Sarah Hagan: inclusion, diversity, family & the drum industry
Send us a textSarah Hagan worked as the Director of Artist Relations at Zildjian for several years, is on the Board of Advisors for the Percussive Arts Society, and now runs her own consulting company, so if anyone knows about the topic of diversity and inclusion, it’s her! We asked her what changes she has seen in the drum industry and what she hopes for the future of it. How can we ensure fair representation of women and minority groups at music events? Sarah shares her knowledge.Sarah Hagan:Instagram.com/sarahhagandrumsFollow us here:Instagram.com/drummermamasinstagram.com/Ciaradrumsinstagram.com/gemmadrumsInstagram.com/swiftiedrums
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Stan Bicknell: Coffee, soft skills, tours & life changing decisions
Send us a text‘Leave the room better than when you entered it and make everyone feel awesome along the way’ is the mantra that Stan Bicknell lives by, and it seems to work because he landed himself a huge tour with Natasha Bedingfield this year! He is seeing success with his Mastermind Drummer platform…but he’s had to make a lot of tough choices with his family to get where he is… Enjoy finding out more in this episode!Stan Bicknell:Instagram:Instagram.com/stanbicknellFollow us here:Instagram.com/drummermamasinstagram.com/Ciaradrumsinstagram.com/gemmadrumsInstagram.com/swiftiedrums
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A Spotlight on…The UK Drum Show 2025
Send us a textWe met up in Liverpool for the UK Drum Show! What were our favourite moments from the weekend? What would we do differently next time?From the Main Stage to the Education Room and everything in between, this is our rundown of the biggest drum event of the year.Follow us here:Instagram.com/drummermamasinstagram.com/Ciaradrumsinstagram.com/gemmadrumsInstagram.com/swiftiedrums
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Ollie Winiberg: Gratitude, grief and hosting a drum show
Send us a textOllie Winiberg is the sunny personality who is best known for interviewing drummers and hosting the UK and Europe Drum Shows. Ollie frankly shares his journey to where he is today with us, including his start in BBC radio, losing his dad at a young age, and the impact his grief has had on his life and parenting, as well as growing up with Jeff Beck’s unwavering support as a teenager.Ollie Winiberg:Instagram.com/olliewinibergFollow us here:Instagram.com/drummermamasInstagram.com/CiaradrumsInstagram.com/gemmadrumsInstagram.com/swiftiedrums
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He’s arrived! Will Daly Part 2 – dad-hood, drum school and baby cinema dates
Send us a textOur episode last week was recorded with Will Daly as he and his wife were days orhours before becoming first-time parents. This time, we speak to Will a few weeksafter the birth of this son. How did it all go?! What has been the reality for Will andhis new family as he goes back to work as a self-employed musician and drumteacher? And has becoming a dad changed his outlook on life and work?Will Daly:Instagram:Instagram.com/willdrumsdalyFollow us here:Instagram.com/drummermamasinstagram.com/Ciaradrumsinstagram.com/gemmadrumsInstagram.com/swiftiedrums
Drummer Mamas is a podcast aimed at bringing drumming mothers together. Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill have been friends since they met studying the drums at music college. Since then they have both had children and wanted to share their experiences in the drumming world whilst also juggling everything that comes with motherhood.