Anton was an active member of Taikoz from 2003 until 2017. He was seen on stages throughout Australia and internationally as a dynamic taiko player and dancer, with a particular passion for the traditional Japanese dance called Onikenbai. Anton spent time in Japan studying taiko, as well as Onikenbai with Iwasaki Onikenbai Hozonkai. In 2010, with permission of Iwasaki Onikenbai Hozonkai, he established the Sydney Onikenbai Club along with Kevin Man.
In 2017, Anton moved to Colombia where he continues to compose, produce and perform his own music. Recently, he performed with Cirque de Soleil, and in 2018 and 2019, returned to Australia to reunite with Taikoz in their mainstage productions Chi Udaka and The Beauty Of 8.
Save the date! The entire ATA - all 10 groups! - will be performing at the annual ATA CONCERT on 14 December at the Ashfield Town Hall. You...
Anton Lock
Taikoz Guest Artist
Member since 2020
Anton was an active member of Taikoz from 2003 until 2017. He was seen on stages throughout Australia and internationally as a dynamic taiko player and dancer, with a particular passion for the traditional Japanese dance called Onikenbai. Anton spent time in Japan studying taiko, as well as Onikenbai with Iwasaki Onikenbai Hozonkai. In 2010, with permission of Iwasaki Onikenbai Hozonkai, he established the Sydney Onikenbai Club along with Kevin Man.
In 2017, Anton moved to Colombia where he continues to compose, produce and perform his own music. Recently, he performed with Cirque de Soleil, and in 2018 and 2019, returned to Australia to reunite with Taikoz in their mainstage productions Chi Udaka and The Beauty Of 8.