Showcase Your Skills, Win Incredible Prizes and Take Your Drumming To The Next Stage!
Whether you’re a seasoned performer, a passionate hobbyist or a rising star just beginning your rhythmic journey, the “Beat X Beat” Contest invites you to record and submit a video that highlights your unique style, drumming skills and love for the drums.
The contest is open to drummers from the United States, Canada and Mexico with the entry period from September 1st to September 14th, 2025. Winners will be announced on October 1, 2025.
To enter, download the official “Beat X Beat” track from the TRX Cymbals website and record a a playthrough video. Post the video on your Instagram, Facebook or Tiktok page and tag @trxcymbals and @drummingnewsnetwork. Then, register your submission on the DNN BXB landing page.
Videos will be judged on creativity, technique, musicality and overall presentation by a panel of TRX cymbal artists, esteemed drummers, educators and music industry professionals, including Charles Streeter, Jessica Goodwin, Brandon Godette, Ilse Santana, Luke Caro, Ricardo “Oso” Cortez, Brandon Khoo, and others.
Brandon Godette, Ilse Santana, Jessica Goodwin, K Hoo, Luke Caro, Ricardo “Oso”, Charles Streeter
1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive handcrafted, custom-made TRX cymbals and endorsement offers as well as feature articles and interviews on Drumming News Network’s website, social media and newsletter. All entries will have the chance to be seen by thousands of drumming fans around the globe and all will receive exclusive discounts on TRX cymbals and merch.
First Prize: Choice of a 5-piece TRX Cymbal set and T-Shirt, a feature article on Drumming News Network and judges’ feedback.
Second Prize: Choice of 18” TRX Lightning or Thunder Crash Cymbal and T-Shirt, a featured DNN news mention and judges’ feedback.
Third Prize: Choice of 14” TRX DRK-BRT or DRK-X Hi-hats and T-shirt, shoutout on DNN and judges’ feedback.
Void where prohibited. Employees and family members of TRX Cymbals and Drumming News Network are not eligible to enter.
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