Graphic logo for 'Link Effect' with stylized purple and white text on black background.

Our Biggest Celebration of the Year 🎈

At Drummers Link Music School, we believe that learning music should lead to something extraordinary.

That's why every year we create LinkFest, our flagship live music event where students take to the stage, perform with their friends, and experience the excitement of being part of a real concert production.

Whether it's a child's very first performance or a seasoned student stepping out, LinkFest is designed to be an unforgettable celebration of music, confidence, and community.

A young girl with a bandana on her head playing drums on stage under purple lighting, with a boy playing piano in the background.
Young woman playing electronic drums in front of a red curtain.
Young boy with glasses playing electronic drums on stage with red curtains in the background, accompanied by young girls in the background.
A young boy playing drums on stage, focused and serious, with dark wooden paneling in the background.

Local Press Coverage

Northampton Chronicle and Echo - 06/03/2026

Three young boys with short hair, two with dark skin and one with light skin, are gathered around a music keyboard at a live music event, illuminated by blue stage lighting.

“More than 150 children, teenagers and adults from across Northampton will take to the stage this weekend as part of a large-scale music showcase designed to build confidence, resilience and teamwork through live performance.”

Read full story here

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: High-energy live band performances from our BandMates students.

Tickets and Merchandise

Just like a sports team wearing their colours, our students proudly wear LinkFest t-shirts, wristbands, and merchandise as a symbol of everything they've achieved together.

For many students, collecting their LinkFest merch becomes part of the tradition and a lasting reminder of the friendships, performances, and memories they've made along the way.

Here are some of the exclusive items we've created for previous LinkFest events.

Black silicone wristband with white text that says 'I PERFORMED AT LINKFEST' on a plain white background.
A smiling girl with red hair and freckles wearing a black T-shirt with purple, white, and black text reading 'LINKFEST' and event details.
Black T-shirt with white and blue text promoting a drummers' event called LINKFEST, organized by Drummers Link, held in Northampton on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The shirt lists the names of various performers in white and blue fonts.
Red drums on stage at LinkFest with event date 8th March 2021, organized by Drummers Link

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