Y Not Festival
Multiple appearances since around 2017, with different artists across stages ranging from the smallest to the main stage.
Live · Touring · Dep
Live & Dep Drummer
Professional live, touring and dep drumming for artists, bands, festivals, weddings, functions and corporate events.
Check live availability↗︎Reliable from rehearsal to load-out
Prepared for the music.
Ready for the job.
From a planned tour to a short-notice function dep, Luke learns quickly, communicates clearly and arrives technically prepared. Across many years of shows and festivals, he has worked with original artists, musical directors, function bands, studios and event companies.
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Live shows & tours
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Festivals & original artists
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Functions & weddings
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Corporate events
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Studio performances
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Clicks, tracks, samples & IEMs
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Own equipment & transport
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Nationwide travel
Festival history
Years of
festival stages.
Dot to Dot Festival
Repeated Nottingham appearances since age 17, performing with various artists across multiple venues and stages.
Beat the Streets
Several appearances with different artists across the Nottingham festival circuit.
Splendour Festival
Multiple performances with different artists across the festival’s stages.
Support slotsThe Magic Gang · The Hoosiers
Artist managementPeople Laughing · Black Cats and MagpiesCurrent · Former
Private mentorshipGabe · drummer with I Prevail
FESTIVAL PASSES / YEARS OF LIVE WORK
Technical setup
Tour-ready.
Session-ready.
Luke’s setup includes Yamaha Recording Custom and Hybrid Maple drums, Zildjian cymbals, Roland SPD-SX and electronic drum equipment. Acoustic, electronic and hybrid options can be tailored to the production.
- Fast preparation from setlists, demos or charts
- Backing tracks, samples and click integration
- Professional communication with artists and crews
- Nottingham, Derby, East Midlands and nationwide
Selected equipment
Professional tools.
Ready to travel.
Two distinct Yamaha kits
Blue Yamaha Recording Custom, white Yamaha Hybrid Maple, a broad Zildjian cymbal collection, Roland electronic drums and Roland SPD-SX.
A flexible recording locker
Selected Shure SM57, SM58, SM7B, MV7X, Beta 91A and Beta 52A microphones, alongside Sennheiser, Aston, Electro-Voice, Samson, RØDE, Beyerdynamic and Audix options.
Multitrack-ready
Focusrite 18i20 interface, dedicated kick, snare, vocal, instrument, room and overhead microphone options for remote sessions and production work.
D’Addario heads & sticks
D’Addario supplied a full set of drumheads for Luke’s kit along with sticks and accessories.
YamahaZildjianRolandShureSennheiserAstonElectro-VoiceSamsonRØDEBeyerdynamicAudixFocusriteD’Addario
Practical details
Live drumming FAQ
Can Luke travel for shows and tours?+
Yes. Luke is based between Nottingham and Derby, travels nationwide and has UK and European touring experience.
Can Luke work with clicks and backing tracks?+
Yes. Luke is experienced with click tracks, backing tracks, samples, IEM systems and hybrid drum setups.
Does Luke have his own equipment and transport?+
Yes. Luke has professional equipment and his own transport.
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