Reviews

30th July 2019

The whole experience was unifying, uplifting, empowering and really engaging. [...] I couldn’t recommend the experience more!

Hannah Peake, Children's Services Manager, Barnado's

I attended a Katumba workshop with some colleagues. The whole experience was unifying, uplifting, empowering and really engaging. The excellent facilitators made the experience particularly positive as they were so welcoming, encouraging and supportive. I couldn’t recommend the experience more! In fact a few days later I sought them out at another event so my son could have a go too: he also loved it! Read Full Review

17th November 2018

Wow, what a wake up call! Thank you for the amazing drumming!

Sebastien Marotte, Vice President, Google Cloud, Google

“Wow, what a wake up call! Thank you for the amazing drumming!” Read Full Review

20th June 2019

Thank you so much, you were absolutely fantastic - can I join your band?

Bas Burger, Chief Executive Officer, BT Global

Thank you so much, you were absolutely fantastic - can I join your band? Read Full Review

1st June 2018

Such a great atmosphere in St Pauls square with Katumba playing. They brought people together and definitely added an extra touch to make this day a real celebration.

Maguelonne Mathieu, Team Leader, American Airlines

Such a great atmosphere in St Pauls square with Katumba playing. They brought people together and definitely added an extra touch to make this day a real celebration of diversity and culture. Big thank you! Read Full Review

10th April 2019

Each young person comes away from the project having learned a new skill, something that I know we wouldn’t be able to get anywhere else across the City.

Joseph Rowe, NCS Programme Manager, Everton Football Club

We have been working alongside Katumba for well over six years now. In that time the company has provided fantastic workshops to our young people taking part in a number of Everton in the Community projects. Each young person comes away from the project having learned a new skill, something that I know we wouldn’t be able to get anywhere else across the City. The… Read Full Review

18th May 2018

It has been incredible! The sessions have helped them [Stroke Survivors] so much: their memory retention, their cognitive capacity and it's just been so much fun for them!

Kate Charles, Head of Stroke Support (North), Stroke Association

It has been incredible! The sessions have helped them [Stroke Survivors] so much: their memory retention, their cognitive capacity and it's just been so much fun for them! [...] You brought such an atmosphere to our Step Out For Stroke event, makes a world of difference having you here, and having them perform with Katumba too! It's been a highlight for them Read Full Review

11th April 2019

The drumming was great fun! In a space of less than an hour the whole team came together to cheer on Brighthouse. It was fantastic!

Hamish Paton, Chief Executive, Brighthouse™

The drumming was great fun! In a space of less than an hour the whole team came together to cheer on Brighthouse. It was fantastic! Read Full Review

10th May 2018

Their passion and excitement in their job was evident throughout and really helped the children to become excited about the whole morning and Samba culture.

Sarah Van Woerdekom, Teacher, Liscard Primary School

The workshop was really well planned and engaging for the children. The friendly staff were very knowledgeable and provided a session that led perfectly into our music topic. Their passion and excitement in their job was evident throughout and really helped the children to become excited about the whole morning and Samba culture. We would definitely recommend a workshop or event with this company! Thanks… Read Full Review

4th July 2019

Katumba did absolutely everything we asked of them which made the afternoon go with a bang (ha ha!) - the atmosphere was buzzing.

Bridget Sarstedt, St Peter's Hargrave

You sent a team of drummers last weekend headed up by Leigh. They were all absolutely fantastic, friendly, amenable, organised and good fun. Their drumming was outstanding and we have only heard great comments about them. Katumba did absolutely everything we asked of them which made the afternoon go with a bang (ha ha!) - the atmosphere was buzzing. Thank you very much to all… Read Full Review

18th April 2019

[E]xcellent resource booked in from Katumba. The sessions developed from some simple beats to a split section band all working in harmony...

Nii Thompson, Provider Manager, , NCS Trust

Well structured, fun and interactive session – excellent resource booked in from Katumba. The sessions developed from some simple beats to a split section band all working in harmony and producing a final performance that sounded great. Could really see the enthusiasm and sense of achievement […] Read Full Review

10th April 2019

It was a good way to begin this new chapter in my life with energy and confidence to embrace something new. Thank you so much […] VIVA KATUMBA!

Sue, Liverpool Women's Hospital

Oh wow.....what a great night we had. Thank you all so much at Katumba for making it so! Everyone was a little bit anxious at first […] but we were encouraged and praised the whole way through....what super mentors. I'm so glad (with your support) that I had a go as I've wanted to try it for ages. It was a good way to begin… Read Full Review

25th June 2019

Thank you so much for adding such value to our walkers experience, it really made a huge difference and hopefully we can work together again in the future.

Natalie Rose, Fundraising Officer, Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for helping support our Step Into Summer event last Friday. Luckily the weather was on our side, we’ve had lots of positive feedback from our participating walkers and the performance at the end of the sun set was amazing. Thank you so much for adding such value to our walkers experience, it really made a huge… Read Full Review

8th May 2018

Absolutely amazing , they definitely bring the party and smash the party. Can't wait to have them again!

David Fogg, Revolucion De Cuba, Belfast

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10th April 2019

Ritchie, thank you so much for yesterday – it was really great, and as a team building activity, couldn’t have been better. Thank you for a wonderful workshop!

Mark Pearson, Events Fundraising Manager , Claire House Children's Hospice

Ritchie, thank you so much for yesterday – it was really great, and as a team building activity, couldn’t have been better. Thank you for a wonderful workshop! Read Full Review

10th April 2019

Big huge thank you [...] for a fantastic inspiring couple of days. What a shame that its a 3 hour drive to Liverpool - if it was closer we would all join Katumba :)

Helen Ward, Director, Jack Drum Arts, Crook

It was an amazing couple of days last week with Juliana & Ritchie from @Katumba. Looking forward to putting all those moves into our set. Big huge thank you to Ritchie and Juliana for a fantastic inspiring couple of days. What a shame that its a 3 hour drive to Liverpool - if it was closer we would all join Katumba :) Read Full Review

8th May 2018

Amazing! Lost for words at how good they are as a group and look forward to planning something special very soon with drumming at the heart of Liverpool.

David Thomas Crawley, It's Liverpool

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18th May 2018

They have worked successfully with a wide range of children, including those with SEN and challenging behaviour. I highly recommend them.

David Potter, Headteacher , Middlefield Primary School, Liverpool

They have complimented our music provision and allowed children to compose and perform music in an enjoyable and fun atmosphere. […] They have worked successfully with a wide range of children, including those with SEN and challenging behaviour. I highly recommend them. The children have loved the sessions and benefitted tremendously from them. They have complimented our music provision and allowed children to compose and… Read Full Review