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SIMON PHILLIPS on 50+ Years of Drumming | The UK Drum Show

Ollie Winiberg — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:42:17 +0000

Ahead of his headline performance at The UK Drum Show 2026, Simon Phillips joined us to discuss a career spanning Toto, countless recording sessions, Protocol, drum clinics and some truly remarkable moments in drumming history. So, what keeps him motivated after more than five decades behind the kit? “I get bored,” [...]

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Ben Sharp: From Teaching Drums, YUNGBLUD and The UK Drum Show

Ollie Winiberg — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:12:46 +0000

For Ben Sharp, becoming the drummer for YUNGBLUD wasn’t the result of a carefully planned career move or a high-profile audition. It actually began with a chance meeting more than a decade ago. Sharp first met Dominic Harrison when the future YUNGBLUD frontman was just 15. Fourteen years later, after [...]

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Meet JAMES COOK (Drummer for Urne)

Ollie Winiberg — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:17:49 +0000

With over three decades dedicated to the art of drumming, James Cook has lived and breathed drums from every angle. From working in a leading UK drum store and playing countless live shows, to teaching adults and children and helping shape the next generation of drummers, drums have always been [...]

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COLLINGWOOD CYMBALS TO EXHIBIT AT THE UK DRUM SHOW 2026!

Ollie Winiberg — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:07:04 +0000

Dave Collingwood (Collingwood Cymbals) is one of the world’s leading independent cymbalsmiths, and the only one offering ‘Make Your Own Cymbal’ experiences and in-depth training for cymbal-makers, both online and in-person. Dave’s cymbal-making techniques and theories are 100% self-taught through nearly 15 years of continued trial and error. Each of [...]

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EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCEMENT – Jon Cross Custom Drums

Ollie Winiberg — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:01:17 +0000

Jon Cross Custom Drums have just finished a brand new snare in their workshop which will be exhibited at The UK Drum Show this October! The snare in question will be a 14″ x 6.5″ Amboyna & Thuya Burl segment shell with Bubinga & African Blackwood hoops & accents, high [...]

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EVANS Introduces the High-Tension Drum Key

The UK Drum Show — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:24:26 +0000

EVANS introduces the High-Tension Drum Key, a tuning tool engineered to give drummers the extra leverage they need for high-tension tuning applications. Engineered for Marching & Drum Corps Built for marching snare, tenor, and bass drums, the High-Tension Drum Key simplifies tuning under even the most strenuous conditions. Unlike standard [...]

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What REALLY Happens At Drumeo? BRANDON TOEWS Reveals All Ahead Of The UK Drum Show

Ollie Winiberg — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:09:50 +0000

Ahead of his appearance on the main stage at The UK Drum Show this October, Brandon Toews sat down with Drummers Review’s Ollie Winiberg to discuss his journey through drumming, the incredible stories behind some of Drumeo’s biggest moments, and the players who have inspired him throughout his career. Known to [...]

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Ramrods to exhibit at The UK Drum Show

Ollie Winiberg — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:46:20 +0000

Ramrods is the super cool brand of percussion rods that is causing a stir in the drumming community. Handmade in the UK by drummers for drummers, Ramrods offer an extensive range of superior quality percussion rods for drummers, percussionists and musicians of all genres. We are delighted to be back [...]

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JCCD ARE COMING TO THE UK DRUM SHOW

Ollie Winiberg — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:34:41 +0000

Handcrafted. Exotic. Built to perform. For over 15 years, Jon Cross Custom Drums has been creating stunning custom segment and stave snare drums, handcrafted from premium exotic hardwoods as an alternative to traditional ply shells. Come and see two incredible new creations making their appearance at The UK Drum Show: [...]

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ONE DIRECTION Drummer Josh Devine

Ollie Winiberg — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:07:50 +0000

Josh Devine’s career is one of those rare modern music journeys that feels almost impossible to replicate. It’s a story that begins with teenage drum covers online and evolves into stadium tours, chart-topping pop, grime sessions, and a growing role in the conversation around music and AI. (Watch in full [...]

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