Colourful pictures as Morecambe’s first drumming festival proves a success

The festival brought together 11 drumming bands from across the North West, with crowds following the performers along the promenade before they came together for an evening sunset parade.

Organised by Samba Espirito, the event featured a Drum Trail along Morecambe promenade before the bands joined forces for the final parade.

Karen Dickinson, one of the founders and directors of Samba Espirito, said: “This year’s Bay DrumFest exceeded all of our expectations, bringing 11 spectacular drumming bands from across the North West to fill Morecambe promenade with fantastic sounds and infectious rhythms.

“As a founder and director of the band, I am absolutely thrilled by the incredible energy of the huge crowds who followed our drum trail all day and packed the spectacular sunset parade in the evening.

“The fantastic positive feedback has been absolutely overwhelming, with everyone already asking for us to make it an annual event.”

Morecambe Town Council, 3R Foundation and Charity Shop and Morecambe BID supported the festival, alongside Lingwood Security, Kings Arms Morecambe and The Midland Hotel.

The event also marked 10 years of Samba Espirito bringing samba and Brazilian-inspired rhythms to audiences across the region.