After Leigh Fisher's very impressive performance during the 2005 Open Category competition finals, Drumtek invited Leigh to open the AUDW 2006 festival.

Born in Melbourne Leigh's intense passion for music began at an early age. However it wasn't until Leigh was 14 that he pursued the drum kit under the formal guidance of Ryan Menezes. Leigh excelled in his musical studies having received many prestigious awards throughout his schooling.

Leigh has studied with Robi Parolin, John Corniola and Tony Floyd and is currently completing his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Performance at Box Hill Institute of Performing Arts.

Leigh started playing gigs at age 14, since then he has performed live on TV and around town with many of Melbourne's great musicians. In 2005 Leigh was awarded second place winner in "Australia's Best Up and Coming Drummer" Competition Open Age Category performing to a judging panel of Mike Mangini, Will Kennedy, Brian Czempinski, The Drumbassadors, Graham Morgan, Johnny Rabb, Paul Matcoott and Bruce Howieson.

Leigh's influences include Vinnie Colaiuta , Steve Gadd, Bill Stewart, Tony Williams, Thomas Haake, Virgil Donati and Steve Jordan whilst also being inspired by DJ's such as LTJ Bukem, Shy FX, Squarepusher, Simon Bassline , Ed Rush and Optical and Kj Sawka.

Leigh has a particular love for Electronica, drum n bass, Latin and Jazz styles, and keeps busy with Soul induced electronica act Describe Eliza, "Starstruck's" Louie Lee Feltrin, various jazz projects and freelance work.