Sebastian Fernandez Drums Freelance Drummer

Hi my name is Sebastian Fernandez and I am a drummer based in North London and have been playing the drums professionally for 18 years.

I have played drums and percussion in Jazz orchestras, Symphony Orchestras, Wind Orchestra, Percussion Ensembles and Function bands.

Being a student in several music centres, colleges and University has enabled me to see the importance of a musician's role and how crucial professionalism is.

I have played with numerous artists and have composed drum arrangements in permanent, original projects.

In addition I have toured all around the UK and Europe with bands, recorded EP’s in studios and taken part in music videos.

I also drive and have a car so transportation is not a problem as well as that i’m fully equipped with drums, accessories and electronics.

I am highly motivated to take this opportunity to apply and to potentially perform at some fantastic events

Please check out my full biography/event history below:

2008 – Current

Performed overseas in Europe in function bands and has collaborated with various established artists, guitarists and drummers.

2010 – 2011

Numerous performances with instrumentalists, artists and orchestras in London, ‘B.Y.W.O (Barnet Youth Wind Orchestra)’ and ‘C.Y.M. (Centre for Young Musicians)’.

2012

Performed in ‘Smalls’ Jazz Club, Manhattan, New York, with New York based musicians at a jam session.

2014

Formed metal band ‘Far from Eden’. Performed at a metal event held at ’The Hope and Anchor’ in London.

Became a member of ‘N.Y.J.O. (National Youth Jazz Orchestra)’ and performed at venues such as ‘Ziggy’s Club’ and ‘The Vortex Club’ in London.

2015 – 2019

Sessional work with Indie solo artist ‘Michael Kilbey’. Performed at ‘The Hoxton Underbelly’, ‘Proud’ and ‘The Black heart’ in London.

Joined Metalcore group ‘Behind Blue Eyes’. Toured around in the UK performing in known venues like ‘The Underworld’, ‘The Black Heart’, ‘The Joiners’, ‘The 1865’, ‘O2 Academy Islington’ and many more. Played at shared events with top Metal groups ‘Cypher 16’, ‘Our Hollow Our Home’, ‘The City Is Ours’, ‘Loathe’, ‘Lotus Eater’, ‘Nakht’, ‘On Hollow Ground’, ‘InVisions’, ‘Underside’ and many others. Featured on BBE’s first 3 EP’s and worked with producers such as ‘Dan Kerr’ from ‘Avenue Studios’ and ‘Oz Craggs’ (bassist of ‘Feed the Rhino’) from ‘Hidden Track Studios’.

Recorded and composed drums at ‘Konk Studios’ in London for screenwriter, actor and producer ‘Kipp Marcus’.

2021

Sessional performance with Rock solo artist ‘Mike Stoyanov’ at ‘The Hoxton Underbelly’, ‘The Beehive’ and ‘Camden Assembly’ in London.

Performed at private events with function band 'Back to Music' from ‘Uptown Music Agency’ around London.

Sessional performance with Electropop duo ‘REYKO’ at ‘The Moth Club’ in London.

2022

Sessional performances with ‘Mike Stoyanov’ at ‘O2 Academy Islington’ (opening up for ‘Toploader’) and ‘St Moritz Club’, ‘The Stag’s Head’ and ‘The Gunners Pub’ in London.

Sessional performance with ‘Reyko’ at ‘The Shacklewell Arms’ in East London.
Weekend Tour with ‘Will Whisson’ at ‘The Hobbit’ in Southampton and ‘Dartmouth Music Festival 2022’. Several Function gigs with ‘Sonic Boom’, ‘Listen Out Music’ and ‘Foot Stompin’ Ceilidh Band’.

Sessional performances with solo artist ‘Colin Tyler’ at ‘Roadtrip & The Workshop/The Star In’ and ‘Layalina Bar and Restaurant’ in London. Also starred in Colin Tyler’s Music Videos for the songs ‘Julian’, ‘Meltdown’ ‘Lighten the Load’ and ‘Don’t Be Lost at Sea’.

Sessional performance with Trap Rock Trio ‘SHADE UK’ in Bristol alongside Trap Trio ‘Punkstars’ at ‘The Crofters Rights’ (Sold Out Show).

Recording session with Solo Artist ‘Bad Blood’ for singles ‘Red’s Dead’ and ‘I’ve Got This Friend Who Dares Me’ with Producer, Renowned Bass Player, Multi-Musician and Music Director ‘Livingstone Brown’ at his home Studio in Surrey, England.

