Po-Chung Chen

An internationally renowned drummer celebrated for technical mastery, dynamic stage presence, and innovative musical interpretations. With over a decade of performance and teaching experience, Po-Chung Chen has become a pivotal creative force-collaborating with elite bands, headlining major festivals (such as OppiKoppi and Innibos with audiences up to 70,000), and mentoring hundreds of students to achieve top-grade qualifications. His career exemplifies extraordinary ability and underscores his indispensable role in shaping the future of the music industry.

• Performed at Innibos Festival to 70,000 people, with live TV broadcast, marking the largest crowd I've ever played to and propelling my band's recognition.
• First Taiwanese Drummer to achieve mainstream success in South Africa’s music industry.
• Opened for MGMT, Skunk Anansie, and The Hives at the In The City Festival, gaining recognition for our band in the indie rock scene.
• Taught over 100 students with 10 students achieving Grade 8 in drumming (Trinity College), including Danny Petersen, who now tours globally.
• Opened for The Kooks at the In The City Festival, representing South Africa’s biggest indie rock band and boosting our band's profile.
• International Tours with Jägermeister Brass Cartel, performing across South Africa, Germany, France, Greece, the UK, Namibia, DRC, and Swaziland.
• Performed at OppiKoppi Festival alongside Aloe Blacc, Rival Sons, and Wolfmother, playing to over 40,000 people.
• Mainstage performance at Rocking The Daisies Festival, opening for The 1975 to over 30,000 people.
• Opened for Wu-Tang Clan at Back To The City Festival, performing to 25,000 people.
• Featured on 7de Laan TV show, reaching over 1.95 million viewers—first band to perform on the show since its inception.
• Performed at Super Sport Stadium with Beatenberg to 30,000 people, marking my first stadium show.
• Opened for Muerte at MTN Bushfire Festival, resulting in an interview on BBC News.
• Drummed for LIRA at MNet's 30th Anniversary event, performing at the highest-paid corporate event of my career.
• Opened for Macy Gray at the DSTV Delicious Festival, marking the first international artist we opened for in our band’s first year.
• Touring Japan and Australia with Adventure Man, releasing an album on Japanese indie label Flake Records.

• Private Lessons Instructor, PlayMusic, Delivered private lessons and prepared students for Trinity exams
• Curriculum Developer, Assumption Convent School, Beat That Drum School, Campus of Performing Arts, Developed customized drumming curricula
• Instructor, Performance Academy (Music Connection), Taught students ranging from age 5 to 40
• Mentor, DrumLab, Mentored over 250 students across multiple studios in Johannesburg and Pretoria
• Instructor, TOMS Rivonia, Currently instructing approximately 35 students on advanced drumming techniques

• Adventure Man, Core member, over three years, National tours, International gigs in Australia and Japan, Regular headliner at OppiKoppi Festival
• Van Wyk Brand, Session drummer, Critically acclaimed studio recordings, Extensive nationwide tours
• The Parlotones, Kahn Morbee, Featured on major television events, Performed alongside international acts
• Jägermeister Brass Cartel, Lead drummer, Touring extensively across Europe and Africa, Opened for world-renowned acts
• Trevor Rebello, Rob May, Shortstraw, Stone Jets

• Joy Villa Productions Inc., Lead musician, 04/01/25, 36 months, Extensive pre-production, Participation in promotional and publicity events
• Omayma Skin (O.MAY.MA INC.), Featured live performances at luxury brand events, Integrated pre-production and promotional content creation