From the Stage: Live Performance Experience
Hire Andy for live performances that energise any event. With years of professional experience, he brings rhythm, groove, and excitement to every stage.
About Me
Andy Davies is a Sydney-based professional drummer and musical director with extensive experience across live performance, musical theatre, touring, studio sessions, and corporate events. He is known for his versatility, strong time feel, and calm leadership in high-pressure performance environments. Andy brings a deep understanding of how rhythm supports artists, ensembles, and productions. His playing is grounded in musical sensitivity, dynamic control, and preparation — ensuring performances run smoothly from rehearsal through to the final show. Whether supporting an artist, leading from the drum chair, or working within a larger production, Andy is trusted for his consistency, professionalism, and ability to adapt across styles and settings.
Performance Services
Live performance for theatre, touring, and events
Musical direction and band leadership
Corporate and special event performances
Studio recording and session work
Performance enquiries are welcome.
Professional Experience
With three decades of performance experience, Andy has established a respected and versatile career across live performance, musical theatre, recording, television, radio, and touring. His musical theatre credits include The Production Company’s The Boy from Oz starring Todd McKenney, Assassins starring David Campbell, Jersey Boys (Sydney season), and the Tony Award–winning Avenue Q (Australasian Tour), which also received five Helpmann Awards. He has worked as Musical Director for Trevor Ashley’s Liza On An E at the Sony Theatre on Broadway, New York, and has toured extensively throughout Asia with Trevor Ashley.
Andy is currently Musical Director for country artist John Stephan, touring nationally throughout Australia. John’s career accolades include releases on more than 10 million albums sold worldwide, reflecting the calibre of artists Andy continues to collaborate with. Andy continues to tour nationally with Australian screen legend Tom Burlinson—star of The Man from Snowy River—a collaboration spanning over 15 years. His national and international touring credits also include Megan Hilty, star of the NBC television drama Smash, Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst, Kate Miller-Heidke (Australia’s Eurovision entrant with Zero Gravity), Jennifer Holliday (Grammy Award winner for “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”), Casey Donovan, and Dami Im.
Andy has also appeared on television and radio broadcasts, including Live from the Sydney Opera House: Diamonds Are For Trevor, a concert special filmed for Foxtel, featuring Trevor Ashley’s tribute to Shirley Bassey. Additional broadcast credits include performances with Frank Bennett—whose version of “Creep” was listed in the Triple J Hottest 100—Ed Wilson of Daley–Wilson Big Band fame, and Jeff Duff, with whom Andy has toured nationally and recorded albums.
Renowned for his musical sensitivity, professionalism, and adaptability, Andy remains a first-call drummer and Musical Director across Australia’s live performance, theatre, studio, and broadcast scenes.
