Celebrate 20 Years with the community of Drum Circle Facilitators.
Registrations are now closed, but you can still be part of the event online!
Purchase your online access tickets by February 25th
About DCFG Event
Welcome to the leading conference for Drum Circle Facilitators
The Drum Circle Facilitators Guild 20th Anniversary Conference is a weekend-long professional development event specifically for those using drums and percussion for recreational music making.
Our theme for 2025 is Celebrating Our Journey, Envisioning Our Future in Rhythm. As this is our 20th anniversary conference, our theme encompasses an historical celebration and commitment to wisdom in our next stages of growth.
1,000+
Drum Circle Facilitators served over 20 years
300+
Active Facilitators in USA Alone
100+
International Participants from all over the World
10+
Sponsors from Music Industry, Entertainment, Research, and Education fields
Meet the Inspiring Keynote Speakers of DCFG Conference 2025!
Coming together this year are some of the world's leading facilitators to share the knowledge that they have spent years developing for and in drum circle, education and wellness communities.
Sule Greg Wilson
Sule Greg Wilson is an urban shaman who uses music, movement, myth and more, providing tools and experiences that uplift, empower, heal, and release.
Jim Donovan
Jim Donovan, M.Ed., is a multi-platinum musician (Rusted Root), TEDx speaker with 7M+ views, and Director of Music and Wellness at Saint Francis University. Donovan offers professional therapeutic sound & drum circle training programs.
Discover, Connect, and Grow at the DCFG Conference
Master personal facilitation, build connections with visionary leaders, explore the business of drum circles, uncover cultural insights, access top industry tools, and embrace innovation.
Mastery
Develop your personal presence while facilitating an overall event flow. Integrate interdisciplinary tools using peer feedback. Learn to bring your whole self to the circle.
Connect with Drum Circle Facilitators
Spend time building relationships and connections with this amazing circle of creative, passionate and visionary leaders who are also musicians, therapists, artists, community leaders and team builders.
The Business of Drum Circle Facilitation
All about the business of Drum Circle Facilitation - From business 101 to branding and marketing your presence. Learn how to acquire equipment and the logistics of creating your community experiences.
Drumming in social/cultural context
Discussions on aspects of drumming and movement in different cultures to help Drum Circle Facilitators gain a deeper understanding of the role of drumming in global communities as a whole.
Industry Access
Connect with top companies creating equipment for Drum Circle Facilitators. Drums, percussion and rhythm tools featuring brands like Remo, Meinl, West Music, Jamtown, Rhythm Band Instruments, and more!
Research and Innovation
Learn how the latest research, emerging trends, and innovative approaches in drum circle facilitation and community music making supports stress-reduction, confidence building, and overall wellness.
Drum Circle Facilitators Guild
20TH Anniversary Conference
Celebrating Our Journey, Envisioning Our Future in Rhythm
Note: This event will have specialized presentations sprinkled throughout in addition to our regular schedule, we will have TED Drum Talks, Poster Presentation and pre-confernce workshops. Attendance to this conference counts towards certification hours (Membership).
Join us in our celebration
Come celebrate 20 years of this global community
Are you interested in innovative ways to develop community?
Come learn with us. Go home with practical leadership tools.
Professional development for drum circle facilitators
Emphasis on interactive learning experience
The premier Gathering of Industry leaders
Invaluable peer networking
Our Sponsors
See the industry leaders who support us. Explore Sponsorship opportunities to join them !
Travel and lodging details
Details about The Drum Circle Facilitators Guild 20th Anniversary Conference, a weekend-long professional development event specifically for those using drums and percussion for recreational music making.
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