The UK Drum Show

The UK Drum Show The UK Drum Show returns to The LEX Liverpool 24th & 25th October 2026! Tickets on sale now! Sponsored by Drumeo! šŸ„ There is nothing like it!

The UK Drum Show returns for 2025 to the ACC Liverpool. Join us the weekend of the 18th & 19th October 2025. This two day event is a dedicated show to champion, promote and support the fantastic community that is drummers! All abilities welcome at this family and community orientated event. Building on our previous successful years, we expect the 2025 event to be our biggest display ever, with ret

urning companies, new businesses, and some that were unable to join us for 2024. Come and see all your favourite drum and percussion products, including worldwide launches, artist performances, clinics and lessons from the best in the business. Be sure to tell your drumming friends and be sure to follow us on our socials for the latest news!

CHECK OUT THE LATEST FROM OUR EXHIBITORS, SABIAN! šŸ‘€SABIAN and Ray Luzier launch the 21" AA MantaRay Chinese!šŸ’„SABIAN is p...
07/09/2026

CHECK OUT THE LATEST FROM OUR EXHIBITORS, SABIAN! šŸ‘€

SABIAN and Ray Luzier launch the 21" AA MantaRay Chinese!šŸ’„

SABIAN is proud to announce the release of the 21" AA MantaRay Chinese, a distinctive new signature accent cymbal developed in collaboration with Ray Luzier of Korn.

Created through an extensive year-long collaboration, the MantaRay began with Luzierā€™s idea for an accent cymbal that could deliver the explosive attack of a China while getting out of the way quicklyā€”cutting through a powerful mix without leaving behind the harsh, lingering wash.

Its unique asymmetric 21" profile produces a bold, lower-pitched attack with trashy character, powerful projection and an immediate, controlled decay. The result is a musical and articulate accent voice that sits naturally alongside the rest of the kit, whether on stage or in the studio. Its unmistakable MantaRay shape makes the cymbal as visually striking as it is sonically distinctive.

ā€œIts been a pleasure working with Ray for the last 25 years. I'm so proud to have seen him rise from small club gigs in LA to stadiums around the world. We're so grateful he's been sporting our china front and center on his kit all these years so when he had a specific need for a particular sound we were happy to take on the challenge of creating something as unique as he is. It embodies both his playing style and his personality, and the result is one of the most striking cymbals we have ever made,ā€ says Chris Stankee, SABIANā€™s Global Artist Relations Director.

ā€œRay has been in the SABIAN family for more than 3 decades, which makes this collaboration especially meaningful to us,ā€ comments Stacey Montgomery-Clark, SABIANā€™s Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing. ā€œHis playing continues to impress both seasoned drummers and a new generation of players, and the MantaRay will be a talking point for years to come.ā€

The 21" AA MantaRay Chinese is shipping now and available worldwide beginning September 2, 2026.

For additional information visit:https://sabian.com/product/22116rl-21-inch-aa-mantaray-chinese/

šŸ”„CALEB HAYES RETURNS AS AN AMBASSADOR!šŸ”„Caleb will be performing on Saturday 24th at 12:20! šŸ„Caleb H is an 11-year-old se...
06/09/2026

šŸ”„CALEB HAYES RETURNS AS AN AMBASSADOR!šŸ”„

Caleb will be performing on Saturday 24th at 12:20! šŸ„

Caleb H is an 11-year-old self-taught metal drummer from Cumbria & has been playing the Drums since the age of 2!

He has appeared on different TV shows across the UK & in America and has also performed with Rock sensations Evanescence!

Caleb has been performing live since the age of 4 & has played a number of music festivals & shows throughout the UK, including Bloodstock Open Air festival twice.

In October 2025, Caleb had the amazing opportunity to fly out to Los Angeles to play with heavy metal band VIMIC at their album release & tribute/remembrance show to his hero & friend, the late Joey Jordison.

Earlier this year, Caleb received the Tony Williams award 2025 from Drumeo, in which he was incredibly honouredā€¦.and shocked to receive. He has been a Roland & Paiste artist for several years and has recently become a Dixon Drums artist.

There are some more very exciting things coming up this summer for Caleb, and he cannot wait to make a return as an Ambassador again to the Main Stage Mini 2026 at The UK Drum Show!

šŸšØMAIN STAGE MINI AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT!šŸšØWe're excited to announce that Sam Bickmore will be a Main Stage Mini Ambassad...
05/09/2026

šŸšØMAIN STAGE MINI AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT!šŸšØ

We're excited to announce that Sam Bickmore will be a Main Stage Mini Ambassador for 2026! šŸ„

Sam is a 14-year-old drummer from Lincolnshire and is honoured and excited to be a young Ambassador for the UK Drum Show.

