The name Drum Drum is an English translation of the name of a village found on the Southeast coast of Papua New Guinea, called "Gaba Gaba".
Most of the members of Drum Drum come from Papua New Guinea or North Australia.

 

Now based in Darwin in the far north of Australia, Tau, Airi and the other members of Drum Drum are undoubtedly one of the most innovative contemporary groups in the South Pacific featuring dancers and classically trained musicians from PNG, Fiji and Australia.

 

"Drum Drum may be the biggest thing to emerge out of the Northern Territory since Yothu Yindi…...both funky and hauntingly beautiful at the same time." (Low down Magazine).

 

Dance is also a highlight and Drum Drum's performances include a number of traditional songs and dances, many of which have never previously been performed outside of Papua New Guinea. Traditional costume and body paint also evoke the ritual origins of the dynamic log drumming and chants.