Welcome to the homepage of Breach of the Peace (BOP) Samba, Oxford's activist Samba drum band.
Inspired by Rhythms of Resistance, London, Oxford BOP Samba started in 2003 during the British No War on Iraq campaigns. Originally an ad-hoc junk band, we now have a full set of traditional samba percussion drums and a friendly and growing membership.
We meet regularly every Friday night from 7.30–9.30pm at St. Gregory the Great Secondary School (followed by a post-practice trip to one of Oxford's fine hostelries!). No musical experience is necessary, we provide the instruments, just bring your enthusiasm.
We busk, play at fairs, festivals, community events and even Oxford colleges. We have played for many local campaigns, including Save the NHS and Close the Campsfield Detention Centre group. We also join up with other bands in the Rhythms of Resistance network to play at national demos and events including the Stop Climate Chaos march, Stop The War demonstrations, and the Stop the DSEI Arms Fair campaign.
BOP Samba subscribes to the Peoples' Global Action Hallmarks.
Come with us! We have everything to play for.
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
