Fourth Annual Inner West Drum Fest 29/6/25
2pm Doors
Crow Bar 345 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt NSW 2040
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/144c5784-6de7-43d2-838a-03bea53d931a
The Inner West Drum Fest will showcase and bring together some of the many talented drummers and drum crafts people in Sydney.
It will inspire and educate up and coming drummers and celebrate some of the finest Drummers and drum crafts people in the Country.
Featuring Performances from
Hayley Chan
Tubby Wadsworth
Tim Firth
Darryn Farrugia
John Pochee Momentum Award performance
Jam Session
Trade stores
Pug Cymbals
Craig Lauritsen
Evetts Drums
Swan Drums
Drum Dr Dave Egan.
All age event
$40 $25conc
12 and Under FREE
Darryn Farrugia began playing the drums at an early age thanks to his father - also a drummer - who encouraged him by buying him his first drumkit and a handful of Sandy Nelson records at the age of 5. Darryn began taking lessons at the age of six and played along to records by Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Credence Clearwater Revival and Elvis Presley before he started to play gigs at the age of 12. Around the age of 14 Darryn developed a love for jazz and eventually studied at the Victorian College of the Arts under the guidance of his long time teacher, Frank Corniola. This was eventually followed by private study in the U.S. with drummers such as Marvin ‘Smitty’ Smith and Joe Morello.
Darryn’s credits include the drum chair for the popular TV show ‘Hey, hey it’s Saturday’, recording sessions for film soundtracks, jingles and albums, plus tours and gigs. Some of the artists Darryn has played behind include Tom Jones, Tina Arena, Lou Rawls, The Commodores, Curtis Steigers, Trisha Yearwood, Ruby Turner, Larry Adler, Joe Cocker, Michael Feinstein, Ray Davies (the Kinks), Ernie Watts, B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter, Randy Crawford, Eartha Kitt, Justin Robinson, Buddy Greco, Gloria Loring, Roger Daltry, Barry Manilow, Jackson Browne, John Tesh, Martin Taylor, Rene Geyer, Thelma Houston, Petula Clarke, Tommy Emmanuel, Keb-Mo, and Olivia Newton John to name a few.
Darryn moved to London for a 5 year stint in 2005. During this time he played on recording sessions for several albums, toured throughout Europe and played many gigs around London’s live music scene at clubs including Ronnie Scott’s, The 606, Pizza Express amongst others. Darryn returned to Australia in 2010.
Recently, Darryn has performed live with Many artists including Leo Sayer, Hugh Jackman, Mary Wilson, Ian Moss, Jimmy Barnes and has played drums on albums for Harrison Craig, Anthony Callea, Rachel Beck, The Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra, The B# Big Band amongst others.
Darryn has authored two instructional books – Groove Perspectives and The Groove Perspectives Play-along and maintains a busy teaching schedule.
2012 saw the release of Darryn’s debut solo release ‘Seeds’ which features Australian and international artists including Phil Turcio, Glenn Cannon, Joe Chindamo, Leonard Grigoryan, Luke Howard, Patrick Bettison, Mike Stern and Bob Berg.
Tim Firth
Tim Firth Tim Firth is one of Australia’s most in-demand drummers. He has performed with some of Australia’s finest musicians and has toured extensively throughout Australia, Europe, Asia and Cuba. Tim completed two Bachelor of Music degrees at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and The University of New South Wales, achieving first class honours from the Sydney Conservatorium. He was the winner of the 2011 National Jazz Awards at the Wangaratta Jazz Festival and has recorded on more than 50 Albums. He frequently performs at Australia’s leading festivals as well as International Festivals throughout Europe and South East Asia. Tim has performed with many International jazz artists, as well as prominent Australian groups including Thirsty Merc, Dragon, The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, James Morrison, Emma Pask, Caitlyn Shadbolt, Uncle Jed, and many others, as well has his own progressive metal band Scoredatura.
Program for IWDF Jazz Trio with Peter Koopman (guitar) and Tom Botting (bass). We would perform high energy original jazz music focusing on ensemble interaction and intense solos. I would like to present something that showcases highly interactive drumming while also being the most supportive member of the band. I would discuss the fine line us drummers can tread between equal soloist, and supportive time keeper, and how that role can and should change depending on who we’re playing with, the style of music we’re playing, and even the room we are playing in. I would stress that nothing should get in the way of the audience enjoyment of the music, and the ability of the other members of the band to be able to play how they want to play. I believe drummers have the power to make or break a gig, and we need to treat that responsibility with respect and humility.
Tubby Wadsworth
Tubby Wadsworth is an Australian Drum Educator and Freelance Drum Kit Artist who specializes in applied Rudimental applications to Drum Kit. His passion for Rudiments started after seeing and hearing local Scottish Rudimental drumming parades when he was 8 years old. Having being totally trans fixed by the razor-sharp precision of the drum line he then went onto study the Standard American Rudiments under the watchful and caring eye of Senior N.S.W Police Band Percussionist, Sgt Lyndsay Chate, Tubby Wadsworth then went on to secure 3 Consecutive state-held Rudimental Snare Drum Championships. As the years progressed, he then entered the touring and recording circuit Australia wide, performing and recording with successful Australian independent acts including MASSAPPEAL ( one word ) Killing Time/Mantissa, The Candy Harlots and Fester Fanatics, and has subsequently enjoyed re-releases with several acts over the last 2 Decades. His ongoing love for Drum Set Education has seen him appear regularly as a Clinician, conducting Workshops throughout Australian Schools and Retail Environments. Past Workshops of note have included his
Workshop presentations beside Thomas Lang, Steve Smith and Kenny Aronoff . Tubby has also appeared regularly as a Senior Judge on Panels for the prestigious Annual Billy Hyde’s Drummers Play-Off’ Competition. As Tubby would say“ If I’m not busy, I’m not happy” and “ keep practicing, stay humble and always respect and acknowledge the better players”
Hayley Chan
Liminal Space
Hayley Chan on drums, Peter Lavilles on keys
Peter Lavilles and Hayley Chan join forces as Liminal Space, a dynamic musical duo that blends together jazz, classical, and experimental influences. Their collaboration fuels high-energy, cross-genre compositions, drawing comparisons to innovative acts like DOMi & JD BECK and Brekky Boy. Described as “cubist jazz” by the renowned saxophonist Sandy Evans OAM, Liminal Space creates a unique sonic experience that challenges traditional structures while maintaining a sense of stability and spontaneity. With their highly anticipated debut EP 'Whodunit?!' set for release on January 31st, they are poised to captivate audiences with their daring, boundary-pushing music.
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