Ben Cullingworth

About Ben Cullingworth

Drums/Percussion/Vocals/Drum Programming.
Home Recording/Drum & Percussion Tuition and Workshops.


Theatre Credits:

Thriller Live (International Tour)
Let It Be (Playing the role of Ringo Starr in both The West End and on UK/European Tours)
The Sessions (UK and Ireland Tour)
Million Dollar Quartet (International Tour)
20th Century Boy (UK Tour)


Recording Credits:

Stay (album by Peter Conway)
Pleasure Island (EP by Peter Conway)
Million Dollar Christmas (album by The Goobers)
Don't Fall Light (EP by Mendoza)


Other Credits:

Ben has also recorded with Árni Hjörvar Árnason (The Vaccines) and Gil Cang (Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Amy Winehouse).
He has performed with renowned saxophonist James Morton, toured with Armada Of Secrets (supporting Bloodywood on their 2019 UK tour), was also a member of London-based funk/soul band Mendoza and played drums for Peter Conway at the US Embassy in London for the 2012 US Presidential Election.


Ben also works as a drum/percussion teacher and performs on cruise ships as well as in function bands regularly.


Training/Education:

The Institute Of Contemporary Music Performance -

BMus (Hons) Degree in Music Performance
Higher Diploma in Drums
LRSL Teaching Licentiate

Trinity College London -

Grade 8 in Drum Kit (Distinction).


Testimonials:

“Excellent groover and time keeper and a great bloke too!” Alex Meadows (Tom Jones, Jamiroquai, Will Young, Il Divo)

“Ben was the Ringo to my Paul in “Let It Be” in London’s West End. He’s a fab drummer, very musical, and a top bloke to boot.” Iain Hornal (Jeff Lynne's ELO, 10CC, Yes feat.ARW, Take That)

"Ben Cullingworth is one of the best young drummers I’ve worked with. He has a great pocket, a lovely feel, and never plays a note that doesn’t serve the song. He was a delight to work with on 20th Century Boy, Let It Be and Million Dollar Quartet. I’d recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat." John Maher (Director, Musical Supervisor & Arranger - 20th Century Boy. Musical Supervisor & Arranger - Thriller Live. Musical Supervisor & Arranger - Million Dollar Quartet. Director & Musical Supervisor - Let It Be (2013-17)

“Ben is not only one of the best drummers I’ve played with but also one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met. He plays like a guy well beyond his years". Paul Canning (Solo Artist, 10CC, Let It Be)