BEAT FACTOR – SOLO, DUO AND GROUP PERFORMANCES
African & Samba Beats Live performance & Workshops. Presented by Beat Factor
From Solo, Duo and Group performances. Beat Factor will be performing their own brand of African and Samba Beats at the following dates:
Come down, have some fun and be part of this free community event.
Enjoy the sound of the African Drums and the infectious rhythms of the Samba beats.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES/WORKSHOPS:
Beat Factor Monthly Drum Sessions
OCT 3, NOV 14 & DEC 5
All Welcome- All Drums Supplied
Woods St Arts Space, Laverton
Presented by Beat Factor Music
TUESDAY 7.30pm-8.30pm
- Friendly atmosphere and all abilities welcome
- $10 Kids- $15 Teens – $20 Adults per session
To Register and for more info please contact us
Contact Rod 0411 028 077
Beat Factor Weekly Drum Classes
New Term starts from Thursday Oct 5-Nov 30- Point Cook
Beat Factor Music presents
Drumming for Beginners
The Drum Class is ideal for those who want to try out or improve their skills in hand and stick drumming. Djembe and other styles of drumming will be covered.
WHEN: Thursday October 5th to November 30th 2023
TIME: 7.30 to 8.30pm
WHERE: Saltwater Community Centre, Point Cook
Bookings 0411 028 077- Email: info@beatfactormsuic.com
4 week course or casual classes
Cost: $104 for 4 weeks or pay per class $30
THE ANNEX-PERFORMANCES:
The Annex: Latin-Jazz and percussion performance
Saturday-9 December- 1.00pm to 2.00pm -Free
Rod will be performing some Latin-Jazz on the guitar, followed by an interactive drum workshop with participants who want to join in.
– https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/venues/the-annex
The Annex: Latin-Jazz performance and percussion workshop.
Bookings are free, Book Here to register.
Music. Food. Art.
JAMAICA MUSIC AND FOOD FESTIVAL-DEC 2
Rod from Beat Factor will be performing with Melbourne’s Ska band Johnny-Longshot at 1pm to 2pm at the Festival. Tickets links below:
https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/melbourne/whats-on/community/jamaican-music-and-food-festival
Jamaican Music and Food Festival
Join us for a special event to launch the latest Woods Street Arts Space program.
The Woods Street Arts Space Program Launch is open to all to connect, explore and celebrate what Woods Street Arts Space has to offer.
Beat Factor Solo Drumming (Rod) 4.45pm & 6.45pm
RIVER FESTIVAL- WYNDHAM PARK, WERRIBEE
SUNDAY 24 SEPTEMBER- 12PM TO 5PM
Our Beat Factor Adult drummers will be performing at the River Festival from 3.300pm to 4.00pm, with a procession along the river with Mr Platypus and others as part of World River week. Wyndham Park, Werribee. Come down, lots of activities for kids and all.
Local artists performing at the River Festival. Photo courtesy of Wyndham Star Weekly. (Digital edition)
Beat Factor Monthly Drum Sessions
OCT 3, NOV 14 & DEC 5
All Welcome- All Drums Supplied
Woods St Arts Space, Laverton
Presented by Beat Factor Music
TUESDAY 7.30pm-8.30pm
- Friendly atmosphere and all abilities welcome
- $10 Kids- $15 Teens – $20 Adults per session
To Register and for more info please contact us
Contact Rod 0411 028 077
Beat Factor Weekly Drum Classes
New Term starts from Thursday October 5- Point Cook
Beat Factor Music presents
Drumming for Beginners
The Drum Class is ideal for those who want to try out or improve their skills in hand and stick drumming. African and other styles of drumming will be covered.
