A drum festival brought the beats and energy to Morecambe Promenade over the weekend, to celebrate a popular group’s 10th anniversary.
Bay Drumfest took place on Saturday, organised by Lancaster-based samba drummers Samba Espirito.
Eleven powerhouse bands from across the North West gathered for a landmark celebration, including Samba Espirito themselves, known for their memorable performances at events across the area.
The action kicked off at the Stone Jetty, with 11 bands snaking down the Promenade for a continuous showcase of music and movement.
The day also included a Bay Drumfest Workshop with the Baybeat Street Band, where Ben McCabe from Baybeat was on hand to teach drumming skills, upstairs at the Kings Arms.
The celebration culminated in a massive, spectacle-filled evening parade heading back along the seafront, starting at the RNLI station.
The Samba Espirito team said: ‘’We did it, and what a day it was!
‘’Eleven bands, and seven hours of non-stop rhythm on Morecambe Promenade. A Drum Trail full of surprises, a sea of smiling faces, and a Grand Sunset Parade that we'll be talking about for years.
From the bottom of our drum skins – thank you.
‘’Thank you to every single volunteer, marshal and security steward who kept the day running smoothly and safely. You're the heartbeat behind the scenes.
‘’Thank you to The King's Arms for being our base and unofficial HQ for the day.''
‘’Thank you to all the amazing bands who travelled from near and far to share their sound, their energy, and their love of music with us. You made the prom shake.
‘’And thank you, most of all, to every single person who came down, danced, cheered, clapped, and boogied with us. The crowds today were something else. That's what makes this community so special.’’
Funding for the event came from Morecambe Town Council, and sponsorship from Morecambe BID, Lingwood Security Management, The Kings Arms, The Midland Hotel and 3R Foundation and Charity Shop.
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