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Whats on for 2026
On Stage
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10:15am-11:15am, Grant Holford (TicTok Drummer)
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Grant Holford has been playing drums since the age of six and started performing in bands at 14. With a BTEC First and National Diploma in Music (Triple Distinctions), he has built a strong foundation in both performance and music theory.
Over the years, Grant has played in a wide range of bands, showcasing his versatility across multiple genres. His experience includes:
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• Ironhide (Current) – Indie rock & metal
• Entity (2006–2010) – Power metal/classical rock
• Three Piece Sweet (2008–2011) – Classic rock covers
• Beaver (2009–2013) – Indie covers
• Girl Toyz (2009–2013) – Female-fronted rock covers
• Tripod (2010–2018) – Hard rock covers
• Bad Intention (2012–2018) – Female-fronted rock
• Volitare (2015–2016) – Alternative rock
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In addition to his regular projects, Grant is highly adaptable, often stepping in as a last-minute dep drummer for bands in need. He is proficient in sight-reading sheet music and comfortable playing in a variety of styles.
Grant has also taught drums in the past and is looking to start again soon, helping the next generation of drummers develop their skills.
His biggest drumming influences include Mike Portnoy, Kai Hahto, Nicholas Barker, and Travis Barker, shaping his dynamic and technical playing style.
Catch Grant on TikTok Live, where he performs at gigs and shares his signature mix of high-energy drumming and comedic drum videos.
No endorsements as of yet… hint hint!
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11.30am- 12.30pm, Anna Fettes (UK Young Drummer Top 40)
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​Anna Fettes is a 16 year old drummer from Fife,Scotland.
She started playing at the age of 3 and has been obsessed ever since.
She played in a band ‘Adam and the Observers’ which Embarked on a small your all over Scotland in April 2024.
In June 2024 She travelled solo to Berklee College of Music in Boston where she attended a drumming workshop.
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Anna teaches 12 pupils a week and has done since the age of 14.
During October Anna travelled down to the Uk Drum Show, this led to her Endorsement with Code Drumheads.
She has goals of attending Berklee college of music for their 5week -
aspire course and to then go on to do a Music Degree at Napier University.​​​​​
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12:45pm- 1:45pm, Mike McPhrazier (Musical Theater, Siter Act, 9to5, Grease, & More)
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With strong technical understanding and ability,
Mike is an exciting and versatile drummer, with experience playing in musical theatre productions all around the globe. With special focus in sight reading and interpretation,
Mike quickly uses ears and artistic licence to go beyond the written dots and bring unique,
musical excitement to each chart, and every performance.
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Professional theatre credits include: Sister Act (London & UK Tour), Grease (London),
9to5 (UK Tour), Dreamgirls (UK Tour), The Osmonds (UK Tour), and Jersey Boys (International Tour).
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A proud long term student of one of the world's leading and most
exclusive drumming educators, Bob Armstrong,
Mike takes from this time musical awarenesses, solid time, and technical touch.
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2:00pm - 3:00pm Robert Brian
Robert Brian, a Grammy-winning drummer with over 35 years of professional experience
Having toured and recorded with artists including Siouxsie Sioux, Simple Minds, Peter Gabriel, Loreena McKennitt, Laura Pausini, Goldfrapp, Hugh Cornwell, Miles Kane, and many others.
Alongside performing, Robert regularly presents drum clinics and masterclasses for DW Drums and Vulcan Cymbals, an endorser of Remo, Vic Firth, and Roland.
More recently, Robert has been collaborating with other artists in music production.
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3:15pm- 4:15pm Emma Taylor (Love to Learn Drums)
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“Powerhouse Drummer Emma Taylor…is hard to miss…and hard to ignore as she batters that kit into submission time after time, and it’s easy to see why her bite-sized lessons on Tiktok have so many views.” - Devil's Gate Music
Playing since the age of 6, Emma Taylor, has become a very popular name in Drum Education., releasing videos under the name "Sounds like Emma" & "Love to Learn Drums", she has been making a big impact in the Drumming world.
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Emmas own music education includes playing with the award-winning school choir, 'The Bulmershe Ensemble.', a first-class BA(Hons) degree in 2019 at ACM.
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Now with over half a million followers and rising, Emma has been teaching stidents of all ages and ability levels, working with Alpyne Music to expand her reach and influence.
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Emma loves educating and sharing her passion, and it shows.
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(RESCHEDULing for later date) Greyson Nekrutman (Sepultura)
Greyson is a highly talented drummer based in New York, currently playing and touring with the legendary heavy metal band Sepultura, previously having played with groups such as Suicidal Tendencies, Billy Howerdel, DJ Premier and more and is the featured drummer on William Duvall’s of Alice in Chains “11.12.21
Live-in- Studio Nashville"
Greyson, playing from the age of 4, has gained recognition in many styles of drumming including Jazz , Latin, Metal and Big Band showing great versatility in skills .
Having spent much of his childhood overcoming struggles with his health, Greyson practiced on bedrails at home and in hospitals .
In high school he was named as one of the “Top-Performing High School Jazz Musicians” in the country, and selected as the drummer for the 2019 All-National Honors Jazz Ensemble.
Greyson is sponsored by Pearl, Meinl, Vater & Evans
"Nekrutman hails from a new generation of drum gods" The Vault
"As one of the most explosive young players in the drumming world" Drummers Review
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Meet & Greet
Other Displays
Follow Signs in trade hall​
​11am-11.30am Andy Songhurst
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11:30am-12pm, Ollie Usiskin
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12.00pm- 12:30pm, Grant Holford &
Lauren Holford
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12:30pm- 1.00pm, Mike Mcphrazier
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1:00pm- 1:30pm Robert Brian
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1:30pm- 2:00pm Anna Fettes
Second Stage​
​10.15am-10.35am Andy Songhurst
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11.00am-11.20am Jacob Fenton
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11:30am-11.50pm, Barney Stevens
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12.15pm- 12:35pm, Theo Miller
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1.00m- 1.20pm, Lauren Holford
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1:45pm- 2.05pm Ollie Usiskin
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2:30pm- 2:50pm Barney Stevens
Workshops
​Please attend the show as close to opening as possible to sign up for your choosen workshop at the sign up table. £5 Per Workshop
Numbers are limited for each workshop. When full, sign up for that workshop will close.
(Stair access only)
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10:15am-11:15am, Introduction to the art of cymbal making with Collingwood Cymbals
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11:15am-12pm, Alpyne Music
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12pm- 12:45pm, Drum Head Mounting, Tuning and other basic necessities with Ollie Usiskin
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12:45pm- 1:45pm, Introduction to the art of cymbal making with Collingwood Cymbals
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1:45pm- 2:30pm, Alpyne Music
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2:30pm- 3:15pm, Drum Head Mounting, Tuning and other basic necessities with Ollie Usiskin