Tomek - Drum/Backline Technician
What does your usual working day look like? Do you play as a drummer in bands yourself? Tomek: There is no such thing as a usual day for me. In the warehouse, my tasks include replying to emails and riders, checking drums after concerts, repairing broken equipment, preparing kits for upcoming gigs, and managing vans. At a concert as a drum/backline technician, the routine is: unload the van, set up the backline, tune the drums, assist the band when they arrive, run the soundcheck, grab food, run the concert, pack up, and reload. Aside from tech work, I have been playing the drums for around 8 years and currently play in 2 bands in Dublin, Ireland. Are you also on tour with bands as drum tech? What fascinates you so much about drums? Tomek: Currently, I’m not on any tours. I have done a few small tours before, but mostly I work on individual concerts with different bands through a backline rental company. I find that drums are one of the few instruments that can be completely pers...
