More and more people are looking for new, interesting and unique activities for their most special days with their closest family members and lifelong friends, including their wedding day, hen night or stag party. Yesterday, we received two separate … [Continue reading]
The Valuable Role of Team Building Activities in a Recession
It’s a relatively gloomy time for many companies and organisations, with great uncertainty about the future economy and whether we are heading towards another recession. Equally, many individuals are facing falling living standards, reduced pensions … [Continue reading]
From Stomp to Junk Funk, and it’s Environmentally Friendly!
There are many examples of traditional musicians using industrial or household items in their musical cultures. The steel drums of the Caribbean, cowbells in Latin America and even the anvil in classical music are some examples. Stomp and, more … [Continue reading]
Clap Happy: the Hands-On Conference Icebreaker…Just Add Rubber
Years ago, we started employing a five- to ten-minute rhythmical ice breaker – using just hands – at the beginning of our drumming and music-based teambuilding activities. The opening of a session is a critical time for both the head facilitator in … [Continue reading]
Preparing For Your Company Christmas Party
When it comes to December, the focus in the corporate world naturally turns to the event of the year - the Company Christmas party. This can be as low-key as a drink down the local pup or as high-key as a majestic gathering at the Dorchester, with … [Continue reading]
Thriller at the Pineapple Dance Studios
Back in 1983, Michael Jackson was the undisputed king of popular music and across the world there was huge anticipation as he launched his extended music video 'Thriller' on December 2nd. Who would have thought that his career could go any higher, or … [Continue reading]
Strictly Non-Contact Come Dancing!
Humans watching other humans move to music goes back to the eons of pre-history. There is something obviously captivating about watching or participating in dance, which has permeated every culture, location and age on Earth. With ever-dwindling TV … [Continue reading]
Evening Entertainment With Bollywood in Brighton
Over the last two years, we have seen a growing interest in our themed Bollywood event for evening entertainment and corporate dinners. The instantly recognisable colours, music and food options make it a welcome change to the never-ending casino, … [Continue reading]
Charity Drumming Events With Sense
Last Friday night, I spent four hours in the company of certain individuals who take communication and service to others to a different level. I believe we are very privileged in this team building and corporate event industry. Every week, we jet off … [Continue reading]
From Rugby Haka to Exciting Team Building
As Rugby World Cup 2011 fever is in the air and the New Zealand All Blacks team are very much in the running, I thought I would expand on why the All Blacks use the Haka, and how it is used in our team building activities, ice breakers and … [Continue reading]