The Sussex Drum
The Sussex Drum
Creating Communities in Rhythm
 
 

the sussex drum community

Classes, Workshops, Community

 
 
 
 

Tuesday Drum Class Seaford

 

Tuesdays (bi-weekly) 19.00-21.00 Seaford

The Seaford Drum Circle started in 2014. Each group is a mixture of regulars & some new faces. New members are always welcome :)

Classes are flavoured by world rhythms collected over 25 years from across the globe. Each Session focuses on how we play together as much as what we play and everyone is invited to play at their own level.

 

New Term Dates 2026

Tuesday 2026 7-9pm 24th March

Tuesday 2026 7-9pm 7th April

Tuesday 2026 7-9pm 21st April

Tuesday 2026 7-9pm 5th May

Tuesday 2026 7-9pm 19th May

Tuesday 2026 7-9pm 2nd June

Tuesday 2026 7-9pm 16 June

Sunday 2026 Drumathon 21st June

 

In practice this looks like the teaching of simple foundations - playing techniques, rhythmical ideas, group games or exercises that build towards deep and satisfying musical experiences for everyone. The resulting grooves and energy can be said to emerge from our groups rather than being imposed upon them. We find this makes a profound difference to people’s experiences whilst placing a shared responsibility and ownership on what we create together.

  • Time: 19.00-21.00

  • When: Tuesdays (bi-weekly)

  • Where: Contact Us

  • Cost: £10 - £12

  • Book: email Jamie at thesussexdrum@gmail.com

  • Bring: drums or use the ones provided

  • Parking: available onsite

Pricing Structure

£10 per session when booking 3 or more sessions in advance. 

£12 per when paying for one at a time. 

Bookings can be for specific dates or on account to be allocated closer to the time. 

*LONG DRUM* - £15 if booked before April £20 after that. This is our end of term special session for all regular participants. It’s a celebration, meditation and appreciation for all the progress made over the term. Deep grooves and great music awaits!

*To book - Contact Jamie at thesussexdrum@gmail.com

Full refund up to 48 hrs before event, if needed.*

 
 

Monthly Drum Eastbourne

 

Sunday (FIRST of every month) 13.30-14.30 Meads

Started 3rd Aug 2025. Now runs on-goingly. Drop in, no need to book. Each group is a mixture of regulars & some new faces :)

The emphasis in these sessions is community, so whatever your level, if you want to come together with a group for an hour and bang a drum in time, you are welcome. This practice, which has shown up in numerous cultures over decades, is a proven way to increase oxytocin (the wellbeing hormone), relieve stress, connect with others and feel good!

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People of all ages are welcome. If you come with kids we encourage you to drum with them as this can be a lovely experience and means they have the pleasure of being absorbed into the larger energy of the group.

The session will be flavoured by world rhythms collected over 20 years from across the globe. Having studied and worked alongside master percussionists from many different countries, Jamie uses the simple rhythmic pulse to bring a group together and build the foundation upon which infinite musical variations can be explored.

 

Monthly Drum Rye

 

Sunday (third of every month) Rye - 13.30 Rye Community centre

All welcome :) Drop in, no need to book. - Started Oct 19th 2025 - now runs ongoingly.

The emphasis in these sessions is community, so whatever your level, if you want to come together with a group for an hour and bang a drum in time, you are welcome. This practice, which has shown up in numerous cultures over decades, is a proven way to increase oxytocin (the wellbeing hormone), relieve stress, connect with others and feel good!

-

People of all ages are welcome. If you come with kids we encourage you to drum with them as this can be a lovely experience and means they have the pleasure of being absorbed into the larger energy of the group.

The session will be flavoured by world rhythms collected over 20 years from across the globe. Having studied and worked alongside master percussionists from many different countries, Jamie uses the simple rhythmic pulse to bring a group together and build the foundation upon which infinite musical variations can be explored.

 

Monthly Drum Brighton

 

saturday (last of every month) 13.30-14.30 Preston Park

Drop in, no need to book. Each group is a mixture of regulars & some new faces :)

The emphasis in these sessions is community, so whatever your level, if you want to come together with a group for an hour and bang a drum in time, you are welcome. This practice, which has shown up in numerous cultures over decades, is a proven way to increase oxytocin (the wellbeing hormone), relieve stress, connect with others and feel good!

-

People of all ages are welcome. If you come with kids we encourage you to drum with them as this can be a lovely experience and means they have the pleasure of being absorbed into the larger energy of the group.

The session will be flavoured by world rhythms collected over 20 years from across the globe. Having studied and worked alongside master percussionists from many different countries, Jamie uses the simple rhythmic pulse to bring a group together and build the foundation upon which infinite musical variations can be explored.

 

The Sussex Drum-athon 2026

 

Yearly - 8hr Sponsored day of drumming 2025

In support of International Animal Rescue

Come for some or come for all! Drums provided, drop ins welcome. This is a group challenge, no individual will be expected to keep drumming for 8 hrs (though you may choose to, personally).

Jamie will lay down some simple foundations - playing techniques, rhythmical ideas, group games or exercises that build towards deep and satisfying musical experiences for everyone. The more we play, the deeper and more dynamic the music becomes.

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The resulting grooves and energy can be said to emerge from our groups rather than being imposed upon them, which makes a profound difference to people’s experiences whilst placing and invites a shared responsibility and ownership of what we create together.