PERFORMER
TEACHER
Photograph by Karen Duckworth at Into The Wild Summer Festival 2019 drumming for Mobius Loop
BIO
Over ten years experience as a live and studio percussionist in various projects
including bands, dance projects, circus, theatre and alongside DJ's..
I've played over 1200 gigs.
With my main band Mobius Loop I have performed headline shows at festivals and professional tours.
Some of the festivals I've played at include; Buddahfield, Green Gathering, One Tribe, Vegan Camp Out,
Wilderness, Into The Wild, Eden, Boomtown, Edinburgh Fringe and Kendal Calling.
I have worked as a session drummer for acts such as; John Dhali, Mica Sinclair, Spiral Scouts, David Shurr and Murray Kyle.
From 2014-2018 I was the Musical Director of the circus act The Beatnik Collective.
Some of the venues I've played include:
The Deaf Institute (Manchester), 53 Degrees (Preston), The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge)
The Cavern Club (Liverpool) and The Assembly Rooms (Glastonbury).
I studied Music at UCLan, receiving a 1st Class Honours Degree in 2015. My final degree show was nominated for the 'Creative Practice Award 2015.'
Since 2012 I have regularly been teaching Djembe, Congas, Bongos, Cajon and Drum Kit
from my studio in Preston as well as teaching in different cities whilst on tour.
Since 2015 I have facilitated drum workshops in schools, scout camps, team building days, and festivals.
I am available for one to one teaching or workshops around the UK.
If you've any creative, interesting opportunities do let me know!
Top Left : Into The Wild 2019 - Photo by Karen Duckworth
Top Right : Audio Farm 2018 - Photo by Gwyn Pole
Bottom Left : The Trades Club Dec 2019 - Photo by Karen Duckworth
Bottom Right : Audio Farm 2015 - Photo by Robin Hill