Sam first picked up the sticks at age 6 and has never looked back. What started as a bit of fun soon became a real passion, and he enjoys challenging himself to keep learning and developing his playing. By the age of 10, he achieved Trinity College London Grade 8, followed by an ATCL Diploma a year later.

Since then, heā€™s been fortunate to perform at many live events, concerts and festivals. One of his biggest highlights so far has been touring internationally with School of Rock the Musical, playing Freddy Hamilton to audiences across South Korea, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan. Along the way, Sam has met and learned from some incredible musicians who have inspired his playing across many different genres.

Music has taken Sam on some incredible adventures so far, but heā€™s still the same kid who started out drumming for fun. He hopes his story encourages other young drummers to keep practising, enjoy the journey and never be afraid to give things a go.

The UK Drum Show is a real highlight of his year, and Sam canā€™t wait to see you there.

Come and say hello!

GREG CLARK JR TO PERFORM ON THE UK DRUM SHOW MAIN STAGE! šŸšØKnown for his explosive drum chops, musical precision, and vir...
04/09/2026

GREG CLARK JR TO PERFORM ON THE UK DRUM SHOW MAIN STAGE! šŸšØ

Known for his explosive drum chops, musical precision, and viral performances, Greg Clark Jr is known as one of the most dynamic drummers in today's pop , R&B & jazz music scenes. Born and raised in Washington DC, He started playing at the age of 4 years old in the church. Cultivating his Style and sound in the church and around the city lead to him working around the city at jazz clubs and different venues at the age of sixteen years old. Studying with different teachers such as "Dennis Chambers , Harvey Mason , Will Kennedy , Jay Williams and Robert Woods Helped Cultivate the sound he uses to this day. His style blends various genres of music into an eclectic sound which has made him a standout educator and performer over the past sixteen years.

Featured in the June 2026 issue of Modern drummer, the October 2016 issue of Batteur , And the August 2016 issue of Batterie, Has put him in front of some of the biggest artist and entertainers in the industryā€¦

He's performed , Recorded & Toured as well as musical direction with such artist as . Will Smith, Stanley Clarke ,Snarky Puppy, JLO , The Manhattan Transfer , Ciara , John Mellencamp , LeAnn Rimes, take 6, Home for the holidays with The Rickey Minor band,
Late night with Seth Meyers as the weekly featured drummer.. The Jimmy Kimmel show, Late night with Jimmy Fallon, Cody Simpson , Eric Benet , Mary Mary , Tori Kelly, SWV, En-vogue, Ledisi and many others.

OUR SATURDAY HEADLINER IS CONFIRMED! šŸ”„Please give the warmest welcome to THE Jay Weinberg! šŸšØJay Weinberg has established...
03/09/2026

OUR SATURDAY HEADLINER IS CONFIRMED! šŸ”„

Please give the warmest welcome to THE Jay Weinberg! šŸšØ

Jay Weinberg has established himself as a household name - the rhythmic backbone and driving force for some of rock, metal, punk, and hardcoreā€™s most iconic and genre-defining artists: Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Suicidal Tendencies, Kvelertak, Against Me!, Infectious Grooves, and Madball, to name a few...

Hailing from New Jersey and residing in Nashville, Tennessee for the last decade, Weinbergā€™s work has earned him numerous year-end recognitions from Modern Drummer, MusicRadar / Rhythm, Loudwire, and Drumeo - including ā€œBest Metal Drummer,ā€ ā€œPunk / Alternative Drummer of the Year,ā€ ā€œ #1 Rock Drummer,ā€ ā€œDrummer of the Year,ā€ and ā€œDrum Recording of the Yearā€ - as well four GRAMMY
nominations, and three Billboard chart-topping records (Slipknotā€™s.5: The Gray Chapter and We Are Not
Your Kind at #1, and The End, So Far at #2). In his mind, heā€™s only just begun.

ā€œWithout a doubt, jumping down some wild rabbit holes has led to touring and recording experiences Iā€™d never have imagined when I started playing as a teenager, even in my wildest dreams. But itā€™s honestly never felt more complex than simply putting one foot in front of the other; always searching for the next step to push myself on my instrument, or within the context of a group project,ā€ Weinberg reflects.

ā€œNo matter the circumstance, Iā€™ve only known how to apply 100% of myself in any given musical situation. Iā€™m grateful to have often found myself in contexts with serious musicians, which has led me to
some really exciting places ā€” especially where I find myself today. I feel more inspired and creatively active than ever.ā€

This year, his output has resulted in the release of a critically-acclaimed album with death metal / hardcore band Fuming Mouth entitled The Ringing Bell, as well as a growing series of singles under his own name: collaborations with artists from groups such as Deafheaven, Code Orange, Softcult, and Fotocrime - with more on the way.

