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BIOGRAPHY

  As Performer, Session musician, Composer, Producer & Educator, Hugh is constantly seeking out new ways to develop and share his skills and expertise in the world of music. Primarily a drummer and percussionist, his  foundations in Jazz and World music have taken him around the globe including shows across the Caribbean, Europe, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. His diverse musical pursuits have led  him from the underground Jazz clubs, theatre pits, pubs and clubs to cruise ships, festival stages and concert halls. With over 150 shows a year across a broad range of artists and styles, his experience is forever growing along with his love for adventure, music & life.

Festival Performances

  • Mackay Food & Wine Festival 2017

  • Adelaide Fringe Festival 2007

  • Victor Harbour Folk Festival 2002

  • Glenelg Jazz Festival 2002

  • Womadelaide 2010

  • Splendour in the Grass 10,17

  • Kuranda Roots Festival 08,09,11,12,15

  • Island Vibes Fesival 09,11,13,14,15

  • Rainbow Serpent Festival 09,10, 15

  • Earth Frequency Festival 08,09,10,11,12,13,14,17,18,19,20,21,22

  • Solar Eclipse Festival 2012

  • Winter Solstice Festival 08,09

  • Noosa Jazz Party 2017

  • Byron Bay Reggae Festival 2011

  • Maleny Music Festival 2017

  • Woodford Folk Festival 2016

  • Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival 2017

  • Wallaby Creek Festival 2017

  • Tannum Sands Beach, Art, Music Festival 2017

  • Bushweek Festival 2015

  • Ceres Reggae Festival 2010

  • Mullum Music Festival 08,09,11,12

  • We Love Sounds Festival

  • T.I.N.A. Festival 04

  • U Tribe Festival 09

  • Southern Oracle Festival 2010

  • Ballina River Festival 09

  • Auckland Roots Festival 2011

  • MardiGrass Festival 09

  • Exodus Festival 09

  • Pacific Vibes Festival 2012

  • Red Deer Music Festival 2012

  • Kawhia Kai Festival 2013

  • Ragga Muffin Festival - Rotorua 2013

  • Island Elements 2017

  • Soul Street Festival 2017

  • Mullum Spirit Festival 2016

  • Wide Open Space Festival 2011

  • Byron Bay Whale Fest 2011

  • Shine on Festival 2011

  • Fuse Festival 04

  • Gisborne Roots Festival 2013

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Artist List including Session Performances & Recordings

  • Style High Club

  • AJQ Australian Jazz Quartet (Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines)

  • Modulus (Duncan McGregor) 

  • Fyah Walk (Simon Jerrems) 

  • Mystic Beats (Bodhi Seed) 

  • Euphonix/ Murray Kyle 

  • Darky Roots (Hua Hillman)

  • Loa 

  • Phoebe Jacobs

  • Katia Demeester Band

  • Liquid Amber 

  • Kooi 

  • The Hummin' (Peter Hunt) 

  • The Long Johns

  • Mitch Davis

  • Wendy Murray

  • Quality Street Trio 

  • Jay Hoad 

  • Tristan O'meara 

  • Katia Demeester Band 

  • Essie Thomas Ensemble 

  • Don Burrows 

  • The Sea Gypsy Orchestra

  • Skankstarz (Baptiste DuPont)

  • Gabriella Cohen

  • JaMeake Ma Thoth 

  • Dubshack (Marky Power)

  • Bart Stenhouse Trio 

  • Avalon Roots (Peter Green Tucker)

  • Osmosis (Matt Ostilla)

  • Michael Fairley

  • Bonnie Love Band (Sara Yael)

  • Air Structure (Stuart Currie)

  • Jesse Morris and the Shakedown

  • Diode (TK Bassdread)

  • Fred Cole & Hans Lovejoy

  • Julius Hofstetter, Azo Bell, Kyle Watson group

  • Katia Labozetta

  • Rob Bruce

  • Brimstone Rockers

  • The Levy Band

  • Ruby Blue

  • Chocolate Strings

  • Paco Heredia

  • Al Herman & Bob Montgomery

  • Samba Suave

  • The Cod Squad - (Ben Rogers)

  • Adelaide Irish Pipe Band

  • Yeshe

  • Cleon Barraclough

  • Dizzy Dee

  • Tim Bennett

  • Dougy & The BoomFaya Band

  • Ino Pio

  • Dustin Thomas

  • Thrillbilly Stomp

  • Bill Jacobi

  • Watt Da Funk

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Education:

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Currently teaching drums and percussion at:

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  • Cooloola Christian College

  • Victory College

  • Private Lessons - See contact to book a lesson.

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Endorsements:

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Currently endorsing the Zombie Direct Source Pickup by Wazinator

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