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Finalist in the Lutine prize 2011 at Junior Guildhall
Passed Trinity Guildhall Grade 8 Percussion with a distinction
Jam Percussion Award Winner 2011 - 2012

Now Principle Percussion at Junior Guildhall Symphony ORCHESTRA

Playing The Wales Millennium Centre in November of this year. Have an hour solo slot at this prestigious venue. I am so excited - More details later in the year.

Rock school Performance Diploma passed with a Distinction. This whole syllabus has been a key building block since I started playing drums. I thoroughly recommend if you are serious.

I was delighted to play at the opening of the Phillip Lawrence awards Tuesday, 7th December 2010 at the BAFTA building, London Piccadilly. Glad to meet you guys - it was inspirational

Played at the 606 club  supporting my younger brother Peters' Band Blueshift - they are playing on the Barbican Free stage on the 7th - check them out as they are really good
The hair is off - In aid of the Chris Dagley memorial fund. No more spikes or Mohican - Raised a credible sum. If you want to support, follow the link.

Chris Dagley memorial fund

The London Drum Show 4th & 5th September Olympia

The Weekend was great. Met up with loads of people I had not seen for a while. It was good to see everyone at the show.

London Drum Show 2010

The BBC Family Orchestra at the Proms

Bank Holiday Monday -30th August

Finalist for the Lutine prize competition in Junior Guildhall 2010  & DRUM CLINIC IN JULY. THANKS TO ALL FOR COMING. IT WAS A GREAT DAY   Flyer  
Zildjian's UK Artist Session 2010 at the renowned London Hard Rock Café on 29 March 2010. I  ATTENDED WITH  PAUL FRANCIS AND AM PICTURED HERE WITH PAUL AND PHIL SOLOMON. HE'S THE ONE STRANGLING ME!!!

Zildjian's UK Artist Session 2010.

PhilSolomon_RichardRaynerandPaulFra.jpg picture by zildjiancompany

New Maverick Kit launched at Orchard Percussion with Adrian Darby from Ford Drums, Paul Francis and the great Clem Cattini

Now On The Road with Richard Rayner

New Maverick Kit receives great attention

FULL FEATURE ON MY YEAR BY JEROME MARCUS ON MIKE DOLBEAR.COM AS YOUNG DRUMMER OF THE YEAR, AND WHAT'S  NEXT. LINK ON NEWS PAGE

 mikedolbear.com 2009 review

Royal Festival Hall Performance with Hakeem Onibudo and  boys dance group. Absolutely loved it, and first outing for the maverick kit - Video available soon - pics in gallery
 CHECK OUT ONE OF MY CLINICS AS THEY ARE PUBLISHED TO CHECK OUT THE KIT. ITS BULLET PROOF AND SOUNDS AWESOME - GOOD COMBINATION.

Richard Rayner Endorses Ford Drums and Smart Ass Seats

The Beat Book Launches with write up on Richard Rayner

Richard and Guildhall Quartet goes through to the Yamaha Jazz experience finals at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival

 
 

Ford Drums - The Ferrari of Drums