Kevin Man
Taikoz Guest Artist
Member since 2020
Kevin was an active member of Taikoz from 2002 until 2017. He performed in all of Taikoz's mainstage works, toured Australia and internationally, and was intrinsically involved in teaching in the dojo. An accomplished performer, Kevin's role extended across playing a wide range of taiko, shinobue and shakuhachi, as well as Onikenbai fue and dance. He studied all these disciplines in Japan with top teachers and in 2010, with permission of Iwasaki Onikenbai Hozonkai, established the Sydney Onikenbai Club along with Anton Lock.
Also an accomplished percussionist, Kevin joined the Sydney Opera House resident Opera Australian Orchestra in 2017 as a fulltime member of the percussion section. Kevin is now a Taikoz Guest Artist, working with the ensemble on occasion.
Also an accomplished percussionist, Kevin joined the Sydney Opera House resident Opera Australian Orchestra in 2017 as a fulltime member of the percussion section. Kevin is now a Taikoz Guest Artist, working with the ensemble on occasion.
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DOJO LIVE 1 | Kerryn Joyce & Ian Cleworth "Breathe"
29 Jun 2025
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Ian Cleworth co-founded Taikoz with world renowned shakuhachi Grand Master Riley Lee in 1997, and Kerryn Joyce joined the...
Ian Cleworth co-founded Taikoz with world renowned shakuhachi Grand Master Riley Lee in 1997, and Kerryn Joyce joined the...
New Date! DOJO LIVE 2 | Taikoz "In Full Flight"
04 Oct 2025
We are thrilled to announce a second performance of DOJO LIVE 2 Taikoz "In Full Flight" for Saturday October 4 at 6:00pm. See you in the...
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DOJO LIVE 1 | Kerryn Joyce & Ian Cleworth "Breathe"
29 Jun 2025
SOLD OUT!
Ian Cleworth co-founded Taikoz with world renowned shakuhachi Grand Master Riley Lee in 1997, and Kerryn Joyce joined the...
Ian Cleworth co-founded Taikoz with world renowned shakuhachi Grand Master Riley Lee in 1997, and Kerryn Joyce joined the...
New Date! DOJO LIVE 2 | Taikoz "In Full Flight"
04 Oct 2025
We are thrilled to announce a second performance of DOJO LIVE 2 Taikoz "In Full Flight" for Saturday October 4 at 6:00pm. See you in the...
Kevin Man
Taikoz Guest Artist
Member since 2020
Kevin was an active member of Taikoz from 2002 until 2017. He performed in all of Taikoz's mainstage works, toured Australia and internationally, and was intrinsically involved in teaching in the dojo. An accomplished performer, Kevin's role extended across playing a wide range of taiko, shinobue and shakuhachi, as well as Onikenbai fue and dance. He studied all these disciplines in Japan with top teachers and in 2010, with permission of Iwasaki Onikenbai Hozonkai, established the Sydney Onikenbai Club along with Anton Lock.
Also an accomplished percussionist, Kevin joined the Sydney Opera House resident Opera Australian Orchestra in 2017 as a fulltime member of the percussion section. Kevin is now a Taikoz Guest Artist, working with the ensemble on occasion.
Also an accomplished percussionist, Kevin joined the Sydney Opera House resident Opera Australian Orchestra in 2017 as a fulltime member of the percussion section. Kevin is now a Taikoz Guest Artist, working with the ensemble on occasion.