Batala Manchester

The loudest show on earth. Afro-Brazilian samba reggae band. International percussion bloco rehearsing in Chorlton. Join or book us!

[We Love MCR Charity @MCR_Charity]

Our Firewalk starts at St Ann's Square in half an hour! 🔥

Hear the sounds of @batalamanc in the warmup.. 🥁

[Batala Manchester @batalamanc]

@MCR_Charity We had the best time, thanks for inviting us!

[Batala Manchester @batalamanc]

Learn samba reggae drumming with us. We now have opportunities for new players to join us. Email your interest to [email protected]
#Batala #sambareggae #Manchester #chorltonarts #chorltonlivemusic #manchesterlivemusic #manchestermusicians #drums

[Batala Manchester @batalamanc]

Get ready for a SIZZLING event! Join us as we bring Samba Reggae beats to the party. We Love MCR Charity dares 100 individuals to walk on scorching 700-degree coals in a thrilling fundraiser. Thu 25 Jan, 5.45-7pm, St Annes Square, Manc. #batala #manchester #welovemcr #firewalk

[Batala Manchester @batalamanc]

Get ready for a festive fiesta! Join us this Sun 3 Dec as we lead the Christmas parade through #Manchester City Centre starting at 1pm. Don't miss the rhythm-filled fun! #BatalaManchester #ChristmasParade #Manchester
Photos © R. Bowen Photography

[Batala Manchester @batalamanc]

Drumming up some Christmas cheer at #Tyldesley! Thanks for the amazing turnout and to our Mundo friends for the fantastic support! Batala Hey! #SambaReggae #Christmas #BatalaHey #batalamanchester

[Batala Manchester @batalamanc]

🥁 Join the party at Tyldesley Town Square this Sat 25 Nov! 🌟 We're bringing the samba reggae vibes with 2 sets: 16:30 to kick off and 18:30 right after when the Christmas lights go on! 🎶🔥 Let's light up Tyldesley together! 💃🕺 #BatalaManchester #TyldesleyLights #PartyTime

[Batala Manchester @batalamanc]

Check this out–our band's parade debut in #Leigh last night was a total win! We were at the front marching our way to a sweet finish as the festive lights lit up the town. #batala #manchesterlife #manchesterbusiness #Manchester #percussionists #drums

[Batala Manchester @batalamanc]

This Sat 18 Nov we're proudly leading the Lantern Parade in #leigh as they illuminate the festive lights. Join us for some lively Brazilian beats adding to the ambiance and celebrations 🥁 🎶✨ #LanternParade #CommunityCelebration #leigh #wigan

[Batala Manchester @batalamanc]

Our first set last night at the #Rochdalebusinessawards celebrating their ten year anniversary recognising the #business #leaders of #Rochdale after a four year hiatus.
@rochdaleawards thank you for inviting us!
#RochdaleAwards

[Daniel Meredith 🌹 @CllrMeredith]

Well done 👏 to all the @rochdaleawards winners. Great to meet so many successful Rochdale Borough businesses and partners, who employee and provide apprenticeships for local residents #RochdaleAwards

Massive thank you to @RochdaleCouncil and @InvestRochdale for organising!

[Batala Manchester @batalamanc]

Our performance at West Point Lantern Parade - Levenshulme/Manchester was banging! Great energy from the players and crowd as we illuminated the darkest night of the year with our instruments! #Manchester #manchesterperformanceartist #manchesterbusiness #manchesterlife

[Rochdale Bis Awards @rochdaleawards]

Wow! Thank you @batalamanc for starting our awards event off big a bang!! 🥁🥁🥁 #rochdaleawards

[Batala Manchester @batalamanc]

Get ready for a sizzling event! Join us as we bring Samba Reggae beats to the party. We Love MCR Charity dares 100 individuals to walk on scorching 700-degree coals in a thrilling fundraiser. Thur 2 Nov, 5:45-7pm, St Peter's Square, Manchester. https://t.co/2LHoeoWkIe

[Batala Manchester @batalamanc]

A little taste of how “mad fer it” Manchester went when we played for them in the Northern Quarter last weekend! Book us to play for your event here https://t.co/pFuJA30Nm9

[Batala Manchester @batalamanc]

🚨 ‼️LAST CHANCE ‼️ 🚨

We have suspended sign-ups to our beginner's course and marked it as “fully booked” keeping the final places for those that come to our taster day.

Few early sessions still available at 1.30pm this Saturday - book now https://t.co/4xsmOHt3kB

[Andrew Stuart @AndrewStuart]

Batala Manchester held an impromptu gig in Piccadilly Gardens just now after splitting off from the St George’s Day parade. It was a lot of fun. @batalamanc

[Andrew Stuart @AndrewStuart]

At the very start of the parade was the very loud and entertaining @batalamanc (6/7)

[Pat Karney @patkarney]

Always original and eyecatching.
Fabulous picture record of St George’s 2023.
Terrific work Andrew.

[Batala Manchester @batalamanc]

This set was amazing! Manchester people you are amazing. Come and join us! We will tech you how to play and carry this vibe! No experience necessary! https://t.co/06QzuQUgRb

[Northern Quarter MCR @NQManchester]

No idea what’s going on but the NQ is lively today