Drum Depot | UK and Cardiff Drum Store | Buy Online https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/home/ Drum Depot is Wales' LARGEST Drum store with over 4000 sq ft of drum gear stocking brands from Brady to Zildjian. Offering tuition & expert advice. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 Not So Local Legend: Alan Dale #12 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/not-so-local-legend-alan-dale-12/ Wed, 06 May 2026 12:23:42 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=118763 The post Not So Local Legend: Alan Dale #12 appeared first on Drum Depot | UK and Cardiff Drum Store | Buy Online.

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]]> Jost Nickel Drum Clinic – 14th June 2026 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/jost-nickel-drum-clinic-14th-june-2026/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:18:46 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=118045 Drum Depot in association with Sonor Drums are VERY proud to present….. A drum clinic with….The groove legend that is…… !!! Jost Nickel !!!   JOST NICKEL, a long-standing SONOR artist, is going on an exclusive clinic tour at selected SONOR dealers in the United Kingdom. Get ready for inspiring clinics covering style, sound, technique and equipment – […]

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Drum Depot in association with Sonor Drums are VERY proud to present…..

A drum clinic with….The groove legend that is……

!!! Jost Nickel !!!

 

JOST NICKEL, a long-standing SONOR artist, is going on an exclusive clinic tour at selected SONOR dealers in the United Kingdom.

Get ready for inspiring clinics covering style, sound, technique and equipment – plus unique insights into his acclaimed work and his collaborations with top-tier artists, focusing on interplay and precision.

As ambassador for the new SONOR MOMENTUM series, Jost will of course be playing his clinic on a brand new MOMENTUM kit.

Experience the sound LIVE in-store with this rare chance to get up close and personal with a legend.

 

EVENT: Jost Nickel

DATE: Sunday 14th June 2026

VENUE: Your favourite, friendly neighbourhood drum shop – ‘Drum Depot’

TIME: Doors 5.30pm

STARTS: 6pm (Ends around 8pm)

TICKET PRICE: £20 per person

Find out more about Jost here.

THIS EVENT IS NOW FINISHED…

Hope to see you there.

DD Crew.

  1. *No age restrictions. No refunds/returns. See our T&C’s for more info*

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]]> Evans Tune Up Day Event 2026 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/evans-tune-up-day-event-2026/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:54:09 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=116437 !!** Happy New Year **!! Normality has resumed, and as we wave goodbye to 2025, we’re straight into 2026 with a BANG!!!! A tuned bang that is… An Evans Drumhead tuning event kinda bang. For those of you who follow our every move, you know by now, we only do this event ONCE a year, […]

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!!** Happy New Year **!!

Normality has resumed, and as we wave goodbye to 2025, we’re straight into 2026 with a BANG!!!!

A tuned bang that is… An Evans Drumhead tuning event kinda bang.

For those of you who follow our every move, you know by now,
we only do this event ONCE a year,
and it’s without doubt one of the most exciting, informative, in-demand days EVER.

The ‘tune up’ day with Ben Alldred is so popular that we always struggle to accommodate demand.
This year, our aim is to see EVERYONE, so we are going to be holding this event ALL weekend!!!

In case you haven’t experienced an Evans Tuning Day, allow us to set the scene.

You’re sat at home, busting to gig. There’s not much happening on the scene in January, and your kit has been sat in cases since your last gig of ’25 which was a good 3 weeks ago. Excited to get back to it, on gig day you set up ready for a quick soundcheck…..

‘WHACK!!! Nnnnooooo! These drums sound like damp cardboard!!!’

Drum tuning can be so frustrating and quite stressful.

‘WHACK! WHACK!! What the hell has happened? My kit sounded so good a few weeks ago!!’

With a few minutes to spare before you take to the stage, panic sets in. You lose your head (see what we did there)….

‘WHACK! WHACK!! KICK!!! Whhhyyyyy is this happening? Somebody please help me….’

Moments ago you were ready to absolutely ROCK OUT and now you’re on your knees, looking to the guitarist for help (NOTE: never ever stoop that low!!!) the sound of your kit has completely changed your mood, you’re miffed, can’t get it together and now gotta play to a crowded room.

That’s where we jump in… Along with the crew from Evans,
we’re here to help to solve all of these tuning issues,
plus answer a tonne of questions about drum heads, shells, sounds
and what suits you / your kit best.

