{"id":108,"date":"2015-01-31T19:32:31","date_gmt":"2015-01-31T19:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blocoashe.co.uk\/?page_id=108"},"modified":"2025-08-21T07:32:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T07:32:11","slug":"about-bloco-ashe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blocoashe.co.uk\/?page_id=108","title":{"rendered":"About Bloco Ash\u00ea"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\"\"Bloco Ash\u00ea is more than just a band; we are a community of musicians who share a passion for samba. Whether you’re an experienced drummer or have never held a stick, we welcome new members to our rehearsals. Join us and discover the joy of making music together, performing at exciting events, and being part of a lively, supportive family.<\/strong><\/p>

We are a percussive group playing samba influenced grooves and global beats from Brazil, Cuba and Africa.<\/p>

We aim to promote, support and develop percussion-based music and related carnival arts in our local community. We have a variety of drums as well as hand held percussion instruments, so tall or short, young and not so young can find something to suit them.<\/strong><\/p>

Led by our Musical Director, Zac Sargent, with a wealth of drumming and percussion knowledge and experience from around the globe.<\/p>

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During the summer months you will find us performing our music and providing a\u00a0lively carnival atmosphere at some of the region’s\u00a0premier outdoor events.<\/strong><\/p>

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The band warmly welcomes new members, young and not so young.\u00a0 This is a great opportunity to really be part of the joy, fun and explosion of energy that is carnival!<\/p>

\u00a0<\/strong>FIRST SESSION IS FREE<\/strong><\/p>

Date:\u00a0\u00a0 Every Saturday<\/strong>
Time:\u00a0\u00a011.00am \u2013 1.00pm<\/strong>
Place:\u00a0 St Francis House, All Saints Church, Hebburn Drive, Bury, <\/strong>BL8 1ED<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

Cost: First session free, then \u00a36.00 full, \u00a35.00 concessions.<\/p>

For\u00a0 more information relating\u00a0 to\u00a0 the\u00a0 band, including prospective new members and performance enquiries, please get in touch with us via our Contact Us<\/a><\/strong> page.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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