Liam Hardy

My name is Liam Hardy and I have been playing drums for over 20 years. I began performing in a professional capacity in 2009 and since then I’ve been lucky enough to play a wide variety of gigs all over the UK and abroad.

In my career as a performer I have toured, and continue to tour, the UK extensively in a variety of groups and acts. These gigs have been diverse and include concerts, festivals, weddings, ceilidhs, corporate events, parades and private functions.

Some of the highlights over the years have been performing at Glastonbury Festival on the Avalon Stage, the Cambridge Folk Festival, Fairport Convention’s Cropredy Festival and Kendal Calling.

I have been lucky enough to have had the opportunity to perform abroad and have played at festivals in Borneo, Qatar, Croatia, Portugal and Spain. I have also performed at various sporting events, highlights being the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Paris and the Ashes test cricket series in Manchester.

As well as live performance I have also had a lot of experience in recording studios. I was a member of folk rock band Blackbeard’s Tea Party between 2009 and 2023 and with them I recorded multiple albums, EPs and singles. I have also recorded as a session performer for many other local acts.

I am passionate about drums and music in general and I believe that whether you’re a casual player just having a bit of fun or interested in formal music exams and grades, drumming is a great pastime to have. It exercises you both mentally and physically, enables you to have a deeper understanding of how music works and broadens the mind as a music listener. It can be a lifelong hobby and no matter how serious you are with it, there’s always something new to discover. In short, everybody should do it!