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Our Vibrant Drumming Moments

FOR EVERYBODY & ANY AGE

BENEFITS OF DRUMMING

Let us help you to feel great!

Drumming can:

  • Relieve, stress, frustration, anxiety and disappointment
  • Boosts your immune system and mood
  • Reduces tension and chronic pain
  • Releases endorphins and gives you a feeling of euphoria
  • Creates a sense of connectedness with yourself and others
  • Improves self-esteem
  • Develops motor skills/hand eye coordination
  • Overcomes social anxieties
  • Helps calm the nervous system and provides clarity to the mind
  • 30 minutes of drumming per day improves a person’s ability to learn
  • It helps stimulate the cardiovascular system
  • Improves listening skills and aids positive communication

About Beat The Bongo

Brento has performed drums and percussion in bands and played alongside Dj,s as well as various musicians and performers. He fell in love with African drums when he moved to South East Queensland and stumbled across a local community drum circle.

Brento instantly had a love affair for the drumming and dancing community spirit that was within the circle. Since then he has sold, made, played and taught drumming to various schools, corporate groups, special needs students and many other groups.

Brento started Beat the Bongo in January 2010 and it was primarily targeted at early childhood, pre-school, after school care and holiday programs by providing World Music Culture shows.

In 2015, Brento, unfortunately had some health issues that caused the closure of the business and saw him taking some time out. After this, he re- modeled the business concentrating specifically on the importance of anxiety and stress release.

Brento is passionate about the need for people to slow down, unwind, relax and release stress from the mind & body.

Meet Brento Kells

“Drumming is not just about rhythm, it's about connecting with yourself and others.”

Brento Kells is the founder of Beat the Bongo. He has more than 16 years experience playing, studying, teaching Latin, African and world music drumming and percussion.

We have got things covered so you do not have to worry.

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Full Insurance Cover

First Aid Certificate

Blue Card & Yellow NDIS Card Holder

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

My daughter had lots of fun and learnt a new skill whilst being out in the sunshine. She thought, the big base drums were really cool!!

Brento is amazing with kids. He kept Chloe interested and entertained the whole time. She didn’t want to leave!!

Kate Elizabeth, School Teacher

★★★★★

Brento has a passion for bongos and percussion that is very infectious. He taught me simple bongo drumming in minutes. His zest for teaching, years of drumming experience and fun personality allows you to learn and have fun in minutes. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BEAT THE BONGO😊😊😊😊 5 stars

Reeve Mathews, Burleigh Smoke House

★★★★★

Thanks Brento for teaching our special needs clients, the group loved it!
Brento is an enthusiastic and passionate performer. He makes everybody feel important, comfortable and part of the group.

Lynn Stephens

G.C.R.C

★★★★★

I Highly recommend Beat the BONGO… It’s definitely a Fun way to release stress, have a great laugh, Beat the BONGO… With Brento Kells always full of Life & Enthusiasm which is so Infectious, there will NEVER be a DULL moment.. 👍

Delia Tomlinso
HTC

★★★★★

Brento has a gift for teaching in a creative and fun way, bringing the best out of people!

Kay Lindholm Yoga Teacher

★★★★★

Brento puts the B in bongo :) , a lifetime of playing what more can i say ;)

Paulie Mann reviewed BEAT THE BONGO – 5 star

DRUMMING MAKES YOU HAPPY

EVERYBODY OF ANY AGE CAN PLAY NO SKILLS REQUIRED!

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Walk With Us – Tara Brown Foundation & Fight For Youth Charity Event- Drumming Circle (Q.L.D) 2018.

Silkwood School – Drumming Teacher- (Q.L.D) 2018.

Beat The Bongo World Music Culture Shows -Performer- (Q.L.D) 2010 – 2016.

ABC Day Care Centres – World Music Cultural Shows – (N.S.W-Q.L.D) 2009-2010.

Early Learning Day Care Centres – World Music Cultural Shows – (N.S.W – Q.L.D) 2009-2010.

Day Care, Kindergarten and OSHC Various – World Music Cultural Shows – (N.S.W-Q.L.D) 2009-2010.

South Stradbroke Island McLarens Landing – Various Corporate Drum & Fire Shows – (Q.L.D) 2008-2010.

Private Functions Various -Drumming Facilitator – (N.S.W.-Q.L.D) 2006-2010.

Hamilton Island -Private Wedding Function- Drum &Fire Show- (Q.L.D) 2009.

Gold Coast City Council Active & Healthy Program – Workshops Facilitator – (Q.L.D) 2007-2009.

Queen St Mall Cultural Day – Percussion with Dave J – Brisbane – (Q.L.D) 2009.

Alzheimers Cultural Day – Group Drumming – Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2009.

Mudgeeraba Special School – Open Day – Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2008-2009.

Q1 Building Surfers Paradise- Private Function- (Q.L.D) 2009.

The Shazam Experience – Band Percussionist – Gold Coast, Brisbane (Q.L.D) 2007-2010.

Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove – Corporate Drumming Shows Gold Coast(Q.L.D) 2007-2009.

Marriot Resort Surfers Paradise – Corporate Drumming and Fire Shows Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2006-2009.

Byron Bay Wedding – Drumming Ceremony – (N.S.W) 2009.

St Augustines Collage – Buskers Classes-Facilitator – Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2009.

The Quality Inn Hotel – Drum &Fire Show – Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2009.

Ivory Hotel Tweed Heads – Percussionist Resident (N.S W – Q.L.D) 2007-2008.

Gold Coast City Council Libraries School holiday Programs – Drumming Facilitator – (Q.L.D) 2007-2009.

Deco Stop Lodge Resort Santo Island Vanuatu- New Years Eve Drum Show 2007-2008.

Drastic Youth Programs – Drumming Facilitator – Expressive Grounds (Q.L.D) 2008.

African Drumming Facilitator Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2006-2008.

Tweed Valley Respite – Drumming Facilitator – (N.S.W) 2007-2009.

Gold Coast Special Needs Family Fun Days – Drumming Facilitator- (Q.L.D) 2007-2008.

WunLove – African Rhythm Band – Gold Coast- Brisbane (Q.L.D) 2007-2008.

Upper Coomera State College – Tuition and Performance Piece – Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2007.

Tallebudgera Recreation Centre – Drumming Facilitator – Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2007.

Shepparton House Special Needs – Drumming Facilitator- Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2007-2008.

Freelance Percussionist Various (Q.L.D – N.S.W) 2005-2018.

Swell Festival Currumbin – Drumming Performance- (Q.L.D) 2006.

Good Will Drumming – Brisbane community Drumming Event – Brisbane (Q.L.D) 2005.

Burleigh Beat Open Air Community Drum Circle – (Q.L.D) 2004-2018.

Special Olympics Opening Ceremony – Cypress Gardens Golf Coarse – Gold Coast (Q.L.D) 2005-2007.

Albert water Ways Community Centre -Drumming Performance Piece- (Q.L.D) 2005.

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IN OUR EVERYDAY SUPER FAST PACED LIVES. IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO

UNWIND, RELAX AND LET GO

..OF THE STRESS THAT WE HOLD ONTO, WHICH MAKES US UNWELL. LET US HELP YOU RELEASE THE TENSION FOR YOUR MIND BODY AND SOUL.

LET US MAKE YOU FEEL GREAT AGAIN!