Purple Elk Productions

17/05/2026

We're super excited to be supplying sound for this fantastic, lively West African live music event.

Grab your ticket today!

Love to all 💜

14/05/2026

Hello everyone,
We wholeheartedly recommend this event, and we are excited to be providing sound and lighting!

The music from the two bands will be extremely lively - for more info see below - so make sure you bring your dancing shoes!
There is also a free workshop prior to the live music.

Grab your ticket today!

https://tinyurl.com/4bna8vdu

If you have a live music event coming up and would like to discuss sound, lighting, staging and live streaming, message us today.

Love to all 💜

JALIYAA KUMBENGO
WEST AFRICAN GRIOT EXCHANGE
LIVE MUSIC, WORKSHOP & CULTURAL EXPERIENCE AT THE KLONDYKE CLUB, MANCHESTER
On Friday 22 May 2026, Drumroots hosts Jaliyaa Kumbengo, an extended evening of live music, participatory learning & cultural exchange rooted in West African griot tradition.
Led by Gambian kora player & cultural practitioner Sefo Kanuteh, joined by acclaimed Gambian vocalist Binta Suso & The Meriya Band, with additional support from African drumming troupe Tanante, the event offers a multi-layered programme blending heritage & contemporary performance.
Running from 5:30pm to 11:00pm, the programme includes:
Throughout the evening:
• a pop-up photographic exhibition tracing Sefo’s artistic journey & griot lineage
• a social space for cultural exchange, conversation & gathering
A participatory music workshop invites audiences to take part in:
• learning through kora, rhythm & voice
• shared improvisation & group composition
• an inclusive format — no prior experience required
• koras provided + participants welcome to bring instruments or simply join vocally
The night culminates in a live performance featuring:
Sefo Kanuteh & The Meriya Band with Binta Suso, supported by Tanante, presenting an energetic fusion of traditional Mandinka repertoire & contemporary arrangement.
Jaliyaa Kumbengo reflects the meeting of griot lineages — a living exchange where storytelling, history & music evolve through collaboration.
Tickets: £15 + booking fee (via Skiddle)
https://www.skiddle.com/e/42330145
Venue: The Klondyke Club
Address: 1 Burnage Range, Albert Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 2HQ
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
Produced by Music Worldwide & Gandaia Arts.

07/04/2026

We are super excited to have become part of the Best Of North West network.

Message us today to discuss sound, lighting and staging for your upcoming event, or to arrange maintenance / upgrade for your Audio Visual installation.

Love to all 💜

07/04/2026

Hello everyone,
I am a Manchester based sound engineer with some 30 years' experience in the industry, available for jobs of all shapes and sizes.
I am not your typical grumpy sound guy 🙂 You will be well looked after and all performers will be fully supported and accommodated. Reviews from many happy customers can be found here:

https://tinyurl.com/56a6kuvx

Feel free to contact me for a chat about your upcoming event. You can book a call using the following link:
https://on.sprintful.com/elk-burland-phone-meeting

www.purpleelkproductions.com

Love to all 💜

21/10/2025

We delivered production for the massively successful event 'The Spirit of Broadway at the Movies' charity fundraiser last Saturday. This is what one of the organisers had to say.

Contact us today to discuss sound, lighting, staging and videography for your upcoming event

www.purpleelkproductions.com

16/10/2025

Just three more days until The Spirit of Broadway at the Movies!

We are delighted to once again be providing sound, lighting and video services for this wonderful charity.

There are still tickets available, so why not secure your places today?

https://lnkd.in/eFCstQuV

Love to all 💜

14/05/2025

Hello all,
We are exciting to be supplying sound for this free Turkish Folk concert tomorrow at Manchester Cathedral.

Grab your ticket today!

YANSIMALAR Instrumental tunes by Birol Yayla (Tambour, Guitar), Aziz Şenol Filiz (Nay), Cem Tuncer (Guitar)

13/11/2024

Why not come and see Dick Whittington at Hackney Empire, mixed by yours truly?

Grab your tickets today :)

Love to all 💜

Come and celebrate the 25th legendary Hackney Empire pantomime with Dick Whittington and his Cat! Join Dick on his search for fortune, fame and new beginn

28/10/2024

Hello all, we are currently recruiting volunteers to help out with our group drumming workshops. The role involves helping to carry drums and set up chairs for our circles, welcoming people and offering them instruments, and helping them with how to hold and use the instruments.

For those who show commitment, there will be the opportunity to go to the training we all attend in Scotland, leading to paid work. If you or anyone you know is interested, please email us including your WhatsApp number.

[email protected]

Love to all 💜

https://youtu.be/e2C3lVuz9-g?si=hZKR2SGU6Usabo-1

25/07/2022