West Africa meets tropical paradise on our Bali Drum Retreat for Beginner, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced level drummers, on the serene island of Bali in Indonesia.
Dates: May 16-26th 2027
Location: Candidasa region, Bali
Rates: from AUD $1950
The Bali Drum Camp is a tropical retreat with 9 days of drumming to deepen your knowledge of West African music.
Directed by acclaimed percussionist, teacher, and tour curator Simon Fraser, you’ll enjoy a minimum of 4 hours of tuition per day, with classes for Beginner, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced levels.
Fast-track your playing through repetition, dexterity, and technique, with plenty of chill time in beautiful Bali.
All classes are supported by local dunun players, with plenty of opportunities to practice and jam.
Pushing your learning further is a great way to get more out of your time in Bali.
We’ll help you find the level that’s right for you.
Massage, fishing trips & great food.
Swimming, snorkelling & diving.
Yoga and meditation.
White sand Prasi beach.
Stunning hiking through surrounding rice paddies & villages.
Ancient weaving Village of Tenganan & Lots more.
One of the retreat’s highlights is the final night concert: A special night of live performances, drumming, singing, and dancing.
The perfect way to finish 9 days of musical growth, and celebrate each other’s journeys on the drum.
We stay in a number of great hotels including:
Dasa Wana Jungle Resort, Bayshore Villas, Bali Palms,
Set within the peaceful township of Candidasa, each of these lovely venues has a bar, restaurant, and a beautiful pool.
The accommodation is included in the Camp Rate.
Your room type determines your camp rate.
See the tour pack for full room options and pricing details.
For more information and booking inquiries, please fill out the details below and we will get in touch.
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Founder of Melbourne-based African Drumming, Simon has been studying, performing, recording and teaching throughout West Africa, Europe and Australia since the 1990’s.
Born into a Griot family, Bassidi is known for innovative solo playing and technical virtuosity. He founded Bwazan, one of Mali’s leading percussion groups, and now teaches and performs worldwide.
Adept on more than twenty instruments, Catur is loves uniting music styles, composing and performing works that draw upon traditions of indigenous music from Indonesia and beyond.
Bouba first laid his hands on a drum in Senegal at the budding age of 14. With an energy and peace of mind resonating from deep within – Bouba speaks a thousand words with his drum.
Davey has been studying & performing West African percussion for over 18 years. He brings Irish charm, warmth, and sense of humour to his classes, with a huge respect to the traditions of the music.
Born into a Griot family, Bassidi is known for innovative solo playing and technical virtuosity.
He founded Bwazan, one of Mali’s leading percussion groups, and now teaches and performs worldwide.
Founder of Melbourne-based African Drumming, Simon has been studying,
performing, recording and teaching throughout West Africa, Europe and Australia
since the 1990’s.
Bouba first laid his hands on a drum in Senegal at the budding age of 14.
With an energy and peace of mind resonating from deep within – Bouba speaks a thousand words with his drum.
Adept on more than twenty instruments, Catur is loves uniting music styles, composing and performing works that draw upon traditions of indigenous music from Indonesia and beyond.
Davey has been studying & performing West
African percussion for over 18 years. He brings Irish charm, warmth, and sense of humour to his classes, with a huge respect to the traditions of the music.
Yes, absolutely. The Bali Drum Camp is open to participants from all over the world. Whether you’re based in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the US, or elsewhere, you’re welcome to attend. The camp draws a diverse, international community of drummers and dancers.
Yes, non-drumming companions are very welcome. You can bring a partner or friend who’d rather relax, enjoy the retreat setting, and soak up the atmosphere without joining the classes. They can stay with you at the resort, share in the meals, and be part of the social side of camp.
Companions sharing a room with a drummer have their own rate – view the pricing on page 10 of the tour pack for full details.
The rate includes your accommodation, all drumming and dance classes, breakfast daily, airport transfer on Sunday 16th May, and access to shared facilities like the pool.
Flights, lunch and dinner are not included.
For full details, refer to the tour pack.
No prior experience is necessary. The camp caters to all levels – from complete beginners to advanced drummers.
We’ll help you find the class level that suits your experience and goals, so you get the most out of your time in Bali.
Get in touch with our team for personalised advice. We’re known for our quick replies!
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