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Laughter Percussion Academy: An Artistic Way Of Living!
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In the middle or western Australia desert in mining town called Kalgoorlie, a Peace and love Activist, Innovator, community leader, laughter therapist and entertainer Ras Banamungu who is passionate about using music as a tool for healing and bringing people together. He had heard about the concept of "laughter therapy" and was curious about how it could be used to help those in his communit

y who were struggling with physical and emotional challenges. Ras began by researching the science behind laughter and how it can be used to promote physical and mental well-being. He discovered that laughter can reduce stress, boost the immune system, and even help to lower blood pressure. He also learned that laughter is contagious and can be used to create a sense of connection and community among people. With this knowledge, Ras set out to create a program that would use laughter percussion as a means of bringing people together and promoting healing. He began by organizing laughter percussion workshops and classes, where participants were taught how to use laughter as a form of percussion. The workshops were a huge success, and Ras soon found that many of his participants were experiencing significant improvements in their physical and emotional well-being. They were laughing more, feeling more connected to others, and even experiencing reductions in symptoms such as chronic pain and anxiety. Encouraged by the success of his program, Ras began to explore ways to adapt laughter percussion to other community services, such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). He found that the techniques he had developed were easily adaptable to help those with disabilities, and he began to work with NDIS providers to create laughter percussion programs specifically for this population. As time went on, Ras's program continued to grow and evolve, reaching more and more people in his community. His work was recognized by many, and he was hailed as a pioneer in the use of laughter percussion for healing and community-building. Ras's story is a reminder that sometimes the most unlikely things can have a profound impact on people's lives. It shows how laughter, something that often seen as trivial, can be harnessed to create meaningful change and bring people together.

28/05/2026

🌍✨ Big News for Laughter Percussion Academy! ✨🥁

I am proud to introduce the official academic alliance between Dunster Business School Switzerland and Laughter Percussion Academy, founded by Professor Dr. Idi Ras BanamunguPHD.
This collaboration recognises Laughter Percussion as an innovative creative learning and wellness approach that blends music, rhythm, laughter therapy, trauma-informed practice, disability-sector experience, community healing, and professional development.
Through this partnership, Laughter Percussion Academy continues to grow as a global platform for research, innovation, education, international academic validation, and holistic professional growth. The collaboration aims to support students and communities with internationally aligned programs, research opportunities, and practical skills for the modern world. �
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🥁 Laughter is healing. Rhythm is connection. Education is empowerment.
Learn more here:
https://dunster.ch/laughter-percussion-academy/⁠�

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22/05/2026

21/05/2026

🌍✨ LAUGHTER PERCUSSION IN ACTION ✨🌍
🎶 Smiles • Rhythm • Connection • Community 🎶
Watch Professor Dr. Idi “Ras” Banamungu from laughterpercussionacademy.com.au⁠� bringing joy, music, laughter, and positive energy to young minds through the power of participatory therapeutic arts! 🥁😁
💫 Building confidence through rhythm
💫 Encouraging teamwork and creativity
💫 Supporting wellbeing through laughter and movement
💫 Creating unforgettable moments for children and communities
📍 Proudly based in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
🌏 Empowering communities through Laughter Percussion Practice
🎤 “When rhythm meets laughter, healing begins.” – Professor Ras Banamungu

27/04/2026

🎤✨ INTRODUCING LAUGHTER PERCUSSION IN AGED CARE & NDIS SETTINGS ✨🥁

What happens when rhythm meets laughter?
👉 Healing begins. Connection grows. Joy returns.
At Laughter Percussion Academy, we are proud to bring a unique, evidence-informed program into nursing homes, aged care, and NDIS communities across Australia.

Through simple, engaging activities like: 😄 Guided laughter exercises
🥁 Rhythm and percussion interaction
🫂 Group connection and movement
We help participants: ✔ Improve mood and reduce anxiety

✔ Build confidence and social connection
✔ Support mental and emotional wellbeing
✔ Reconnect with joy, purpose, and community
This is more than just an activity…
👉 It’s therapy through rhythm
👉 It’s healing through laughter
👉 It’s a new way of caring

💬 “Together we laugh, together we heal.”
📍 Now available for: • Aged Care Facilities
• NDIS Participants
• Community Groups
• Rehabilitation & Wellness Programs
📩 Book a session or partner with us today

15/04/2026

A voice. A story. A legacy that will never fade. 🕊️

Kalgoorlie has lost one of its most authentic creative souls—Marcus Christopher McGuire. From music and radio to cultural storytelling and community leadership, his impact runs deep across the Goldfields.

This special tribute by The Forward Times Australia honors a life rooted in culture, connection, and creativity—a legacy that will continue to live on through every song, every story, and every memory shared.

