Welcome to MIDF

 

June 7 & 8,2008 at Queen's Park North!

:::: THANK YOU ::::

June 11th, 2008

Muhtadi and the Festival Committee would like to thank everyone who assisted in the presentation of the 9th Annual Muhtadi International Drumming Festival.  The hard work and dedication of the many volunteers is what made this all possible.  Thanks to all of our guests, the funders, sponsors, vendors and the artists who all donated their time and talents to the festival.

We have already started the planning of our 10th anniversary festival in 2009 and we look forward to seeing you all there! 

Sincerely,

Tasha Thomas 

Festival Manager

:::Main Stage Schedule:::

June 6th, 2008

BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THERE WILL BE IMPROMTU PERFORMANCES BY PAN FANTASY, AFRO PAN, SILHOUETTES, SYMPHONYX, TORONTO ALL STARS 

SATURDAY JUNE 7, 2008

MAIN STAGE
 
TIME                                  PERFORMER
12:00:00                     Muhtadi /Talib Robinson
12:30:00                     Talib Robinson - Pan Soloist
1:00:00                       Northern China Waist Drum
1:30:00                        Inner Truth
2:00:00                       Parkview Public School
2:30:00                       Paa Paa Bharati
3:00:00                       Ishin Diako
3:30:00                       Kchyman (Guadeloupe)
4:00:00                       MP Speeches
4:30:00                       Amara Kante & Njacko Backo
5:00:00                       Professor Trichy Sankaran
5:30:00                       Muhtadi World Drummers
6:00:00                        Sangre Africana
7:00:00                         Baro Dun Dun Ba

7:30:00                       Hummingbird Tassa Group
8:00:00                      Afro Pan
 
SUNDAY JUNE 8, 2008 
MAIN STAGE
  
TIME                              PERFORMER
12:00:00                      Muhtadi /Talib Robinson
12:30:00                      Joy Lapp -Pan Soloist
1:30:00                        Cadre
2:00:00                        Northern China Waist Drum
2:30:00                        Ngoma
3:00:00                        Raging Asian Women
3:30:00                        Michel De Quevedo
3:45:00                        Cuban Percussion Ensemble
4:00:00                       Gurpreet Channa
4:15:00                        Pan Piper
4:30:00                        Earl La Pierre
5:00:00                        Arabesque
5:30:00                        Muhtadi World Drummers
6:00:00                        Njacko / Amara / Bolon
6:30:00                        Samba Squad
7:00:00                       Maracatu Nunca Antes
7:30:00                       Hummingbird Tassa Group
8:00:00                       Surprise Finale

::: 2008 MIDF LAUNCH :::

June 5th, 2008

Join us on Friday June 6, 2008 as we kick-off the

9th Annual Muhtadi International Drumming Festival

at Octapus Lounge 293 Palmerston Ave. @ College in Toronto from 7 - 10 pm. 

Come enjoy live performances by some of the festival’s featured groups and get a

taste of the dynamic show you’ll be in store for at this year’s event!

For more info:  www.muhtadidrumfest.com or call 416-504-3786

 Hope to see you there!

 

::::: 2008 Muhtadi International Drumming Festival :::::

May 21st, 2008

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“The Year of the Steel Drum”

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The schedule for the festival will be posted soon!

::: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! :::

May 20th, 2008

Each year the Muhtadi International Drumming Festival takes place because of the tireless efforts of the wonderful people that volunteer their time and services to the organizaton.  We would like to say a big thank you to all of the people who have volunteered over the years and we hope that we can count on your support again this year!

 Please contact our volunteer coordinator Lynn Van Heukelom lynn@muhtadidrumfest.com if you would like to sign up as a volunteer.

Volunteer Needs for the Muhtadi International Drumming Festival @ Queen’s Park North June 7 & 8, 2008.

Area             Date                 Time

Decorating Tent Saturday, June 7: 10 a.m.
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Stage Hands Sat. June 7:    2-4 4-6 6- 8 8 - 10
Sun. June 8:     12-2 2-4 4-6 6- 8 8 - 10
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Information Tent Sat. June 7:  12- 2 4-6 8 - 10
Sun. June 8:  4-6 6- 8
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Merchandise Booth
Sat. June 7 6 -8 8- 10
Sun. June 8 4- 6 6-8 8 - 10
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Bar Tenders**
Sat. June 7:   12- 2 4-6 6- 8 8 -10
Sun. June 8:   12- 2 2-4 4- 6 6 - 8 8 -10

** Bar Tenders must have Smart Serve
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Selling Bar Tickets*
Sat. June 7:   4 -6 8 - 10
Sun. June 8:   11:30 - 2, 8 - 10

*Volunteers selling bar tickets must be over the age of 19
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Children’s Tent
Sat. June 7:    12 -2
Sun. June 8:    12 -2 2- 4 4- 6
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Senior’s Area
Sat. June 7:    4 -6 6 - 8 8 - 10
Sun. June 8:    12- 2 2- 4 6 - 8 8 - 10
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Hospitality Tent
Sat. June 7 :  12- 2 4-6 8 - 10
Sun. June 8:   12-2 2-4 4-6 6- 8 8 -10
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Park Maintenance
Sat. June 7:   all day
Sun. June 8:   all day
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Park Tear Down
Sun. June 8:    10 p.m. - 12 midnight

Muhtadi International Drumming Festival 2008

March 6th, 2008

Welcome to the new website for Muhtadi International Drumming Festival!

2008 is the “Year of the Steeldrum” and will feature many groups and styles of the pan.   The festival will kick off on the evening of Friday June 6 with a featured performance, then continue on June 7 & 8, 2008 at Queen’s Park North.

Please come back soon for updated content!

The M.I.D.F Team.