Drum Circle

YSDAF’s crowd favourite is back! A hit with children and adults alike, a Drum Circle is a celebration of life, community and music-making that also has therapeutic qualities.

People of all ages and backgrounds, armed with drums or percussion instruments, take their seats to form a circle and drum together under the guidance of a facilitator.

This activity provides participants with the chance to explore their inner sense of creativity, reconnect with their playful self and support each other through non-verbal means. It empowers participants by inspiring self-confidence as well as the appreciation of being included and respected.

The participants will then pick up basic drumming techniques, rhythm patterns and learn how to play together in a drum circle, jamming as a group.

Pre-registration for workshop required due to limited capacity.

Dum Circle Facilitators: Haiqal Hermanshah Rahman, Emily Tay Chiew Lee & Everret Yeo

About the Facilitator

The Colour of Sounds weaves rhythm and harmony into a captivating blend. Originating from Malaysia, they create a symphony of cultural diversity. Their passion for music knows no bounds and their performances evoke the vibrant hues of their homeland. They are also known as community builders, corporate trainers and educators. Drum circles resonate in schools, corporate retreats, communities and special needs groups.

In the heart of their melodies lies a remarkable founder, Haiqal Hermanshah Rahman. Through his vision and dedication, he has brought together a group of talented drum circle facilitators including Emily Chew and Adi Iskandar, each contributing their unique perspective to the ensmble. Haiqal’s commitment to celebrating Malaysia’s rich heritage through music has been the driving force behind The Colour of Sounds.

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Notes

• Due to high traffic flow, do use public transport or an e-hailing service. Free YSDAF shuttle from LRT Gombak Station. 
• Do allow enough time to reach the venue & find the location. Your spot will be released if you are not at the workshop location 15 minutes prior to workshop time.
• Do read through the info listed for the workshop (age group, suitability, language etc)
• By joining our workshop at the Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival 2025, you understand that on occasion videos and pictures of you/your child will be taken and recorded for archiving and promotional material. 

About Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival

After two months of Kampung Tour to five states around Peninsular Malaysia, Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival 2025 will finally be kicking off its much-anticipated Urban Tour from June to August 2025.

This time, festival goers will have three chances to catch YSDAF at three different locations around Klang Valley which means triple the fun and triple the excitement!

YSDAF 2025 Urban Tour begins at KL East Mall on 14 June, followed by PARC (Subang Jaya) on 5 July and, finally, Elmina Lakeside Mall on 9 August. Everyone is invited!

Like past festivals, YSDAF 2025 will feature bite-sized performances by Malaysian artistes across different genres, from the traditional to the contemporary, from music and dance to theatre and visual arts. Apart from its scale, what sets YSDAF apart is that it also offers a highly interactive experience so you will have the chance to get your hands dirty, pick up a new skill or craft your own masterpiece at one of its workshops.

The highlight of the Urban Tour are its anchor performances by its programme partners Young KL Singers, MyDance Alliance and Orang Orang Drum Theatre. Apart from these highlights, festival goers can look forward to a unique festival experience at each location as the programming ls largely different with a different lineup of artistes and acts.

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