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welcome
HANDPAN MUSIC GATHERING In Canary Islands
IV EDITION
Created to showcase and grow the handpan community in the Canary Islands and promote the wonders of our archipelago to all lovers of this magical instrument.
The Canarias Handpan Festival was born with the idea of providing a meeting place for internationally renowned musicians and artists from different performing arts disciplines, offering the opportunity to experience the instrument through workshops and classes of various levels, integrating diverse art forms that complement the special sound that emanates from the handpan. Additionally, it aims to provide the chance to attend live music performances accompanied by artists of various styles.
Three days of music, gatherings, activities, workshops, open mic sessions, and concerts. The instrument, which arrived in the Canary Islands a few years ago through its maker, is now becoming acquainted with the local environment and culture.
Would you like to participate in the next edition of the festival? Write to us!
The Canarias Handpan Festival was born with the idea of providing a meeting place for internationally renowned musicians and artists from different performing arts disciplines, offering the opportunity to experience the instrument through workshops and classes of various levels, integrating diverse art forms that complement the special sound that emanates from the handpan. Additionally, it aims to provide the chance to attend live music performances accompanied by artists of various styles.
Three days of music, gatherings, activities, workshops, open mic sessions, and concerts. The instrument, which arrived in the Canary Islands a few years ago through its maker, is now becoming acquainted with the local environment and culture.
Would you like to participate in the next edition of the festival? Write to us!
welcome
HANDPAN MUSIC GATHERING In Canary Islands
IV EDITION
Created to showcase and grow the handpan community in the Canary Islands and promote the wonders of our archipelago to all lovers of this magical instrument.
The Canarias Handpan Festival was born with the idea of providing a meeting place for internationally renowned musicians and artists from different performing arts disciplines, offering the opportunity to experience the instrument through workshops and classes of various levels, integrating diverse art forms that complement the special sound that emanates from the handpan. Additionally, it aims to provide the chance to attend live music performances accompanied by artists of various styles.
Four days of music, gatherings, activities, workshops, open mic sessions, and concerts.
The instrument, which arrived in the Canary Islands a few years ago through its maker, is now becoming acquainted with the local environment and culture.
Would you like to participate in the next edition of the festival? Write to us!
Learn with the best
This year, the educational program of CHF will feature an elite team: the Handpan Dojo Academy.
We are deeply honored to have one of the international references in learning this instrument, along with a team of super professionals: Amy Naylor, Rosie Bergonzi, Kabeção, Nadishana, and David K.
They will offer an immersive workshop program that spans three days, delving into a wide range of topics related to our beloved instrument.
Join them for an enriching experience where you will immerse yourself in the art of playing the handpan, engage in hands-on learning, and collaborate with other participants. Our experienced instructors will provide personalized guidance, helping you unlock your musical potential and awaken your creativity.
Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, Handpan Dojo’s live workshops offer a comprehensive and enriching educational journey for handpan enthusiasts of all levels.
Connect with a vibrant community of music lovers, share your passion, and inspire each other. Join us and embark on a musical adventure that will elevate your handpan skills and foster meaningful connections in the real world.
We are deeply honored to have one of the international references in learning this instrument, along with a team of super professionals: Amy Naylor, Rosie Bergonzi, Kabeção, Nadishana, and David K.
They will offer an immersive workshop program that spans three days, delving into a wide range of topics related to our beloved instrument.
Join them for an enriching experience where you will immerse yourself in the art of playing the handpan, engage in hands-on learning, and collaborate with other participants. Our experienced instructors will provide personalized guidance, helping you unlock your musical potential and awaken your creativity.
Whether you are a beginner or advanced player, Handpan Dojo’s live workshops offer a comprehensive and enriching educational journey for handpan enthusiasts of all levels.
Connect with a vibrant community of music lovers, share your passion, and inspire each other. Join us and embark on a musical adventure that will elevate your handpan skills and foster meaningful connections in the real world.
ACADEMY
topics covered in the workshops
- Basic and advanced techniques
- composition
- Rhythm comprehension
- Konnakol and concepts of Indian music
- Improvisation and playing with others
- Groove development
- Harmony
- Middle Eastern rhythms
Amy
Naylor
Handpan player, songwriter, percussionist and music practicioner from the UK
Rosie
Bergonzi
Handpan player, songwriter, percussionist and music practicioner from the UK
Kabeção
Handpan player, Finalist on Portugal “Got Talent” in 2015, Kabeção then travelled with his handpans/pantams across more than 20 countries, from Portugal
Nadishana
Composer, multi-instrumentalist, instrument designer, sound micro-surgeon from Siberia
david k.
Founder of Handpan Dojo with more than 20 years of teaching experience. Hee has toured the world performing percussion and handpan.
