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Mattia Paganelli

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Leeds Conservatoire educated drummer competent in many styles. Able to do work in many styles and musical settings.
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Leeds
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Mattia Paganelli is a drummer from London educated in Leeds Conservatoire on the BA Jazz course. He has gigged in many venues around the north of England as well as London, playing various styles from Rock to Jazz to Experimental music to upwards of 300 people. Also experienced in playing functions such as weddings and birthdays. He is competent in many styles of music and is a good team worker, trying to bring a positive and relaxed atmosphere to all situations whilst maintaining professional standards. He is also able to drive any gear to venues or sessions. Can also use in-ear monitors and play to click tracks. Additionally, he is experienced in session work having recorded tracks for jazz combos, rock projects, singer-songwriters, and many other types of artists. Can also play hand percussion such as cajon and congas in addition to shakers and tambourines. People who have worked with Mattia have said that he is relaxed while being professional and playing to an incredibly high standard. He can learn songs and sets quickly and can read and sightread sheet music, having played percussion for classical ensembles including concert bands in addition to doing drum set work for pit bands. If you hire Mattia, you are going to get the absolute best.

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Mattia's Reviews

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Tegan D
5 months ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in 27-29 Headingley Ln.
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5 out of 5

Played a gig with Mattia - amazingly versatile drummer! Very professional and fun!

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Amelia
2 years ago

Best drummer I have ever played with. Very good at many styles and can play anything.

Mattia's Song list

Toto - Africa
The Killers - Mr Brightside
The Village People - YMCA
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
Daft Punk - Get Lucky
a-ha - Take On Me
Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
Outkast - Hey Ya!
The Proclaimers - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Starship - We Built This City
Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
ABBA - Dancing Queen
ABBA - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
ABBA - Mamma Mia
ABBA - Waterloo
ABBA - Voulez Vous
ABBA - Does Your Mother Know
ABBA - Money, Money, Money
John Coltrane - Blue Train
John Coltrane - Moment's Notice
John Coltrane - Locomotion
Errol Garner - Misty
Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
Stevie Wonder - I Wish
Stevie Wonder - Isn't She Lovely
Stevie Wonder - Contusion
Stevie Wonder - As
Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delievered
Michael Jackson - Human Nature
Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
Fleetwood Mac - Dreams
Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams
Candi Stanton - Young Hearts Run Free
Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere
The Police - Roxanne
The Police - Every Breath You Take
Take That - Shine
Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
Earth, Wind & Fire - September
Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
CHIC - Le Freak
Prince - Kiss
Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
Aretha Franklin - Respect
Prince - 1999
Prince - I Feel For You
Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
Los Del Rio - Macarena
The Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice
The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
The Beatles - In My Life
The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun
The Beatles - Come Together
The Beatles - Something
The Beatles - Yellow Submarine
The Beatles - Oh! Darling
The Beatles - Golden Slumbers
The Beatles - Twist And Shout
Robert Glasper - Afro Blue
D'Angelo - Untitled (How Does it Feel)
D'Angelo - Spanish Joint
D'Angelo - Chicken Grease
D'Angelo - Send It On
Victor Young - Beautiful Love
Wayne Shorter - Twelve More Bars to Go
Wayne Shorter - Witch Hunt
Wayne Shorter - Speak No Evil
Wayne Shorter - Infant Eyes
Wayne Shorter - Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum
Wayne Shorter - Wild Flower
Miles Davis - So What
Miles Davis - Freddy Freeloader
Miles Davis - All Blues
I Could Write a Book
Oleo
Cotton Tail
Rhythm Changes
If I Were A Bell
It Could Happen To You
But Not For Me
Nica's Dream
Roy Hargrove - Strasbourg / St. Denis
Taylor Swift - Love Story
Stephen Schwartz - Wicked Soundtrack
Trey Parker - Book of Mormon Soundtrack
Leonard Bernstein - West Side Story Soundtrack
Chicago
Lin Manuel Miranda - Hamilton Soundtrack
Marc Shaiman - Hairspray Soundtrack
Benj Pasek, Justin Paul - The Greatest Showman
Dolly Parton - 9 to 5
Grease Soundtrack
Van Halen - Jump
blink-182 - All The Small Things
Green Day - American Idiot
Arctic Monkeys - Fluorescent Adolescent
Foo Fighters - The Pretender
Foo Fighters - Everlong
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Metallica - Master of Puppets
Metallica - Enter Sandman
Queen - Don't Stop Me Now
Led Zeppelin - Fool in the Rain
Led Zeppelin - Good Times Bad Times
Toto - Rosanna
Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
Radiohead - Creep
Radiohead - Karma Police
David Bowie - Changes
David Bowie - Let's Dance
Queen, David Bowie - Under Pressure
David Bowie - Heroes
Bruno Mars - 24k Magic
Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk
Bruno Mars - Just the Way You Are
Bruno Mars - Locked Out of Heaven
Bruno Mars - Runaway
Bruno Mars - Marry You
Bruno Mars - Finesse
Shania Twain - Man! I Feel Like a Woman
Bill Medley - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life
Daft Punk - One More Time
Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
Beyonce - Love on Top
Beyonce - Crazy In Love
Silk Sonic - Leave The Door Open
Silk Sonic - Fly As Me
Mark Ronson - Valerie
Silk Sonic - Skate
Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
George Michael - Faith
Jamiroquai - Canned Heat
Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity
Jamiroquai - Little L
Jamiroquai - Cosmic Girl
Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Lou Bega - Mambo no. 5
Tina Turner - Proud Mary
Katrina & The Waves - Walking On Sunshine
The Jacksons - Blame It On The Boogie
Bob Marley - Could You Be Loved
Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier
Survivor - Eye of The Tiger
Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Love Affair - Everlasting Love

Mattia's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£50
Up to 1 hour£162.50
Up to 2 hours£250
Up to 3 hours£312.50
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I play to a high level and always try and create a fun atmosphere by bringing a positive energy to the performances. I also play with good amounts of energy without sacrificing dynamics.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I have played in various venues around Leeds and London. This includes Hyde Park Book Club, Belgrave Music Hall, The Camden Club, The Amersham Arms, and O2 Academy Brixton.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I will always work with you and help your event run as smoothly as possible. If timings happen to change then just let me know and I can adjust accordingly.

How much time do you need to set up?

I can usually get set up and have sound checked in an hour or less. This can ensure that everything can run ahead of schedule.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Absolutely! My fees will include costs to learn any additional material that I may not know. As Long as I am informed what songs I need to know, I will learn them.
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Contemporary Christian, Christmas, Classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Contemporary classical, Classical crossover, Fanfare, Electronic, Ambient, Breakbeat, Deep house, Drum 'n' Bass, Dubstep, House, Electro-Swing, Triphop, Jungle, Garage, Techno, Industrial, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Bluegrass, Country, Folk rock, Blues, Dixieland, Cabaret, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Jazz fusion, Swing, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Avant garde, Experimental, Light music, Originals, Noise music, Easy listening, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Funk rock, Funk, Disco, Covers, Hip Hop, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Vintage, Tribute, Top 40, Soul, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Synth rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Glam rock, Punk rock, Indie, Pop rock, Post rock, Progressive rock, Afrobeat, African music, Brazilian music, Bossa nova, Calypso, Cuban music, Samba, Italian music, Greek music, Reggae, Latin, Polka, Salsa, Ska
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, New Year's Eve, Private event, Cruise, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party
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Other skills:
Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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