Richard Colburn
I’m Richard Colburn, a professional musician and lecturer with nearly three decades of experience across recording, touring, writing, and the wider music industry.
About
I’m Richard Colburn, a professional musician and lecturer with nearly three decades of experience across recording, touring, writing, and the wider music industry. I studied Sound Engineering and Music Business, then built my career as a drummer and live percussionist, recording extensive releases and touring worldwide, including playing with Belle and Sebastian and working with groups such as Tired Pony, the Reindeer section, and Snow Patrol.
I also work across the creative and educational sides of music: I’ve DJ’d internationally across a wide range of styles, hosted and scripted a radio show for Who’s in Town Go Radio, and served as a guest lecturer for Bimm and Perth College UHI. Alongside performing, I’ve contributed music for film, appeared on major TV shows globally, and helped create and curate ‘The Bowlie Weekender’, including a 2019 Mediterranean cruise liner event.
- 30 years' experience
- Joined September 2026
Skills· 3
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
Work experience· 4 roles
Scripted, recorded, and presented the show. The concept was to spotlight bands and artists coming to play live in Glasgow in the week ahead, coordinating content to match upcoming live schedules.
Presented to music students on different parts of the industry, drawing on personal experience from across the music business. Delivered guest lectures across multiple campuses including Manchester, Brighton, Berlin, and Perth College UHI.
DJ’d in venues worldwide, performing a varied selection of styles including soul, funk, house, hip-hop, pop, and indie at major festivals, commercial clubs, and private parties.
Education
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