šŸšØPERCUSSION EXPERIENCE ROOM ANNOUNCEMENT!šŸšØEver seen a handpan (often searched for as a ā€œhang drumā€) and wondered what it...
02/09/2026

šŸšØPERCUSSION EXPERIENCE ROOM ANNOUNCEMENT!šŸšØ

Ever seen a handpan (often searched for as a ā€œhang drumā€) and wondered what it feels like to play? Or heard that unmistakable sound and always fancied giving one a go? Nowā€™s your chance.

Born from the steel drum family, the handpan blends melody, harmony and rhythm in one instrument, which is what makes it one of the most accessible and rewarding percussion instruments to learn. Whether youā€™re a drummer looking for a new creative outlet or youā€™ve never played a note in your life, youā€™ll be amazed how quickly you can make beautiful music.

Join professional handpan performer and teacher James Hunter-Crossley ā€“ the first official Ayasa UK artist ā€“ for a free, hands-on introduction to the handpan. Everyone plays: instruments will be provided by Ayasa, from the new UK-made Ayasa Elements range, designed for beginners, through to the Dutch-built Premium handpans played on stages around the world.

Afterwards, James will be at the Ayasa Instruments stand for more chats, jams, questions and photos. (Yes, that James Crossley: the original Hunter from ITVā€™s Gladiators.) Drop by, have a play, and discover why so many drummers are falling in love with the handpan. We canā€™t wait to meet you!

šŸ„MAJOR ARTIST REMINDERšŸ„Zack Graybeal to open the stage at 10:00AM on Sunday 25th October! šŸ‘€Outside of Zack Grooves, Zack...
01/09/2026

šŸ„MAJOR ARTIST REMINDERšŸ„

Zack Graybeal to open the stage at 10:00AM on Sunday 25th October! šŸ‘€

Outside of Zack Grooves, Zack is also the drummer and bandleader of Everything Yes,a jazz-fusion group he started with some of his closest friends, including his brother Nathan Graybeal, better known online as Saxologic. The band has released multiple records and toured throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Everything Yes gives Zack a chance to show a different side of his playing, bringing the same energy and personality people know from his videos into original music made with some of his favourite musicians.

Book your tickets today to watch Zack LIVE at The UK Drum Show 2026! šŸ„

THE EDUCATION ROOM LINEUP IS COMPLETE! šŸ„Featuring Richard Spaven, Carter McLean, Tim Alexander and of course, Mike Johns...
31/08/2026

THE EDUCATION ROOM LINEUP IS COMPLETE! šŸ„

Featuring Richard Spaven, Carter McLean, Tim Alexander and of course, Mike Johnston - this is NOT an experience you want to miss! šŸ”„

Book your tickets today to avoid disappointment šŸŽŸļø

TIM "HERB" ALEXANDER TO PERFORM IN THE EDUCATION ROOM! šŸ”„Tim "Herb" Alexander is a legendary American rock drummer whose ...
30/08/2026

TIM "HERB" ALEXANDER TO PERFORM IN THE EDUCATION ROOM! šŸ”„

Tim "Herb" Alexander is a legendary American rock drummer whose name is synonymous with hypnotic grooves, innovative musicality, zen-like energy, and percussive mastery behind the kit.

Known predominantly as the drummer for rock band PRIMUS, Tim's dynamic beats and groundbreaking performances are filled with syncopated prowess. Albums like Frizzle Fry and Sailing the Seas of Cheese showcase his unique blend of precision and creativity, earning him a place among the most influential drummers of all time.

Alexander's versatility lights up projects with A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Attention Deficit, Laundry, and the avant-garde stages of Blue Man Group, proving his skill transcends genres. His role as a producer reflects his dedication to nurturing new talent, making him a pivotal figure in shaping the future of music.

Adorned with numerous awards, three Grammy nominations, and prominent magazine covers, Alexander's contributions to music are both profound and far-reaching. His work not only defines the rhythm of a generation but continues to inspire musicians and fans alike, cementing his status as a true icon in the drumming world.

RAPLH ROLLE TAKES OVER THE DRUM DOG EXPERIENCE ROOM! šŸ•Ralph Rolle, master percussionist and entrepreneur, has always mar...
30/08/2026

RAPLH ROLLE TAKES OVER THE DRUM DOG EXPERIENCE ROOM! šŸ•

Ralph Rolle, master percussionist and entrepreneur, has always marched to the beat of a different drum. He began playing professionally at the age of 18. It is, therefore, no surprise that with more than three decades of professional experience within the music industry, Ralph Rolle enjoys an illustrious career as a much sought-after drummer.

Ralph's performance list includes artists such as Nile Rodgers and Chic, Toshi Kubota, Sting, Bette Midler, Bono, Elvis Costello, Vanessa Williams and many more.

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