This year DRUM FEST and Summer School are taking place in the same location.

Chapel Street Arts Centre will play host to our Summer School and DRUM FEST. Taking place in the theatre and studios on site.

The area(s) used at Chapel Street Arts Centre will be secure and only accessible by Rockin' Robins Drum Services Staff, Students and Event/Security Personnel provided by Chapel Street Arts Centre. Rockin' Robins Drum Services has all the relevant safeguarding policies and procedures in place to make the event as safe as possible for all participants.

DRUM FEST

Monday 28th July 2025 10AM - 4PM

Tuesday 29th July 2025 10AM - 4PM

Summer School

Tuesday 29th July 2025 10AM - 4PM

Wednesday 30th July 2025 10AM - 4PM

Thursday 31st July 2025 10AM - 4PM

DRUM FEST is open to young people between school years 7 and 11*.

Summer School is open to young people between school years 1 and 6** .

All workshops have been tailored to suit all abilities including beginners. We do advise an interest in Drums if your child(ren) has no drumming experience.

PLEASE NOTE -

*This includes children leaving Year 11 this academic year.

**This includes children leaving Year 6 this academic year.

All equipment will be provided for DRUM FEST and Summer School by Rockin' Robins Drum Services. If your Child has their own Drumsticks they may bring them but this isn't compulsory. However, please make sure that all young people attending have with the following:

- Packed Lunch per day to be eaten on site. Please note there are no kitchen facilities on site so please provide cold food that is ready to eat. Please also provide your child with plenty of water for the day in a named water bottle.

- Suitable Clothing that is practical and your child will be comfortable in. With this event taking place in a theatre/studio with outdoor space, please make sure your child has enough warm clothing and a coat should a typical British Summer take place! For Summer School, children will be taking part in activities that involve running around. Please make sure they are wearing suitable footwear for this.

Please make sure all belongings are named as Rockin' Robins Drum Services are not liable for any personal items that are misplaced or damaged during the event.

Medication

If your child requires medication whilst at DRUM FEST/Summer School please ensure this is passed over to a Rockin' Robins Drum Services staff member at the start of the day in a named plastic container with dosage requirements. Please note, additional paperwork will be required upon arrival.

Located on the Northern fringe of Derby city centre, the venue is a very short walk away from Derby Bus Station and Derby Train Station.

Parking

There is a Pay and Display Car Park on Chapel Street. There is also Pay and Display On Street Parking on Queen Street.

PLEASE NOTE - ROCKIN' ROBINS DRUM SERVICES WILL NOT BE LIABLE OR HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYBODY INCURRING A PARKING TICKET DURING THE EVENT PERIOD.