SAMMY ON PERCUSSION
Sammy performing live

Now performing internationally

Percussion at the centre of the room.

Melbourne-based percussionist and vocalist. Fifteen-plus years turning the beat into the main event — for the world's most recognisable brands, luxury weddings and stages across the globe.

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Years on stage

01— The experience

A show they're still talking about the next morning.

Live percussion engineered for dance and pop, woven with vocals and a roving drum played shoulder-to-shoulder with your guests. Built to turn a seated room electric — and keep it there.

Sammy On Percussion showreel
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Sammy in the crowd

02— The story

Not the background act.
The main one.

Originally trained on a traditional kit, Samuel — ‘Sammy’ — spent over 15 years owning his craft before building something that didn't exist yet — a custom percussion rig engineered specifically for dance and pop, designed to be the centre of attention. That innovation became his signature, and a benchmark other percussionists now look to.

The Roving Drum

A floor tom stripped down and strapped on — a wearable instrument played up close among the guests. His trademark, and routinely the moment people remember most.

The Vocals

Classic and contemporary hits rapped live at key moments, so the energy keeps building and guests never quite know what's coming next.

His percussion helped shape The Temper Trap's platinum-certified album Conditions — including the global hit 'Sweet Disposition'.

03— Why it matters

The first ten minutes
decide the whole night.

A flat room is hard to rescue. Book the wrong entertainment and guests stay seated, the energy sags, and the night never quite lifts. Sammy is engineered for the opposite — a set that reads the room, turns it electric, and holds it there until the lights come up.

04— Offerings

One artist. Two experiences.

Sammy performing internationally

06— Going international

From Australia's top rooms
to stages worldwide.

Sammy's reputation has carried him to the very top of Australia's corporate and private entertainment sector — and now well beyond it, with international dates already locked in across the coming months. Wherever the event, the brief is the same: an electric room, and a night no one forgets.

07— Good to know

Frequently asked.

How do I book Sammy?+
Send an enquiry through the form below. You’ll get a personal reply within 48 hours, followed by a proposal tailored to your event.
Is a deposit required?+
Yes — a 30% deposit secures your date, with the balance due before the event.
Do you travel and perform internationally?+
Based in Melbourne and available Australia-wide, with international dates already locked in. Overseas events are quoted per booking to cover travel.
How long does Sammy play?+
Sets are tailored to your run sheet — a single feature spot or multiple sets across the night. We design the timing with you.
What’s the difference between Sammy On Percussion and Iri Bundu?+
Sammy On Percussion is the headline show built to turn the room. Iri Bundu is the atmospheric live-percussion-and-electronica set for ambience. Some events book both.
Do you provide your own equipment?+
Yes — Sammy brings his custom percussion rig. We’ll confirm power and staging needs with your venue ahead of time.

Let's talk

Tell me about your event.

Dates book out well ahead, particularly through peak season and for international events. Share a few details and I'll come back to you personally.

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Your enquiry goes straight to Sammy at enquiries@sammyonpercussion.com. Expect a personal reply within 48 hours.