Ashford Community Drum Band CIC

14/05/2026

Meet our newest CoMA associate ensemble, Ashford Community Drum Band CIC, where the joy is as infectious as the rhythms!

Formed by drummer and educator Thomas Green in 2022, the group is open to anyone in the community regardless of experience or skill level, with drop-in sessions for casual players and a core band who rehearse regularly.

Head to their website to watch a lovely short documentary all about the band and its members: https://www.drumandink.com/ashfordcommunitydrumband

18/04/2026

Tom facilitated the 2nd "COT drum club" with the crew from this week. Great fun working on call and response, experiencing time individually and collectively and then sharing a birthday drum jam for Andrew. 🥁❤️

This group is full of passion and laughter. One of my monthly faves. Music is for everyone.

Thanks to for us of the space.

22/03/2026

Amazing morning at The Ashford Cinema yesterday morning showing our Ashford Community Drum Band CIC documentary as part of Kent on Film 2026. HUGE thanks to Screen South for including our work in the festival, supporting what we are doing now and what we hope to do next in Ashford with ACDB. Big thanks to Coachworks Ashford for ongoing support and to EspressBros and Low Key Taproom for support with location during filming the documentary. Thanks to Canterbury Christ Church University for support and equipment in making of the doco too.

10/03/2026

Really exciting news!! Drum&ink made a documentary with Ashford Community Drum Band CIC with the help of our buddies Jillian and Josh. The film has been selected to be shown as part of Kent on Film 2026 presented by Screen South The festival is taking place not he 20th and 21st March at The Ashford Cinema with the community films kicking off at 10am 21st.

The documentary was made to share what we do with the view to expand our reach over the next year or so. We really want to connect with local support agencies in Ashford to let them know about the twice monthly open community drum sessions that we run. We really believe that playing music and being connected to others can improve things for everyone.

Thanksnto Canterbury Christ Church University masters of music team for their support for this project. ❤️

10/02/2026

Check out Ashford Amplified!! We have contributed to a big community effort with a collective cover to raise some money for an excellent cause.

Big thanks to the Ashford Amplified team for leading, inviting, sharing and supporting out musical community in Ashford!!

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✨ Artist Highlight: Ashford Community Drum Band CIC ✨

We are absolutely thrilled to highlight The Ashford Community Drum Band and their wonderful conductor, the one and only Tom Green 💛 An absolute legend of the local music scene and someone who brings people together through rhythm, passion, and pure joy.

They turned up and created something truly magical for our middle 8 breakdown, layering in superb, intricate percussion that completely shone through in the mix. The energy, precision, and feel they brought elevated the whole piece and gave it a heartbeat we’ll never forget 🥁✨

We are so grateful for their involvement and for the time, talent, and community spirit they brought to Ashford Amplified. It was an honour to have them be part of something so special.

06/01/2026

We can't play tonight! My car won't start so no drum band I'm afraid folks! Next sesh is 20th Jan hope to see you there.

02/12/2025

No drum session tonight as almost all of the team are poorly!! 🥁❤️

22/11/2025

We will be in town as part of Carnival of the Baubles today! 5pm om the High Street!

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18/11/2025

Have you seen what is on offer this weekend? Carnival of the Baubles is set to be massive fun. We'll be playing in the procession from 5pm.

01/11/2025

🪘 V excited to have bagged my weekend ticket for Drum Camp 2026 Music Worldwide

❤️ It's going to be amazing fun and the learning will be MEGA!

🚗 Might turn the work horse car into a little house car for the weekend too.