LINKFESTII

Our Biggest Annual Concert Experience

LinkFest is our once-a-year concert spectacular — a high-energy celebration of student progress and musicianship.

With a larger stage, bigger venue, and three concerts running through the afternoon and evening, students will perform group pieces, solos, and band sets under full professional production.

Families, bring the full cheering squad. Performers, come dressed for the moment — last year’s festival vibes were unreal, and this year will be even bigger.

LinkFest is more than a show — it’s our biggest celebration of the year.

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Event Details

🗓️ Sunday, 8th March 2026

📍 The Picturedrome, 222 Kettering Rd, Northampton NN1 4BN

🅿️ Parking: There is a large free car park directly opposite the venue with spaces for up to 110 vehicles. You will also find on-street parking surrounding the area.

Event Timings

  • Concert 1

    Doors Open: 12:30
    Concert Starts: 13:00
    Ends: 15:00

  • Concert 2

    Doors Open: 15:30
    Concert Starts: 16:00
    Ends: 18:00

  • Concert 3

    Doors Open: 18:30
    Concert Starts: 19:00
    Ends: 21:00

🎟️ LinkFest Tickets

Tickets are available to purchase from our online shop. Single tickets and bundles are available.
Performers do not require tickets, only non-performing guests (family and friends).

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What to Expect

Think lights, energy, and excitement.
LinkFest is our biggest celebration of the year. It’s where all the practise pays off, and students get the thrill of performing on a real gig stage in front of a cheering crowd.

Epic Group Performances: Every student performs with their class, bringing the full power of group drumming to the stage.

Lead Performers: Blue Level+ drummers step into the spotlight to lead their groups on the acoustic kit.

Showcase Soloists: A handful of standout students will take on solo moments (auditions opening soon).

BandMates Live: For the first time ever, expect high-energy live band performances from our BandMates students.

Key Notes for Parents

  • Students will be fully prepared in their classes leading up to the showcase.

  • To ensure everyone can relax after the big event, no lessons will take place from Monday 9th March to Sunday 15th March.

  • Payment for that week will contribute to the event's high running costs.

FAQs

  • No.

    This is an all-in event, which is part of our annual event calendar and the performance is included in each student’s membership. Similarly to missed lessons, if you cannot attend you simply forfeit the week’s fee.

  • We will have a hangout zone on the balcony section for all performers prior to their performance - this helps us keep stage times scheduled and allows us to get groups on and off stage easily. This zone will be monitored by staff but will be accessible to parents too.

    We know you’ll want to celebrate with them, so after they have performed they can join you.

    IMPORTANT: Your child will ultimately be in your care throughout the event, unless you notify us beforehand that you won’t be there.

  • Our event information will be shared by email. You will also receive a printed copy of your concert number and arrival/finish times.

  • We’ve kept adult ticket prices the same as last year — the only changes are for children and concessions.

    This year’s LinkFest is a bigger, higher-quality production than ever before, with:

    • A full professional stage, sound, and lighting crew

    • Event photographer

    • Three separate concerts across the day

    • More performers than ever

    • A much larger technical and staffing requirement

    • Increased venue and production costs

    To keep LinkFest sustainable — and keep delivering a genuinely professional, exciting experience — we’ve aligned all general admission tickets to a single price. This helps us continue improving the event each year while still keeping tickets fair and accessible for families.

  • Our bundle system is designed to be simple, great value, and flexible for all family types, including those with only one performer, multiple performers, or extended family attending.

    Instead of age-based discounts, we’ve added meaningful perks (such as free T-shirts) to help families save while still receiving a premium experience.

  • Bundles are fixed packages, but you can buy additional individual tickets alongside any bundle.
    This keeps things flexible while ensuring each bundle remains clearly priced and easy to understand.

  • This smaller saving is intentional — it’s designed to help those who don’t need a large bundle still get a benefit. Families who want maximum value will naturally gravitate to the bigger bundles, which offer significantly greater savings and bonuses.

  • We want to reward families who bring more supporters, as a packed room creates an amazing atmosphere for all performers. The free T-shirt adds real value and helps keep the event accessible for bigger families.

  • This bundle actually gives the largest overall benefit:

    • 5 tickets

    • PLUS a free premium T-shirt

    • A LinkFest wristband

    • Total saving: £18

    Families who make the biggest financial commitment to supporting performers receive the biggest reward.

  • Most tickets are standing only to create the real gig atmosphere.
    There will be a limited number of bar stools available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    However, we do offer clearly prioritised seating for:

    • Disabled attendees

    • Pregnant attendees

    • Anyone with mobility needs

    These priority seats will be marked clearly and reserved exclusively for those who need them.

  • The Ultimate Bundle is a premium experience and includes the only guaranteed, reserved seating in the venue:

    • A private front-row table for up to 6 people

    • A free T-shirt

    • A LinkFest wristband

    • A participation poster for the performer

    • The best view in the venue

    • Easy access without needing to queue early

    Only 4 tables per concert are available to maintain exclusivity and ensure the experience stays truly special.

  • The venue layout only allows for four premium front-row tables without compromising the stage space or audience flow. Bar stools will be available, but they cannot be reserved to keep things fair for all attendees.

    If guaranteed seating is important, we recommend securing an Ultimate Bundle early as they will sell out quickly.

  • Absolutely.
    We provide a dedicated priority seating area — similar to public transport models — for:

    • Disabled attendees

    • Pregnant attendees

    • People with mobility challenges

    Just let us know your needs in advance and we’ll make sure you’re looked after.

  • Not at all!
    Individual tickets are available at £14 each, and you can upgrade to a bundle only if it works best for you.

  • For standard tickets, yes — earlier arrival = better choice of bar stools or standing positions. Entry will be permitted 30 minutes prior to start time and we will form a queue at the entrance.

    Ultimate Bundle tables are fully reserved, so there is no need to arrive early if you’ve booked one.

  • Yes — simply buy any bundle and then purchase extra individual tickets as needed. This gives families complete flexibility while keeping bundles simple. Please note the Ultimate Bundle table seating is limited to 6 people per table.

  • Only Ultimate Bundles include guaranteed seating together.
    For all other tickets, arriving together and early will give you the best chance of finding space near each other.

  • LinkFest has grown massively, and to deliver a true gig-style event, the venue layout now prioritises space for performance, sound, movement, and atmosphere — rather than rows of chairs. However, we’ve kept accessibility at the core by reserving specific seats for those who need them most.

  • Every ticket — including performer families — benefits most from the bundle options, which offer savings up to £15 and include free merchandise. This way, everyone has equal access to value.

  • Performers themselves do not need a ticket.
    Tickets are only required for audience members.

  • LinkFest shirts have always been a huge hit, and adding them to the bundles gives families even more value — especially those who love collecting event merch or want to celebrate their performer.

    T-shirts are also available to purchase separately from bundles for £15.