Formed in 2020, TAIKO BASTARDS are an international Taiko (Japanese drumming) group based in Germany and Belgium. They offer a modern and creative approach to the art of Taiko performance, captivating their audience with powerful and energetic performances. Their work includes collaborations with renowned artists from all around the globe, and pushes the boundaries of performance, composition and presentation of mainland European Taiko.

TAIKO BASTARDS are Ingmar Kikat, Mel Ski, Jonas vom Orde, and Steven Cools. Check the schedule to find out when and where they will be performing!