Recent Press Releases:

"As 'The Drumming Wizard of Oz' Chris utilises 10 pedals as well as a range of percussion and sound effect elements to demonstrate a variety of playing styles. Chris' extensive studio and live experience has established him as one of Australia's most in demand clinicians and drum/percussion educators. Chris holds teaching positions at several prominent schools and colleges as well as running 'Chris Brien's Drum Clinic' in Sydney."
"Guaguanco was like a Ravel inspired excursion into latin grooves. Each new sound was integrated into the basic melodic pattern in a very organic way, always adding just a little something more to an already full palette of sound. It sounded both simple and accessible, and yet rich and full at the same time. A very musical performance in a style of playing that was both full of groove and rich in texture."
Drum Scene Magazine

"Chris Brien 'The Drumming Wizard Of Oz' took to the stage with a powerful onslaught of Tribal 4-way independence leaving the audience mesmerized and wanting more!"
Drum Scene Magazine


Chris Brien is featured regularly in Australia's leading Drum magazine, 'DRUM SCENE' and has performed in clinic alongside such drumming greats as Thomas Lang, Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, Chad Wackerman and Jimmy Degrasso just to name a few!

Besides recording on many top selling hits, releasing several solo CDs and DVDs, performing in productions of Les Miserables, Songs for a New World and Godspell, Chris' drumming has been seen and heard on many televison commercials and shows including All Saints, Home & Away and Neighbours.