Miles Pillinger

Peggy's Skylight
Wednesday 19 August 2026 | 8pm – 10pm
Tickets: £10 – £18

Manchester born drummer, composer and winner of the 2025 Peter Wittingham award Miles Pillinger intertwines raw improvisation with rich, uplifting rhythms and melodies of Brazil. 'The voice of the Youth' – Nikki Yeoh

"Miles Pillinger's drum work is a master class in rythmic control juxtaposed with wild abandon. Few drummers can manage this, and it is a very impressive performance" – Louder than war

Manchester born drummer, composer and winner of the 2025 Peter Wittingham award, Miles Pillinger intertwines raw improvisation with rich, uplifting rhythms and melodies of Brazil. Miles' playing takes influences from Hermeto Pascoal, Max Roach, Chick Corea, creating a melodic, creative sound described as 'The voice of the Youth' (Nikki Yeoh).

Since graduating from Leeds Conservatoire in 2023, Miles has already made a huge impact on the UK jazz scene. Currently based in London, he is quickly becoming a go-to drummer on the scene. Playing with artists such as Olivia Cuttill, Tara lily, Nikki Yeoh, Mica Millar, Chip Wickham and the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, With the ability to seamlessly change between any genre.

Having grown up in a musical household, listening to the likes of Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, Joshua Redman from a young age, he has always been deeply rooted in jazz. During his studies in Leeds, he became fascinated in Brazilian Music. This led him to live and study in Brazil In 2025 to further deepen his understanding of Brazilian music and culture.

His upcoming debut album 'Belonging' highlights the importance of what and who makes you feel you, conveyed through his Afro-Brazilian jazz inspired compositions.
His 2023 debut EP 'Sunrise' demonstrates his ability to combine singable, meaningful melodies alongside colourful improvisation inviting you into a unique sound world unlike any other.

"Drummer Miles Pillinger is fast becoming one of the 'go-to' drummers on the London circuit" – Soundcellar

Line up:

Olivia Cuttill – trumpet

Benjy Sandler – saxophone

Josh vadiveloo – bass

Miles Pillinger – drums

Piano – tbc