Uma Bhattacharya Shines with Silver Award in Grade 8 Drums at RockFest 2026 Kuala Lumpur - 10th Anniversary Live Finals.
We are incredibly proud to announce that Uma Bhattacharya has won the Silver Award for Drums Level 4 (Grade 8) at the RockFest 2026 Live Finals, held on 4th September 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
RockFest is one of Asia's largest contemporary music competitions, organized by Rockschool Asia and RSL Awards - Awarding the Contemporary Arts. This year marked the 10th Anniversary edition - "Make Music Alive" - bringing together top young musicians from across the region.
Competing at the Highest Level
Uma competed in DRUMS LEVEL 4, which is the Grade 8 category - the highest and most advanced level offered by RockFest and RSL Rockschool. This category is reserved for elite drummers demonstrating advanced technical mastery, musicality and stage performance.
Her outstanding performance at the Live Finals earned her the prestigious Silver Award, presented by her Instructor, Joshua Agilan of Drumstruck Studios and judged by an international panel of over 25 esteemed adjudicators from Malaysia, UK, Australia, Spain, Denmark, South Africa, Indonesia, Hong Kong and more - including names like Stuart Slater (Drums, UK), Mark Mariang (Drums, UK), and Buhmann Starkamp.
The moment was captured on stage at the RockFest LIVE FINALS 2026 backdrop, where Uma received her Silver trophy and certificate, a proud achievement for her dedication and countless hours of practice.
A Testament to Hard Work and Passion
Winning Silver at the Grade 8 level at an international competition like RockFest is a huge milestone. It places Uma among the top young drummers in the region.
Congratulations, Uma! Your rhythm, resilience and passion continue to inspire. The beat goes on!