- Entries Open: October 15th, 2025
- Entries Close: November 15th, 2025
- Top 40 Announced: November 24th, 2025
- Top 10 Announced: December 8th, 2025
- Final: February 15th, 2026
TOP 10 FINALISTS
Congratulations to everyone who took part in Zildjian's Young Drummer of the Year competition, here is the 2026 final 10 in forename alphabetical order.
Ellis Yan Kei Gates
Ethan Osahn
Jackson Walker
James Roland
Jamie Hilton
Karl Prah
Kingsley Asamoah
Oscar Robinson
Preston Conway Ssekandi
Thomas Fruin Ockenden
TOP 40 FINALISTS
Congratulations to everyone who took part in Zildjian's UK Young Drummer of the Year Competition, here is the 2026 final 40 in forename alphabetical order.
ZILDJIAN'S 2025 UK YOUNG DRUMMER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
2025 Winner - Jack Manders
Congratulations to the 2025 competition winner, Jack Manders!
TOP 10 FINALISTS
Congratulations to everyone who took part in Zildjian's Young Drummer of the Year competition, here is the 2025 final 10 in forename alphabetical order.
Aldrexter Barroga
Alfie Connolly
Daniel Letman
Ellis Gates
Harry Jenkins
Helena McDonnell
Jack Manders
James Nugent
Jayden Risden
Karl Prah
