Join UK Beatbox Champion Danny Ladwa! Choose from 3 age-specific workshops, learn amazing beatboxing skills, create rhythms, and wow friends

Southend Libraries is proud to welcome back the School of Beatbox for an exiciting day of music and fun.

Join UK championship beatboxer Danny Ladwa from School of Beatbox for an electrifying workshop! Unleash your inner beatboxer, create rhythmic masterpieces, and learn brilliant tricks that will leave everyone speechless.

To attend book your place at the workshop most suitable for you:

🎤Workshop 1 - 10am-11:30am- for Young People aged 10-12

🎤Workshop 2 - 11:45 am-1:15pm- for Young People aged 13-15

🎤Workshop 3 - 2pm-3:30pm - for Young People aged 16+

Get ready for an unforgettable day of beats, rhythm, and creativity. Spaces are limited, so book your place today and get ready to make some noise!

Danny Ladwa (The School of Beatbox)

Danny Ladwa is a Nottingham-born artist, musician, beatboxer and social entrepreneur of Indian heritage who began writing lyrics and creating music from the age of 11. He developed a talent for beatboxing and went on to build an international career spanning music performance, songwriting and education.

Throughout his career, Danny has performed with and alongside a wide range of respected artists, including Supa MC TC Islam, Andy Gangadeen, Clive Deamer, Neil Cowley, Steve Hillage and Miquette Giraudy. He reached the UK Beatbox Championship Final and has shared stages with artists such as Neneh Cherry, Lee "Scratch" Perry and Fat Freddy's Drop.

A significant part of his career has been his collaboration with renowned producer Gaudi. Beginning in 2006, this partnership led to extensive touring across Europe, North America, Asia, Australia, Africa and Central America between 2011 and 2015. Danny contributed vocals and co-wrote tracks for several of Gaudi's albums, while Gaudi also produced Danny's debut solo album, Unfolding, released in 2015.

Beyond performing, Danny has collaborated with acclaimed musician Mo Pleasure, known for his work with artists including Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and Earth, Wind & Fire. He is also the director of the social enterprise School of Beatbox, which uses beatboxing as a tool for creativity and education, and is a founding member of the band Karma Boy, whose debut EP LIGHT was released in October 2024.

W: http://www.schoolofbeatbox.com

@schoolof beatbox

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