Tue 10 Nov · 6:30pm
North Melbourne Community Centre · North Melbourne
pick up a surdo and make a lot of noise with a carnival crew
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WELCOME! BEM-VINDOS!
Join us at our Open Session.
Bloco 3K is Melbourne's biggest carnival drum and dance crew. Our mission is to promote and share our love of Brazilian music and culture, whilst making loads of noise, and having some fun . These drumming sessions are open to all levels of experience, including beginners, and are taught by Rob Arcari and members of Bloco 3K.
Intro Offer: We welcome newcomers on the first Tuesday of every month. Join us for an Open Session to unlock your entire first month of weekly rehearsals for just $30 total (half price!).
WHAT
Come and play drums with us!
We play all the drums and percussion you might expect in one of Rio's Escolas de Samba - Surdo, Caixa, Repique, Tamborim, Chocalho, Agogô, Timbal etc
WHAT YOU NEED
Nothing! All the drums are provided
WHEN
Classes/Rehearsals: Every Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM.
New Members: You must start at an Open Session (held on the first Tuesday of the month). Your $30 intro pass then covers all remaining Tuesday rehearsals that calendar month.
WHERE
North Melbourne Community Center
COST
An intro pass for your first month is just $30.
After that it's $30 per week casually, or just $60 for the month .
RATHER DANCE?
We also run Samba dance classes too, with Open Sessions also on the first Tuesday of the month. Check our other events for details
WHO
Led by two pioneers of Australian Samba, you’re in expert hands as you enjoy your Samba journey with Bloco 3K. Founder and Mestre de Bateria, Rob Arcari, leads the drum team,…
Getting there
North Melbourne Community Centre, North Melbourne
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When is Melbourne Brazilian Samba Drumming Workshops – First month only $30?
Tue 10 Nov 2026, 6:30pm.
Where is it?
North Melbourne Community Centre, North Melbourne, VIC.
How much are tickets?
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