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WDA representatives attended the Slave To The Beat Drum Show at Fruit Space in Hull. It was a great event, well attended with a buzzing atmosphere. All ages were represented from kids to veterans, beginners to pro players. Dream Cymbals (www.dreamcymbals.com) supported the show and really showed what a grate product range they have. The 18" Crash Ride was our favourite. With just that one cymbal and a pair of Dream Bliss hats, you could do a great gig. This has now become an annual event and ...

WDA Members have finished voting for the WDA Awards. Unlike other drumming polls, the nominees where not a prescribed short-list of obvious celebrity names to choose from. WDA members make the nominations, vote for the short list then vote for there final winners. Here are the final results of the top five positions in each category. 

Category A: Inspirational Drummer of The Year

1st Billy Cobham

2nd Mike Portnoy

Joint 3rd Chad Smith

Joint 3rd Geoff Dugmore

4th Karl Brazil

Category B: Drum Publicati...

WDA Members have finished nominating drummers for the WDA Awards and voting started this-morning.

Here's a list of the nominees:

Category A: Inspirational Drummer of The Year

1/ Billy Cobham

2/ Chad Smith

3/ Geoff Dugmore

4/ Karl Brazil

5/ Mike Portnoy

Category B: Drum Publication of The Year (in print or online)

1/ Rhythm Magazine

2/ Drumming Daily

3/ Rockschool new 2012 grade books

4/ Drummer Magazine

5/ Modern Drummer Magazine

Category C: Drum Teacher of Th...