Really good feedback Janine, even people who did not participate loved the atmosphere it created and the kids loved it,  yes it was everything I expected and more.
Many thanks again
Amanda SHELL

Overall the performance was extremely well received, the addition of the second set was muchly appreciated.
Crown Casino

So far from what I see on your web page, sounds absolutely full of the best energy, if any of your team are in the nthn rivers area of NSW on a Thursday, you are welcome and invited to come along to our drum circle and share rhythms and network, peace and light to you all, great work, Michael. SITE VISITOR

IT WAS EXCELLENT!We had so much fun the whole team loved it!!
Sandra MEDTRONIC

It went really really well. At the beginning we didnt have many people watching, but after classes finished up for lunch more students flooded out. It was a great experience, hopefully i can find another time we can use you again.
Stephanie. SWINBURNE

I would like to thank you very much for a fantastic performance.  Also I got your thank you gift it's gorgeous, thank you very much! This is just some of the feedback we got from the night!!!
Just wanted to thankyou and say that we had a fantastic time on Saturday night at the Masquarade Party.
As per usual Clipsal are very generous to their members.  The African band was great, our table really got in to it and were just like kids banging our sticks together and on the table.
Belinda CLIPSAL

Thank you for Saturday night, the girls and teachers had a great night.
Rabi Suffrin, YESHIVA CENTRE

Thank you for being such lovely people to deal with and I hope that perhaps we will be able to have this experience again some time in the future.
Elaine. AMP

A note to thank your team for the high energy and entertaining session they delivered at our Partner & Manager Conference on Monday - it certainly got our group started in the morning! We look forward to working with you at our remaining conferences’.
Annabel Lee, Training Manager. Pitcher Partners Management Pty Ltd. Melbourne

I enjoyed the performance of the Eastern Suburbs Community College AFROBEAT STUDENTS at the official launch of the 2003 Adult Learners Week….The group is certainly very talented, and I was proud to see the level of sophistication they displayed. They are a credit to their tutor (Janine Rew), and a shining example of the wealth of artistic talent in our public education system’
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING MANAGING DIRECTOR OF TAFE NSW. NSW DEPT OF EDUCATION. Mr P O’Reilly (Principle)

I would like to thank you for your recommendation to have AFROBEAT perform at the Launch and Awards Ceremony of NSW 2003 Adult Learners Week. The Launch and Awards was a great success and the performance of AFROBEAT ensured that the event began on a rousing and vibrant note. Many people commented on how much they enjoyed the group’s performance’
Amanda Moore, A/Director, Adult and Community Education and Education Access NSW

Janine’s work and standard of delivery and presentation is exceptional. Her talent in drumming and dance is clearly professional and her ability to impart her knowledge of African Drumming and Dance is inspirational’
The DRUM CAFÉ

The workshops were very successful with participants learning not only the beautiful rhythms of Africa but also the African culture through the stories Janine would relate to us. Janine explained how different rhythms were specific to different celebrations and customs. It was an enlightening experience for all involved. During these workshops, we were approached by the produces of channel 10 (Sydney) ‘Totally Wild’ Children’s program to film a story on African Drumming. It was an extremely exciting time for us bringing a community of young people, parents and workers together. Janine is a very sincere and genuine person who has the ability to energise a group of people and inspire them to share with her the wonderful rhythms and dances pf Africa . These workshops achieved a high success in bringing together members of our community’
Anne Connellan, Young Women’s Project Worker, WERRINGTON YOUTH CENTRE NSW.

We were introduced to Janine at a Community Forum for Women in St Marys. We were impressed with her performance and standard of professionalism towards her work. We approached Janine to perform and teach our young people skills and techniques of African Drumming at our Youth Camp in January 2002. The idea was to give the young people an insight and experience a different culture through music and dancing. The young people were very enthusiastic toward Janine and the skills she had to offer. Janine possesses excellent communication skills and has no difficulties relating to people at all levels. Her methods of teaching were very simple and easy to understand for the all the young people and group leaders. She is a terrific person with exceptional skills in her profession. We would definitely invite Janine to our Youth Camp again.

