If you were one of the millions of people who tuned in to watch the ABC TV Australia New Years Eve show live from the steps of the Opera House, you would have seen Brendan Tan absolutely killing it as part of the house band! Playing with a huge array of artists in an even bigger range of styles, learning over 30 tunes, all live to air is no small feat. This is Brendans second year playing the New Years Eve gig, and in our chat, I speak with him about exactly what the rehearsal process was like, his personal preparation for the gig and how it all ran down on the day of the show. Alongside this, Brendan shares some amazing advice for drummers who not only wish to play a show on that level, but also the most useful skills aside from drumming that you should have to excel in that world. Enjoy! You can follow Brendan at https://www.instagram.com/rendanbay/ and https://brendantan.com