Pandemonium Drummers

Volunteer Drummers from the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony : 'bold, insistent, euphoric, celebratory & just short of chaotic' (Danny Boyle).

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

Six years ago we presented our most poignant self-developed performance #SymphonyofWaves on @FstoneHbourArm. It was commissioned by @1418NOW for #DannyBoyle's #PagesOfTheSea #Armistice100 commemorations.

Read the story:
https://t.co/02ZQVjrH40

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It's 20.12 UK time, 12 years after the unsurpassable @London2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony kicked off the Pandemonium Drummers.

To celebrate our 12th anniversary, we created our first YouTube Short - sing along!

https://t.co/p9A5l5qmiT

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

We even had a short exchange with @dariogofficial witty insights about the tune.

https://t.co/hX3vO61akD

[Dario G @dariogofficial]

Love this instructional video for Pandemonium Drummers’ live Carnaval de Paris. Side note: during 1998 recording I asked the guitarist to play a “Deck Chair” rhythm (quaver dead note, quaver chord) then “Double Deck Chair” which is 16ths as a variation. Hope that makes sense? 🤣

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

Very sad to hear about the passing of @dariogofficial. During COVID when we were unable to rehearse together we decided we'd still try and have fun so we used his iconic tune #CarnevaldeParis to make into a performance. #dariog #RIPdarioG
https://t.co/8ZRKrzZ2I7

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

We’ve had hundreds of lightbulb moments since the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony. Does Simon want to join us @BGT #BGTFinal #BGT

[BGT @BGT]

Simon's had a lightbulb moment! 😂💡 #BGT #BritainsGotTalent #BGTFinal

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10 years has passed but we continue to be inspired by our incredible honorary Pandemonium Drummer Stephen Sutton, his Mum Jane Sutton ⁦@TraceySpare⁩ & ⁦@TeenageCancer Thank you Stephen 👍⁩ https://t.co/1RVmuBVboZ

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“The volunteer group, which has partnered with Barnardo’s since 2013, planned to accompany their four-hour-long playlist until their speaker ran out” writes @thetimes.

Of course we stuck to our plan to cheer on all runners regardless of their timings!

https://t.co/C1DKjP8lHS

[Barnardo’s @barnardos]

To all of our #TeamBarnardos London Marathon runners, here’s a special thank you from our CEO @lynnanneperry to say the biggest well done!💚

We are so grateful for all your hard work, dedication, and support!🎉

#LondonMarathon #Running

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

@barnardos @lynnanneperry Apologies if we made you speak louder. We were having so much fun!

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

We were still going strong several hours into the ⁦@LondonMarathon⁩ supporting over 200 ⁦@barnardos⁩ runners. At mile 24.5 we hope our drumbeats helped all the amazing runners reach the finishing line.

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

What a brilliant day @LondonMarathon cheerdrumming with @barnardos around 24 miles by Temple Station. Fantastic atmosphere as usual. Bit chilly for us but probably good for the incredible 50,000+ runners.

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

We’ve had a great time with enthusiastic crowd cheering on the athletes with @BritishCanoeing at #SlalomWorlds23 @LeeValleyWWC Huge congrats to new @TeamGB world champions @Mall_Franklin @joeclarkek1 & silver medalist @kim_woods_95 Here’s to Paris 2024!

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

11 YEARS AGO TODAY - Pandemonium was unleashed!
We celebrate with all our fellow ceremonies performers! #London2012 #HappyAnniversary
https://t.co/8wUo661Ybe

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

What a great atmosphere with ⁦@CR_UK⁩ #hackneyhalf marathon Mile 9. Well done to all 20,000 runners especially the 550 running for Cancer Research UK

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

@LondonMarathon Joyous!

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

Some more moving and grooving after running 24 miles @LondonMarathon. Where do they get the energy? Well done all the fantastic runners. #LondonMarathon

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

What a fabulous day @LondonMarathon @barnardos cheer station. We drummed, runners brought their moves and grooves. #LondonMarathon

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

David was struggling in the latter stages of last years @LondonMarathon. He stopped, grabbed the sticks off our man Gary and drummed along. This gave him the motivation he needed to finish. We'll be there on Sunday to inspire everyone on! #thisiswhywedothis

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

@Olympics London 2012 was fantastic. Our experience as volunteer performers in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies was unforgettable & life changing & has led us to more great experiences in @noordinarypark & beyond.

[Pandemonium Drummers @2012drummers]

So very sad to hear that Paul O’Grady has died. We once had the pleasure of opening his ITV teatime show. Paul did his inimitable comedy turn as he attempted to drum with us. RIP Paul/Lily. #PaulOGrady