Phone or Text : 07804 962847
Write: FaT Samba, 7 Princes Esplanade, Gurnard, I. W. ,PO31 8LE
Booking enquiries - email : bookings@fatsamba.co.uk
Phone or Text : 07713 611535
Join the Band!
We are a community samba band based in Freshwater and Totland, Isle of Wight, U.K.We are always looking for new members of all abilities and ages!
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are on Mondays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Rehearsals are on Mondays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at a new location - Totland Christ Church Annexe PO39 0ES, at the junction of Alum Bay New Road and York Lane.Our band members ages are from 10 to 70+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult throughout the rehearsal and at events.
You don't need to be able to read music, or own an instrument as we offer a full training programme in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and we can loan the appropriate Instrument throughout your membership.
Cost is £4-00 per adult member per rehearsal attended, under 18s £1-00,
The band is a non-profit making community band.
FaT Samba play all around the Island in numerous events and we are proud to support many charitable events.
Book us!
We are a band with approx twenty performers including three dancers, playing (loud) lively percussion tunes with a Samba influence.We play at :
Carnival processions and parades on the Island and on the mainland,
Village fetes and shows,
Community events,
Charity events,
Weddings, celebrations.
We do interactive sessions at many of the fetes and shows, where members of the audience are invited to have a go at playing a drum or a bell, and learn a simple groove.
Fees for Fat Samba:
| Event Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Carnivals, Commercial events, Weddings, Private parties etc | £175 |
| Community events, Charity events. | £75 |
| A limited number of selected local charity events | No fee |