EUROPE’s longest-established taiko group, Mugenkyo are widely recognised as the ground-breaking pioneers of this exciting art-form, thrilling audiences at thousands of performances worldwide.

And they are now returning with their first major UK tour in almost five years to celebrate their 30th anniversary and will be appearing at Exeter’s Northcott Theatre later this month.

This is a very special show of big beats, visual treats and vital energy that takes the audience on a journey ‘in time’, a thrilling ride through their 30 years. The concert promises to be full of theatrical experience, with dynamic choreography and heart-pounding rhythms contrasting with atmospheric soundscapes.

In the intervening years, Mugenkyo have been busy on projects such as collaborating on the ambitious World of Gods with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, filming for the Hollywood film Tin Soldier in Greece with Jamie Foxx and Robert DeNiro and a 2-week run at the World Expo in Dubai

As well as their extensive touring through their 30 year history, Mugenkyo have released 6 albums and 3 concert DVD’s, making them the most artistically prolific taiko group outside of Japan.

In addition to their main touring work at theatres and concert halls, Mugenkyo also perform at large-scale events and festivals at home and abroad, and have appeared on numerous television programmes such as the Brit Awards, BBC Last Night of the Proms, and filming in India for Bollywood.

Tickets of the show on October 26 can be booked via the venue’s website www.exeternorthcott.co.uk.