Keep ‘Saturday 31st January (10am to 5pm)
AND
Sunday 1st February (10am to 4pm)’ free.
Don’t miss the chance to make YOUR drums sound better than ever before.

If you like the sound of that and want to learn more, book yourself a slot.

Click here to book a slot

If you’ve haven’t come along to one of these days before,
Here’s a little bit more info for you below.

Otherwise, we’ll see you on the 31st & 1st.

Tidy!

DDC Out.

🥁

Further Info:

Learn all about Evans drumheads, discuss sounds, the material your drum is made from, music you like and your playing style.

Then get down to head choices AND have your drums tuned by a drum tuning guru.

Any products that are needed to improve or enhance the sound or performance of your drum

(e.g. Evans drumheads, Puresound Wires, etc.) will be charged for.

You’ll be allocated a time slot so it’s 1-2-1 and all about you, baby!!!

Your drums will be stripped, heads replaced and tuned to perfection.

If you don’t want to bring any drums in at this time,
you’re more than welcome to hang out in-store to learn everything there is to learn,
listen in, watch what’s going on with the kits etc.

Leave DD all clued up with a tonne of knowledge, a fresh drum sound,
feeling rather confident and busting to smash your next gig.

Specialist advise at a specialist store. Game changer…!!!

🙌

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]]> An Evening With… Vater, Paiste, Mapex and Andrew Scott https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/an-evening-with-vater-paiste-mapex-and-andrew-scott/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:28:42 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=110130 Join us for an exclusive evening with: Vater, Paiste, Mapex and Andrew Scott  Wednesday 22 October – 6:30pm Featuring: Product talk with Vater President Alan Vater Gear sessions with Paiste & Mapex Brand-new Mapex product launch Special live performance from Andrew Scott (King King, Paul Gilbert, I Built The Sky) Test a selection of Vater sticks, […]

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Join us for an exclusive evening with:

Vater, Paiste, Mapex and Andrew Scott

 Wednesday 22 October – 6:30pm

Featuring:
Product talk with Vater President Alan Vater
Gear sessions with Paiste & Mapex
Brand-new Mapex product launch
Special live performance from Andrew Scott (King King, Paul Gilbert, I Built The Sky)
Test a selection of Vater sticks, Paiste cymbals and Mapex drums
Meet the team behind the brands
FREE entry – spaces are limited.
To make sure you don’t miss out on your spot you need to do the following:

– be on our mailing list
– email: info@drumdepot.co.uk
– make sure the subject / title is “An Evening With”
– include your name (2 places max due to demand) and your contact number.

Your email booking confirmation is required on entry.

This is going to be an AMAZING event!

See you on the 22nd!

DD Crew.
For further info – check out this link.
Terms & Conditions Apply
Learning all about Korg products at this event is free. Any products purchased at the event will be charged for.
If you’re unable to make it, PLEASE, let us know so we can try to offer your slot to another drummer.
Drum Depot reserve the right to change or cancel any event without prior notice.

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]]> Interview With A Drummer: Gary Wallis (Tom Jones, Pink Floyd, Mike & The Mechanics and many more..) https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/interview-with-a-drummer-gary-wallis-tom-jones-pink-floyd-mike-the-mechanics-and-many-more/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:38:28 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=109774 On Thursday 21st March 2019, ‘Mike & The Mechanics’ played at St. Davids Hall in Cardiff. After a chance phone call with the legend that is Steve Barney (drummer with Anastacia, Annie Lennox….) the next thing we know, the infamous ‘Gary Wallis’ popped by the store for a cuppa…. It would’ve been wrong NOT to […]

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]]> On Thursday 21st March 2019, ‘Mike & The Mechanics’ played at St. Davids Hall in Cardiff.
After a chance phone call with the legend that is Steve Barney (drummer with Anastacia, Annie Lennox….) the next thing we know, the infamous ‘Gary Wallis’ popped by the store for a cuppa….

It would’ve been wrong NOT to have pinned him down to tell us all about his career!!!

You can find out more about ‘Gary’ here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Wallis

Huge THANK YOU to Steve Barney for being the driving force to make this happen.

Interviewer: Brett Sawmy Video Edit: Sam Picton.

