The Rhythm Is You: A Participatory Rhythm Experience Workshop

Overview

The Rhythm Is You is a participatory rhythm experience that invites people to discover music in their bodies, their environment, and the everyday objects around them. The session is rooted in the idea that rhythm is not something external, it is something we already carry in our breath, our movement, our stories, and our cultural memory. This event aligns with Chapel FM’s commitment to community‑led creativity, accessibility, and shared artistic experiences.

Concept

Participants will explore rhythm using:

• their bodies
• their voices
• everyday objects (keys, cups, bags, tables, bottles, paper, etc.)
• the room itself

The session is lightly structured to create safety and flow, but intentionally open enough to allow genuine participation, improvisation, and collective discovery.

About the Facilitator

Mofopefoluwa (Toni) Adeola is a Leeds‑based creative practitioner drummer with over 20 years of experience, whose work fuses Yoruba heritage, faith, and storytelling into rhythm‑based experiences. Their practice centres on community, participation, and the belief that everyone is inherently musical.