TB are available throughout Europe under different banners depending on content and workshop focus

For performance and workshop bookings: TAIKOBASTARDS@gmail.com

TAIKO BASTARDS teach together under the
TB banner when using TB repertoire to share taiko skills.

Book one, two, three, or all four members for your workshop or performance:
Each member presents a different approach to playing, teaching and performing.

INGMAR teaches as Kion Dojo in Hamburg and around Europe. He has 15+ years experience running his own school and developing a modern and musically unique style in cooperation with Kaoly Asano and TAWOO Taiko Dojo in Tokyo, Japan.

MEL instructs as melski.drumfit in Hamburg and as an unbound taiko freelancer wherever her feet land. A yoga and fitness instructor with masters level studies in human anatomy and biology, she applies evidence-based concepts from movement science to the taiko drum.
She also joins Ingmar under the Kion banner as a teacher for selected workshops.

STEVEN teaches under InnerDrum with regular classes in multiple locations in Belgium, as well as workshops at outdoor festivals of all kinds. He is also our resident handyman should you need tips on drum/stand building and other woodworking matters.

JONAS teaches as a freelancer and can be found on various stages around Germany and beyond, most of the time with WellBad. With masters level studies in music and drumkit, and a background in dance, he applies his knowledge and experience to the taiko drum, giving you the tools to open new creative avenues.

Workshops 2022

16-17.07 – Heidelberg, DE. Mel, Jonas, Steven, hosted by Taiko Heidelberg (Infos)
09-10.07 – Zurich, CH. Ingmar, Mel, Jonas, Steven, hosted by Taiko Zurich
02.07 – Antwerp, BE. Mel, hosted by Yorokai (Infos)
01-13.04 – Willich, DE. Mel, hosted by JCS Groove Company (Infos)
19-20.02 – Korschenbroich, DE. Steven, hosted by DANCE 4 ART (Infos)
12-13.02 – Hamburg, DE. Ingmar and Mel, as KION DOJO (Infos)
31.01 – Virtual. Mel with Loco Ladies, hosted by KaDON (Infos)
22.01 – Bornem, BE. Ingmar and Mel, hosted by Ginnopiyoko (Infos)
17.01 – Virtual. Mel, hosted by KaDON (Infos)
03.01 – Antwerp, BE. Ingmar, Mel, Jonas, Steven, hosted by Yorokai

2021

26-28.11 – Hamburg, DE. Ingmar and Mel, as KION DOJO (Infos)
07.11 – Hamburg, DE. Jonas, hosted by Tengu Daiko
06.11 – Hildesheim, DE. Ingmar and Mel, hosted by Universität Hildesheim Center for World Music
01-03.10 – Willich, DE. Ingmar and Mel, hosted by JCS Groove Company (Infos)
08.10 – Asse, BE. Steven, hosted by Butterfly Circles (Infos)

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We’re always happy to respond to feedback and inquiries

taikobastards@gmail.com