Event Description

Drummers, join us at Oh Yeah Music Centre for a workshop and panel discussion exploring the science behind rock drumming—the physical, psychological and social demands and benefits for the performer and the learner.

Hear research insights from scientists on the Clem Burke Drumming Project, personal stories from some of Northern Ireland’s top professional drummers, and watch a live demonstration of how scientific data is collected during performance.

Professors Marcus Smith (Chichester) and Ruth Lowry (Ulster) will be presenting at this event. They will discuss research findings related to

(a) the physical demands, drummers endure during performances

(b) the psychological and social benefits of learning to play the drums and

(c) how this evidence has been applied within schools for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

This will be followed by a panel discussion hosted by Paul Kane (Arts & Older People Manager, Oh Yeah Music Centre) and featuring NI based drummers Chip Bailey, Eamon Ferris, Emma Rea and Allister Brown where they share their personal experiences of drumming and discuss their thoughts on the evidence gathered by the research.

The morning will conclude with a live demonstration of how data for the project is captured during a drumming.

The event is a great opportunity for drummers of all levels to network, learn and discuss the health and benefits of drumming.

There will be refreshments provided on arrival.