For nine days TROMP turns Eindhoven into one of the beating hearts of the global percussion scene — and the market is where that community gathers. At CKE — Cultuur & Kunst Eindhoven — participants, jury members, teachers, international artists, partners and the public all come together between concerts, masterclasses and competition rounds. Instrument builders and music publishers present their products alongside food, drinks and a lounge that stays busy throughout the day. It is not a side attraction: it sits right next to the stages, at the centre of the action. The market at the heart of one of Europe’s boldest percussion festivals, where the international community truly comes together.