YUSSEF
DAYES
Yussef Dayes is a powerhouse drummer and composer, widely regarded as one of the most electrifying live performers of his generation.
Raised in South London, the producer, composer, and drummer delivers performances that blend technical mastery, raw intensity, and deep emotion.
Yussef has achieved groundbreaking milestones. He became the first solo drummer to sell out both the Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera House. His accolades include the Ivor Novello Award for Album of the Year and two Brit Award nominations, both in 2024. More recently, he has been nominated for a 2025 MOBO Award for Best Jazz Act.
In August 2024, Yussef launched his festival Summer Dayes, which sold out at 10,000 people. In 2025, Summer Dayes will take place in Central Park NYC on 31 July, at a capacity of 6000 people.
Just a few years ago, Yussef was playing to audiences in 500-capacity venues. Today, he performs for crowds exceeding 10,000 people, marking a remarkable rise with tours across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. With a combined social media following of 1.84 million, Yussef Dayes continues to solidify his status as a global icon.
FEATURES
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SOLD OUT SUMMER DAYES FESTIVAL 2024
This debut festival sold out at 10,000 tickets and is officially confirmed for 2025 at Central Park, NYC.
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SOLD OUT ROYAL ALBERT HALL
Yussef was the first ever solo drummer to sell this venue out at 6000 capacity.
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PERFORMING ON COLOURS
Yussef performed on the legendary COLORS TV, which has 7.89M YouTube subscribers worldwide.
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MALIBU LIVESTREAM
This livestream has gone viral across socials and currently has 3.9M views on YouTube.
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IVOR NOVELLO AWARD FOR BEST ALBUM
Yussef won the Ivor Novello Award for ‘Best Album’ in May 2024.
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SOLD OUT SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Yussef was the first ever solo drummer to sell out the Sydney Opera House.
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RELEASE ALBUM BLACK CLASSICAL MUSIC
Yussef released his debut solo album ‘Black 'Classical Music, which currently has 33.5M streams on Spotify alone.
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JOOLS HOLLAND SHOW
In November 2023, Yussef was invited to perform on the Jools Holland show.
VIDEO
YUSSEF DAYES IN JAPAN
YUSSEF DAYES MALIBU
YUSSEF DAYES JOSHUA TREE
YUSSEF DAYES ON COLORS
BLACK CLASSICAL MUSIC
LOVE IS THE MESSAGE
RUST FT. TOM MISCH
THE LIGHT