Percussionists for Hire in Chelmsford

Discover 197 professional percussionists available for hire in Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom. From wedding drummers to party percussion groups, find skilled performers with prices from around £90, an average fee of £300 and a rating of 5 out of 5 from 276 reviews from real clients.

Of the 197 suppliers listed here, 29 are based within 30 miles of Chelmsford. The other 168 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 276 reviews of Percussionists
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Ke-Fir is a duo founded in Berlin in 2020 by Antonio Moreno and Sammy El Takriti

Friedrichshain

Berlin, Germany · 553 miles away

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A group of two or three musicians, performing island music on steel drums

Toulouse

Occitanie, France · 564 miles away

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Small marching band playing a repertoire of world music!

Revel

Occitanie, France · 576 miles away

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Book from €1600 (EUR)

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Solo/Duo/Trio/Full Band (up to 7 piece)

Senftenberg

Brandenburg, Germany · 580 miles away

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Trio hip-hop/funk/techno/tekno/drum n bass/jungle

Milan

Lombardy, Italy · 588 miles away

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Drummer and percussionist - for bands, big bands and more

Rovereto

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy · 627 miles away

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Contagious one man band live show , tropical funk pop afro beats vocals 360*

Genoa

Liguria, Italy · 639 miles away

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Musician, Producer, Live Performer.

Cannes

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France · 642 miles away

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Professional drummer - sight reading, multiple styles, click & backing tracks

Mantova

Lombardy, Italy · 655 miles away

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Performing arts institute specializing in Asian Classical Music

Oslo

Norway · 690 miles away

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Drummer available to join band

Venice

Veneto, Italy · 694 miles away

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Flamenco Dance and guitar from dúo to big group.

Barcelona

Catalonia, Spain · 719 miles away

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Trio (trumpet/bandoneon, guitar & percussion) brasilian argentine music

Barcelona

Catalonia, Spain · 719 miles away

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Voice and vibraphone, Jazz standards and all kind of song versions

L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

Catalonia, Spain · 721 miles away

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Professional session drummer with extensive experience in various genres.

Vienna

Austria · 746 miles away

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Rates for percussionists in Chelmsford currently range from about £90 to £1,200+ depending on experience level and performance requirements. The average rate of £300 reflects standard pricing for professional percussion. A percussionist based closer to your venue avoids accommodation and long travel charges, which matters most for smaller events. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 72 enquiries for Percussionists at events in and around Chelmsford, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 28 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within three hours
83% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About five weeks
47% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
March to July
54% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 20 miles
For the 55% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Percussionists based near Chelmsford

5/5 from 79 reviews
Photo of Bongobeatselite Bongobeatselite "We had an 18th birthday garden party for my daughter and Tim brought the Ibiza sunset vibes with his amazing bongo set! The beat was infectious, everyone was up dancing, and it honestly felt like we’d been transported to Ibiza. He completely elevated the atmosphere, we highly recommend Tim for your event! Daria" Based in Braintree, England (10 miles from Chelmsford) Daria Preston - Birthday party Photo of Mistershed Mistershed "Mistershed really brought the vibe to our party! Totally recommend." Based in Colchester, England (21 miles from Chelmsford) C & S JOLLEY - Anniversary Photo of High-energy Bongo Experience High-energy Bongo Experience "Krisztian is an outstanding percussionist. He knows when to add and when to hold back. He lives in the music and respects the song. He's good at getting the crowd going and inviting the listener. What I love about him is his creativity and how he isn't afraid to try new things and mix them up. He has his own style. And most importantly, he's reliable. A 10-star scale isn't big enough for this man." Based in Harringay, England (27 miles from Chelmsford) Dan Oneils Music (Commercial events) Photo of Ilusion Flamenca Ilusion Flamenca "I organised a charity event and hired Ilusion Flamenca band to entertain in the evening. They made my event come to life, they got the crowd moving and nobody wanted the party to end. I loved their attire and especially the female dancer she looked amazing with the frills and flowers. Highly recommend." Based in Islington, England (28 miles from Chelmsford) Jon Elliot - Charity event Photo of Buena Vista Social Club, latin music Buena Vista Social Club, latin music "Ebullient Vocal Javier Camilo" Based in Islington, England (28 miles from Chelmsford) ​Bangladesh Daily Star - Wold Music Fest Photo of Eternal Triangle Eternal Triangle "I met Trevor Watts and his Eternal Triangle band for the first time in 2022 at Cafè Oto in London. It was a fantastic concert, I really enjoyed everything from the band. The percussionist Jamie Harris provided a strong and vigorous accompaniment with his bongos and cymbals, keyboardist Veryan Weston added his immaginific sounds to the ensemble and Trevor Watts stood out for his inventiveness, freshness of phrasing and audience involvement. It was a joy to meet the band members after the show and remain in contact with them over time. We were able to put together a first Italian tour in February 2025 and we're looking forward for new shared adventures. The great musicality of this projects makes it enjoyable from any kind of audience, from people not familiar with creative music to fine jazz connaisseurs. Trevor Watts is undoubtedly one of the main protagonist of European jazz and the work he has done with this band is simply amazing and worth to be discovered. Very recommended (especially when they are on tour!)" Based in London, England (30 miles from Chelmsford) 12th February 2026 Francesco Spezia

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Frequently asked questions

Pricing for percussionists ranges from £90 to £1,200+, with an average of £300. Rates depend on the type of percussion, performance duration and the performer's experience. Options range from African djembe and Latin percussion to tabla, cajon and tailored percussive performances.

The percussionists on Gig Heaven include drum kit players, congas and bongos players, djembe specialists, steel pan players, tabla musicians, cajon players, vibraphone players and multi-percussionists. Many are versatile session musicians who can adapt to a wide range of musical styles.

Events that commonly feature percussionists include corporate events, parties, DJ sets needing live percussion, recording sessions, drum circles, team-building workshops and cultural events. Live percussion adds energy, rhythm and a visual element to any performance.

Many percussionists offer interactive drumming workshops where guests participate together, playing rhythms as a group. This is a popular choice for corporate team-building events, school programmes and festival activities. It is a good idea to discuss workshop formats with the percussionist.

Most percussionists bring their own percussion instruments and any stands or accessories needed. For workshops, the percussionist often provides instruments for all participants. It is worth confirming what equipment is included, especially for group workshops.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

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