Rod Pilois- Ensemble Director- Beat Factor Drum Group Mobile: +61 411028077 Email: info@beatfactormusic.com
NEW BEGINNERS CLASS STARTING FROM 2 FEB 2023
Thursdays, 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm
SALTWATER COMMUNITY CENTRE, POINT COOK
1- Beginners& Intermediates
Learn African and Samba drumming in a safe, fun and creative environment.
The classes are designed for beginners through to those who have some experience in drumming and who would like to learn new rhythms and refine their skills and technique.
The classes are for those who want to discover their inner rhythm and creativity, learn new skills and be challenged, improve their coordination, muscle memory, flexibility, and overall well being while drumming to awesome music.
The drumming class is uplifting & engaging
Fun and great for your mental health and well-being.
NEW BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE CLASS STARTING FROM OCTOBER 4TH -25TH
Tuesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm
WOODS ST, ARTS SPACE- LAVERTON
Contact
Rod Pilois- Ensemble Director- Beat Factor Drum Group Mobile: +61 411028077 Email: info@beatfactormusic.com
Altona Library: School -Holiday Program- 23 January 2023
Beat Factor Solo
ROD WITH WHOLE GROUP
KIDS GROUP CLICKING
kids drumming_close up
ROD SHOWING BOYS
ROD SHOWING YOUNG KIDS
TWO KIDS DRUMMING
MUM _2 KIDS ON DJEMBE
ROD SHOWING GIRL DRUMMER
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.
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.
BEAT FACTOR DUO
Beat Factor Duo: Rod & Richard
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.
Our adult students and community drum classes is featured in a special article in the Westside Living Magazine, by Provincial Media.. The main story was written by journalist Carol Saffer and photos by Angus Smith.
Please click on the link below for the full story on page 36.
So honored and humble to be part of this article. I felt like a Rock star as did my students, it was fun. Enjoy the article, where you can hear from the students themselves on the classes. Lots of other stories as well in the magazine.
Always looking for more participants to join our community drumming classes in Point Cook. Classes run weekly on Tuesdays in Point Cook.
Beginners classes 6.30 pm- Intermediate classes from 7.15pm.
No experience required, just a willing to have fun and beat the drum.
African Beats live performance presented by Wyndham’s own Beat Factor Drum Group.
The Beat Factor Drum Group and its students will be performing their own brand of African Beats at the Williams Landing Pop Up Park, 16th April (5.00-6.30pm), Overton St, Williams Landing.
And at the Point Cook Pop UP Park on April 17th (3-4.30pm), Murnong St, Point Cook Town Centre.
This is a FREE event for all ages.
Come down and enjoy the rhythms of the Djembe drums and the big Dun Dun African Drums.
Join in the fun and maybe have a play with the group if you are keen.
Thank you to CoLocal and Saltwater Community Centre for their ongoing support.
Weekly classes in African & Brazilian Beats starting from 27 April at Saltwater Community Centre, 7.00 – 8.30pm
As part of the Wyndham Learning Festival-23-30 November 2020
Beat Factor Music is proud to be involved again this year in the Festival, with over 140 online events.activities in the Wyndham area.
The drumming class is uplifting, engaging and fun.
Participants will learn African rhythms, technique, warm up exercises and creativity through rhythm.
Experienced players and those with no experience are all welcome. BYO: Djembe, congas, bongos, darbuka.
FAQ: What if I don’t have a drum?
If you don’t have a drum, use a bucket, chair, box or simply tap on your legs.
FAQ: I already know how to play and want to learn more?
We have our normal beginners classes running on Monday 7 & 14 December, from 7-8pm. Intermediate classes running on Tuesdays 8 & 15 December, from 7.30-8.30pm
Connect with your community for your wellbeing, stress relief and have fun.
On February 28, the Beat Factor Drum Group were joined on stage with The Astara Belly Dancers for a joint performance on a number of drum pieces from Middle-eastern to Caribbean/Samba style. The special FriYay event event and sponsored by the Wyndham City council and co-hosted by the Point Cook Pop Up Park. A great night of entertainment was enjoyed by the community and a great contribution from all the other local artists as well Rod – Ensemble Director – Beat Factor Music
Middle Eastern Drum & Dance piece.
Combined performance by Beat Factor Drum Group & Astara Belly Dancers
Caribbean/Samba drum piece
Hot MamaAfrican Piece
Moving to the rhythm with the Beat Factor Drum Group and the Astara Belly Dancers, Point Cook Pop UP Park, February 2020.
Music Lessons in Drums, Bass & Guitar. 'Move to the Beat'
