above average // collaborator

drummers
universe

A global drumming community built around connection, creativity and shared progress.

GLOBAL DRUMING COMMUNITY · EDUCATION · CONNECTION · ENDORSER

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The collaboration

better together.

The DRMMR identity was built for drummers who treat their craft as part of who they are — not just something they do. That philosophy aligns naturally with the culture Drummers Universe has created.

DU encourages curiosity, collaboration, consistency, and generosity within the craft. It’s a space where progress is celebrated at every level, from beginners finding their first groove to experienced players refining their voice.

DRMMR reflects the same belief system: real growth comes from showing up, staying open, and committing to the journey. Together, DU and DRMMR represent a modern drumming culture built on mindset, community, and long-term musicianship.

music first

Built around a genuine connection

real people

Collaborations with people who live it

shared values

Creativity, progression and no ego

long term

Relationships, not transactions

Drummers Universe Founder and CEO, US based Chris Pemberton

MEET DRUMMERS UNIVERSE

MORE THAN A DRUMMING COMMUNITY

Drummers Universe is one of the most engaged and supportive drumming communities in the world, connecting players of all ages, levels, and backgrounds. Built around a shared love of rhythm, creativity, and learning, DU has grown into far more than an online platform — it’s a global community of drummers supporting each other as people, not just performers.

Led by Ali Bardgett (President) and Chris Pemberton (CEO), Drummers Universe brings together education, inspiration, and opportunity under one roof. Ali’s background spans professional dance, international touring, formal drum study at the New York Drummers Collective, and performance across the UK and Europe, including her work with Rockin’ 1000 and a Guinness World Record appearance.

Chris brings decades of musical leadership, education, and performance experience, having transformed what began as Facebook Drummers into today’s Drummers Universe® — a thriving global hub for drummers and percussionists.

Together, they’ve built a community rooted in inclusivity, connection, and shared progress.

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WORKING TOGETHER

The partnership with Above Average grew from genuine alignment rather than promotion. Ali Bardgett was a driving force behind the collaboration, recognising a shared belief in building meaningful communities rather than chasing trends.

Above Average’s mindset — no ego. just evolution. — mirrors the values Drummers Universe promotes every day: encouragement over competition, growth over perfection, and people over performance metrics. Both platforms exist to support real drummers navigating real creative journeys.

This endorsement reflects mutual respect, shared standards, and a long-term commitment to supporting the drumming community in a positive and authentic way.