Caixa Blast - June and Sept dates

Following popular demand, our resident director and percussion teacher Holly Prest is offering practice classes in Caixa (snare drum) every other month.

Cuban Conga - All about the Tumbadora, with Christian Weaver. This short workshop aims to give an insight into the Cuban Tumbadora (Tumbadora is the Cuban name for drums often referred to as congas). In all its different sizes, all of which have multiple names, the tumbadora is the most common and popular drum in Cuba. It is used in many popular music styles as well as many types of religious ritual music.

Calling all Carnival artists, performers and enthusiasts - we need YOU to help create something incredible this August.

On Friday 14th August 2026, we will be bringing Carnival colour to The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. This is your chance to help to put a smile on a child's face and fill the hospital grounds with incredible music, dance, costumes and more.

Following popular demand, our resident director and percussion teacher Holly Prest is offering practice classes in Caixa (snare drum) every other month.

With Christian Weaver – Percussionist and Ethnomusicologist. This long awaited 6 week short course is an introduction to the carnival music known as El Mozambiqué, developed by percussionists Pello el Afrokan in Cuba towards the end of the 1950s.

Bang, stomp, blow! Brand new Bloco classes for percussionists, dancers, and horn players!
Join the Global Grooves bloco! Bring your energy and enthusiasm as you enjoy weekly classes in percussion, horns/melody, and brass.

The space we work, create and celebrate in is forever evolving and the door is always open.

The Vale is Tameside’s only multi-arts youth hub. A safe, welcoming place where young people can explore creativity, build confidence and shape the future. Whether it’s music, dance, textiles, digital, theatre, gardening or performance, there’s a way for everyone to get involved.