🥁 DRUM FEST 2025 – Presented by Rockin’ Robins Drum Services 🥁
📍 Venue: Chapel Street Arts Centre, Derby (formerly Déda)
📅 Dates: Monday 28th – Tuesday 29th July 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day
👥 Ages: School Years 7–11 (including those leaving Year 11 this academic year)
This summer, DRUM FEST returns as a two-day event for the very first time - giving young drummers even more time to explore, perform, connect, and be inspired. Whether they're just starting out or already behind the kit every weekend, DRUM FEST offers something unique: An experience that can’t be taught 1-to-1 in a studio.
What to Expect
Hosted at the newly named Chapel Street Arts Centre, DRUM FEST is a full immersion into all things rhythm. Across two action-packed days, students will dive into hands-on workshops, meet other passionate young drummers, and learn from some of the best in the business.
Daily Schedule Snapshot
10:00 AM – Registration & Welcome Check in and kick off each day, students meet their fellow drummers and start with some rhythm fun to get them in the zone for a fun musical day!
Morning Sessions - Led by our experienced Rockin’ Robins Drum Services tutors, students will take part in engaging workshops tailored to their skill level — covering groove, technique, musicality, and creativity.
12:00 PM – Lunch Break Students bring a packed lunch and take time to relax, recharge, and connect with new friends.
Afternoon Masterclasses & Drumming Experiences - Each day features an exclusive masterclass with a top-tier special guest, plus interactive breakout workshops and collaborative activities that push your playing to the next level.
4:00 PM – End of Day
This Year’s Special Guests
We’re bringing two of the UK’s most exciting drummers straight to you:
Gabi King - Drummer for The 1975, Declan McKenna, and more - joining us just one month after headlining the iconic Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2025 with The 1975. Gabi brings international touring experience, session wisdom, and a masterclass filled with insight and inspiration.
Gareth Grover - Drummer for Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, known for his explosive energy, tight grooves, and years of experience performing on major tours and festival stages. Gareth will give participants a no-holds-barred look at drumming in one of the UK’s most acclaimed rock bands.
Get up close, ask questions, and be inspired — this is your chance to learn from some of the best working drummers in the industry.
Who Is It For?
DRUM FEST is open to young people in school Years 7–11, including those who are finishing Year 11 in summer 2025. No prior drumming experience is required - just a genuine interest in music, a love of rhythm, and a willingness to get stuck in.
Why Attend DRUM FEST?
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Learn from industry pros at the top of their game
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Experience interactive workshops you won’t find anywhere else
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Build your skills, confidence, and creativity
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Collaborate with other young drummers
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Discover what it’s really like to be a working musician
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Leave inspired, energised, and ready to drum like never before
Want to Know More?
More details — including what to bring, how to book, and what to expect — can be found on the DRUM FEST 2025 poster and in the FAQs section on our website.
Book Now – Spaces Are Limited!
With a new two-day format, an exciting new venue, and two incredible guest artists, places for DRUM FEST 2025 are expected to fill fast. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind summer event for the next generation of drummers.
*DRUM FEST General Admission tickets must be completed as seperate orders for multiple bookings. For example, sibling bookings must be completed as seperate orders for us to obtain the relevant sign up information for each child.
**Please note, you're child must be in school years 7-11 years at the time of DRUM FEST. Please note this includes children who have leaving year 11, this academic year.
