Swan Samba appearances in the media.
Hampshire Chronicle
06/11/24
Swan Samba drums for mental and physical health in Winchester
“Swan Samba drummed their way into the hearts and minds of Winchester with a pop-up performance in front of the Arc.”
Hawkes Bay Today
15/10/24
Bay Batucada ‘Drums for Health’ on a global level
“Starting in 2023 with two UK samba groups Swan Samba and Batida Rio, Drum for Health brought bands and communities together for a common cause and demonstrated that music and movement are for everyone and offer great health benefits.”
Hampshire Chronicle
11/10/24
Swan Samba teams up with bands across globe for initiative
“More than 15 samba bands across the globe, including one in Winchester, are teamed up for a mental health initiative on World Mental Health Day.”
Hampshire Chronicle
07/02/24
More than 500 people attend Sound Winchester launch event
“Sound Winchester saw a range of local musicians take centre stage, with
more than 500 people attending the showcase of music, poetry and dance.”
Hampshire Chronicle
07/02/24
Sound Winchester launch event to showcase city’s performers at The Arc
“Swan Samba will open the show with a bang in the Performance Hall.”
Hampshire Chronicle
13/11/23
Swan Samba and Solent Mind host Drum 4 World Mental Health Day
“A Hampshire samba band hosted a worldwide online performance to raise hundreds of pounds for a mental health charity.”
Basingstoke Gazette
11/07/23
Good Festival 2023 raises £12k for hospital equipment
“Thousands of people enjoyed a family-friendly festival and helped raise funds for vital equipment at a Hampshire hospital. “
Eastleigh News
04/07/23
Eastleigh Mela returns for day of culture and fun
“thrilling performances by Hampshire-based Swan Samba”
Daily Echo
21/11/22
Romsey carnival, lantern parade and Christmas lights switch-on photos
“Hampshire-based drumming band Swan Samba returned to the town to perform an LED drum show as part of the procession.”
Eastleigh News
23/07/22
“Mainstage action.. with performances from Swan Samba”
BBC South Today
06/07/22
Queen’s Baton relay in Winchester
BBC South Today
18/11/21
Live on BBC South Today with Alexis Green as part of Children in Need
Hampshire Chronicle
05/10/21
“a vibrant performance by the Swan Samba band.”
Portsmouth News
22/03/21
How this Swanmore samba band is connecting with music around the world
“With lockdown limiting how many people can meet and for what purpose, many musical organisations have been forced to think outside the box.”
BBC Radio Solent
07/07/19
And finally…. what’s the noisest things at the Winchester Hat Fair?
Live appearance on local radio while playing at one of our first gigs.
