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Thom Mitchell is a drummer, songwriter and sound engineer, focusing on world music and electronic production, with a strong jazz background. Thomas has been playing music his whole life, performing shows from the age of 12 in his home state of Tasmania. He graduated from a Bachelor of Music at VCA. He has performed in bands including Tek Tek Ensemble, Cumbia Cosmonauts and Papa Chango, and with world music artists like Olugbade Okunade, Lamine Sonko and Jali Buba Kuyate. He has performed jazz with renowned Australian pianist Bob Sedergreen, and writes and performed with the Adam Rudegair Trio and The Bowie Project. He has supported singers Kate Vigo, Jolene Moran; Aimee Chapman, Lyn Gillett and more. He has worked closely with Josh Cohen and facilitated workshops at Josh Cohen School of Music. Thomas has performed at Australia’s major festivals including WOMADelaide, Mona Foma, Port Fairy, Woodford, Bellingen Winter Music, Mullumbimby Folk, Wide Open Space and Falls Festival. He