Please read all the information on this page then use the form below to send an inquiry. We typically respond within 2 days. Although we sometimes put together a gig very quickly, we ask that you give as much lead time as possible.

• We require a flat area to play on, typically at least 15'x15'.
• We require a parking space for our van close where we can unload drums, we also require access to roll the drums to the performance area.
• Although we can get on/off a performance area/stage in under 5 minutes, we require setup/breakdown time of about 30 minutes before and after a show.
• We can play inside or outside; we will be very loud, so if there are neighbors, especially residences, you should make sure they are OK with noise.
• We cannot perform outdoors in the rain.
• Please consider providing drinking water and snacks for our volunteer performers, who spend a lot more time prepping, loading and unloading before and after performances than meets the eye.
• It's preferable to have a changing room available for us to get into costume.

Our performance rate starts at $750 for a show, and certain conditions may increase that fee (for example, if performers need to pay for parking). Oakland Taiko is a non profit organization and all members/performers are volunteers. All performance proceedes are used for taiko practice facilities, equipment, and day to day expenses.

We are a volunteer group and our performers have day jobs. This means many of our gigs are on weekends and sometimes weeknights. Weekdays are the most difficult, so please give us a lot of lead time for weekday requests.

Oakland Taiko’s mission is to build taiko community through classes, workshops, and performances. We strive to be inclusive and inviting, fostering understanding of taiko's cultural origins in Japan and welcoming members from all walks of life. Since 1998, Oakland Taiko (formerly Emeryville Taiko) has cultivated musical artistry and inspired joy in the East Bay.

You can download our logo here.