We’d love to play for you!
We welcome the opportunity to perform in parades, festivals, corporate and private functions, so feel free to call us for a booking or to find out more information. You can hire us as a group of drummers and dancers, or you can hire us as a group of drummers only – it’s up to you.
Call Lisa on 021 112 1619, or email the group on wellingtonbatucada@gmail.com
(Some of) Wellington Batucada’s performances
| Event | Date(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Days to the Paralympics | May 2016 | Wellington |
| All Blacks victory parade – Rugby World Cup 2011 | October 2011 | Wellington |
| All Blacks vs Australia – Bledisloe Cup 2013 | August 2013 | Wellington |
| All Blacks vs Springboks – Tri-Nations Rugby Tournament 2010 | July 2010 | Wellington |
| All Whites vs Mexico – FIFA Soccer World Cup Qualifier | November 2013 | Wellington |
| Asia Pacific Outgames | March 2011 | Wellington |
| Brazilian Carnival | March 2013 | Raumati Beach |
| Brazilian Party at The Grand | March 2014 | Wellington |
| Brazil National Day | September 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 | Wellington |
| Charity Ball, Te Papa | June 2013 | Wellington |
| Chile/Mexico Independence Day | September 2013 | Wellington |
| CubaDupa | March 2015, 2016, and 2017 | Wellington |
| Cuba Street Carnival | February 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2009 | Wellington |
| DANZdance20 | November 2013 | Wellington |
| EFTPOS Christmas Party | December 2012 | Wellington |
| Festival of Carnivale – Rugby World Cup 2011 | September-October 2011 | Wellington |
| Fete de la Musique | June 2011 and 2012 | Wellington |
| Footvolley Championship | March 2013 and February 2016 | Wellington |
| Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival | October – November 2006 | Wellington |
| Hastings Blossom Festival | September 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 | Hastings |
| Homegrown Music Festival | 2008, 2009 and 2014 | Wellington |
| International Day of Dance | May 2013 | Wellington |
| International Rugby Sevens | February 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 | Wellington |
| International Samba Festival, Coburg | July 2013 and 2014 (with London School of Samba), July 2015 and 2017 (as Wellington Batucada) | Coburg, Germany |
| Island Bay Festival Parade | February 2013, 2016, 2017 | Wellington |
| Island Bay Playcentre Fundraising Gala | September 2012, November 2013, 2014 and 2015 | Wellington |
| Jackson St Fiesta | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 | Petone |
| Jambalaya Festival of Rhythm and Dance | Easter 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008, January 2011, Easter 2012 | Taupo, Rotorua and Auckland |
| Johnsonville Santa Parade | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, [2013], 2014, and 2016 | Johnsonville |
| Kapiti Strawberry Festival | November 2013 and 2014 | Paraparaumu Beach |
| Kokomai Creative Festival | October 2013 | Masterton |
| K-Road Carnival | September 2003 and December 2004 | Auckland |
| Lions Tour 2017 | July 2017 | Wellington |
| Lord of the Rings The Two Towers – New Zealand premiere | December 2002 | Wellington |
| Luscious Lola 1 | November 2002 | Wellington |
| Luscious Lola 2 | October 2003 | Wellington |
| Luscious Lola’s Booty Shaker | August and September 2004 | Wellington and Auckland |
| Mary Potter Hospice collection day | May 2016 and 2017 | Wellington |
| MIA Latin Festival | November 2012 and 2013, October 2014, 2015 and 2016 | Wellington |
| Michael Campbell victory parade | August 2005 | Wellington |
| Mt Cook School Gala | March 2014 and 2016 | Wellington |
| Nelson Arts Festival | October 2010 | Nelson |
| NewDowse Gallery opening | February 2007 | Lower Hutt |
| Newtown Fair | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 | Wellington |
| Open Street Sunday | October 2013 | Wellington |
| Oporto store opening | February – March 2013 | Wellington |
| Out in the Park | March 2016 and 2017 | Wellington |
| Parihaka International Peace Festival | 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 | Parihaka |
| Party in Pink | October 2012 | Wellington |
| Petone Winter Carnival | July 2008 | Petone |
| Philippines Disaster Fundraiser | November 2013 | Wellington |
| PSA (Public Service Association) Centenary celebrations | October 2013 | Wellington |
| Race Relations Day | April 2017 | Wellington |
| ReelBrazil | November 2009 and September 2010 | Wellington |
| Relay for Life | March 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 | Wellington |
| Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games launch | December 2016 | Wellington |
| Sambanui Batucada at the Dowse | April 2013 and 2014 | Lower Hutt |
| Scots College Centenary – staff celebration | April 2016 | Wellington |
| Seven Sharp | May 2013 | Wellington |
| Silver Ferns vs Malawi – netball test | October 2013 | Wellington |
| Soccer World Cup (Brazil) – opening game | June 2014 | Wellington |
| St Francis de Sales School workshop | October 2012 | Wellington |
| Tapu Te Ranga Marae | December 2016 | Wellington |
| Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Nga Mokopuna | March 2012 | Wellington |
| Te Rā o te Raukura Festival | February 2014 and January 2017 | Lower Hutt |
| Te Reo Week launch parade | July 2016 | Wellington |
| Te Papa’s 10th Birthday celebrations | February 2008 | Wellington |
| Toots and Grooves Ska Festival | January 2008 | Horowhenua |
| Trade Aid International Fair Trade Day/World Fair Trade Day Global Party | May 2010 and 2012 | Wellington |
| Upper Hutt City Summer Carnival | February 2015 | Upper Hutt |
| Upper Hutt Xmas Parade | December 2015 | Upper Hutt |
| Wairarapa Balloon Festival – Night Glow | March 2012 | Masterton |
| Wellington International Jazz Festival with Carlos Ferreira | November 2003 | Wellington |
| Wellington Latin Carnival | March 2003 | Wellington |
| Wellington Phoenix A-League Soccer – home games | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016 | Wellington |
| Wellington Santa Parade | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 | Wellington |
| Whanganui Festival of Cultures | October 2013 and 2014 | Whanganui |
| WOMAD (Gables stage) | March 2015 | New Plymouth |
| WOMAD Kidzone workshops | 2007 and 2008 | New Plymouth |
| World of Wearable Arts parade | September 2005 and 2006 | Wellington |
| Xmas Party @ San Francisco Bath House | December 2012 | Wellington |
