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Nathan MacGregor playing drums

Musician • Drummer • Educator

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Percussionist.

About Nathan

Rhythm & dedication.

Nathan MacGregor is a highly respected drummer in South-East Queensland, with a wealth of experience in writing, producing and performing across Australia.

He began his musical journey under the guidance of Grant Collins at the age of 10, and later completed his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance at the Jazz Music Institute in Brisbane in 2013, where he studied under industry luminary Dave Sanders.

“A gift for making any musical genre feel good, whilst adding his own unique artistic voice.”

— Gracie Mack, Menajerie

His dedication and talent have earned him a reputation as one of South-East Queensland's premier drummers — known for his dynamic touch, deep groove and versatility across the kit.

Collaborations & Festivals

Performance history.

Bands, Artists & Collaborations

Life On EarthBig DeadHRBRTSachémTiana KhasiBullhornSolchldMatt GrahamMoretonDesmond CheeseBudjerahYossa HaileMenajerieAstro TravellersKristin BerardiJazz HouseGolden SoundCaptain DreamboatChocolate StringsPeter HuntDirt HandEmily WilliamsMiles Nautu

Shared The Stage With

KnowerTortoiseFatimaHiatus KaiyoteThe BamboosThe PutbacksShaolin AfronautsFirst Beige

Featured Festivals

Queensland Music AwardsWoodford Folk FestivalQuandamookaNine LivesKennedy CreekHappy DazeIsland VibeBrisbane JazzMullumbimby MusicBello Winter MusicManifestEarth FrequencyJungle LoveYonderMaroochy Music & Visual ArtsToowoomba Carnival of FlowersLaneway Festival

Selected Recordings

Listen.

Live & In The Studio

Watch.

Wake Up To My Love (ft. Breanna Fielding)Bullhorn — Live On Location II
ODDISEEBullhorn — Live On Location I
Golden Heart (Improvised)Life On Earth
Up in the AirlockHRBRT — Quarantine Sessions
Cooperate (Live)HRBRT
First / Last (Live at Lazybones)Big Dead
Petrichor (Live at GCR Studio)Big Dead
Feel Like Making Love (ft. B-Sides)Matt Graham
Only One (Live at Sound Out Studios)Matt Graham
Menta Menged (2020 album)Yossa Haile
Give Me A Reason (Live at Sound Out Studios)TYDE
AftercareSachém
Stage Door SessionsLife On Earth
Stage Door Sessions (Part 2)Life On Earth
Dinner at Yiayia's (Ep. 7)Life On Earth
Higher (feat. Ngaiire) — LiveBudjerah

Work With Nathan

Lessons, session & bookings.

Private lessons

Drums, theory, recording and production — from my home studio, or at your place. Over ten years' teaching experience, all levels welcome. Your first 30-minute lesson is free.

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Session & live

Available for session recording and live work across genres — from jazz and soul to pop and electronic. Considered, prepared and easy to work with, in the studio or on stage.

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Praise & Endorsements

Kind words.

“Nathan MacGregor is a Musical Director's dream. To anyone with ears, his searing talent is obvious — a monster technically, with a groove across every genre. But what you don't see is the quiet preparation: headphones in when he arrives, still studying the songs, asking questions. Getting him onboard a gig is effortless every time.”

TW

Tom Wearne

Director, Buttermint Entertainment

“One of the most talented musicians I've worked with across years of high-level performance. His ear, ridiculous technical ability and broad humanity is felt in every musical choice. I cannot recommend listening to, learning from, or playing alongside Nathan more.”

RM

Roman MC

Bullhorn / Life On Earth

“Nathan is a brilliant drummer and dynamic all-round musician. He has a gift for making any musical genre feel good whilst adding his own unique artistic voice. The Meanjin music scene is lucky to have him.”

GM

Gracie Mack

Menajerie

“Nathan has been an integral part in curating the Jazz House experience. Intertwining infectious dance grooves with humble complexity and forward thinking — he can take the musical conversation anywhere. We are so lucky to have such a force making waves in our community.”

JB

Julia Beiers

The Jazz House / First Beige

“Nathan has done session work for my band TYDE on multiple occasions — he's lovely to work with, an incredibly skilled and versatile drummer, and has really elevated our songs with his interpretation of the parts in my demos. Would highly recommend him to anyone!”

“A key driving force behind my live music direction — there's no one who could've done the job better. If you're looking for the world class, look no further.”

SP

Sachém Parkin-Owens

Writer · Spoken Word Artist · Rapper

Get In Touch

Let's make something
feel good.

Lessons, session work, live bookings — or just to say hello. I'll get back to you within a couple of days.

Or email directly — hello@nathanmacgregor.com