Made up of a group of chic Wadaiko drummers, this popular Japanese music ensemble has charmed millions around the world with their explosive beats and pulsating performances. Yamato - the former name for Nara which is reputed to be the birthplace of Japanese culture and is where the group is based - have performed a staggering 115 shows in 16 European countries between March and September alone this year.

With a great sense of rhythm and superb choreography, Yamato take you back to the very beginning of life in Tamashy - when the heart beats for the first time. Like heartbeats, drumbeats are the very pulse of life. Using a variety of traditional Japanese percussion and string instruments, Yamato celebrate the beauty of life. From thunderous roars of the o-daiko to willowy wails of the tsugaru shamisen, their music is bound to touch the very core of your soul and stir the many emotions inside your heart. So fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride around this rhythmic soundscape. Let your heart race with the beats!