Romarna Campbell, an Olivier award-winning composer, dynamic drummer, and innovative music educator, proudly hails
from Birmingham and is now based in London. With a career spanning continents and genres, Romarna has captivated
audiences as the drummer for Fever Ray, Benjamin Clementine, and Courtney Pine. Her extensive touring has taken her
across Europe, the USA, and Australia, performing at iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera
House.
A Berklee College of Music alumna and mentor, Romarna is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of
musicians. She also leads the Frontline Ensemble as part of Tomorrow’s Warriors, a testament to her dedication to music
education and community building. Romarna's compositional work has garnered acclaim, including her role as the film
composer and sound designer for the National Youth Theatre’s ‘The Ancestors’ and as the composer for the 2023 Bush
Theatre production ‘Sleepova’.
Romarna’s mission is to create music that reflects our current reality with artistic integrity, inspiring the next generation,
especially those from diverse socioeconomic, racial, and gender backgrounds, to find opportunities and solutions to
follow a similar path. Her diverse skill set encompasses drumming, sound design, music direction, film and theatre
composition, orchestration, and conducting masterclasses and workshops. Recognised for her talent and vision, she was
shortlisted for the Jazz Composition 2024 Arts Foundation Futures Awards and boasts credits with Netflix, Amazon, and
Meta. As a professor, she inspires students with her authentic, warm, and unique teaching style, making complex
concepts accessible and engaging.
Standing on the shoulders of giants, Romarna is an inspirational force, drawing from her rich heritage and experiences to
forge a unique path forward. Her mentors, including Dr. Gary Crosby OBE, Terri Lyne Carrington, Neal Smith, and Billy
Kilson, have profoundly influenced her artistic journey.
Romarna Campbell's story is one of passion, creativity, boundless curiosity, and a relentless drive to inspire and uplift
through music, resonating deeply with young artists and music enthusiasts.
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