A group of street musicians are performing outdoors surrounded by greenery. The performers include a trombone player wearing a sun hat, a saxophonist, an upright bass player, and a guitarist who appears lively and animated. Equipment cases and a small box for donations are on the ground nearby.

A group of street musicians are performing outdoors surrounded by greenery. The performers include a trombone player wearing a sun hat, a saxophonist, an upright bass player, and a guitarist who appears lively and animated. Equipment cases and a small box for donations are on the ground nearby.

Events

A group of people with painted faces engage in an energetic and cultural dance, holding and playing traditional percussion instruments. They are dressed in vibrant, patterned clothing, enhancing the festive atmosphere.

A group of people with painted faces engage in an energetic and cultural dance, holding and playing traditional percussion instruments. They are dressed in vibrant, patterned clothing, enhancing the festive atmosphere.

A scene with a group of people engaged in music and drumming, featuring a man in the foreground wearing a patterned headscarf and a sweatshirt, clapping his hands. The background is filled with a crowd in a dimly lit environment, indicating a lively atmosphere.

A scene with a group of people engaged in music and drumming, featuring a man in the foreground wearing a patterned headscarf and a sweatshirt, clapping his hands. The background is filled with a crowd in a dimly lit environment, indicating a lively atmosphere.

A group of people are playing brass instruments in an outdoor setting. They are lined up side by side, suggesting a band or musical performance. Various individuals are focused on their instruments, surrounded by lush, green palm trees indicating a warm climate. In the background, a colorful balloon stand is partially visible.

A group of people are playing brass instruments in an outdoor setting. They are lined up side by side, suggesting a band or musical performance. Various individuals are focused on their instruments, surrounded by lush, green palm trees indicating a warm climate. In the background, a colorful balloon stand is partially visible.

Upcoming Events

Join us for exciting samba performances and community gatherings.

A group of people is engaged in playing drums in a vibrant setting with colorful flower decorations. The drummer in the foreground is wearing sunglasses, and there is a feeling of celebration with others clapping in the background.

A group of people is engaged in playing drums in a vibrant setting with colorful flower decorations. The drummer in the foreground is wearing sunglasses, and there is a feeling of celebration with others clapping in the background.

Weekly Rehearsals

Join us every Tuesday evening at 19:00 at St Bartholomews Church Hall, Benton

iPadê Ilû UK

An opportunity to study and perform with the Brazilian masters in the UK

A lively street scene featuring a group of people gathered on a sidewalk. Some individuals are playing drums while others watch or interact around them. The background is adorned with graffiti-covered walls and there is a leafy tree providing some shade. The atmosphere suggests a casual, community-focused event.

A lively street scene featuring a group of people gathered on a sidewalk. Some individuals are playing drums while others watch or interact around them. The background is adorned with graffiti-covered walls and there is a leafy tree providing some shade. The atmosphere suggests a casual, community-focused event.

A group of musicians performing on stage, with one playing the saxophone in the foreground. They are wearing sunglasses and black shirts. In the background, other band members are playing brass instruments like trumpets and trombones. The stage backdrop features a geometric pattern with bright lighting.

A group of musicians performing on stage, with one playing the saxophone in the foreground. They are wearing sunglasses and black shirts. In the background, other band members are playing brass instruments like trumpets and trombones. The stage backdrop features a geometric pattern with bright lighting.

Weekly Rehearsals

Join us every Tuesday evening for samba practice.

Great North Run

We have performed at the Great North Run for over 15 years, playing at the 10-mile point to support the runners