Thierry Deneux

Born in 1972 in Toulon, South of France, Thierry has been involved in music since the age of 13 studying drums and percussion. He also started playing guitar and working on his own compositions at the age of 15.

After some years of playing and studying in London, he received in 2005, the Michael Kamen Award given by Sir George Martin after following a composer course at BANM.

He currently performs with the band “Gypsy Dreamers”, which includes some of his own compositions as well as co-writing, playing originals and covers.

Other experiences also include percussionist at the Edinburgh Festival and Manchester Cathedral for the Duke Ellington sacred concert with 12-piece Jazz Band “The Big Buzzard”.

He is also currently teaching Music and Drums in an International school as well as a specialist school for autistic children.