ZILDJIAN YOUNG DRUMMER OF THE YEAR 2026
Are you ready to take your drumming to the next level? Zildjian's Germany Young Drummer of the Year competition is your chance to showcase your skills, compete with the best young talent, and make your mark in the drumming world. Open to aspiring drummers 16 or under in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. This competition highlights creativity, technique, and passion behind the kit.
TOP 10 FINALISTS
Congratulations to everyone who took part in 2026 German Young Drummer of the Year competition.
Here is the 2026 live final 10.
Daniel Gortovlyuk
Dominik Gfrerrer
Felix Schmidt
Iris Leompescu
Leo Alonso-Kallscheuer
Lorenzo Violo
Moritz Caspar Paul Peter
Nils Karpf
Richard Jon Regele
Takumi Emilio Saccomanno
- Final event: April 19, 2026, at the Popakademie Mannheim