Youngsters packed Canvey's Paddocks Community Centre to see a troupe of top Japanese drummers show off their skills.

Pupils from Furtherwick Park Cornelius Vermuyden, and Castle View turned out for Taiko drumming sensation Mugenkyo.

The British-born musicians went down a storm.

The band spent two years perfecting their skills on the west coast of Japan, the centre of Taiko drumming.

Arts development officer for Castle Point, Isabelle Lines said: "The concert was fantastic and the musicians put on a great show. It was an absolute sell-out and everyone enjoyed it.

"The children all loved the concert and we hope to arrange other arts events in the future."

Smash hits - Taiko drum troupe, Mugenkyo, went down a storm when they performed for Canvey pupils

Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY

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