Meet Drum Shop UK at The UK Drum Show 2026: Gear, Goodie Bags & Drumaoke

Join Drum Shop UK at The UK Drum Show on 24–25 October 2026 at LEX Liverpool. We’re running the Korg booth, home to Mapex, Paiste and Vater, and we’d love you to stop by.

Come and meet our team, discover deals on the day, play with a live band at Drumaoke and pick up a free Drum Shop UK goodie bag while stocks last. You can also visit the booth to enter our competition for a chance to win £100 worth of Drum Shop UK vouchers.

Your show weekend at a glance

  • When: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October 2026, Doors open 9am–6pm.
  • Where: LEX Liverpool, King’s Dock, Liverpool, L3 4FP.
  • Find us: Drum Shop UK on the Korg booth, with Mapex, Paiste and Vater.
  • Drumaoke: Visit the team at Stand C16 early to book an available slot.

Plan your visit to The UK Drum Show →

Take a look around our booth

Our booth brings together two facing spaces. Explore Vater and Paiste on one side, with Drumaoke and Mapex opposite. It’s a great place to talk gear, meet the brand teams and get involved in the show.

Overview of the Vater and Paiste booth opposite Drumaoke and Mapex, with the promotional panel blurred

Meet the Drum Shop UK team

Andy Anderson & family, Darren Chell, Adam and Gareth, our in-house service expert, will all be on the booth to answer your questions.

Whether you’re planning your next kit, exploring a different cymbal sound, choosing sticks or looking for servicing advice, come and have a chat. We’ll help you explore the gear and talk through what works for your setup.

Some very cool artists will be dropping by too, so keep an eye on what’s happening around the booth.

Pick up a free goodie bag

Take a little Drum Shop UK home with you. Pop over, say hello and collect a free goodie bag packed with Drum Shop UK merch, while stocks last.

Drum Shop UK goodie-bag merchandise including an orange wrist strap, pen and keyring

You on drums. A live band behind you.

Ever fancied taking the drum throne and playing with a live band? Drumaoke is your moment. Choose your song and get behind a Mapex kit with Paiste cymbals and Vater sticks.

First launched at UKDS in 2017 by Dan Humphries and Marie Batchelder, Drumaoke gives you the chance to take the drum throne and perform alongside a live band.

Returning to play with you this year are:

• Marie – MC & Vocals
• Dan – Bass Guitar
• Ashley – Guitar & Vocals
• Gareth – Keyboards

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying it for the first time, come and get involved. There are different setlists on Saturday and Sunday, so take a look and find a song you’d love to play.

Head to the Drumaoke team at Stand C16 early to book an available slot. Sign-up takes place at the show, with no advance booking. Spaces are limited.

Explore Drumaoke and choose your song →

Three iconic brands. Plenty to talk about.

  • Mapex: Talk kits, snares and hardware with the Mapex team.
  • Paiste: Explore cymbal sounds and get advice from the Paiste team.
  • Vater: Chat sticks, feel and your next favourite pair with the Vater team.

Ask us about our show-day deals

Spotted something you love? Come and speak to the Drum Shop UK team about the deals available on the day. Get advice from the people who know the gear and find your next upgrade.

Come for the gear. Stay for the music. We’ll see you in Liverpool!

Plan your show visit →

Questions before the show? Email info@drumshop.co.uk or call 0191 418 7113.

Goodie bags are available while stocks last. Show deals and Drumaoke slots are subject to availability. Artist appearances may vary across the weekend.

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