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

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

Autumn 2026 is a busy time to be hiring a session drummer in Glasgow. Touring season is in full swing, corporate calendars are filling up with end-of-year events, and function bands are confirming party-season dates while studio projects push toward year-end deadlines. Whether you need someone in the room tomorrow or a road-tested player to join a run of dates, the three LDC-endorsed drummers listed below cover a solid range of situations. All enquiries go directly to each player — London Drumstick Co. takes no commission — so you deal with the drummer personally from the very first message.

Scotty Arnott

Scotty is Glasgow-based and immediately available for local work, making him a practical first call for Central Scotland gigs, sessions, and tours. His credits speak for themselves: kit and percussion work with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, an appearance on the Jonathan Ross show, dep work on the Sunset Boulevard UK tour and Fame the Musical UK tour, and studio sessions across the board. He plays with Bahookie — billed as the #RockCeilidh band — serves as a Senior Instrumental Instructor with East Dunbartonshire Council Instrumental Music Service, and is a Sabian Cymbals endorsee. Scotty is open to live gigs, full tours, studio sessions, and international travel.

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William Richards

William is based elsewhere in the UK and travels to Glasgow and beyond for bookings. With twenty years of professional experience, he focuses primarily on rock, metal, and progressive genres, and is equally comfortable with pocket-led drumming work wherever precision is the priority. He is a confident click-track player and has no issue using a click in live situations — a practical detail worth knowing if your show is timecoded or in-ear. William brings multiple kits and cymbal selections to suit a range of live or studio setups, and holds a driving licence for flexible travel. He plays with Ba Theory and Obsidian Kingdom, and is open to live gigs, studio sessions, and international work.

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Ryan Briggs

Ryan is based in Warton and travels to Glasgow and further afield for work — he has played shows across Japan, the USA, Germany, Spain, and beyond, and holds a UK driving licence with his own transport available. His main genres are rock and metal, with pop well within reach too. You know exactly what kit is turning up: Pearl Masters Custom Drums configured with 10" and 12" rack toms, a 16" floor tom, 22" bass drum with double pedal, and a 14" Pearl Sensitone snare, complemented by a Zildjian cymbal setup including crashes, chinas, ride, hats, splashes, cowbell, and additional percussion including chimes. Ryan currently plays with Midnite City and is available for live gigs, studio sessions, and international travel.

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Choosing the right player

Think first about the format: a local Glasgow drummer is the simplest option for one-off gigs, recurring sessions, or studio days where flexibility matters. A travelling player may be the right fit when you need a specialist genre match or a specific live setup. Check each drummer's listed services carefully — not everyone on this shortlist covers every format. For touring enquiries, confirm availability windows and travel logistics directly. For studio work, discuss session format, click use, and recording setup before you book.

How to book

Browse all three profiles and get in touch with players directly through the Glasgow drummers page — the same page is also the place to buy LDC drumsticks if you need sticks for rehearsals or the session itself, with tracked delivery to Glasgow in two to three working days. Enquiries are commission-free; you deal with the drummer from the first message.

Last updated October 2026.