Live Artists
Discover the artists of CHF 24
Nadishana
Composer, multi-instrumentalist, instrument designer, sound micro-surgeon
david kuckhermann
Handpan & Percussion, handpan teacher @handpandojo.com
Amy Naylor
Handpan player, songwriter, percussionist
and music practicioner
dave
Handpan player and
handpan ambassador around the world
Michele Mastrotto
& Fabrizia Luciani
PaganFolkmusic &
TribalFusion
Discover this wonderful island
FUERTEVENTURA
The Moon on Earth
In the heart of the Atlantic Ocean stands a magical archipelago, the Canary Islands… 7 islands that beat as one, always guardians of the cultural and musical traditions that blend Berber and Hispanic culture. Rhythm, passion, and magical vibrations…
For the third year, the landscape of CHF will be the beautiful Fuerteventura,
the wildest island in the archipelago…
We invite you to discover this marvelous island with lunar landscapes,
to recharge with the music and energies of the volcanoes that inhabit it.
We will have a special location for a 4-day retreat where we will delve into our knowledge of the wonderful world of the Handpan…
Workshops, concerts, masterclasses, and much more…
#CHF24
PROGRAM
Four-Day Festival – one more day of music and companionship for CHF 24 to better meet your needs and make the most of the interaction between fantastic teachers and participants.
Four days of handpan classes and workshops to learn and enhance your musical technique with top instructors from the Handpan Dojo. Yoga workshops, sound baths, music therapy, macramé, medieval and world dances round out the day.
And at night, concerts and performances, music-theater in the auditorium, participation in the Cotilleando art festival, jam sessions, open mic, medieval music concert, sound ceremony, and good company.
From Thursday, October 3rd to Sunday, October 6th, 2024 with Check-In on Thursday morning and Check-Out on Monday morning.
What will you find at #CHF24?
MASTER CLASS
Every day, you will have the opportunity to participate in Master Classes with internationally renowned artists such as Nadishana, David Kuckhermann, Rosie Bergonzi, Amy Naylor, Kabeçao, and many others.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced musician, you will have the chance to practice every day. Each master class will allow you to establish a unique connection with your instrument. We will delve into topics ranging from harmony to improvisation, exploring the most advanced techniques of composition and performance.
What are you waiting for?
Workshop
The world of handpan, 360 degrees. This is the goal of our festival. Not only will you be able to learn new techniques each day to deepen your connection with your instrument, but during the three days, you will also have fun with:
- Yoga classes and meditations
- Engraving on your instrument
- Macramé workshop to create your hand protector (if you have your own material, bring it with you; otherwise, you can purchase the material on-site to participate in the workshop)
- Ecstatic Dance gatherings and many other activities.
Raffle
We didn’t tell you yet?
Among the participants of the festival, prizes offered by our sponsors and artists who will participate in the Festival will be raffled.
A Hardcase Technologies handpan case… and an incredible handpan!
Concerts
Inside our magical venue, we will have a space dedicated to live music…
Throughout the 4 days, there will be several opportunities to play together, and in the evenings, we will have live performances and jam sessions at the event location. Through a raffle, you will even have the chance to go up on stage and play with your favorite artists.
Isn’t that awesome?
The location
The location where the Festival will come to life is a former hostel on the island of Fuerteventura, surrounded by the typical Majorero landscape, with an open and endless horizon towards the ocean.
It is a modern gathering space with a common living area and a commercial kitchen.
The facilities are well-maintained, and the landscape is pristine in a serene environment. There is also a lovely shaded outdoor space.
The facilities have been greatly modernized, with plenty of solar hot water, while preserving the original building and vernacular style.
It is located within a 3-kilometer walking distance from three volcanic calderas and several beaches. It’s an easy bike ride along the cycle path to LaJares, and beautiful bike rides along the coast to Corralejo and El Cotillo.
Accommodation
At your disposal, there will be dormitories with around 12/14 beds where you can rest throughout the duration of the Festival!
#makersandplayerscall
Are you a player
or a maker and
do you want to participate in the next edition?
We’re waiting for you, send us a message!
Line up open until the end of march 2025
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CONTACT
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Contactos
Daniele : +39 349 564 1126
Sara: +34 663 56 69 11
Location
Lajares, Fuerteventura
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B&B
Surf houses, vacation homes, and B&Bs… many friends have made their facilities available at discounted prices… write to us what you need, and we will put you in touch with them
Surf & Water Adventures
Do you want to experience surfing in the ocean? Are you already an expert surfer and want to organize a Surf Safari? Discounts and promotional packages available for all participants, contact us!
rentals
The festival takes place in a location that is difficult to reach, and we highly recommend renting a vehicle for smooth transportation. If you need help finding a solution, please contact us!
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