🥁 Rockin’ Robins Drum Services Summer School 2025 🥁
📍 Venue: Chapel Street Arts Centre, Derby (formerly Déda)
📅 Dates: Tuesday 29th – Thursday 31st July 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
👥 Ages: School Years 1–6 (including those finishing Year 6 this academic year)
What’s Happening?
Join us for three unforgettable days of rhythm, creativity, and performance at the Rockin’ Robins Drum Services Summer School 2025 — a hands-on, high-energy experience tailored especially for young drummers and music lovers.
Whether your child is a total beginner or already drumming confidently, our summer school is designed to be inclusive, inspiring, and FUN, offering something for every skill level.
This Year’s Special Guests
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome two outstanding musicians from the heart of the UK’s live music scene:
Gabi King - Drummer and Percussionist for The 1975, Declan McKenna, and more — appearing at Summer School just one month after performing on the legendary Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2025 with The 1975. Gabi will be sharing insights from her incredible career and running exclusive workshops with our young drummers.
Daniel Said - Currently performing with 3x BRIT Award nominee Myles Smith, Daniel brings a fresh and energetic perspective on touring, recording, and performing live. Expect hands-on sessions and loads of inspiration from one of the UK’s most exciting players.
This is a rare chance to learn directly from professional touring musicians who are working at the very top of the industry right now.
Daily Schedule Overview
10:00 AM – Arrival and Welcome Each day begins with students joining their assigned bands, setting the tone for teamwork, creativity, and fun.
Morning Workshops & Activities Led by our expert Rockin’ Robins tutors, students will dive into engaging drumming sessions, musical games, rhythm challenges, and group practice tailored to their ability. We'll also encourage students in their musical journey with a variety of practical and creative sessions, including arts-based activities and collaborative challenges.
12:00 PM – Packed Lunch & Social Time Time to recharge and make new friends! Students bring a packed lunch and enjoy a relaxed break in our safe, welcoming environment.
Afternoon Masterclass Once Lunch is out the way, students will take their seat in the theatre for an exciting masterclass delivered by some of the UK's biggest and most exciting drummers.
4:00 PM – Home Time Each day ends with a wrap-up and preview of what’s coming next!
Workshop Highlights
Here’s just a taste of what students will experience:
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Drum Clinics with Touring Professionals
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StickFit
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Let's Get Drumming Workshop
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Drum From Around The World
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Digital Beat Making
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Arts & Crafts
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+ Lots More Surprises!
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 Today!
This is more than a music course — it’s a drumming adventure, a chance to make new friends, learn from world-class musicians, and boost confidence in just three days!
*Summer School 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 1-6 years at the time of Summer School. Please note this includes children who have leaving year 6, this academic year.
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Where is Rockin' Robins Drum Services DRUM FEST & Summer School taking place?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.
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Event TimingsDRUM 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
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My child has never played Drums before, can they still take part?"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.
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Does my Child need to bring anything?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.
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Getting To The VenueLocated 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.