FLOW FEST
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Flow Fest 2025 - Brampton's International Drumming Festival
The rhythm of drumming and syncopated sounds return to The Rose for the 4th annual FLOW FEST, Brampton’s International Drumming Festival. Back in a big way, Grammy Award-winning, Brampton-raised musician, composer and educator, Larnell Lewis, and award-winning musician, composer and educator, Joy Lapps collaborate as Artistic Directors to bring you a celebration you will not forget. Enjoy a full day of workshops , masterclasses and performances followed by an evening showcase in the main theatre space.
This years main stage event is hosted by Ryan Chung and features Trinidad-native Ajibola (a.k.a. Sheena Richardson), Adrian Bent and Joshua Lucas The Future. We also pay tribute to community leader and trailblazer Wendy Jones.
Be immersed in a percussive party celebrating culture, music, and drums from around the world as you dance and play the night away!
🎶 FAQ – FLOW FEST 2025
📍 When & Where
Date: Sat, Oct 4, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM EDT. Doors at 10:30am
Location: The Rose Brampton
1 Theatre Lane Brampton, ON L6V 0A3
Start Time: 11:00AM | Ends 11:00PM
🗓️ What’s happening at the Festival!
Performer/Presenter - Activation -Time - Duration
Asha Lapps & Earl LaPierre Jr. - Daytime Festival Co-Hosts 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Majoko - Adaptive Concert presented in partnership with Xenia Concerts 11:00 AM - 60 minutes - Studio
Larnell Lewis - Clinic/Masterclass 12:30 PM - 45 minutes - Mainstage
Rising Star Showcase featuring youth drummers Zwa, Isaiah, Genesis & Elliot led by producer Samuel Williams and supported by Larnell Lewis -1:30 PM - 60 minutes - Mainstage
Endorsements with Larry Davidson - Masterclass/Fireside Chat -2:30 PM - 45-60 minutes - Sponsor Lounge
Movement Lua Sheyanne - Dance Workshop - 3:30 PM - 40-45 minutes (Main Lobby)
Shelkah Francis-Williams - Masterclass/Fireside Chat 4:45 PM - 45 minutes - Sponsor Lounge
From Skin 2 Steel & Beyond with Joy Lapps - Hands on Workshop - 5:30 PM - 60 minutes - Upper Lobby
Flow Fest Evening Concert
Ryan Chung - Evening Festival Host 7:00 PM - 11:00PM
Evening Program
Ajibola back by the Flow Fest Band (Opening Performance)
Tribute to Wendy Jones (Community Leader and Trailblazer)
Joshua Lucas The Future - DJ Feature
Adrian Bent backed by the Flow Fest Band
Joshua Lucas The Future - DJ Performance - 9:30 PM - 90 minutes - Main Lobby
👥 Who is this for?
EVERYONE! This program is was curated with drummers, percussionists, music lovers and music appreciators of all ages and and abilities.
🎟️ How do I get tickets?
You can book tickets to our daytime activations and pre-purchase dinner on Eventbrite!
You can purchase tickets to the Mainstage event at tickets.brampton.ca
✊🏾 How can I get involved?
This festival is community-powered. You can:
Volunteer for the festival event day
Volunteer in advance of the festival
Make a donation or become a sponsor
Purchase/reserve a festival ticket!