The drum is the first language of the heart. Drumming brings a tremendous joy and sense of deep connection and oneness.
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On 19th August 2001, Ken Jacob and a few friends got together on Burleigh Heads beachfront to drum together for some fun. Initially it was for their own pleasure to play in a peaceful setting close to nature but almost straight away people stopped to listen and wanted to join in or know what was happening. “People are just drawn to it, it brings people together” says Ken.
Today “Burleigh Beat” is a spontaneous gathering of hundreds of people of all ages and from all walks of life who gather to drum and dance, fire twirl or simply soak up the great atmosphere. People are welcome to bring along and play whatever they like from African djembe drums, percussion instruments of all types, didgeridoos or just clap your hands and tap your feet.
Ken said the primal sound of drums is believed to transport us back to the first sound we ever hear, which is our mother’s heartbeat. “There has been a lot of research done into the healing benefits of the drum and it has shown to reduce stress, is therapeutic and can take people to an alpha state of relaxation because it is not only the sound but the vibration that resonates within. It is bringing people of all ages and nationalities together, out of the house, away from the television – to experience a sense of togetherness which is so lost in today’s busy society. Families are interacting and feeling the special atmosphere down here, it’s a real community gathering”
The gathering happens every Sunday night in Justins Park on The Esplanade at beautiful Burleigh Heads beach on Australia’s Gold Coast. People gather before dusk through till 8.30pm (the council permit time) to share their love of tribal drumming and percussive dance rhythms.
Ken wishes to thank: Suzanne (for her inspiration), Matt & Jason (Threeworlds), Andrea, Paul (recording), Rob (graphics), all the magical muso’s who made this possible, the Burleigh Heads Council for use of the park to play each Sunday, the Burleigh business owners for their support, all the delightful dancers and fancy fire twirlers and the hordes of spectators who are part of this celebration of life!
Love and happy vibes to you all,
Ken Jacob