Our Beats and Beyond

Batala London delivered an unforgettable finale at the Kensington & Chelsea Fringe Festival, bringing vibrant Afro-Brazilian drumming, colourful costumes and infectious energy to a delighted family audience.

Photography by Nori Burhan for Notting Hill Carnival Celebration To mark the 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival, a photographer and content creator joined us at rehearsal to capture behind-the-scenes moments as we prepared for one of the biggest dates in the Batala calendar. It was a relaxed but focused session, with the usual mix of rhythm, movement, laughter and concentration that comes with getting Carnival-ready. Being filmed in rehearsal gave a really nice glimpse

Nervous about your first samba-reggae rehearsal? Here is exactly what happens when you pick up your sticks and find your pulse with Batala London.