Helena McDonnell

Age 17, Northern Ireland, UK

See Helena on Sunday at 15:30 on the Main Stage Mini


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Biography

I am 17 years old from Northern Ireland, and have been playing drums for four years. I instantly fell in love with drumming and started out doing rock, managing to get a distinction in my Grade 8 Trinity Rock and Pop in under two years.

I successfully auditioned for the Junior Jazz Guildhall Saturday programme, and have been doing that for two years, where I play in big band and jazz ensembles. I was shortlisted in the top 40 in 2024 for the UK Young Drummer of the Year, and this year, I was fortunate to be the only girl in the live final.

My favourite drummers are Keith Moon, Anika Nilles, John Bonham, Philly Joe Jones, Jojo Mayer and Tosh Peterson.



Helena McDonnell is appearing at The UK Drum Show 2025




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The Venue

ACC Liverpool, King’s Dock, Port of Liverpool
Kings Dock Street, Liverpool, L3 4FP
T: 0151 475 8888

Show Opening Times

18th – 19th Oct 2025
9am – 6pm

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