honley, HD9 6QE
Our new, dedicated beginners sessions are Fridays 6.30-8.30pm and include an hour in a small group with our director, and an hour with the band. These only run when we are in a position to take on new members. Open to adults and young people aged 16-17 plus children aged 10-15 who come with an accompanying adult. Your first session is free, then the following beginners sessions are £8. After several weeks you may be ready to join the full band, which is 7.30-9.30pm.
Band Member Sessions
Weekly rehearsals for the full band are held Fridays 7.30-9.30. When you are ready to start in this group membership is by monthly Direct Debit, either full or concessionary rate.
Location
Neiley Pavillion, New Mill Road, Honley, HD9 6QE
WHO CAN TRY OUT BANDA?
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Free trials are open to anyone who wants to throw themselves into the wonderful world of drums and percussion. Percussion experience is not necessary for all of our instruments, just an ability to get stuck in.
If during your trial session you are: - confident at copying our simpler rhythms - excited to learn our more complex rhythms - energetic enough to play for 1.5 hours Then you might just have found a fantastic new, weekly hobby! |
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Also check out our director's other band Valley Beats Samba Band who meet Wednesday and Thursday mornings and are open to adults of all abilities.
The leader
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The rehearsals are led by enthusiastic band leader Katie Mallard from Rhythm Stick Drumming - www.rhythmstick.co.uk . This feisty Community Percussionist has been leading drum workshops for 18 years and has a teaching style that is energetic and compassionate, allowing participants to really develop their skills and let themselves go into the hypnotic rhythms.
Not free on a Friday evening? Contact Katie about other groups. |
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about our music and the instruments
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We use traditional Samba style instruments ranging from small agogo bells and shakers to large surdo bass drums. Traditional Samba rhythms originate from Rio De Janeiro but at Banda Na Rua we excel in making pounding rhythms that fuse together rhythms from all over Brazil with modern British styles.
Making music as a group is not only exciting but is a workout for body and mind. The best way to end the week. |
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Procedures to keep everybody safe
All adult band members must read and agree to abide by the below two documents to which help to keep all of our members happy and safe. You can also see how to make a band safeguarding referral below and our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Katie Mallard - 07736 049089.
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