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

Autumn 2026 is one of the busiest periods in the Scottish calendar for live music and events. Touring schedules are in full swing, corporate party-season bookings are landing, function bands are filling their diaries, and studios across Glasgow and Central Scotland are busy with year-end projects. Whether you need someone behind the kit for a one-off dep gig, a run of live dates, or a studio session, finding the right drummer quickly matters. All three players listed here are endorsed artists with London Drumstick Co. (LDC) — you contact them directly to discuss your project, with no agency commission taken. Browse the full shortlist and buy sticks for your session on the Glasgow area page, where LDC ships with tracked delivery in 2–3 working days.

William Richards

William is based elsewhere in the UK and travels for bookings, including Glasgow and internationally. With 20 years of professional experience, he specialises in rock, metal and progressive genres, though he is equally comfortable with pocket-lead drumming work across other styles. He holds a driver's licence, brings multiple kit and cymbal configurations to suit different gigs, and is entirely at ease with a click track in live situations — a real asset for any production-heavy show.

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Ryan Briggs

Ryan is a member of Midnite City, based in Warton, and travels to Glasgow and further afield for bookings — including internationally, having played shows in Japan, the USA, Germany, Spain and beyond. His core genres are rock and metal, with pop work also in his repertoire, and he holds a UK driving licence with his own transport available. Ryan plays a Pearl Masters Custom kit with a full Zildjian cymbal setup including crashes, chinas, ride, hats, splashes and additional percussion such as cowbell and chimes — a comprehensive rig ready for demanding live and studio environments.

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Ewan Campbell

Ewan is based in Inverness and travels for live and studio work, putting Glasgow — and Central Scotland more broadly — well within his range. He is a 20-year-old experienced touring drummer who has played across the UK and internationally, and is a fast learner comfortable working from ear or from charts. His setup includes a Tama StarClassic kit, a DW Collectors snare, a Tama SpeedCobra double pedal, and cymbals spanning Zildjian, Paiste and Meinl — a touring-ready configuration that travels with him.

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Choosing the right player

When shortlisting from this group, start by matching the drummer's listed services to your specific need:

• Live hire — all three are available for gigs; confirm availability, travel arrangements and any production requirements (click track, in-ears, stage plot) directly.
• Studio sessions — William and Ryan both list studio sessions; Ewan is also available for studio work. Discuss whether remote recording is an option if schedules are tight.
• Travel — none of these players are Glasgow-based locals, so factor travel and any associated costs into early conversations. All have their own transport or demonstrated willingness to travel.
• Genres and gear — check each player's listed genres and kit specs against your project's needs before reaching out.

How to book

Visit the Glasgow drummers and drumsticks page to browse all available players in the area and pick up sticks delivered to Glasgow with tracked 2–3 working day shipping. Click the individual book links above to contact each drummer directly — no middleman, no commission.

Last updated October 2026.