Interviews Archives - The UK Drum Show https://theukdrumshow.com/category/interviews/ Live at ACC Liverpool! Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:37:18 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://theukdrumshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-favico-ds-32x32.png Interviews Archives - The UK Drum Show https://theukdrumshow.com/category/interviews/ 32 32 Allan Leibowitz: E-Drums vs Acoustic Kits https://theukdrumshow.com/interviews/allan-leibowitz-e-drums-vs-acoustic-kits/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:36:49 +0000 https://theukdrumshow.com/?p=10354 Join Ollie Winiberg from as he sits down with Allan Leibowitz, founder of Digital Drummer, to discuss the evolving world of electronic drums. They explore the presence of E-Drum Labs at both The UK Drum Show 2025 and The Europe Drum Show 2026, as well as the ongoing debate between electronic and [...]

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]]> Eloy Casagrande: “Slipknots New Album Is Cooking” https://theukdrumshow.com/interviews/eloy-casagrande-slipknots-new-album-is-cooking/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:12:40 +0000 https://theukdrumshow.com/?p=10330 In this exclusive interview, ‪Slipknot drummer Eloy Casagrande joins Ollie Winiberg from Drummer’s Review to talk about keeping up stamina behind one of the most powerful drum kits in metal, performing behind a mask, dealing with nerves and reflecting on his first ever rehearsal with Slipknot. Eloy also sheds light on Slipknot’s [...]

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]]> JOST NICKEL – Taking Risks, Drumming Longevity & Career Lessons https://theukdrumshow.com/interviews/jost-nickel-taking-risks-drumming-longevity-career-lessons/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:47:14 +0000 https://theukdrumshow.com/?p=10255 In this exclusive interview, German super-drummer Jost Nickel sits down with The UK Drum Show Main Stage host Ollie Winiberg to talk about all things drumming — from his early career to performing at The UK Drum Show. We dive deep into the differences between clinics vs gigs, why he [...]

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]]> TOM HOWARTH: Viral Instagram Drummer Talks Skateboard-Inspired Beats & The UK Drum Show https://theukdrumshow.com/interviews/tom-howarth-viral-instagram-drummer-talks-skateboard-inspired-beats-the-uk-drum-show/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:55:28 +0000 https://theukdrumshow.com/?p=9982 Join Main Stage host Ollie Winiberg for for an incredible conversation with Tom Howarth, the drummer taking Instagram by storm! One of his viral videos racked up 160+ million views in just 20 minutes, and in this chat, he shares how he creates viral beats, puts together content, and applies [...]

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]]> The UK Drum Show 2025 – Inside The Event With Organiser Neil Golding https://theukdrumshow.com/interviews/the-uk-drum-show-2025-inside-the-event-with-organiser-neil-golding/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:12:14 +0000 https://theukdrumshow.com/?p=9819 In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Neil Golding, the organiser of The UK Drum Show and The Europe Drum Show, to talk all things drumming and community ahead of The UK Drum Show 2025 at the ACC Liverpool (18–19 October). Neil shares the story behind the birth of [...]

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]]> JAMES COMPTON: Catfish and the Bottlemen’s Session Drummer https://theukdrumshow.com/interviews/james-compton-catfish-and-the-bottlemens-session-drummer/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:57:40 +0000 https://theukdrumshow.com/?p=9731 In this exclusive interview for our sister-site Drummer’s Review we sit down with James Compton, the session drummer for Catfish and the Bottlemen, to uncover the real story behind the beats that power one of the UK’s most energetic live acts. From volunteering to now performing at The UK Drum Show, [...]

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]]> DEXTER HERCULES: What It’s REALLY Like Drumming For Ed Sheeran https://theukdrumshow.com/interviews/dexter-hercules-what-its-really-like-drumming-for-ed-sheeran/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:12:57 +0000 https://theukdrumshow.com/?p=9633 In this exclusive interview, Dexter Hercules – known for his work with Ed Sheeran (and loads more!) – sits down with The UK Drum Show main-stage host Ollie Winiberg to talk about his journey as a professional drummer. From playing stadiums with Ed Sheeran to performing at The UK Drum Show, Dexter shares [...]

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]]> CALEB HAYES: 10-Year Old Drum Prodigy Talks The UK Drum Show + Full Kit Tour https://theukdrumshow.com/interviews/caleb-hayes-10-year-old-drum-prodigy-talks-the-uk-drum-show-full-kit-tour/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:34:34 +0000 https://theukdrumshow.com/?p=9495 Meet Caleb Hayes, the 10-year-old drumming sensation! Ollie Winiberg recently visited Caleb at his home for a fun and relaxed chat about all things drums. From his love for The UK Drum Show (yes, we ask if he likes it more than Christmas!), to how he balances school, homework, and becoming [...]

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]]> NATHAN SHINGLER: The UK Drummer You Need To Hear About https://theukdrumshow.com/interviews/nathan-shingler-the-uk-drummer-you-need-to-hear-about/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:02:30 +0000 https://theukdrumshow.com/?p=9440 Join The UK Drum Show Main Stage host Ollie Winiberg as he sits down with UK-based drummer Nathan Shingler for a wide-ranging conversation about life behind the kit and what it takes to make a mark in today’s drumming world. Nathan reflects on his journey from winning Young Drummer of the [...]

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]]> MIKE JOHNSTON: The Drummer Who Changed Drum Education https://theukdrumshow.com/interviews/mike-johnston-the-drummer-who-changed-drum-education/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:48:39 +0000 https://theukdrumshow.com/?p=9379 In this episode of The UK Drum Show Official Podcast, Ollie Winiberg sits down with drum education master Mike Johnston. Mike will be hosting the Education Room throughout the entire weekend of 18th–19th October, alongside his talented friends Jay Postones (Tesseract), Dexter Hercules (Ed Sheeran), and Jost Nickel (Jan Delay & [...]

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