We provide authentic gifts for any occasion or event. Music is a gift that people cherish because it lasts forever.
FROM PRESIDENTS OF NATIONS
TO PRESIDENTS OF COMPANIES…
The world’s leaders trust Drum Cafe to influence change and motivate: Bill Clinton, Richard Branson, Nelson Mandela, Nicole Kidman, Will Smith and more…
WE PROVIDE AUTHENTIC GIFTS FOR ANY OCCASION OR EVENT. MUSIC IS A GIFT THAT PEOPLE CHERISH BECAUSE IT LASTS FOREVER.
The Drum Cafe offers a large selection of Djembe drums, percussion instruments and traditional instruments, ideal as corporate gifts, incentives and souvenirs. Our gifts will leave a lasting impression of the interactive drumming experience, and we can even silkscreen your company logo onto the gift for a personal touch.
We also offer the Drum Cafe CD, ‘Mama’– a wonderful mix of drumming facilitation, sound journey, poetry and traditional African music, as well as the Drum Cafe Book, ‘Traditional Music of South Africa’. The Book is the first comprehensive overview of South African traditional music, and is available through the Drum Cafe (discounts on bulk orders) as well as through amazon.com.
PLEASE CONTACT US TO FIND OUT YOUR VARIOUS OPTIONS.
“I JAMMED WITH THE DRUM CAFE” T-SHIRTS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
MAMA CD
DRUM CAFE BOOK, ‘TRADITIONAL MUSIC OF SOUTH AFRICA’
BROWN AND GREEN FROGS
SPIRIT DRUM
MBIRA
DC DJEMBE SHAKERS
EGG SHAKERS
RAIN STICKS
FIRSTLY WHY DRUMMING
Drumming has been used for centuries to unite tribes. Now its time to unite your organization through the universal language everyone that everyone can relate to. Through music. Drumming is something every culture can relate to. The first thing you hear when you come into this world is the beat of your mother’s heartbeat. We help your company rediscover their heartbeat. And get the whole organization beating as one. Drumming relaxes, energizes and motivates in a way most team building companies cannot explain.
Warren Lieberman, founder of the Drum Cafe
WHY DRUM CAFE
Drum Cafe has been proven for over 22 years in 80 counties. We have worked with 80% of the Fortune 500. And the world’s leaders trust us. Drum Cafe has worked with: Bill Clinton, George Bush, Prince Charles, Nelson Mandela. Global influencers understand the power of Drum Cafe to influence change. Richard Branson of Virgin to Michael Bloomberg the Mayor of New York City, Drum Cafe is the ideal substitute for a keynote speaker. If you are looking for the best, then consider the stars we work with: Annie Lennox, Peter Gabriel, Bery Gordy and more.
- Beijing Olympics, China – Drum Cafe opened the Olympics.
- Miss World – Drum Cafe performed at the Miss World finals as she was crowned.
- Bayern Munich – Drum Cafe works and motivates Europe’s elite sportsman who represent the ultimate in teamwork.
- World Cup – Drum Cafe has performed at the World Cup
- President of Taiwan – at the opening of the travel expo, Drum Cafe played as the president arrived
The Drum Cafe was founded in 1996 in Johannesburg, South Africa, as a tool for bringing together the country’s diverse and divided post-Apartheid peoples. It started when Warren Lieberman opened an actual cafe where drumming was used in a relaxed environment to break down barriers and inspire patrons. But the interactive drumming activities grew into something bigger — something global. Music is a universal language — there’s rhythm in all of us — that allows us to communicate, work together and experience a common sense of belonging. Through music, we learn to be receptive and creative at the same time.
The methods of Drum Cafe are effective because, like a business, music requires communication and teamwork to reach its potential. As we all drum together, every member of our audience feels like a part of something bigger — while simultaneously gaining a better understanding his or her individual role. The most significant lesson Drum Cafe teaches audiences is that we all succeed — or fail — together.
