Steve 'Slam' Lamante

Steve Lamante is a Sydney-based session and touring drummer with an extensive career spanning live performance, musical theatre, television and international touring. Steve began playing drums at the age of 10 and, from an early age, had the opportunity to study with some of Australia’s leading drummers. He went on to undertake formal study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, completing a Bachelor of Jazz Performance and studying under Australia’s most respected jazz musicians and educators. Steve currently holds the drum chair for the internationally acclaimed musical theatre production Hamilton, performing as part of its Australian, New Zealand and Asian touring productions. Throughout his career, Steve has performed and toured with a diverse range of leading Australian and international artists, including Katy Perry, Ricky Martin, Guy Sebastian, Christine Anu, CDB, Human Nature, Dami Im, Shannon Noll, Casey Donovan, Deni Hines, Uncle Jed, Lara D, Paulini and many others. His extensive performance credits include appearances at major international festivals and events such as Glastonbury Festival, the Asia Song Contest and Rix FM Festival. He has also performed for numerous live television productions, including The X Factor, Australia’s Got Talent, Young Talent Time, The Voice, Sunrise, The Today Show and NRL Grand Final events.