WHEN: Thursday October 5th to November 30th 2023
TIME: 7.30 to 8.30pm
WHERE: Saltwater Community Centre, Point Cook
Bookings 0411 028 077- Email: info@beatfactormsuic.com
4 week course or casual classes
Cost: $104 for 4 weeks or pay per class $30
Firefly Night Market- Tarneit
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Beat Factor Drum Group, Saturday 24 June
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Performing African and Samba drumming-5.00pm -5.45pm
- Penrose Promenade Community Centre, 83 Penrose Promenade, Tarneit, 3.00pm – 9.00pm
https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/firefly-night-market
March 2023:
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African Festival, Saturday 18 April- 2 to 3pm
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Beat Factor Drum Workshop
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Presented by Beat Factor Music
- Free African Drumming workshop-For Photos click the link: FEEL THE BEAT- DRUM CLASS
- Point Cook Pop Up Park
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Cultural Diversity Week, Harmony Day
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Tuesday 21 March- 12.15pm & 3pm- Wyndham Civic Centre, Werribee
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Beat Factor Solo Performance
April 2023:
Gaia The Band- Reggae Classics by Bob Marley
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Lakeside Alive Festival, Saturday 1st April
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Lake Caroline, Caroline Springs- 1pm & 5pm
Johnny Longshot- Jamaican Ska Music & originals
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Mama Chen’s, Footscray. Sunday 23 April, 3-4pm
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The Espy Basement-Esplanade Hotel, St.Kilda, 28 April
May 2023:
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Post Office Hotel, Coburg, 5 May- from 9pm
Johnny Longshot- Jamaican Ska Music
June 2023:
Beat Factor Drum Group- African & Samba Drumming
Firefly Tarneit Market- Saturday 24 June, 5-6pm
Penrose Promenade Park, Tarneit
Previous Workshops & Performances
February 2023:
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Drum Workshop: Odessy House, Werribee-16 Feb 2023
with Beat Factor Solo
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Wyndham Multicultural Lunar Festival-4 February, 2023
with Beat Factor Drum Group
January 2023:
- Altona Library: School -Holiday Program- 23 January 2023
Beat Factor Solo
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Private Function- Sanctuary Lakes Hotel, 28 Jan
Gaia The Band- Reggae Classics
NOVEMBER 26, POINT COOK POP UP PARK
POINT COOK TOWN CENTRE-2022
2.00PM TO 3.30PM
Beat Factor Drum Group
Come down and listen to The Beat Factor Drum Group perform from African rhythms, Samba Reggae to Samba rhythms of Rio de Janeiro. Our new beginners class featuring adults and teens will also be performing for the first time. So come down and join in the fun.
SEPTEMBER 8: 10.00AM TO 11.30AM
RUOK DAY- LAVERTON COMMUNITY HUB-PERFORMANCE
Sausage Sizzle and other activities such as yoga, games & counsellors.
Beat Factor Drum Group performing African and Brazilian drumming for the event for the community.
2022 Flyer – RUOK Day – Laverton Community Hub
SEPTEMBER 17, OUT & ABOUT FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE
TIME: (TBC) Bruce Comben Reserve, Altona Meadows
Beat Factor Drum Group performing on stage with their brand of Brazilian drumming for the event for the community.
SEPTEMBER 29, HOPPERS CROSSING LIBRARY-DRUM WORKSHOP
with Rod from Beat Factor
7.30PM TO 8.30PM
RECENT PERFORMANCES & WORKSHOPS (see below)
For more photos go to our ‘Events Page’
AUGUST 6: 11.00AM TO 12.30PM
SEABROOK SHOPS, POINT COOK ROAD
EVENT LAUNCH BY HOBSONS BAY CITY COUNCIL
Beat Factor Duo performing Brazilian drumming and making a bit of a noise roving around the shops of Seabrook to launch the opening of the Art work.
AUGUST 6 – The Lomond Hotel, Brunswick Johnny Longshot- 9.00pm to 11.30pm
Rod from Beat Factor will be performing some great Jamaican Ska music with Melbourne’s 6 piece Ska band, Johnny Longshot at Melbourne’s famous Live music venue. $10 entry
MAY 21 – The Lomond Hotel, Brunswick Johnny Longshot- 9.00pm to 11.30pm
May 21- Rod from Beat Factor Drum Group will be performing with Melbourne’s 6 piece Ska band, Johnny Longshot on Saturday May 21 at Melbourne’s famous Live music venue, The Lomond Hotel in Brunswick. Come down and skank away the night with us. Door charge $10
MAY 27 – Altona Meadows Library Event Launch-Performance- 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Friday May 27 from 3.30 pm to 4.30pm. The Beat Factor Drum Group will be part of a special launch presented by Hobsons Bay City Council at the Altona Meadows Library. Guest speakers and lots of fun for the family, with refreshments, face paining and African and Brazilian drumming performance from us as usual.
MAY 29 –MulticulturalEvent Festival
Point Cook Town Centre-6.00 pm to 6.30pm
May 29-from 6.00pm to 6.30pm, followed by Fireworks in the evening. The Beat Factor Drum Group have been invited to be part of this special combined event presented by Wyndham City Council at the Point Cook Town Centre. Lots of food, rides and fun for the family, live music and African and Brazilian drumming performance from us as usual.
PAST PAST PERFORMANCES:
Point Cook Pop Up Park, Sat 12 Feb and 12 March, from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. Point Cook Town Centre, Murnong St, Point Cook.
Soho Village Pop Up Park, 26 Feb and 26 March, from 3.00pm to 4.30pm, Adelphi Blvd, Point Cook
Our community drumming group are always looking for new participants to join our weekly classes in Point Cook. If interested, Email: info@beatfactormusic.com
Roddi- Solo instrumentalist playing cool tunes in Latin-Jazz, Reggae, Pop and originals.
Soho Village Pop Up Park, Friday 18 Feb and 11 March, from 5.00pm to 6.30pm, Adelphi Blvd, Point Cook. A great way to chill out on a Friday afternoon and enjoy a drink at Hopheads.
Contact us for more details:
Mobile: 0411 028 077
Thank you to CoLocal and Saltwater Community Centre for their ongoing support.