Mark Alfred, from Carrickmacross  Co.Monaghan, Ireland studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and Performing Arts College, Dublin. He is most recognized as being the Musical Director, Drummer and percussionist in Riverdance. His ability to cross so many genres coupled with a unique and energetic style has made him Europe’s most sought after, and highly regarded drummers and Percussionists of today. Mark has worked with Lionel Richie, Simply Red, Katie Melua, Josh Groban, The Corrs, Imelda may, Paddy Maloney (The Chieftains), The Divine Comedy, Mary Coughlan, Ronan Keating, Westlife, Girls Aloud, Donnie Osmond and the late Christy Hennessy. Mark recorded drums and percussion on Bill Whelan’s new Riverdance 25th Anniversary Album. He made his debut on London’s West End with the hit show Come From Away at London’s Phoenix Theatre. Mark proudly endorses: Pearl Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, Vater Drumsticks, Protection Racket Cases, Sensaphonics, and Poter and Davies thrones.