April 2 Jack Manders Band

2025 Young Drummer of the Year winner Jack Manders stands out as one of Britain’s most talented emerging drummers and has gained significant popularity on TikTok and Instagram. He picked up the drums at the age of 1 and has been sharing his passion for music ever since! His remarkable talent and dedication have taken him from performing in the smash-hit musical ‘The School of Rock’ in London’s West End to a cameo in the Netflix documentary ‘Count Me In,’ and most recently, showcasing his skills at Zero Fes 2026 in Tokyo Japan.

 Following sold-out shows in London’s Pizza Express Soho Jazz Club , the 17-year-old is set to impress Calstock Arts with his distinctive drum style, captivating grooves, impressive solos and some original pieces from his recent EP “Gliding”. Supported by his phenomenal band Jack will deliver an exciting set featuring popular Jazz, Latin, and Funk pieces. If you love the sound of drums, you won’t want to miss this!

 Band Line-Up

Jack Manders (drums)
Djordje Jovanovic (piano)
Ted Porter (trumpet)
Noah Chiari (saxophone)
Zaki Osahn (bass)