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Nick Polley

About Me


Hi, for those who don't know me i'm an Essex based Drummer & Percussionist working around the UK and abroad with various bands, artists & shows. I've been playing for over 10 years and I turned professional in 2004.
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My passion for the drums, like many players, started at school. From the age of 10 I was already busy working my way up through my school's orchestras & big bands, always inspired by the older drummers I saw around me. I spent 7 years at St Peters' Performing Arts College taking weekly drum lessons alongside GCSEs and A-levels before being accepted into the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Surrey. Here I had the pleasure to study with some outstanding drummers including Mike Sturgis, Bill Bruford & Pete Riley. After two busy years I graduated with a 2.1 BA (Hons) Degree aged 20 which sparked the start to my professional career. I'm a team player with an aim to simply work hard at my trade in order to succeed within a career that I am lucky enough to call my profession as well as my passion. For more details and tour dates keep an eye on my website: www.nickpolley.co.uk

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 24/05/2006
Band Website: www.nickpolley.co.uk
Influences: Steve Jordan, John Blackwell, Steve Gadd, Donavan Hepburn, Stanton Moore, Zoro, Ian Thomas, Steve White, Andrew Small, Steve Barney, Jeff Hamilton, Geoff Dugmore, Chris Bailey, Dom Famularo, Billy Ward, Gregg Bissonette, Chris Dave, Sebastien de Krom, Mark Mondesir, John 'JR' Robinson...the list goes on...

D.O.B:
02.08.1986
Qualification:
BA (Hons) 'Contemporary Popular Music'
Location:
Essex & London
Areas covered:
UK & International
Sight Reader?
Yes
Click track friendly?
Yes
Percussion & Electronics?
Yes
Specialises in:
Theatre, Functions, Jazz, Pop, Sessions

Type of Label: Major

My Blog

**Out of the Country 2nd - 16th August**

I'm away on holiday from 2nd - 16th August. If you need to contact me please email me and i'll get back to you once i'm home. Cheers Nick
Posted by on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:23:00 GMT

Blunter Brothers

After auditioning last week, I've landed the drummer spot in the new line up of the 'Blunter Brothers' More info can be found here: www.blunterbrothers.co.uk & ...
Posted by on Thu, 24 May 2007 18:40:00 GMT

S4K Dubai tour & plans for the summer

Well i'm back from Dubai where I was finishing up the 06/07 S4K tour. Here's a promo clip from Dubai1 tv: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9AAlndnz1Q ...and here's an example of how we entertaine...
Posted by on Fri, 11 May 2007 00:21:00 GMT

Caburlesque Soundtrack

Nick has just recorded the soundtrack for 'Caburlesque' - the musical cabaret night. This month you can catch the show at the Clapham Grand, London on the 13th & 14th of November.
Posted by on Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:07:00 GMT

Roland Endorsement

Nick is now Endorsing Roland Vdrums for his theatre work. You can catch him using his Vdrum setup around the UK on the 'S4K' tour until March. Thanks to Joanna and all at Roland UK NP
Posted by on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:54:00 GMT

Premier Endorsement

Nick is now Endorsing 'Premier Drums' The setup includes a pair of Artist Birch series kits (jazz & fusion sizes) as well as maple and brass 'Modern Classic' snare drums. Many...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:49:00 GMT

S4K Theatre Tour - 06/07 UK dates

Nick has accepted the drum chair for a 6 month UK tour with the 'S4K' musical starting in September. All the date/venue info can be found here: http://www.shakespeare4kidz.com/thea...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:22:00 GMT

'The Fluids' gig @ the Clapham Grand, London

Last night saw me playing with top London band, 'The Fluids' at a packed Clapham Grand theatre in London. Keep your eyes peeled for live tracks and pics! You can check out the band&nbs...
Posted by on Sat, 12 Aug 2006 16:11:00 GMT

ACM Degree complete!

Well the last couple of years have gone by so fast and I've now completed my Degree at the ACM in Surrey. Fingers crossed for the results!
Posted by on Thu, 03 Aug 2006 14:34:00 GMT

Quantum Project

Bit of news: I'll be playing some dates with the Quantum Project show band this summer. The band works across the UK and Germany. It's set to be a fun few gigs, lots of classic songs all program...
Posted by on Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:30:00 GMT