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YOUNG PEOPLE
Saturday Arts Academy
Theatre, voice, rhythm, movement and performance brought together as one Saturday creative journey.
Explore the Academy →BEKELÉ · JAMAICA
RHYTHM. STORY. PERFORMANCE.
Creative programmes, cultural experiences and training designed to move people — from the drum circle to the stage, from schools to Saturday practice.
RHYTHM IN MOTION
Saturday Arts Academy•Drum Club•Drum Circle•Buk It Fest•Rhythm•Story•Performance•
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THE PROGRAMME FAMILY
Four doors.
Four doors.
One creative house.
Each programme has its own purpose and personality. Move between them without losing the sense that everything begins from the same cultural practice.
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TRAINING
Drum Club by Bekelé
Structured rhythm training for Saturday learners, adults, schools and developing ensembles.
Explore Drum Club →
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EXPERIENCE
Drum Circle by Bekelé
Public rhythm gatherings and private experiences built around participation, energy and connection.
Enter the Circle →
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FESTIVAL
Buk It Fest
A rhythm-led festival and performance platform welcoming schools, groups and modern percussion approaches.
Explore Buk It Fest →ENTER NOW
Find your next move.
Join a waitlist, enquire, apply or start training. Choose the door that fits what you need now.
AcademyJoin the WaitlistFor children and young people from Grade 1 / approximately age 6+→
Drum CircleJoin the Public WaitlistHear first when the next public date is released.→
Drum ClubFind Your Training PathFor individuals, children, adults and schools.→
Buk It FestApply / Express InterestFor schools, groups and participating performers.→
WHY BEKELÉ
Culture is not decoration.
Culture is not decoration.
It is the work.
O’Maro Bekelé is a Jamaican theatre director, master drummer, dub poet and educator. His work connects performance, cultural practice and youth development through experiences designed to build skill, confidence, communication and community.
More about Bekelé →RECOGNITIONPrime Minister’s Youth AwardNominee — Excellence in the Arts
PERFORMANCEMultiple world titlesInternational performing-arts competition
TRAININGEdna Manley CollegeSchool of Drama graduate
BEKELÉ STORE
Book. Join. Buy.
The existing Bekelé WooCommerce shop remains the one place for available programmes, experiences, services and products.