Feature: Interview with Mike, Nick and Gillian

The background story of how the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony drummers came together is being told in an interview with Mike Dolbear, the co-ordinator of us Pandemonium Drummers, Nick Marangoni, one of the drum captains who appeared on the bell stage, and volunteer Gillian Bennet, one of us!

This interview by Gemma Hill gives a fascinating insight into the planning, the rehearsals, and the show itself and what it meant to those who were involved.

Read the full feature on mikedolbear.com

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ABOUTPandemonium Drummers

The Pandemonium Drummers were originally put together by London 2012 Ceremonies for the Pandemonium segment of Danny Boyle's spectacular Olympic Opening Ceremony. Following the Ceremony, the volunteer drummers kept on performing at a variety of events.

Based on their extensive training, they performed at other Opening Ceremonies, including the UEFA Champions League Final 2013, the FA Cup Final 2014, and the Heineken Cup Final 2014, and at a variety of large and small festivals as well as sports and community events. The Pandemonium Drummers are a returning act in London's major parades, including the London New Years' Day Parade, St Patrick's Day Parade, and the Lord Mayor's Show, and they coined Cheer Drumming, supporting runners at major sports events across the capital and beyond. The Pandemonium Drummers have supported the Special Olympics, the Teenage Cancer Trust, and a wide range of other charities.

The Pandemonium Drummers are a constituted association with charitable aims, and are working on a non-profit basis as volunteers.

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