Drummer

NoFit State; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NoFit State is seeking an enthusiastic and talented drummer to join our Big Top Touring company. The role involves performing across the UK and Europe in a dynamic touring show with a demanding schedule, including up to seven performances weekly.

Ideal candidates will have exceptional kit drumming and percussion skills, strong stage presence, and a willingness to improvise and adapt as the production evolves. Preference for Welsh or UK-based applicants, with openness to diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Exceptional kit drumming and percussion skills.
• Strong stage presence and confidence on stage.
• Willingness to improvise as the show evolves.
• Take an equal role in all touring duties and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Join the Big Top Touring company for 2026 tours.
• Perform in UK and EU venues, with a demanding schedule (up to 7 shows per week).
• Collaborate with the band and musical director to create music for the show.

Skills

Drumming

Percussion

Stage presence

Improvisation

Team player

Job description

NoFit State is seeking an enthusiastic and talented drummer to join our Big Top Touring company.

NoFit Stateis seeking an enthusiastic and talented drummer to join ourBig Top Touringcompany.

Our Big Top shows touring all over the UK and EU each year, performing to over 50,000 people per year. It is a full length 2-hour performance which requires our performers to have the stamina and consistent energy to sustain this up to 7 times a week.

We are looking for a strong, dynamic performer to join the new company for the 2026 tour with a view to potentially continuing for the 3-year life cycle of the show

In 2026 we are creating and touring a brand-new production, and this role will be coming in right from the start and working with the rest of the band and the musical director to create the music for this show.

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• Exceptional kit drumming/percussion skills, additional instruments are also a plus
• Strong stage presence and confidence on stage
• A willingness to improvise and develop skills in a new performance vocabulary.
• Someone able and willing to muck in and take an equal role in all jobs related to touring and all the challenges that come with that. It’s hard work, but it’s brilliant work.

Preferably (but not essential) you would be Welsh or UK-based and we are particular keen to receive applications form people form ethnically diverse backgrounds.

Key info

Closing date for applications: Sunday 11 January 2026

In person exploration dates: Week commencing 12 January 2026

Location: Touring UK and Europe

Tour Dates: 23 February 2026 to 30 September 2026

Closing date for applications: Sunday 11 January 2026

In person exploration dates: Week commencing 12 January 2026

Location: Touring UK and Europe

Tour Dates: 23 February 2026 to 30 September 2026