Iori Haugen

Originally from Rhandirmwyn, Camarthenshire, Iori had his first professional gig when he was 12 years old and hasn’t looked back. He studied up to his grade 8 with Rockschool, and has since become disciplined in a number of different genres. He prides himself on being able to play confidently in a number of styles, allowing him to slot comfortably within a few different outfits: from Jazz to Orchestral, and from Brass Band to Musical Theatre.

With a portfolio career, Iori wears multiple hats as a Drummer, Composer, Musical Director, and Producer, and proudly contributes to the vibrant Welsh music scene. Iori is regularly featured on high-profile TV and live productions.

In between stage and screen performances, Iori enjoys playing venues across the UK as a drummer in various function bands, jazz ensembles, and productions. Iori is proud to play on a proper Welsh Kit created by Tarian Drums. Iori's custom-made Tarian kit, crafted from Welsh Birch and featuring the hand-painted 'Hiraeth' Snare symbolises his passion for Wales and music intertwined

Experience

Achievements

• House band drummer for primetime S4C show 'Jonathan'
• House band drummer for Wales only music show 'Noson Lawn
• Touring in Wales’ biggest theatres with the landmark Welsh production ‘Branwen: Dadeni’, based on the Welsh tale of Branwen from the Mabinogi.
• On tour with BBC Radio Wales’ Owen Money’s Jukebox Heroes
• His choir, 'Welsh Voices,' has performed recently with Gregory Porter, Katherine Jenkins, Michael Ball, and Luke Evans to name a few.