#FutureBeat under 18s and under drum competition
#FUTUREBEAT is back and looking for drumming stars of the future.
Yamaha Drums is delighted to invite entries for 2018’s #FUTUREBEAT. In its 3rd year, this ground-breaking national competition offers drummers aged between 13 - 18 years old a fantastic array of prizes and unique performance opportunities to showcase those funky beats and lightning-fast fills.
To enter, all you need to do is simply film yourself playing Drums, upload the video to a streaming platform and choose your regional location. Then send the link via email along with your details. It’s that easy! Judges will be looking for Jaw dropping grooves, stand out timing and terrific technique.
From the video submissions, 64 promising drummers will be selected to perform live at 8 Regional Finals across the UK. These drummers will play 2 Songs in front of audiences comprising family, friends and members of the general public. Judges will decide on the winning drummer who will win a Yamaha Snare Drum and a place in the Grand Finals at Yamaha Music UK Headquarters in Milton Keynes.
Grand Finalists will receive mentoring sessions with some of the country’s leading professional drummers and have the chance to perform with a professional band, in front of an eminent judging panel who will decide the overall #FUTUREBEAT ’18 winner. They will be presented with a Yamaha Tour Custom series drum kit and also perform live at the prestigious London Drum Show thanks to a new partnership with Rhythm Magazine.
#FUTUREBEAT has become highly acclaimed by drummers and the drum industry which has previously attracted over 500 entries, showcasing over 100 of the UK’s most talented young drummers in Live Regional performances. Partnered by Yamaha Drum Dealers throughout the UK with support by Professional Drum Artists Steve White (Style Council, Paul Weller, The Who), Troy Miller (Amy Winehouse, Laura Mvula), Donavan Hepburn (Take That, E.L.O) & Andrew Small (Kylie, Massive Attack) who have all previously dedicated their time to support up and coming drummers with private mentoring sessions. This is a do-not-miss for enthusiastic drum stars of the Future
George Daniel (The 1975)
#FUTUREBEAT is a great platform for young drummers that provides a level playing field for showcasing new talent.
Steve White (Session Drummer)
#FUTUREBEAT has demonstrated what great condition the future of British drumming is in and the value of Yamaha’s support and advice to help young drummers achieve their dreams.
Donavan Hepburn (Session Drummer)
#FUTUREBEAT is an opportunity see the huge potential of the next generation of drummers coming after us.
Gavin Thomas (Yamaha Music UK)
Everyone can benefit from entering #FUTUREBEAT from simply practicing and focusing on your video entry, maybe playing live on stage for the first time or having the opportunity to meet professional drummers, not forgetting some incredible prizes and opportunity to perform at the London Drum Show.
Sam Swift (#Futurebeat 17 Winner)
Drumming will always be a major part in my life and #FUTUREBEAT has encouraged me further to peruse playing the drums as a career. It has been an incredible experience playing in front of the professionals and alongside the other competitors. From me comes a sincere thanks for everything Yamaha has done.
Locations/Dates
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Monday 10th September - GLASGOW
Drummers Only
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Tuesday 11th September – WASHINGTON, TYNE & WEAR
Drum Shop
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Wednesday 12th September - MANCHESTER
PMT Manchester
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Thursday 13th September – BIRMINGHAM
PMT Birmingham
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Monday 17th September - CARDIFF
Drum Depot
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Tuesday 18th September – FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE
Graham Russell Drums
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Wednesday 19th September – ROMFORD, LONDON
PMT ROMFORD
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Thursday 20th September – COLCHESTER, ESSEX
Sound Attak
- Saturday 20th October - FINAL
Prizes
The #FUTUREBEAT Winner will win a Yamaha 5 piece Yamaha Drum Set and hardware worth over £2000
The #FUTUREBEAT Winner will win a Performance at London Drum Show 2018.
#FUTUREBEAT Finalists will be invited to Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK) to have Mentoring sessions with leading Yamaha Drum Artists.
#FUTUREBEAT Regional Winners will receive a Recording Custom Snare Drum worth over £400.
How to enter?
Click below and email your nearest location, all entries need to include:
- Link to video
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Address
- Contact number
Closing date: Sunday 26th August, 11:59 pm Western European Time (UTC)
Make sure you demonstrate your ability and style. The video can be made using acoustic or electronic drums. Judges will be looking for groove, timing, technique & versatility. If you record something specific for the competition it can be filmed as simply as on your smart phone. Judging will be made on your performance not the production of the video.
Regional Finals
From the video submissions, 64 young drummers will be selected to perform live on a Yamaha Drum Kit at 8 Regional Finals that will each showcase 8 drummers. These drummers will play 2 Songs in front of audiences comprising family, friends and members of the general public. Judges will decide on the winning drummer who will a place in the Grand Finals at Yamaha Music UK Headquarters in Milton Keynes.
Grand Final
For the Grand Final at Yamaha Headquarters in Milton Keynes, all 8 Finalists will each receive mentoring with some of the country’s leading professional drummers and have the chance to perform with a professional band, in front of an eminent judging panel who will decide the overall #FUTUREBEAT ’18 winner.
Judging
There are 3 Judging stages, a selection of Judges including Yamaha Staff, The Drum Shop, Yamaha Artists and Leading Industry Figures will all be invited throughout the process. Each of the judges will be marking scores for a variety of factors including groove, timing, technique, versatility and expression.