Sessional Performance with ‘CLAUDILLEA’ (Solo Artist and Semi-Finalist from ‘The Voice’) at ‘The Grace’ in London.

Permanently Joined Metalcore/Progressive Metal Group ‘Beyond Ties’ as the Drummer, the band Have currently released a single ‘In My Skin’, have performed at venues such as ‘The Black Heart’ and ‘The Fidlers Elbow’ and are currently in the process of releasing an upcoming EP under the name of ‘Origins’.

Sessional performances with Singaporean Solo Artist ‘Chaidura’ at ‘The Dublin Castle’ and ‘New Cross Inn’ in London.

Sessional Performance with solo artist ‘Bad Blood’ at ‘The Spice of Life’ in London.

Starred as Drummer in Sabatta’s upcoming Music Video.

2022-2023

Performed with quartet circus band at ‘Sirkus Finlandia/Tsiga Boom’ at the ‘Helsingin Messukeskus Exhibition Centre’ in Helsinki, Finland.

Further performances with ‘Beyond Ties’ at ‘Sala Silikona’ in Madrid – Spain, ‘The Amersham Arms’, the main stage/room at ‘The O2 Academy Islington’ and ‘The Camden Assembly’ in London.

Recording sessions with solo artist ‘Jasmin OMEARA’ for her EP ‘Desert Heart’ and next upcoming EP at ‘Strongroom Studios’ in London with producers and sound engineers ‘Carlos Mas’ and ‘Aryanne Maudit’.

Further performances with solo artist ‘Colin Tyler’ at the ‘Fiddlers Elbow’, ‘The Stags Head’, ‘The Beauchamp’ and ‘The Star In’.

Recording Sessions at ‘ICMP (The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance)’ with solo artist ‘Michel Figueiredo’.

Featured in medley music video for ‘Supreme Collective Band’.

Began shows for London based German Oompah & Schlager Band ‘DDFK’ at the ‘Munich Bavarian Cricket Club’ in London.

Featured as Drummer in ‘Shade UK’s Music Video for their song ‘King Kobra’ filmed in Bristol, UK.

Further shows with ‘Bad Blood’ at ‘The Amersham Arms’, ‘The Bedford’, ‘The Camden Assembly’ and ‘The Castle’ in London.

Performed at second sold-out show with ‘Shade UK’ at ‘The Crofters Rights’ in Bristol, as well as a weekend tour alongside Trap Metal Band ‘Swarm Six’ from Bristol (3rd Sold out show at ‘The Crofters Rights’), ‘The Cavern’ in Exeter and ‘Club 85’ in Hitchin.

Sessional performances with ‘Shockpowder’ at ‘The Horn’ in St Albans.

Began drumming for Thrash Metal Band ‘Past the Fall’, performed ‘The Fighting Cocks’ in Kingston upon Thames, ‘HELL awaits’ in Diest, Belgium, ‘Le Off/Hellfest 2023’ in Clisson, France, ‘Bloodstock Festival 2023’ in Derby, ‘The Six Six’ in their hometown Cambridge, ‘Percy’s Café Bar’ in Whitchurch and ‘Hot Box’ in Chelmsford, Essex.

More Performances with ‘Chaidura’ at ‘The Hope and Anchor’, ‘The Finsbury’ and ‘Dublin Castle’ in London.

Further Recording with Bad Blood and Producer, Music Director ‘Livingstone Brown’.

UK/European Tour with Australian Punk Rock Trio ‘Smacked Youth’ performed at venues ‘Sebright Arms’ alongside Hard Rock Band ‘Can’t Stop Talking’ in London, ‘The Waterhole’ in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and ‘The Little Stage’ in Berlin, Germany.

Recording Session with ‘Beyond Ties’ for upcoming single, produced and recorded by Guitar Player ‘Steven Jones’ from Scottish Metalcore Band ‘Bleed from Within’ at his home studio in Glasgow.

Filmed Music Video with ‘Beyond Ties’ for their song ‘Memories’ in Barton Upon Humber in North Lincolnshire, UK.

Began performing with the ‘Rivers of Living Word Ministry’ Gospel Band/Church at George Spicer Primary School in Enfield.

2024

Starting working with solo artist ‘Cornelis Gerrard’ performing at venues such as ‘Dublin Castle’ and ‘The Good Mixer’.

Influences:

Rock and Metal music: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Led Zeppelin, The Who, David Bowie, Deep Purple, ACDC, Slipknot, Korn, Limp Bizkit, System of a Down and many more.

I hold a very strong interest in other genres: Jazz, Funk, Pop and Latin/World.