Batala Lancaster
Samba reggae carnival drumming band
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Morecambe Pride 2026
Photos of Batala Lancaster at Morecambe Pride 2026 by Ché Hunter and Josh Brandwood
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New Year’s Day drum
Photos by Dave George from Batala Lancaster’s New Year’s Day drum on 1 January 2026 at Jubilee Tower.
Charity
Charity Christmas Busk
Thanks to Millie Inman for these photos of our charity busk on 21 December, where we raised a fantastic £585.43 in our bucket collection for St John’s Hospice.
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Burnley Believes
Photos by Neil Thompson of our performance on 15 November at the Lights Switch On.
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Love Lancaster Live 2025 – Sunday
Love Lancaster Live Photos by Josh Brandwood of our performances in Lancaster city centre on 12 October as part of the city-wide Love Lancaster Live music festival.
Charity
Cross Bay Walk for St John’s Hospice
Photos of us playing in Arnside supporting St John’s Hospice at their Cross Bay Walk.
Video: Batala Lancaster at Lancaster Pride
Highlights from our performance at Lancaster Pride on 25 June 2023