Tom Newnham


Location: Hackney

Challenge: Cerebral Palsy

Website: facebook.com/tomdoesdrum

Tom is a drummer who has been playing for nearly 20 years. He has played a lot in bands in and around London both live and in the studio with some touring with styles ranging from rock, pop, jazz and funk.

I have a degree in Music Production and Performance from the London Centre of Contemporary Music and also teach privately.

I have experience running percussion workshops for young people with physical and learning disabilities.

Have recently become a member of Drake Music, creating projects and music with other disabled musicians as part of their London team with the aim of becoming one of their first physically disabled facilitators.

My first love is playing with other musicians and whilst i really enjoy teaching and running workshops, i would definitely consider myself a player first and foremost.

I am always looking for chances to expand my horizons, meet new people and work and play as much as possible.


Tom Newnham playing drums in MiNGUS E l a s t i C BAND