The day before the actual conference, the Pandemonium Drummers performed at the evening reception for delegates in the wonderful surroundings of Lancaster House.
At the conference itself, the Pandemonium Drummers provided a solemn soundtrack to a presentation of quotes from and photos of affected girls as a strong statement why this summit is necessary.
The Pandemonium Drummers also performed at lunchtime.
In addition to our usual plastic and metal bucket drums, some Pandemonium Drummers brought djembes and other percussion instruments for sequences of African-inspired drumming.
We are proud to support such an important event.
Further information:
http://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/girl-summit-2014
http://www.girlsummitpledge.com
Photo credits:
(1) @DFID_Duncan via Twitter
(2) @gbooth87 via Twitter
Some reactions on Twitter:
Drummers getting tonight's #girlsummit reception off to an energetic start. pic.twitter.com/Qt0vyZgJRI
— Kate Critchley (@katecritchley) July 21, 2014A wee bit of drumming to welcome us to the @GirlSummit pic.twitter.com/qHOKCe9vGu
— Jack McConnell (@LordMcConnell) July 21, 2014Great 2 of my friends Jane & Paul are drumming @GirlSummit @DFID_UK @ukhomeoffice as we address #endFGM #timetoact pic.twitter.com/sS0mrIGWbP
— Ann-Marie Wilson (@AM28toomany) July 21, 2014The drums say it all @GirlSummit about to start it will be quite a day @MidwivesRCM pic.twitter.com/OEGgKXcN3s
— Janet Fyle (@consideredview) July 22, 2014#GirlSummit starts with drums and powerful testimony of impact #FGM from Alimatu from Sierra Leone "stand with us to end #FGM"
— Justin Byworth (@JustinByworth) July 22, 2014And it's started! With drumming #GirlSummit pic.twitter.com/zlCX2jT2uP
— Akeela Ahmed (@AkeelaAhmed) July 22, 2014Raising a drum beat to #endchildmarriage and #FGM at the #GirlSummit pic.twitter.com/7jHaRBp1ET
— Katja Iversen (@Katja_Iversen) July 22, 2014Opening ceremony #GirlSummit @levmum pic.twitter.com/NobSoGzRPy
— jan leventhall (@levmum) July 22, 2014Our brave hero friend @TheAlima shares her story of #FGM at opening of @GirlSummit as @28TooMany stand #TimeToAct pic.twitter.com/lxR0msmION
— Ann-Marie Wilson (@AM28toomany) July 22, 2014At the opening session of the #GirlSummit in London. Will be live tweeting all day. pic.twitter.com/3sUfOLAVYi
— Shannon Kowalski (@skowalski) July 22, 2014Opening ceremony #GirlSummit. World 2 join forces 2end #FGM & child, early & forced marriage. End now. @DFID_UK pic.twitter.com/uPxBVWdoX7
— Euripides Evriviades (@eevriviades) July 22, 2014ABOUTPandemonium Drummers
The Pandemonium Drummers were originally put together by London 2012 Ceremonies for the Pandemonium segment of Danny Boyle's spectacular Olympic Opening Ceremony. Following the Ceremony, the volunteer drummers kept on performing at a variety of events.
Based on their extensive training, they performed at other Opening Ceremonies, including the UEFA Champions League Final 2013, the FA Cup Final 2014, and the Heineken Cup Final 2014, and at a variety of large and small festivals as well as sports and community events. The Pandemonium Drummers are a returning act in London's major parades, including the London New Years' Day Parade, St Patrick's Day Parade, and the Lord Mayor's Show, and they coined Cheer Drumming, supporting runners at major sports events across the capital and beyond. The Pandemonium Drummers have supported the Special Olympics, the Teenage Cancer Trust, and a wide range of other charities.
The Pandemonium Drummers are a constituted association with charitable aims, and are working on a non-profit basis as volunteers.
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