Drumming News : The car ride back to Morden in south London on 15 February was a memorable one for 16-year-old Ellis Gates and his family. After winning the prestigious Zildjian Young Drummer of the […]
Drumming News : Welcome to Issue 25.18 of the Drumming News Network Newsletter! This edition features news of Anika Nilles’ joining Rush for their 2026 tour and Larry Simmons IV win as Zildjian’s U.S. Young Drummer […]
Drumming News : The first annual Zildjian US Young Drummer Of The Year competition took place this past weekend, wrapping up with an unforgettable live show in Nashville on October 12, 2025. This exciting new U.S. edition […]
Drumming News : Blair School of Music welcomes the Zildjian U.S. Young Drummer of the Year Finals, Sunday, October 12, 2025, 2:00 p.m., in Ingram Hall. Founded by renowned UK drummer and educator Mike Dolbear, […]
Drumming News : Zildjian’s US Young Drummer Of The Year submissions ended on July 17th and on July 21st they announced the top 40 finalists. On August 11th they will name the top 10 finalists […]
Drumming News Need a little more time to prepare? Good news! The entry deadline for the Zildjian US Young Drummer of the Year Competition has been extended to July 7th. Now’s your chance to get your […]
Drumming News The legendary Zildjian Cymbal Company has officially announced the launch of the first-ever U.S. Young Drummer of the Year competition — a groundbreaking opportunity for rising percussion talent across the country. Modeled after the long-running […]
Drumming News Avedis Zildjian Co. (Zildjian) today unveiled plans to expand the U.K. Young Drummer of the Year contest – the U.K.’s original and largest young drummer competition – into the Zildjian Young Drummer of […]
The UK Drum Show is a two day event, dedicated wholly to the art of drumming and percussion at the truly stunning ACC Liverpool. This modern and perfectly located venue in the heart of the entertainment area […]
The inaugural competition kicked off in October 2002 when a story was posted on the international drummers website mikedolbear.com, inviting young drummers 16 and under from around the UK to enter the first annual Young […]
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