Maria Menendez, Centre Manager & Patricia Mareco Camp Co-ordinator
The NSW Spanish and Latin-American Association for Social Assistance. (SLASA)

Our group, the Penrith Older Women’s Network, had the privilege and pleasure of participating in a workshop lead by Janine Rew. The expertise and clear direction given by Janine enabled our group to be comfortable participating and learning the African Drumming. Janine’s enthusiasm of drumming was evident and she passed this onto the group. … The members who participated in the workshops are eagerly looking forward to further workshops lead by Janine’
Thelma Anderson, Coordinator Special Events, Penrith Older Women’s Network Inc NSW

Janine is greatly admired by all who know her, including myself for her strength of character and outstanding achievements on many levels, as well as her profound talents in dance and African music. I have seen her project ‘AFROBEAT’ grow from a concept into a small but powerful and respected organisation and collective that reflects her hard work, dedication and spirit for the arts. Over the years, I have realised what an inspiration she is to many people through her commitment and unwavering dedication to her passion. Janine is also a person who brings others together through her activities and is a key figure in the community – one of the pillars who maintains a channel of communication between many people’

Cristina Vera, Diaspora Media (Sydney) NSW

Thanks for your expertise and passion for teaching in the arts. We loved having you and your drummers involved in our 1st Dance Workshop at Marion College . We hope to continue our workshops and develop camps; your involvement will be valued’

Peta. Dance Coordinator, Marion College NSW Later, we were involved in a successful Marion College ’ 1st annual Dance Camp.

What I thought was really exciting about Afrobeat was their ability to get ALL of our team members involved in the activities.  We were thrilled to see new skills emerge within individuals in our group.  It was a wonderful experience to see the progress from a cacophony of sounds at the beginning of the session into a sleek and streamlined performance at the end.   It was more powerful than a discussion around teamwork as we had created this for ourselves.  It was the perfect activity after lunch as it lifted our energy levels so we could move into our planning session.   It was a great corporate training session with a refreshing and invigorating twist’

Sally Goldstraw, Best Start Community Facilitator, Moorabool Shire Council, VIC

Thanks Janine and Jonathan for coming to our session. Everyone agreed it was the highlight of their day! I’ll certainly pass on the photos to the team!’
Sarah Forbes, Yarra Ranges Shire Council VIC

The drummers for the launch of ‘Mother’ had an energy that lit up the room. Their enthusiasm was infectious and as for their actual drumming skills – everyone was blown away!’
Chad Davis, DJ/Musical Director for the Coca-Cola Mother Launch Tour VIC

The parade went really well – Janine and Jonathan were excellent! Not to mention lovely people. They kept the kids (and me!) drumming the right beat for the whole parade, which was no mean feat. It was a resounding success, and to top things off, we won one of the 3 awards they give out – the ‘most innovative entry’ – so we even have a trophy! I’m sure we couldn’t have done it without you. So my sincere thanks! The kids really did have a great time’
Tegan Rose, Teacher, Altona Secondary College/Primary School VIC

Thank-you so much for making yesterday so much fun – this morning everyone is still talking about it!’
Corporate Team Building Event. Nicola Scott, Bristol-Myers Squibb @ the Marriott Hotel Melbourne
I really enjoyed it. It was great to be challenged by a different teaching style. It was also fun to have yourself, Damion, Aliou (Sylla) and Irene playing drums with us because it provided more atmosphere and it was fun to see how the rhythms can be developed in a larger and more experience group of players. I loved the evening performance, it was nice to have a goal to work towards and show off to your family a little bit. It was also great to see the skills that you, Damion, and Aliou have – very inspiring!’
Sydney Student ‘Sacha’ about a ‘Weekend Workshop’ with guest instructors Janine and Aliou Sylla (from Guinea )