Taiko is a traditional style of drumming from Japan, which uses martial arts style movement and energy, along with driving rhythms to produce a theatrical performance that is as thrilling to watch as it is to listen to. TAKUYA has been playing the Taiko from the age of three. At the age of 16, he founded a Taiko group called “TENRYU-DAIKO”. In July 2002 he won a special prize of the “Viennese World Youth Music Festival” in Vienna. In 2003 he was accepted into his master Eitetsu Hayashi’s ensemble called “FUUN-NO-KAI”. Since he became a professional player of the Taiko, he has performed on many occasions such as: International Taiko Festival Ecstasia, Tokyo Summer Music Festival 2004, performance at the National Theatre in Tokyo with “KU-KAI-SEN-KYO” and many more exciting events throughout his career as a world’s leading Taiko drummer. TAKUYA is one of the very few best solo Taiko players in the world, making each of his performances exquisite and unforgettable for everyone. Tengu Taiko drummers are a Taiko team local to York, and have performed at many events across the UK including Team GB Olympic gala, Honda regional awards, Anime cons, Japanese festivals etc, and have even featured in a Marvel film. This will be their debut theatre show which will include some re worked regular pieces, as well as some brand new music