About

Born and bred in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Arunachala grew up immersed in the sights and sounds of South Indian culture soaking up the rhythms and street beats at festivals and cultural events during his childhood. His real passion for percussion evolved after moving to Australia at the age of 15 and there spending time with his uncle who was a professional drummer and proved to be of great influence and inspiration in his learning. Arun later graduated from the Conservatorium of Music in Western Australia in the study of contemporary percussion.

Arunachala has since spent years on the road touring, recording and playing major festivals with West Aussie country roots artists Blue Shaddy. And is now working with Australian blues guitar legend Lloyd Spiegel, amongst various other Australian artists.