The DRIIVE
(East Midlands)
Sunday 7 Nov 2021, 12:25pm
*Incredibly rare opportunity to join an extremely exciting project with the necessary foundations and infrastructure already in place.*
About | The DRIIVE:
UK Alt-Pop / Pop Rock band ‘The DRIIVE’ are looking for a professional, talented, and dedicated Drummer to complete their line-up.
Success & Lands | The DRIIVE:
* Secured BBC introducing Support on every released single.
* Also secured BBC introducing “Track of the week” twice:
I’ll be there and Memory of You.
* Playlisted on Spotify’s ‘Viral 50’ & ‘Trending Hits’ with the latest single ‘Memory of You’
* Were the main support act to Danny Jones (Mcfly) in 2019 at venues such as 02 Shepherd Bush and Manchester 02 Ritz.
* Multiple releases currently playing out both nationally and internationally in major retail and leisure brands including but not limited to; Office Shoes, Superdry, Converse, McDonald’s, Missguided, Lush and more.
In the Pipeline | The DRIIVE:
* All tracks written with UMG published writers, with full production team.
* A 6–9-month live strategy and digital marketing plan already in place, including multi-single release schedule (5 new tracks already in the mixing and mastering stage) ready for roll-out January 2022 onwards.
* Interest from several labels including one major and early conversations being held.
* Secured a partnership with a Global digital music marketing agency.
Streaming | The DRIIVE:
* 4 million + streams on Spotify
* 18,600 + followers on Spotify
* Editorial Support from both Major Label and Editorial playlists (Spotify, Amazon & Tidal) e.g.: Chilled Pop Hits, Pop Rising, New Music Friday, Pop Art, New Pop UK, Viral 50, Trending Hits, Popsito etc.
* Over 1.5 million streams on Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon and Deezer collectively.
Catalogue | The DRIIVE
Spotify Artist link:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7LDe3yXL1AJJ2VLM9trO74?si=GNxyJ2aLQECQg5JJ7UJDsA
Position available | The DRIIVE:
Drummer [Backing Vocals desirable but not essential]
Essential | The DRIIVE:
• This role is suitable for a talented drummer with the passion, heart, and time to invest into a project that has substantial and proven potential.
• Must be able to rehearse weekly in the east midlands area (may suit somebody based in Leicester, Nottingham, Lincoln, or Derby). Must be available to gig.
• Must be willing to provide the necessary personal time needed to the project and strategy plan.
• Must have the necessary equipment and “set up” expected for the position (ie: in ears etc).
• Must have experience in triggering and using samples as part of a live show.
• Must be able to take a 'percussive' role for stripped shows / acoustic shows and lighter set ups.
• Must be aware that this is not a “session player” role and that you will be a fully-fledged member of the band and subsequent project after the selection process.
• Must be available for all of the necessary branding changes ie: photo shoots etc.
Interested....?
How to apply | The DRIIVE:
Please contact hello@thedriivemusic.com with a press shot, equipment list and a short bio.
*Private video link to you playing along to one of The DRIIVE’s songs would be desirable. *
Auditions will be held in December for all positions.
We look forward to hearing from you.
James, Shawn & Team.
The DRIIVE