Deeds of Hope 🥁 Drums and protest workshop

Simple but powerful tunes to shake the streets and inflame hearts ❤️‍🔥

On the 11th of November, we will meet the activists of Rhythms of Resistance, and we’ll try playing the group’s “statement” tunes in a workshop open to everyone. No need for experience with drums or any kind of musical instrument!

Music is a crucial component of many successful demonstrations. The grooves played out in the streets echo the pulsating beats of our bodies’ excitement as we fight for the causes close to our hearts.

Let’s learn more about the movement that rocks Helsinki’s foundations — playing drums during actions and demonstrations for social and ecological justice.

Program of the evening:

🕠 17:30–18:30 – First part of the workshop
🍲 18:30–19:00 – Dinner break – free vegan food!
🥁 19:00–20:00 – Second part of the workshop
💬 20:00 onwards – Chats and chilling

🧭 Practical Info

    📆  Date: Tuesday, November 11th
    🕕  Time: 17:30–20:00
      📍   Location: Allianssi-talo, Asemapäällikönkatu 1 00520 Helsinki.  Allianssi-talo is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets. 
     💰  Cost: Free! But registration is required—sign up below.
    🌍  Language: The event is in English, but no worries if you’re not fluent—music is universal! Plus, Finnish-speaking volunteers will be around to help.
     🗣️  Tapahtuma järjestetään englanniksi, mutta pärjäät tapahtumassa myös ilman kummempaa kielitaitoa.

About the project – Deeds of Hope

Deeds of Hope is a European Solidarity Corps (ESC) solidarity project. It’s created by youth, run by volunteers, and co-funded by the European Union.
It consists of a series of monthly events where we meet to share knowledge about activism and social engagement, explore the impact of Helsinki’s changemakers, and learn how to become part of movements for change.
We’ll get our hands dirty in practical workshops, where each month’s featured movement or organization shares hands-on skills and knowledge gained from their experience in activism.

We also offer free plant-based meals, cooked by our volunteers with primarily seasonal and locally produced ingredients.

Read more about the project here 

Do you want to join our volunteer crew too? Send us an email at volunteer@alli.fi to get on board!
We don’t ask for any specific requirements — just the motivation to contribute to a meaningful project, even through small acts that make a difference.

Registration form

The event is free of charge, but registration is required for organizational purposes.