We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be performing a short run of long-awaited gigs from Tues 1st Oct… head over to the gigs tab to find out more. Expect more regular website and tour date updates now that our little Erin is 2 years old haha!

In April, our little Erin arrived to brighten up our world! She’s almost 5 months old now, and doing great! She’s got her little percussion bag, and yes, of course I have already started testing out her stick grip haha!

I’m excited to share that in the coming weeks, I am going to meet my little one! I’ve massively enjoyed my pregnancy on the whole, and have continued to make music throughout. She will certainly emerge with some rhythmic headstart I am sure! The amazing folks in my various projects are going to keep the gigs playing in my absence, head over to my gigs page for 2022 dates as they emerge 🙂

Head on over to check out my new Instagram account!

There’ll be lots of new content there including mini lessons, photos, gig throwbacks, and opportunities with the brilliant organisations I work with (Global Grooves, Jubacana, and Juba do Leão).

https://www.instagram.com/hollyprestdrums/

SUPPORTING THE MARACATUS OF BRAZIL.
A little collective of us have set up a crowdfunder to support the communities of our much loved Maracatu groups in Brazil. It did so well in the first 24 hours that we extended the target and have almost hit that one too!

https://www.gofundme.com/manage/globally-connected-support-for-groups-in-brazil

I’m excited to be part of #shegrowsXMU as a mentor – a mentoring programme for women in music organised by @WeAreTheMU in partnership with @shesaid.so. Find out more about the MU at http://www.theMU.org #BehindEveryMusician

I’ll be performing at this wonderful event with Global Grooves and Cabasa Carnival Arts to bring a smile to these lovely children’s faces… you’re welcome to get involved! Tues 20th August in the summer holidays. Click here for info and to sign up!

https://www.globalgrooves.org/zest-fest-2019-sign-up/

Next week (8-14th April) sees our third cohort of incredible young artists complete this year’s residential programme with us; drummers, dancers, and visual artists coming together to create a brand new final piece – world premiere on Sat 13th April at The Vale!

After a recent 6-week trip to Brazil, I’m back and full of beans! I’m delighted to announce a huge list of Skutch Manos gigs from May onwards, as well as Jubacana, Juba do Leão, and Global Grooves events gradually being confirmed as the sunshine makes an appearance. Join me!