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]]> Interview With A Drummer: Ralph Rolle (Nile Rodgers & Chic) https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/interview-with-a-drummer-ralph-rolle-nile-rodgers-chic/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:28:50 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=109770 On Tuesday 19th December 2018, ‘Nile Rodgers & Chic’ were playing at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff. We were super fortunate enough to be able to catch up with the groove machine drummer that is Ralph Rolle. What an absolute gent!!!!! You can find out more about ‘Ralph’ here: http://www.ralphrolle.com/Welcome.html Huge THANK YOU to Anne McCoy […]

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]]> On Tuesday 19th December 2018, ‘Nile Rodgers & Chic’ were playing at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff.
We were super fortunate enough to be able to catch up with the groove machine drummer that is Ralph Rolle.

What an absolute gent!!!!! You can find out more about ‘Ralph’ here: http://www.ralphrolle.com/Welcome.html

Huge THANK YOU to Anne McCoy xx

Interviewer: Aled Lloyd. Video Edit: Sam Picton.

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]]> Interview With A Drummer: Mickey Curry (Bryan Adams) https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/interview-with-a-drummer-mickey-curry-bryan-adams/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:47:20 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=109701 On Tuesday 5th March 2019, ‘Bryan Adams’ played at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff and we had the opportunity to go along to soundcheck, hang out and catch up with drumming legend Mickey Curry. You can find out more about ‘Mickey’ here: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Curry Huge THANK YOU to Tony C., Jason A., and Gavin T. at Yamaha […]

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]]> On Tuesday 5th March 2019, ‘Bryan Adams’ played at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff and we had the opportunity to go along to soundcheck, hang out and catch up with drumming legend Mickey Curry.

You can find out more about ‘Mickey’ here: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Curry

Huge THANK YOU to Tony C., Jason A., and Gavin T. at Yamaha Drums (UK).

Interviewer: Brett Sawmy Video Edit: Sam Picton.

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]]> Interview With A Drummer: Matt Nicholls (Bring Me The Horizon) https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/interview-with-a-drummer-matt-nicholls-bring-me-the-horizon/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:17:23 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=109697 On Tuesday 27th November 2018, ‘Bring Me The Horizon’ were playing at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff. We gate-crashed the party to try and grab 5 minutes with drummer Matt Nicholls. We’re glad to say, Matt was extremely welcoming and after a chat backstage, he invited us ON stage for a kit walkthrough… You can check […]

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]]> On Tuesday 27th November 2018, ‘Bring Me The Horizon’ were playing at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff.
We gate-crashed the party to try and grab 5 minutes with drummer Matt Nicholls.
We’re glad to say, Matt was extremely welcoming and after a chat backstage, he invited us ON stage for a kit walkthrough… You can check out the interview below.

You can find out more about ‘Bring Me The Horizon’ here: https://www.bmthofficial.com

Interviewer: Aled Lloyd. Video Edit: Sam Picton.

 

 

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]]> Interview With A Drummer: John ‘JR’ Robinson (the most recorded drummer in history) https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/interview-with-a-drummer-john-jr-robinson-the-most-recorded-drummer-in-history/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:07:27 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=109691 On Monday 12th November 2018, John ‘JR’ Robinson (drummer for so many artists) was doing a drum clinic at the store. Before the sold out show began, we managed to have a good ole catch up with the most recorded drummer in history… You can find out more about ‘JR’ here: https://www.johnjrrobinson.com Interviewer: Aled Lloyd. […]

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]]> On Monday 12th November 2018, John ‘JR’ Robinson (drummer for so many artists) was doing a drum clinic at the store.
Before the sold out show began, we managed to have a good ole catch up with the most recorded drummer in history…

You can find out more about ‘JR’ here: https://www.johnjrrobinson.com

Interviewer: Aled Lloyd. Video Edit: Sam Picton.

 

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]]> Interview With A Drummer: Simon Merry (Rick Astley) https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/interview-with-a-drummer-simon-merry-rick-astley/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:21:26 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=109670 On Friday 2nd Nov 2018, Simon Merry (drummer with Rick Astley, Boyzone…) visited the store before his show at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff with Rick Astley. Naturally Aled wanted to catch up with Simon for a natter… You can find out more about Simon here: http://www.simonmerry.com Interviewer: Aled Lloyd. Video Edit: Sam Picton.

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]]> On Friday 2nd Nov 2018, Simon Merry (drummer with Rick Astley, Boyzone…) visited the store before his show at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff with Rick Astley.

Naturally Aled wanted to catch up with Simon for a natter…

You can find out more about Simon here: http://www.simonmerry.com

Interviewer: Aled Lloyd. Video Edit: Sam Picton.

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