From the Royal Albert Hall to The UK Drum Show Main Stage, Naomi Forbes is absolutely smashing it!
Having played for the likes of Paloma Faith, Cat Burns, and Leigh-Anne from Little Mix, Naomi’s career has been nothing short of iconic—and she’s only just getting started.
She picked up the sticks at age 5, and by 16, she was already tearing it up at iconic venues around the world. Now, she’s bringing her powerhouse drumming to the main stage of The UK Drum Show, performing at 11:15am on Saturday 18th October…Grab your tickets for the UK’s hottest drum weekend now: www.theukdrumshow.com
In this interview, Naomi shares her thoughts with Drummer’s Review interviewer Ollie Winiberg on the importance of networking, using social media as a tool for growth, overcoming hearing loss, and why preparation is everything.
01:12 – Getting gigs like Paloma Faith
02:20 – Networking and Social Media
03:55 – Getting the call
05:15 – If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail
06:14 – Music is a gift
07:00 – Drums is the best instrument
08:04 – Going deaf
10:15 – Advice for aspiring drummers
12:10 – What to expect at The UK Drum Show
Naomi Proudly Plays…
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