This is cello meets handpan with the remarkable player Ibni Rocks.

Rhythm, Resonance, and Rook Lane Chapel: Ibni Rocks, Emily Burridge Mellow Cello, and Isaya SÀ MusminBring the Melody on May 12th

Meta Description: Join Ibni Rocks, Emily Burridge Mellow Cello, and Isaya SÀ Musmin for a handpan and cello concert on May 12, 2025, at Rook Lane Chapel, Frome, Somerset.

If you think you’ve seen it all when it comes to musical prodigies, think again.

Because Ibni Rocks is here to break all records. As a session drummer, handpan player, pianist, composer, vocalist, and yes, even a magician, Ibni has taken handpan admirers by storm. Oh, and did we mention he’s ten?

This isn’t just a “cute kid does music” moment. This is the real deal.

Ibni started drumming at three and made his concert debut at seven with the Master Drummers of Ghana. Since then, he’s drummed in circuses, jammed with musical heavyweights, and played festivals across Europe.

Ibni Rocks: The Kid Who Plays Like a Legend

Ibni creates full-bodied sonic experiences. He’s shared stages with Kabecao, Alexandre Lora, Mumi, Daniel Waples, Alexandre Lora, Yarden Jeffrey, Mobius Loop, and others. He opened for The Gulls in Bristol on The Robin Hood Tour in 2023 and has rocked stages from Belgium to Austria.

His Infinity album tour is making waves, but it’s not ordinary music… he’s out there making connections with listeners. While playing a solo handpan piece, performing close-up card tricks as the magician-in-residence at Cloud Nine Magic, or making art, Ibni knows how to capture the room’s, or in this case, the chapel’s attention.

The Concert: Cello Meets Steel

On May 12, 2025, Ibni is hitting the stage at Rook Lane Chapel in Frome, Somerset, for a one-night-only handpan and cello concert. He’s not coming alone.

Sharing the spotlight are two other masterful performers:

• Emily Burridge,

  the one-woman orchestra behind Mellow Cello Music.

   

• Isaya SÀ Musmin,

  a handpan artist known for hypnotic, meditative rhythms.

   

Together, they’ll create a musical night that combines the ancient, the modern, and the magical.

Ibni and Isaya will perform on the enchanting and rare Yishama and PanStream handpans. Emily’s cello is a Violectra cello designed by David Bruce Johnson. The cello will fill the chapel with warm and lyrical tones that move from classical to cinematic.

Expect the unexpected. But here’s a clue: This is an “unpicking” concert, a slow journey of harmony, emotion, and energy.

New to Handpan? No Worries!

If you’ve never heard a handpan live, you’re in for a treat. Imagine a UFO made of sound, resonating with earthy, melodic pulses. Played with the hands, this instrument combines rhythm and melody… it’s no genre and every genre all at once.

Ibni teaches handpan workshops across the UK and Europe. His “How Two People Can Play One Handpan” series has become a fan favourite. His workshops, ranging from beginner group sessions to advanced residential retreats, are always sold out.

People don’t just want to hear the handpan. They want to touch it, learn it, live it.

Now, at Rook Lane Chapel, you’ll hear why this instrument has sparked a global movement.

Say Hello to the Mello Cello

Emily Burridge’s cello performances tell stories. She’s a composer, arranger, session musician, and founder of the Indigenous People’s Cultural Support Trust. Her sound is atmospheric and soulful. Think Bach meets the rainforest. Think classical training with an edge. She had solo improvisations to full-blown soundscapes, and these performances pull you in and refuse to let go. Her upcoming piece “Sisters in the Forest” is already making waves in progressive music circles.

Completing the Trio: Isaya’s Handpan with a Heart

Isaya SÀ Musmin rounds up the trio with her signature stillness and groove. Her playing invites you to slow down. Breathe. Listen. It’s the kind of music that feels like meditation without ever being dull. Her goal is to explore, play and share her innervoice, where music and art have always been her best friend. Isaya comes from a dance, fashion and lyricist background. The most known song is Precious Little Diamond.

Together, these three artists will give one hour and fifteen minutes (7:00 PM – 8:15 PM) of pure, heart-driven sound. No filler, no fluff.

Why You Should Attend: Alone or with Friends

Because it’s not just about music. It’s about expression. Collaboration. Pushing boundaries. You’ll leave the chapel feeling joy, peace, and the sudden urge to buy a handpan.

Tickets are only £10.00 (available online). For a night of world-class performance in a gorgeous setting, it’s a steal.

Conclusion

Ibni, Emily, and Isaya are all geared up. Or rather, keyed up. They will set the vibe like no other. It’s truly a power combination.

Somerset is all ready to be shaken up. It’s one night. Three artists. Infinite sound.