Hitmen Drumline | A Contemporary Twist On Traditional Drumline

A Contemporary Twist On Traditional Drum Lines

Giving marching drums a contemporary twist, The Hitmen mix high energy performance and funky grooves with the precision, power and spectacle of a marching drum line featuring some of the best pro drummers and performers in the business. Audiences of all kinds are fired up by their performances at sports events, corporate events, product launches, private parties, nightclubs, and more.

Operated by master drummers Topher Stott, Max Trefler and Ian Borak, they bring decades of drumming, live performance, Drum Corps and event experience to The Hitmen. Using a unique, streamlined system to manage personnel, equipment, and musical content, The Hitmen can provide drumline performances in sizes ranging from 2 to 40 drummers customized for any event, brand, or theme to events anywhere in North America. They can even provide custom one-of-a-kind artwork, branding and LED lighting to their drums and uniforms to match corporate logos, product designs, and colour schemes of each client.

Looking for a way to make your next event memorable, energetic, and engaging? Do you want to create exciting photo, video and social media opportunities through unique events and experiences? Call on the beat of a different drum line, The Hitmen Entertainment Drumline!

Sporting Events

The connection between sports and drum line is fundamental, and since their inception, The Hitmen have sought to foster relationships with teams and organizations in both amateur and professional sport. The Hitmen specialize in engagement with fans, including game-day engagement and community booster events where they not only deliver high-energy and attention-getting performances, but also interact directly with fans via photo and video opportunities, dancing, and even letting fans of all ages take a turn in the drumline!

The Hitmen’s presence at a sports event has proven to attract increased attention from broadcast and social media, often led by the fans themselves. The Hitmen have performed for The Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Raptors, The Arizona Diamonbacks, The Vancouver Whitecaps. The San Diego Padres, The Toronto Football Club, The Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Blue Jays, The Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Redblacks, The Calgary Flames, The Ottawa Senators, The Edmonton Football Team, The Ottawa Fury, The Ottawa 67s, The Vancouver Warriors, Special Olympics Canada, and Team Canada (Soccer, Basketball, Davis Cup Tennis, Volleyball) to name a few.

Corporate Events

The Hitmen Entertainment Drumline are not only musicians of the highest professional caliber, they are also backed by co-founder Topher Stott’s extensive experience in corporate promotional and team-building events. A performance by The Hitmen will elevate any event, creating performances and experiences for sheer entertainment value, to showcase your brand and message, or a customized combination of both!

These features are just the beginning of the possibilities of partnering your company with The Hitmen:
– Customized original music composed for your event and your brand.
Drums and performance uniforms customized with your logo, colour-scheme, and message.
– Live collaborations with performers such as hip hop dancers, rappers and DJs.
– Unique technology LED lighting that can be affixed to the drums to create dazzling, colour-changing displays in sync with the drum rhythms.

Types of performances include a stage show to open or close an event, extended interactive audience-participation performances, and the very popular “roving” drum line, where The Hitmen move about your venue and your audience, launching into impromptu performances.

The Hitmen are all about entertainment, don’t plan your next event without them!

Introducing Water Drums!

Introducing Hitmen Drumline’s latest innovation in entertainment: Water Drums! Elevate your event to unprecedented levels of excitement as we bring the tradition of drumlines to a completely new and mesmerizing environment.

Imagine the pulsating beats of our skilled percussionists resonating not just through the air, but also across the dynamic surface of water. The splashes of water create a visual spectacle that complements the electrifying cadences, adding a stunning sensory dimension to the performance.

At Hitmen Drumline, we’ve spared no effort in maintaining our reputation for high production values. Our Water Drums experience showcases cutting-edge technology, meticulously crafted drums, and expert performers who seamlessly blend tradition with innovation. The result is a spellbinding display that captivates audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, a sports halftime show, a festival, or any occasion that demands extraordinary entertainment, Water Drums will leave an indelible impression. This is not just a performance; it’s a sensory journey that merges rhythm and water in a way that will have your guests talking long after the event concludes.

Join us as we bring the heartbeat of drumline to a captivating new stage. Book Hitmen Drumline’s Water Drums now and make waves with an experience that’s beyond extraordinary!

Hitmen Horns/Hype

The ultimate fusion of drumline intensity and the bold energy of brass bands – where high-octane beats meet hype band performance in a whirlwind of excitement.