Marcus wasn’t just an artist.
He was a voice for community. A bridge between generations. A spirit tied forever to Country.

Rest easy, Marcus. Your music will never stop echoing. 🎶

👉 Read the full tribute now.
https://tftanews.au/the-life-and-legacy-of-marcus-christopher-mcguire-in-kalgoorlie

13/04/2026

🎓📚 PROUD ACADEMIC MILESTONE ANNOUNCEMENT

I am honoured to acknowledge the publication of my latest peer-reviewed journal article:
“Laughter Percussion in Educational Practice: A Six-Week Participatory Arts Intervention at CAPS Kurrawang Primary School, Western Australia.”

Published in the International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations, Vol. 14, Issue 2 (April–June 2026), this study highlights the transformative impact of Laughter Percussion as a participatory arts intervention in education.
Over a six-week period at CAPS Kurrawang Primary School, students engaged in rhythm, structured laughter, and collaborative creative learning, leading to improved student engagement, emotional expression, social interaction, and classroom focus.https://www.researchpublish.com/issue/IJIRI/Issue-2-April-2026-June-2026

05/04/2026

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03/04/2026

🥁😄 Get to know what Is Laughter Percussion Practice? 😄🥁

Laughter Percussion Practice is a participatory therapeutic arts method that I developed to bring together laughter, rhythm, drumming, movement, and counselling psychology into one joyful healing experience.
It is more than music.
It is more than laughter.
It is a structured wellbeing practice that helps people reconnect with themselves and with each other through the power of rhythm and shared joy.
✨ In every session we use: • Guided laughter
• Djembe & hand drumming
• Body percussion
• Movement & dance
• Call-and-response rhythm
• Group reflection
• Emotional release through sound
• Relaxation cool-down
🌍 This practice is powerful in: Schools | NDIS | Aged Care | Festivals | Mental Health | Team Building | Community Healing
🧠 Benefits include: ✔ Stress relief
✔ Anxiety reduction
✔ Social connection
✔ Emotional regulation
✔ Confidence building
✔ Cognitive stimulation
✔ Team cohesion
At Laughter Percussion, we believe that healing can be rhythmic, joyful, evidence-based, and deeply human.
💛 When laughter meets rhythm, healing begins.

01/04/2026

🌍🥁 A Global Invitation: Evidence-Based Laughter Percussion as Participatory Arts Therapy 🥁🌍
After successfully delivering Laughter Percussion as a Participatory Arts Therapy service across departments, workplaces, and diverse community settings in Australia, I am now extending an open invitation to leaders, organisations, government sectors, schools, hospitals, NGOs, disability services, aged care, youth programs, corporate teams, and community services across the world.
This is not simply a creative wellbeing activity—it is an evidence-based practice supported by peer-reviewed international research.
📚 Peer-reviewed studies have demonstrated measurable outcomes, including: ✔️ Reduced anxiety symptoms by 30% in trauma-informed community programs across Perth, Kalgoorlie, and Kigali
✔️ Reduced depression symptoms by 24% in counseling psychology settings
✔️ Achieved 56.8% reduction in anxiety and 43.04% reduction in depression in structured 8-week pilot studies
✔️ Improved emotional resilience, stress management, self-expression, and group cohesion
Through rhythm, laughter, movement, and shared creative participation, this Participatory Arts Therapy approach strengthens: ✨ Team building and collaboration
✨ Workplace wellbeing
✨ Community inclusion
✨ Leadership development
✨ Staff morale and emotional resilience
✨ Cultural harmony and human connection
From Australia to the world, I warmly invite departments, institutions, and community leaders in all sectors to explore this research-backed therapeutic innovation for stronger teams, healthier workplaces, and more connected communities.
📩 Let us work together to build the future of leadership, healing, and human connection through evidence-based Laughter Percussion.

15/03/2026

🎶🥁 THE POWER OF LAUGHTER PERCUSSION 🥁🎶

Imagine 50,000 people laughing, drumming, and connecting through rhythm.

This is the vision of Laughter Percussion, a global movement created by Professor Idi “Ras” Banamungu, founder of the Laughter Percussion Academy in Australia.

Laughter Percussion is more than music.
It is therapy, community, and healing through rhythm and joy.

Through drums and laughter we create: ✨ Mental health healing
✨ Community unity
✨ Cultural celebration
✨ Positive energy for the world
From schools, rehabilitation centres, disability services, and community festivals to mass stadium events, Laughter Percussion brings people together through the universal language of rhythm.
🌍 One rhythm. One laughter. One world.

Join the movement.
🥁 Laughter Percussion Global Movement
Led by Professor Idi “Ras” Banamungu
Founder – Laughter Percussion Academy

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http://www.laughterpercussionacademy.com.au/

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