Artist News

First artists confirmed for The UK Drum Show 2018

today16 November, 2017

Background

The first 3 artists have been confirmed for The UK Drum Show 2018. Appearing across the weekend of the 29th & 30th of September we are very pleased to welcome Benny Greb, Mike Johnston and Richard Spaven.

Benny Greb

Benny’s drumming is slick, full of musicality and finesse. It has style and defines today’s modern drumming. Over the last few years Benny has rightly achieved world class status and recognition in the drum community by touring globally, entertaining drummers worldwide with his clinics.

Benny is appearing on the main stage Saturday 29th of September at 1pm, in association with Meinl Cymbals, Sonor Drums, Vic Firth Sticks and Remo Heads.

Richard Spaven

Richard Spaven has supplied the drums for many artists on stage and in the studio. José James, Flying Lotus, The Cinematic Orchestra, Guru’s Jazzmatazz, Gregory Porter to name but a few.

Richard is appearing on the main stage Saturday 29th of September at 3pm, in association with Meinl Cymbals, Yamaha Drums, Vic Firth Sticks and Remo Heads.

Mike Johnston

Mike Johnston is an American drummer and educator from Sacramento California. He currently runs the world’s largest educational website for drummers, Mikeslessons.com, where he offers live and pre‐recorded drum lessons. At the Mikeslessons.com facility, he hosts 10 International Drum Camps each year.

Mike is appearing on the main stage Sunday 30th September at 1pm, in association with Meinl Cymbals, Gretsch Drums, Vater Sticks and Aquarian Drumheads.

Written by: The UK Drum Show

Previous post


NEWSLETTER

Subscribe for the latest drum news!

tukds-logo-compact-1

YOUR DRUMMING JOURNEY STARTS HERE

The Venue

ACC Liverpool, King’s Dock, Port of Liverpool
Kings Dock Street, Liverpool, L3 4FP
T: 0151 475 8888

Show Opening Times

18th – 19th Oct 2025
9am – 6pm

Background