CALEB HAYES: 10-Year Old Drum Prodigy Talks The UK Drum Show + Full Kit Tour
Meet Caleb Hayes, the 10-year-old drumming sensation!
Ollie Winiberg recently visited Caleb at his home for a fun and relaxed chat about all things drums. From his love for The UK Drum Show (yes, we ask if he likes it more than Christmas!), to how he balances school, homework, and becoming a mini celebrity behind the kit. Caleb also gives us a full drum kit tour — and trust us, it’s full of excitement, cheeky jokes, and big energy!
Ollie was also joined by Caleb’s mum, Kim, who opens up about supporting her superstar son, handling online trolls, and what it’s like raising a young musician with a growing fanbase. Whether you’re a young drummer or just love feel-good stories, this one will make you smile.
Be sure check out Caleb’s performance when he performs on the Main Stage Mini at The UK Drum Show 2025 – Saturday 18th October at 1.00pm at ACC Liverpool…tickets available: HERE
00:02 – Caleb Drum Solo
01:04 – Caleb Hayes Interview
02:20 – School vs Stardom
03:30 – The List!
04:30 – The UK Drum Show and the Big Dream
07:20 – The Set Up
08:22 – Other Loves
11:39 – “A Gigantic Drum Solo”
12:00 – Caleb Hayes Kit Tour
15:30 – Caleb’s Mum, Kim
18:15 – Getting into Slipknot
20:04 – Balancing School and Drumming
21:30 – Social Media
25:30 – The Excitement of the UKDS
Caleb Proudly Plays…
SJC Drums
Paiste Cymbals
Roland Electronics
Pearl Pedals
Gibraltar Hardware
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BIOGRAPHY:
Caleb started playing the drums at the age of two, he hasn’t had any lessons but progressed very quickly playing by ear. His main influences being – Joey Jordison, Jay Weinberg, Will Hunt, Eloy Cassagrande, Ray Luzier & Art Cruz to name a few.
Extremely passionate about playing rock & metal music, Caleb enjoys the fast pace & complexity of this genre, the double bass has got to be his favourite element.
In 2019, Caleb played his first live music festival at just 4 years old. He opened the festival’s main stage performing some well known rock classics (he hadn’t even started school at this point!).
Since 2020, Caleb has played SJC Drums after Jay Weinberg from Slipknot gifted him a snare drum & double bass pedal at their Birmingham show.
From there, Caleb has showcased his drumming skills on a number of TV shows, The Ellen Degeneres show, Game of Talents & most recently Blue Peter.
In 2022 he performed live on the serpent’s lair stage at Heavy Metal festival – Bloodstock open air & became a Roland artist shortly after this.
Last November Caleb got the the amazing opportunity to perform with Evanescence live at their show in Glasgow to a group of VIP guests.
Caleb’s passion for playing the drums is beyond inspiring for us all & when he’s not playing his drums or watching live music, you’ll finding him drawing or building Lego!
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