The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) is the world’s largest non-profit, music-service organization whose mission is to inspire, educate, and support percussionists and drummers through­out the world. Each year, they host an amazing event known as Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC®). The PASIC50 was held in Indianapolis November 12–15, 2025, marking a milestone 50th year recognized as The Greatest 4 Days in Drums and Percussion™. PASIC50 united an extraordinary global community of performers, students, educators, creators, and industry leaders in a spirited celebration of rhythm, innovation, and musical artistry. Matt Billingslea Gregg Bissonette This historic 50th PASIC event drew a record-breaking crowd of more than 7,800 attendees, traveling from across North America and over 20 countries. Participants immersed themselves in an expansive showcase of concerts, clinics, masterclasses, workshops, panel discussions, and demonstrations—spanning every imaginable branch of the percussion universe. With more than 100 sessions, PASIC50 celebrated the vast spectrum of […]

January 2026 Issue