🥁 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.
