Simon John's Vintage Drum Show is an annual event organised, promoted and managed by drummers for drummers to provide an opportunity for the display, promotion, trading of drums, associated products/items and drumming skills to be available to the drummers and potential drummers of the UK and beyond. It is a non-profit organisation and seeks to be self-funding.
The 2026 show will be held over the weekend of 3rd and 4th October at the Standard Triumph Club in Coventry. Entry is £15 for the day, £20 for the weekend, under 14s free. Cash or card on the door.
A fascinating city in its own right, Coventry is at the heart of the English Midlands - close to Birmingham, Leicester and the historic towns of Worcester, Leamington and Stratford upon Avon.
The city of Lady Godiva is steeped in history - it was briefly the capital of England in the 15th century - and with two universities and a population of 300,000, it offers plenty of culture including the Coventry Music Museum and some lively nightlife and live music in the nearby suburb of Earlsdon.
The Village
Dolomite Avenue
Coventry Business Park
Coventry, CV4 9GZ
Phone : 02477 710860
Literally a stones throw away, the Village has everything you want from a hotel - gym, swimming pool, restaurant and bar. Easy access from the A45 via M6 and M69 or Canley Railway Station.
Premier Inn, Earlsdon Park
53 Butts Road
Coventry CV1 3BH
Phone : 0871 527 9318
Set in a prominent art deco building, this is a modern no-frills hotel 1.5 miles away. Rooms feature en suite bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. Kids aged 15 and under eat and stay free with a paying adult. Easy access from the A45 via M6 and M69 or Canley Railway Station.
The Old Hall Hotel
Tamworth Road
Keresley
Coventry CV6 2EJ
Phone : 024 7518 6000
The Old Hall Hotel is a luxury hotel in Coventry, set in a restored listed building. It’s the perfect spot for weekend break
A collection of T shirts, beanie hats, mugs, even badges, stickers and other goodies will be available at the show.
Lloyd Ryan gave a drumming demonstration playing on the Sakae Trilogy Vintage Club Oyster kit.
With a show featuring Jack Ambling, Sticky Wickett and Neil Bullock
With a visit from at Nick and Ryan at Drum Dog
A Percussion Discussion Podcast
Performance by Pete Cater
Performance by Vince Dunn
Neil Bullock with a demonstration of basic brush technique
Neal Wilkinson
Lloyd Ryan
