Gene Peterson

Gene Peterson is fast establishing himself as one of Australia’s leading musicians. He is a phenomenal drummer, an exceptional pianist and a prolific composer and producer.

After winning both the ‘Australia’s Up and Coming Drummer of the Year’ competition and ‘The Billy Hydes National Drum Play-Offs’ in 2006, Gene was invited to be the opening act at the prestigious ‘Australia’s Ultimate Drummers Weekend’, where he launched his live DVD.

Since then, Gene has established himself as a professional touring artist, having played right across Australia, as well as internationally through Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and has performed at festivals such as the Sibiu International Theatre Festival, the Singapore Arts Festival, the Holland Dance Festival, the Adelaide Fringe Festival, the Brisbane Festival, and the Sydney Royal Easter Show (to name a few).

Aside from his successes as a touring artist, Gene is also a: 

Renowned Producer - having founded Onyx Productions, a multi-disciplinary production house with 7 touring shows and over 30 touring artists.

Accomplished Composer – At age 14 Gene had his work ‘Raindance’ performed by the Darwin Symphony Orchestra. Since then he has won a national film score competition, has been commissioned to compose the score for several productions and has even had his works performed on Broadway.

Sought after Session Musician – Performed with artists including Australian popstar Cassie Davis, jazz guitarist Marc Mittag, NZ percussion ensemble STRIKE, Raw Dance Company, and production house Strut’n’Fret.

Experienced Clinician – having delivered hundreds of workshops in the past years in a variety of styles including Body Percussion, Junk Drumming and drumset masterclasses, Gene has honed his skills as a clinician, working with students of all ages and stages. 

Gene is sponsored by Yamaha drums, Zildjian cymbals, Vater drumsticks & Remo skins.

Saia Hanlon

From a young age Saia was thrust into the dynamic world of music, and drumming, and all the influence it has to offer. So-much-so, that after picking up his first set of sticks at 6, by 14 years of age, Saia had secured his first Gold Coast Battle-of-the-Bands win. He is now in demand, Australia and world-wide, securing slots with artists as diverse as 2009 Australian Idol winner, Stan Walker, to musical Jazz legends, The new Galapagos Duck, featuring on stages the likes of Sydney Entertainment Centre, and regularly performing on TV spots, including “Hey Hey It’s Saturday”.

Tapdancers

Gene frequently works with many different tap-dancers for special guests in this production. As such, specific bio's of each dancer are available on request for each tour. Cast members from previous tours/shows have featured dancers from Raw Dance Company, including "So You Think You Can Dance" winner, Jack Chambers.

Gene Peterson is fast establishing himself as one of Australia’s leading musicians. He is a phenomenal drummer, an exceptional pianist and a prolific composer and producer.

After winning both the ‘Australia’s Up and Coming Drummer of the Year’ competition and ‘The Billy Hydes National Drum Play-Offs’ in 2006, Gene was invited to be the opening act at the prestigious ‘Australia’s Ultimate Drummers Weekend’, where he launched his live DVD.

Since then, Gene has established himself as a professional touring artist, having played right across Australia, as well as internationally through Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and has performed at festivals such as the Sibiu International Theatre Festival, the Singapore Arts Festival, the Holland Dance Festival, the Adelaide Fringe Festival, the Brisbane Festival, and the Sydney Royal Easter Show (to name a few).

Aside from his successes as a touring artist, Gene is also a:

Renowned Producer - having founded Onyx Productions, a multi-disciplinary production house with 7 touring shows and over 30 touring artists.

Accomplished Composer – At age 14 Gene had his work ‘Raindance’ performed by the Darwin Symphony Orchestra. Since then he has won a national film score competition, has been commissioned to compose the score for several productions and has even had his works performed on Broadway.

Sought after Session Musician – Performed with artists including Australian popstar Cassie Davis, jazz guitarist Marc Mittag, NZ percussion ensemble STRIKE, Raw Dance Company, and production house Strut’n’Fret.

Experienced Clinician – having delivered hundreds of workshops in the past years in a variety of styles including Body Percussion, Junk Drumming and drumset masterclasses, Gene has honed his skills as a clinician, working with students of all ages and stages. 

Gene is sponsored by Yamaha drums, Zildjian cymbals, Vater drumsticks & Remo skins.