Body Beats: A Sound and Rhythm Workshop at Bangalore International Centre

🥁 About the Event

What if you could create music without using a musical instrument? What sounds can your body make, and how can simple movements, breathing and everyday gestures become part of a shared musical experience? Discover the possibilities at Body Beats, an interactive sound-making workshop at Bangalore International Centre, Bengaluru, on Friday, 6 November 2026.

Designed for participants aged 12 to 18 years, this workshop invites children, adolescents and adults to explore sound through the human body. From thumping your feet and clapping your hands to breathing into cupped palms, participants will experiment with different ways of producing sounds using only their bodies.

The session is designed as a sonic playground, where there is no pressure to perform music perfectly or demonstrate formal musical skills. Instead, participants can explore sounds individually and in groups, discover different rhythms and enjoy the freedom of making music through spontaneous experimentation.

Through playful activities, attendees will learn how individual sounds can come together to create interesting rhythmic patterns and group sound experiences. The workshop will also include opportunities to create impromptu ensemble scores, allowing participants to collaborate and build spontaneous musical arrangements together.

The session will be led by Akash Narendran, a Bengaluru-based artist with more than a decade of experience in music and theatre. Alongside facilitating workshops for organisations and performing Playback Theatre, he is also associated with the lullaby show Songs of Sleep.

Conducted in English with Kannada translation, this 75-minute workshop is an opportunity to explore rhythm, creativity, collaboration and self-expression in a relaxed environment.

The workshop ticket also includes complimentary entry to any one of the two plays scheduled on the same day: Navayana (Fresh Air) at 5:00 PM or Level Up at 7:30 PM.

🎶 What to Expect at the Workshop

Body-Based Sound Making: Discover how different parts of your body can be used to create sounds. Experiment with foot thumping, clapping, breathing and other simple techniques.

A Sonic Playground: Explore sound freely without the pressure of performing music or following conventional musical rules.

Individual Sound Experiments: Try different sound-making possibilities and discover the rhythms and tones your body can produce.

Group Rhythm Activities: Work with other participants to combine individual sounds and create spontaneous group sound experiences.

Impromptu Ensemble Scores: Participate in collaborative activities that bring different sounds together to form short, spontaneous musical arrangements.

Creative Exploration: Develop curiosity, listening skills and confidence through playful sound experiments.

A Shared Experience: The workshop is open to children, adolescents and adults, offering an opportunity to explore sound and creativity together.

🎤 Meet the Workshop Facilitator: Akash Narendran

The workshop will be led by Akash Narendran, a Bengaluru-based artist who has been engaged with music and theatre for more than a decade.

His work includes facilitating workshops for organisations and performing Playback Theatre. He is also associated with the lullaby show Songs of Sleep, where his musical interests find another creative expression.

Through Body Beats, Akash will guide participants in exploring the relationship between the body, rhythm and sound. His approach encourages experimentation and participation, allowing attendees to discover how simple physical actions can become part of a shared musical experience.

🌟 Workshop Highlights

Workshop Name: Body Beats: A Sound and Rhythm Workshop

Date: Friday, 6 November 2026

Time: 3:00 PM

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Venue: Bangalore International Centre, Bengaluru

Age Range: 12 to 18 years

Participation: Open to children, adolescents and adults

Language: English with Kannada translation

Facilitator: Akash Narendran

Workshop Format: Interactive body percussion, sound exploration and group rhythm activities

Special Feature: Complimentary entry to any one of the two plays scheduled on the same day.

🎟️ Complimentary Play Entry with the Workshop Ticket

Participants also receive free entry to any one of the two plays happening on Friday, 6 November 2026.

Navayana (Fresh Air): Scheduled at 5:00 PM.

Level Up: Scheduled at 7:30 PM.

The workshop ticket covers entry to one of these performances. Attendees should confirm the booking and entry arrangements for their chosen play with the organiser.

👥 Who Should Attend?

This workshop is suitable for young participants aged 12 to 18 years who enjoy music, rhythm, theatre and creative activities. It may appeal to those who want to explore sound without learning a musical instrument or worrying about formal performance skills.

It is also open to adults, making it an opportunity for children, adolescents and accompanying adults to participate in a shared creative experience.

Anyone curious about body percussion, spontaneous music-making, group activities and unconventional ways of creating sound may find this workshop engaging. No specific prior musical training is mentioned in the event description.

📌 Important Information for Participants

Arrival: Attendees are requested to arrive at the venue 60 minutes before the scheduled event time.

Age Requirement: The stated age range is 12 to 18 years, although the description also mentions that the workshop is open to adults. Confirm the applicable ticket and age requirements before booking.

Language Support: The workshop will be conducted in English with Kannada translation.

Participation: The session focuses on creating sounds through the body, individually and in groups.

Play Entry: The workshop ticket includes complimentary entry to one of the two listed plays.

Photography and Recording: Cameras and audio or video recording equipment are prohibited. Photography and videography using mobile phones are also not permitted.

Food and Beverages: Food and beverages are not permitted inside the auditorium.

Parking: Parking is available subject to availability. Vehicles are parked at the owner's risk.

📋 Terms and Conditions

Registration and Refunds: Once registration is completed, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, except in cases of event postponement or cancellation.

Arrival Time: Attendees should arrive at least 60 minutes before the scheduled event time for a smooth entry.

Late Arrival: Failure to arrive within the specified time may result in allocated seats being released.

Seat Allocation: Seats are subject to availability and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Age Restrictions: Age restrictions and event rules apply. No refunds will be provided if attendees are unaware of the applicable restrictions.

Venue Rules: Tickets are issued according to the rules and regulations of the event organiser and venue management.

Ticket Validity: Each ticket is valid for one person only.

Photography and Recording Consent: By entering or participating in the event, attendees consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded by electronic and print media for the organisers' telecast, publication and display purposes.

Right of Admission: The venue reserves the right of admission.

Prohibited Items: Cameras, bottles, cans and tins are not allowed inside the venue. The use of audio or video recording equipment is strictly prohibited.

Mobile Phone Photography: Photography and videography using mobile phones are not permitted.

Food and Beverages: Food and beverages are not permitted inside the auditorium.

Personal Belongings and Safety: The NCPA does not take responsibility for the loss or theft of personal belongings or for injuries sustained by ticket holders during the event.

Event Changes: The event is subject to change and force majeure conditions.

Schedule Changes: The starting time of the event may change without prior notice.

Late Entry for Classical Concerts: As per venue management's discretion, late entry for classical concerts will be permitted only during breaks between movements or pieces, as indicated by venue ushers.

Alcohol and Banned Substances: The consumption of alcohol and other banned substances is strictly prohibited.

Mobile Phones: Cell phones must be switched off inside the auditorium once the performance begins.

Smoking: Smoking is strictly prohibited.

Parking: Parking is available subject to availability. Vehicles are parked at the owners' risk.