Jon Sterckx is a percussionist from the United Kingdom who works in drumscapes, fusion, live looping, tabla and world music. He has over 25 years’ experience with world percussion and moves between traditional world music forms and more contemporary fusion approaches.

Performance and style

Sterckx performs as a solo artist under the name Drumscapes, using live sampling to combine percussion from different parts of the world with electronic technology. His work brings together rhythmic soundscapes, world rhythms and high-energy drumming, and he is described as a player with strong rhythmic dexterity and a confident stage presence.

Appearances and recognition

He performs across the UK at concert halls, festivals, melas, cultural events, conferences and private functions. Drumscapes performances are featured by Ableton and included in TED, with a performance at TEDxWarwick in 2012. That performance is selected for the TEDx Global Music Project and is one of 10 performances chosen in the Worldbeats category.