Our Beats and Beyond

Batala London had great pleasure in drumming for 400+ walkers, volunteers and staff taking part in The Great Hospital Hike - who raised funds to support King’s hospitals. A great day was had by all and the response/feedback received was fab. Congratulations to all involved. Photo by Geri Edwards What was said... Photo Copyright @The Great Hospital Hike I would like to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you, as the phenomenal success of the hike reflects the ever-

After a 2-year hiatus, we were finally able to bring the Batala Mundo family together to parade in the largest carnival in Europe. Photo by Geri Edwards Batala London welcomed more than 200 Mundo players from across the world (Geneva, Poland, USA, Mexico, Spain, France, Netherlands, Austria, Brazil, Greece, all parts of the UK and more) to prepare by revising old and learning new tunes. We were gladiator-like with our sticks and beaters! It was an immense undertaking, achiev

As we fast approach the 2022 Notting Hill Carnival, we cannot contain our excitement. This will be the first time for over two years that Batala Mundo players from across the world will return to a physical meet up and parade since 2019! It's the perfect time to get back on the road and we can't wait! In 2020, Batala London was privileged to represent world Batala bands in collaboration with Samsung who invited us and other carnival bands to produce the first, ever, DIGITAL N