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

Autumn 2026 is one of the busiest stretches of the drumming calendar — touring season is in full swing, corporate events are filling up diaries, and function bands are chasing every party-season slot between now and Christmas. Whether you need someone in the studio before the year closes out or a live player for a one-off show at a Merseyside venue, finding the right session drummer in Liverpool takes more than a quick search. All three players listed here are endorsed by London Drumstick Co. and carry that endorsement as a mark of professional standing. Enquiries go direct to each drummer — LDC takes no commission, so there are no middlemen and no added fees. Browse the full shortlist and send your message straight to whoever fits the brief.

William Richards

William is based elsewhere in the UK and travels for bookings, including internationally, so Liverpool and the wider Merseyside area are well within his reach. He brings 20 years of professional experience, a driver's licence, and multiple kit and cymbal configurations to suit the demands of the gig. His core genres are rock, metal, and progressive, and he's equally comfortable in a pocket-lead role — he's a committed click-track player and has no issue running to a click in live situations.

View William's profile | Book William

Ryan Briggs

Ryan is the touring drummer for Midnite City, based in Warton in the UK, and travels for bookings — Liverpool and Merseyside are a straightforward run with his own transport via a UK driving licence. He plays rock and metal as his main genres and can cover pop work too, with a touring CV that stretches from Japan and the USA to Germany and Spain. His rig centres on a Pearl Masters Custom kit paired with a Pearl Sensitone snare, a double pedal, and a full spread of Zildjian cymbals including crashes, chinas, ride, hats, and additional percussion such as chimes and cowbell.

View Ryan's profile | Book Ryan

Ewan Campbell

Ewan is based in Inverness and travels for bookings, so Liverpool engagements would be subject to travel arrangements — worth discussing directly when you make contact. He's a 20-year-old touring drummer with UK and international experience, covering rock, metal, and pop across both live and studio settings. He can learn material by ear or from charts, picks things up quickly, and travels with his own gear: a Tama StarClassic kit, a DW Collectors snare, Tama SpeedCobra double pedal, and cymbals from Zildjian, Paiste, and Meinl.

View Ewan's profile | Book Ewan

Choosing the right player

Think about what the session actually requires before you reach out. A studio project calls for different priorities than a one-night function gig — check each drummer's listed services carefully, as not everyone on this shortlist covers both live hire and studio sessions in the same way. If you're booking a travelling player for a Liverpool date, factor in travel and accommodation when you discuss fees. Genre fit matters too: all three cover rock territory, but their secondary skills differ, so read the profiles and match accordingly.

How to book

Head to the Liverpool drummer and drumstick page to browse all current players in the area and get in touch directly — that's also the place to order LDC drumsticks if your shortlisted player needs sticks for the session, with tracked delivery to Liverpool addresses in 2–3 working days. Once you've found the right fit from the shortlist above, use the individual booking links to contact each drummer without going through an agency.

Last updated October 2026.