Bloco Fogo - Samba Band

Bloco Fogo is a community samba band based in Tonbridge Wells, Kent and has now spread into Maidstone as the band has grown. Every Tuesday the band members gather in the Tonbridge Wells forum for rehearsals and then on Wednesday in the Maidstone, Trinity theatre. All together there is around 80 members and on average at a gig you would see and hear around 25-30 drummers. Bloco Fogo means ‘band of fire’ and their costumes represent their name well with red tunics and bright yellow trousers. The band is for all ages and genders with a large variety of drums to choose from and learn.

Bloco Fogo is made of a large variety of ages as in a community band anyone and everyone is able to join and play, and no need for past experience in music as joining Bloco Fogo is a chance to find your rhythm even though you are thrown in the deep end you are still able to catch up and learn each song.

 The band has played in many places over the UK including Ireland and Wales also different countries such as Germany, Holland and Jordan, mostly for parades and carnivals. The parade in which they have played every year for the past 5 years is the Coburg Samba Festival in Germany, and each year it has been the highlight. This shows joining the band and paying subs each month is worth it as these trips are paid for by the band. Also it is a great opportunity to meet and party with new people from all round the world as well as meeting new people in Bloco Fogo.

Bloco Fogo website: http://blocofogo.com/