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MIKE JOHNSTON: The Drummer Who Changed Drum Education
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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MARK GUILIANA: David Bowie, Drumming Inspiration & Building a Lasting Legacy
Join Ollie Winiberg as he sits down with drumming icon Mark Guiliana to talk about working with David Bowie, performing at The UK Drum Show, finding true inspiration, building connections and advice for aspiring musicians. Be sure not to miss Mark when he performs at The UK Drum Show 2025 ...
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STEVE BARNEY: Jeff Beck, The Wanted, Sugababes & more
UK session drummer supremo Steve Barney sits down with Main Stage host Ollie Winiberg to talk career highs from Atomic Kitten to Jeff Beck and why he’s avoided drum shows… until now. He opens up about being “not the drum solo guy,” what it’s like playing for pop icons, why ...
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ED RICHARDSON: Keeping Time For Jools…
In this exclusive interview, Ed Richardson — the powerhouse drummer behind Jools Holland — shares his journey through jazz, swing, touring life and his upcoming performance at The UK Drum Show 2025. We dive into groove, musical discipline, hilarious tour stories, and what it really takes to “keep time” with one ...
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THOMAS LANG: The Power of Failing
World-renowned drummer Thomas Lang chats to The UK Drum Show Main Stage host Ollie Winiberg about why failure is essential for growth, both in music and in life. Alongside this, Thomas discusses the mindset behind his intense practice routines, the primal roots of drumming, and what drummers often get wrong when ...
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GABOR DORNYEI: Big Drums, Big Personality, Big Acheivements
The UK Drum Show Main Stage host Ollie Winiberg sits down with the rhythmic powerhouse that is Gabor Dornyei. From rock to jazz to music for Disney, Gabor’s drumming has taken him across genres, continents and some seriously cool gigs. We chat about his early days, the importance of networking, his ...
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GREGG BISSONETTE: Interview With The Always Energetic Drumming Icon
High energy, big laughs and serious groove talk as The UK Drum Show Main Stage host Ollie Winiberg chats with the one and only Gregg Bissonette ahead of his appearance at The UK Drum Show 2025! From Ringo Starr, David Lee Roth, ELO, Spinal Tap… need we go on? Gregg ...
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GAVIN HARRISON: Interview With A Prog Legend!
Join The UK Drum Show Main Stage host Ollie Winiberg sits down with the legendary Gavin Harrison, known for his incredible drumming with Porcupine Tree, Pineapple Thief and King Crimson. Ollie is welcomed into Gavin’s home for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable career, advice for aspiring drummers, and his plans for ...
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NAOMI FORBES: The Powerhouse Player Talks All Things Drums…
From the Royal Albert Hall to The UK Drum Show Main Stage, Naomi Forbes is absolutely smashing it! Having played for the likes of Paloma Faith, Cat Burns, and Leigh-Anne from Little Mix, Naomi’s career has been nothing short of iconic—and she’s only just getting started. She picked up the sticks at ...
