The UQ Taiko Japanese Drumming Team (aka UQ Taiko) is a not-for-profit, open-to-the-community taiko team based in Brisbane Australia. In March 2014, UQ Taiko was established with the team concept of 「みんなの太鼓」which in Japanese means, "Taiko drumming for anyone and everyone!". Staying true to this motto, we have welcomed over 150 members from 19 different countries, including children as young as 10, current university students, community members, alumni and friends and family of the team.
The Japanese characters 太鼓 (taiko) translate directly to "big fat drum" and it is a form of traditional Japanese music and art that combines powerful beats with dynamic movements. Although intimately a part of Japanese culture for over 1000 years, taiko has now spread all around the world and captured many people's hearts with its lively, loud and energetic performances.
Our team endeavours to share this beautiful and powerful music, art and culture of traditional Japanese taiko drumming with the wider community. We are spreading the Taiko Love!