FAQ Category: On Finals Day

That’s a secret! However, past judges have included Vic Firth, Derek McKenzie, Geoff Dugmore, Ralph Salmins, Sola, Jason Bowld and Lloyd Ryan.

No. Have your kit set up as you like for your entry. But make sure we can clearly see you.

The judges will be marking on such things as timing, technique, using your ears, feel, playing for the music and your general attitude.

No. You can only use the cymbals we supply. Two crashes, one ride one set of hi-hats. You can only use your own pedals (single or double) your own sticks and your own throne.

Each finalist has to play a two minute solo, they then have to play a song with a bass and guitar player which will have been provided about three weeks before the finals. Finally they have to play a piece of music with the guitar players which they are only introduced to on the day.