Session drummers for hire in Edinburgh: local and travelling players (2026)

Edinburgh's live and studio calendar is in full swing this autumn. Touring season is peaking, corporate event diaries are filling fast, and function bands are locking in drummers for the party season ahead — which means the window to secure the right player is narrow. Whether you need someone for a studio project, a one-off gig, or a run of live dates, the three drummers listed below are all endorsed by London Drumstick Co. and available to hire for Edinburgh and the Lothians. Enquiries go directly to each player — LDC charges no commission and takes no cut. One is based within reach of Edinburgh and travels in from Inverness; the other two travel from elsewhere in the UK and are available for Edinburgh bookings. Read on, check their profiles, and reach out.

Ewan Campbell

Ewan is a 20-year-old drummer based in Inverness, within travelling reach of Edinburgh, with touring experience across the UK and internationally under his belt through his work with Bad Actress and Reliever. He covers rock, metal and pop, can learn material by ear or from charts, and brings his own full backline — a Tama StarClassic kit, DW Collectors snare, and cymbals from Zildjian, Paiste and Meinl — making him a strong option for both live gigs and studio sessions. His availability for travel depending on location means Edinburgh engagements are well within scope.

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William Richards

William is based elsewhere in the UK and travels for bookings, including Edinburgh. He brings 20 years of professional experience across rock, metal and progressive genres, and his credits include work with Ba Theory and Obsidian Kingdom. William holds a driver's licence, travels with multiple kits and cymbal selections suited to different settings, and is equally at home with studio sessions and live hire — he's also comfortable working to a click in live situations and welcomes pocket-lead drumming work.

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Ryan Briggs

Ryan is based in Warton and travels for Edinburgh bookings, having played shows across the world — from Japan and the USA to Germany and Spain — through his work with Midnite City. He plays rock and metal as his primary genres and is also comfortable with pop, travels with his own transport on a UK driving licence, and carries a full Pearl Masters Custom kit with a 14" Pearl Sensitone snare and an extensive Zildjian cymbal setup including crashes, chinas, ride, hats and additional percussion. He is available for both live gigs and studio sessions, and will travel internationally.

View Ryan's profile | Book Ryan

Choosing the right player

Before reaching out, it's worth thinking through a few practical points:

• Live vs studio vs remote — check each drummer's listed services carefully; all three above cover live gigs and studio sessions, and some are open to international travel.
• Genres — all three are strong across rock and metal; William also covers progressive styles and pocket-lead work; Ewan and Ryan both extend into pop.
• Travel and logistics — Ewan travels in from Inverness, while William and Ryan are based further afield. Confirm dates, location and any backline requirements directly with the player.
• Gear — all three travel with their own equipment, but it's always worth confirming specifics when you make contact.

How to book

Browse the full Edinburgh drummer shortlist and find links to each player's profile on the Edinburgh drummers and drumsticks page. That page is also the place to buy LDC drumsticks if you're based in Edinburgh or the Lothians — tracked delivery reaches Edinburgh in 2–3 working days. Contact each drummer directly using the book links above; no agent, no commission, no middleman.

Last updated October 2026.