Step into a world where tradition meets innovation, as our dynamic performers effortlessly blend the classic spirit of brass instruments with a modern twist. From contemporary hits to hip-hop grooves, rock anthems to timeless soul and funk favorites, the Hitmen Horns effortlessly traverse genres, creating an unforgettable auditory journey that resonates with every audience.

Add a Hype person to really customize your experience, pushing your messaging and brand values to your audience!

But that’s not all – we’re not just about pre-set playlists. We thrive on interaction and connection, making every performance uniquely yours. Got a song in mind? A special request? Our talented musicians are here to transform your ideas into a sonic reality, infusing each note with passion and skill.

Whether it’s a corporate event, festival, wedding, or any occasion that demands a pulsating rhythm and infectious melodies, the Hitmen Horns are your go-to entertainment choice.

Club Performances

How do you make a lasting impression through a party, nightclub, or other exclusive event? Live music from The Hitmen will not only energize any event, but ensure that it was memorable to your guests.

Celebrations, themed parties, and product launch events are all transformed and made truly unique by The Hitmen Entertainment Drum line.

Contact The Hitmen today for fresh and creative ideas for your next event such as:
– “Red carpet” performance welcoming guests.
– A stage show incorporating original music composed for your event.
– Customized instruments and uniforms with your logo and colour scheme.
– Collaborations with DJs, rappers, dancers, sports and entertainment personalities.
– Drums lit up with programmable LED lighting for spectacular visual effects.

The Hitmen are professional musicians, with experience in all genres of music. They know how to perform in all conditions and engage audiences of all kinds, delivering an amazing show.

We are proud to offer Drum lines and Hype Bands in the following cities

CANADA
Toronto Ottawa Vancouver Montréal
Calgary Edmonton Halifax St. Johns

UNITED STATES
New York Los Angeles Cleveland San Diego
Dallas San Antonio Austin Chicago
Milwaukee Boston Orlando Denver
Seattle Houston Las Vegas Philadelphia

Meet Our Team

Topher Stott
“Never stand still, make connections everywhere you can.”
This is what guides Toronto-based drummer/Event Producer/Music Director Topher Stott in his multi-faceted career.

Topher has performed live with a variety of artists including Big Boi, Indigo Girls, Jim Cuddy, En Vogue, Alice Cooper, Alan Doyle. Steve Cropper, Arrested Development, Stephen Page, Jarvis Church, Swollen Members, Haviah Mighty, Gowan, Classic Albums Live, Earl Slick, Omar Lye-Fook, Reeves Gabrels, Richie Sambora, Northern Touch All-Stars, Fastball and more. His band, The Goodbones is a purpose-built backup band that has backed up more than 150 in the past 7 years.

As an event producer, Topher has worked for brands such as Google, In-N-Out Burger, Canada 150, Boston Medical, The Junos, Youtube Music, Harley-Davidson, Cineplex, Microsoft, and the Ontario Science Centre to name a few.

Topher Stott endorses Paiste Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, REMO drumheads, Roland and Boss electronics, and Cympads.

Ian Borak
Toronto-based drummer Ian Borak has performed and toured across 5 continents while performing with diverse artists like The Drifters, Latin Grammy-winning pianist Jovino Santos Neto, Johnny Thunder, KASHKA and Patrick McMahon. Ian has played nationally and internationally on Canada AM, PBS, Breakfast Television, TFO, Sportsnet, CBC Sports, ESPN and ABC. An in-demand studio musician, Ian has worked with artists featured on Paper Bag Records, Royal Mountain Records, Daytrotter Studios and producers Nathan Ferraro (The Midway State), Nixon Boyd (Hollerado) and Nyles Miszczyk (Jay Holy).

Ian is a two-time DCI top 8 finalist with the Madison Scouts and has studied marching percussion with Colin McNutt, Lee Beddis, James Sparling and Ian Hale. He currently works with youth drumlines throughout Ontario and serves as an adjudicator with the Canadian Drumline Association.

Ian holds a Bachelor of Music, Magna Cum Laude from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington, and Diploma in Jazz Performance from Mt. Royal College in Calgary.

Who Are The Hitmen?

A Contemporary Twist On Traditional Drum Lines

Sporting Events

Select Sports Entertainment Clients

Corporate Events

Select Corporate Entertainment Clients

Introducing Water Drums!

Hitmen Horns/Hype

Club Performances

Our Amazing Clients

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We are proud to offer Drum lines and Hype Bands in the following cities

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