I am an accomplished musician with over 15 years of experience in performance, songwriting, and production. As a multi-instrumentalist, I primarily play drums and percussion, but I am also proficient on the tenor horn, keyboards, ukulele, and vocals. I have performed with legendary artists including the Buzzcocks, The Undertones, and Half Man Half Biscuit, and at iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and Manchester Academy. I have toured Spain with the acclaimed Latin artist Depedro in Summer 2024 and regularly perform with Mexican Latin artist HAAL. I also produce electronic music under my alias uncle and have experience producing indie and alternative pop. I am skilled with music production software such as Ableton Live and Logic Pro X, and have participated in extended production sessions with Fred Again.. I am passionate, adaptable, and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

Oliver Bates

I am an accomplished musician with over 15 years of experience in performance, songwriting, and production. As a multi-instrumentalist, I primarily play drums and percussion, but I am also proficient on the tenor horn, keyboards, ukulele, and vocals. I have performed with legendary artists including the Buzzcocks, The Undertones, and Half Man Half Biscuit, and at iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and Manchester Academy. I have toured Spain with the acclaimed Latin artist Depedro in Summer 2024 and regularly perform with Mexican Latin artist HAAL. I also produce electronic music under my alias uncle and have experience producing indie and alternative pop. I am skilled with music production software such as Ableton Live and Logic Pro X, and have participated in extended production sessions with Fred Again.. I am passionate, adaptable, and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

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I am an accomplished musician with over 15 years of experience in performance, songwriting, and production. As a multi-instrumentalist, I primarily play drums and percussion, but I am also proficient on the tenor horn, keyboards, ukulele, and vocals. I have performed with legendary artists including the Buzzcocks, The Undertones, and Half Man Half Biscuit, and at iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and Manchester Academy.

I have toured Spain with the acclaimed Latin artist Depedro in Summer 2024 and regularly perform with Mexican Latin artist HAAL. I also produce electronic music under my alias uncle and have experience producing indie and alternative pop. I am skilled with music production software such as Ableton Live and Logic Pro X, and have participated in extended production sessions with Fred Again… I am passionate, adaptable, and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Drum Teacher at Moozik Academy
January 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver engaging drum lessons to young children and beginners, maintain clear communication with parents and management, and manage lesson schedules and commuting reliably.
Bar Staff (Live Music Venue) at Arts Club Liverpool
September 1, 2024 - Present
Operate in a high-pressure, fast-paced nightclub and concert setting, managing late-night shifts and responding calmly to challenging customer interactions.
Bartender & Barback at White Lion Pub
September 30, 2024 - August 10, 2025
Independently and collaboratively served a variety of drinks, maintained cleanliness and service standards, replenished stock efficiently, and handled end-of-day cashing up and securing the premises.
Server / Kitchen Hand at Diggle Lock Café
September 30, 2022 - August 10, 2025
Provided table service, operated tills, handled customer feedback, performed kitchen duties including dishwashing and cleaning, and liaised between front-of-house and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
Work Experience Placement at Oldham Music Centre
April 30, 2019 - August 10, 2025
Assisted with setup for rehearsals and events, managed equipment, reception tasks, and cleaning duties, gaining insight into daily operations of a busy music institution.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts
September 1, 2022 - July 29, 2025

Qualifications

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
November 30, 2018 - October 2, 2018
Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award
November 30, 2020 - October 4, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality