The Young Drummers Competition is officially OPEN — and it’s your time to shine!
If you’re under 30 and bursting with bold ideas, listen up. Golden Drum + Mastercard Slovenia want YOU to create a killer concept and eye-popping poster (or poster series) around this year’s theme “Jump into a World Where Everybody Belongs“.
Show us your vision of an inclusive world — loud, proud, and full of heart. Ready to make your mark? Let’s go!
What’s in it for you if you crush it?
Big Prize: Snag 1,000 €
VIP Vibes: Score a FREE pass to the Golden Drum Festival + your spotlight on the big international stage
This is your shot to make noise, stand out, and show the world what you’re made of. Be bold, get real, and bring all the feels.
Don’t wait — the deadline is 12 September 2025!
Tap into your creativity & submit your entry now!
Check out the Young Drummers Competition Brief >> for more details.
Young Drummers Competition opening: 6 June 2025
Deadline for submissions: 12 September 2025
Shortlist announced: 30 September 2025 at 8 AM (CET)
Winner/s announced: 14 October 2025
Entry format: creative idea and poster
Entry fee: 70 EUR (VAT not included)
Meet the Young Drummers Competition Jury 2025
Leading the jury for this year’s Young Drummers Competition is Alexis Champa, Freelance Executive Creative Director.
Alexis has honed her creative career in NYC, working at the likes of R/GA, Mother, KBS, Havas and Virtue Worldwide with iconic brands such as Airbnb, Sour Patch Kids, Ritz, Trident, Samsung, Target and Google Chrome. Currently, Alexis is based in Berlin, where in the past years of her career she’s worked at Granny Berlin and Media.Monks as digital-first company’s executive creative director. She currently works freelance across Europe.
“I am both honored and humbled by my appointment as the Jury President for the Young Drummers Competition. It’s truly an honor to be part of this event, where we’ll be diving into the amazing work of the next generation of talent in our industry. I can’t wait to see the innovative ideas and artistic expressions that these young creatives will bring to the table. Their unique perspectives are crucial in shaping the future of our craft, and I believe creativity knows no limits. I’m looking forward to evaluating their work, focusing on originality, impact, and work that just gets us excited about the future of our industry.
Together, we’ll celebrate and inspire a new wave of talent eager to make their mark. I’m excited to partner with my fellow jurors and engage with all the participants.”
Joining Alexis, an acclaimed panel of creative minds will be reviewing the poster submissions—each accompanied by a written explanation—crafted for Mastercard Slovenia around the inspiring theme ‘Jump into a World Where Everyone Belongs” :
- Jessica Claar, Senior Vice President Marketing Communications, Mastercard Central Europe
- Bianca Geater, Design Director, Dentsu Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Viktor Shkurba, Founder and Managing Partner, ISD Group, Ukraine
- Adam Zdeb, Chief Creative Officer, FCB Warsaw, Poland
Golden Drum Festival supports Young Drummers on their professional journey to career success by passing the knowledge on to future generations!
The festival offers a platform where Young Drummers, passionate young creatives under 30 years old, can find inspiration, develop creative skills, gain industry insights and explore issues and ideas that will shape the industry’s future. Every year Young Drummers can put their skills to the test and enter the traditional Young Drummers Competition, an amazing opportunity to grab the attention of experienced professionals worldwide and a great stepping-stone or an opportunity to get a big break into the professional world.
