ABOUT AVEDIS ZILDJIAN
Avedis Zildjian Co. has set the standard for high-performance musical instruments since 1623. As the world’s leading maker of cymbals, drumsticks, and percussion mallets, Zildjian products are sold across the world with the mission to inspire people to express themselves through music. From the beginner to the world’s greatest rock stars, jazz performers and concert percussionists, amateurs and pros alike choose Zildjian, Vic Firth, and Balter Mallets products to share their musical expression, without compromise. For more information, please visit www.zildjian.com
ABOUT YOUNG DRUMMER OF THE YEAR
Founded in 2002, Young Drummer of the year offers contestants (16 and under) a platform to highlight their drumming talent on a national and international stage. Since the competition’s inception, the event has seen tremendous growth, attracting an ever-increasing number of entries and seeing the very best in terms of drumming talent. The U.K. Young Drummer of the Year competition finals are held in February at a central location, with the winner receiving a trophy, prestigious title, and often, drum and cymbal endorsement deals.