DRUM CAFE HAS BEEN FEATURED IN THE FOLLOWING GLOBAL MEDIA:
WHY CHOOSE DRUMCAFE FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT
Product Launches
Every product Launch needs noise. Excite journalists, customers, or sales teams with Drum Cafe’s Launch Event programs: Interactive or Pure performance. We can help dramatize your product’s advantages and create a breakthrough launch that will be the talk of the town
Examples:
- Drum Cafe launches cars for Chrysler at the 2007 Detroit auto show
- Wella Hair product launch throughout Australia: 2005
- Louis Vuitton’s Luxury hand luggage range
Sales Meetings
Goal Setting or Reinforcement of Company Values
Awards, Rewards or Incentive Events
Group drumming and making music together is an original way to reward participants and celebrate achievements.
Examples:
- “Thank you” session for BMW staff, 120 people, January 2004
- Drumming for overseas sales staff from Dimension Data – 70 people etc…
Parties, Holiday, New Year, Anniversary Celebrations
Drumming includes and acknowledges everyone, and is a constructive way to celebrate. It’s a great ice-breaker and gets people to de-stress and simply enjoy! The Drum Cafe remains a favourite for year-end functions.
Examples:
- Performed for Nelson Mandela’s birthday at South African embassy in London
- Performed at Investec year-end function, 200 people, Kilimanjaro, 2005 etc…
Transformation and Change Management
The assurance of a sound foundation within an organisation can assist both groups and individuals to better cope with change. Interactive drumming provides insightful analogies and through being a part of the experience, delegates are able to accept change as a necessary component of evolution and growth within their working environment.
Examples:
- Interactive drumming for BP’s change management program, November 2004
- Drumming for Deloitte & Touche at a management strategy session focusing on transformation, 70 people, May 2005
Client Functions
Interactive drumming consolidates a long-term relationship between the company and clients by giving back to clients in a unique and positive manner. A shared drumming experience facilitates the development of loyalty and trust.
Examples of Client Functions:
- Interactive drumming for 6 000 Vodacom Telcom clients over 3 days, 2005
- Interactive drumming for Hewlett Packard’s top clients and customers, 140 people, October 2004 etc…
Conflict resolution
Gala Events and Fundraisers
The energy that the Drum Cafe generates is guaranteed to build a community and liven up any event. Give each person a drum and let them beat along at gala events and fundraisers, and rumble with applause at award ceremonies.
Examples of Gala Events and Fundraisers:
- Perform at FNB Million Rand Awards, 300 people, Theatre on the Track
- CNN at Sandton Convention Centre and Journalist of Year Awards etc…
- Hope International: “The evening was a great success. We raised more funds than we aimed to.”
Mergers
Interactive drumming gets people working together to make music as one and provides great insight into the synergy between individual and team. It follows that drumming is an ideal activity for the fusion of groups and/ or the merger of companies. The Drum Cafe experience shows the group that if they can play to the same beat and listen to each other, then they have the potential to make music as a united company!
Examples of Interactive Drumming for Groups:
- The Sanofi-Aventis merger on 3 continents, the Sprint/Nextel merger in New York, the JP Morgan/Chase/Bank One merger etc
Roadshows
Examples of Roadshows:
- Standard Bank Roadshow, 30 000 Standard Bank staff around the world, January-March 2005
- Old Mutual Road Show, 2020 people, September 2001 etc…
WHAT OUR CLIENTS THINK
“Your team always go the extra mile in understanding and listening to our company culture. Your customized drumming teambuilding never fails to deliver amazing results. You guys rock!”
“Nothing that I have ever participated in 20 years through Chubb has had an impact on me the way that Drum Cafe did”
“We came as individuals, we left as an orchestra.”
“The world’s leaders trust Drum café for team building. Worked with Richard, Branson, Virgin. Bill Clinton, NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Bayern Munich, Nelson Mandela and more…”