FaT Samba
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Originally from Freshwater and Totland (which is where the FaT name comes from), now based in Newport, with members from all over the Isle of Wight, we are a strong community-based band, who create a loud and vibrant atmosphere wherever we play. Our gig list encompasses many carnivals and special events. We have played at events such as Yarmouth Old Gaffers, the Island Games, V-Dub Festival, Robin Hill events and Yarmouth Guy Fawkes parade. We are also available for fundraising and charity events as well as private functions.
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Where to see us : Gigs 2025 and where we have played back to 2018We play various styles of Samba - Rio-style, Samba-Reggae, Maracatu, and Afro-Cuban, with influences from other musical genres.
We are always looking for new members of all abilities and ages!
Cost is £4.00 per adult member per rehearsal attended, under 18s and students £1-00, and with your first session free! Cash payments please.
You don't need to be able to read music, or own an instrument as we offer a full training programme in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and we can loan the appropriate instrument throughout your membership.
The band is open to any age, but under-tens may find it too challenging.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult throughout the rehearsal and at events.
We have a uniform of red tops and white bottoms and red headwear - for members the band supplies red T-shirts with the FaT Samba logo on the front, and also red fleeces with the FaT logo on the back, and backpacks with the FaT logo. You provide your choice of white trousers, shorts or skirt.
The band is a non-profit making community band.
At Walk The Wight 2025, pics by Shaun Hunnybun
| Rehearsals: | Every Monday at 6-30pm to 8-30pm. (we have a summer 'Carnival break' from rehearsals) New Season rehearsals and beginners sessions start every September |
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| Every Monday at 6-30pm to 8-30pm. |
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| Rehearsal venue | Salvation Army Hall, 72 Pyle St, Newport, PO30 1UJ |
| Next Gigs: | 2026 | |
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| Village Hall Day | Sunday March 22nd | Mottistone Manor |
| Walk the Wight | Sunday May 11th 12-15pm | Freshwater Bay |
| Wight Wheels Classic Cars | Sunday June 14th | Chale Rec |
| Festival of Heroes | Sunday July 19th | Brading Roman Villa |
| Chale Show | Saturday August 1st and Sunday August 2nd 10-00am | Chale Showground |