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GEWA music Acquires Global License for Gretsch Drums Adorf, Germany

January 16, 2024 GEWA music proudly announces the acquisition of the global licensing rights for Gretsch Drums from Drum Workshop, Inc (DW) and the Gretsch family. This move solidifies GEWA music's position as a leading developer and manufacturer in the drum industry. Building on its existing European distribution responsibilities for Gretsch Drums since 2015, GEWA

By | 2024-01-16T13:36:03+00:00 January 16th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on GEWA music Acquires Global License for Gretsch Drums Adorf, Germany

DW Launches New Expansion Pack for DW Soundworks™

DW Launches New Expansion Pack for DW Soundworks™ True-Cast™ 5 x 14” Bell Bronze Snare Drum  OXNARD, CA (January 15th 2024) – Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) launches new expansion pack for its premium virtual studio instrument (VST) and drum sample library, DW Soundworks™: True-Cast™ Expansion Pack, featuring the limited edition DW MFG True-Cast 5 x14”

By | 2024-01-16T13:48:43+00:00 January 16th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on DW Launches New Expansion Pack for DW Soundworks™

Mapex Drums are delighted to welcome Naomi Forbes to their artist family.

Mapex Drums are delighted to welcome Naomi Forbes to their artist family. Playing drums since the age of 5, drummer and multi-instrumentalist Naomi grew up playing in church alongside her musical siblings and began her performance career at 11. By her 16 th Birthday she had already performed in venues like the Royal Albert Hall

By | 2024-01-09T21:21:24+00:00 January 10th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on Mapex Drums are delighted to welcome Naomi Forbes to their artist family.

New Gretsch Colours for 2024

New Gretsch Colours for 2024 Rosewood Twilight Gloss Lacquer, Classic Sunburst and Purple Marine Pearl (4th January 2024 – Ridgeland, South Carolina) – Gretsch Drums is delighted to introduce three new finishes for its flagship USA Custom and Broadkaster kits made in the South Carolina factory: Rosewood Twilight Gloss Lacquer, Classic Sunburst, and Purple Marine

By | 2024-01-08T10:38:48+00:00 January 8th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on New Gretsch Colours for 2024

Meet the young drummer of the year finalists

Please meet the 2024 Young drummer of the year 2024 final 10 who will be performing live on Sunday 11th February at the Lighthouse theatre in Poole. The 2024 Young drummer of the year is sponsored by Gretsch drums, Zildjian cymbals, Gewa cases, Vic Firth sticks and Gibraltar hardware. For tickets - contact https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/young-drummer-of-the-year-2/  

By | 2024-01-02T16:03:54+00:00 January 2nd, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on Meet the young drummer of the year finalists

Gretsch Drums Introduces Renegade Series Drum Kits

Gretsch Drums Introduces Renegade Series Drum Kits    Gretsch Drums introduces the new Renegade Series; a drum kit with all the essentials at an affordable price. Each Renegade drum set is a complete five-piece drum kit which includes all the hardware, set of brass cymbals, and a pair of drumsticks; everything to get started straight

By | 2023-11-29T11:20:29+00:00 November 29th, 2023|Categories: News|Comments Off on Gretsch Drums Introduces Renegade Series Drum Kits

The Ultimate Drum Experience Education Day

NEW FOR 2024 - The Ultimate drum experience.  Saturday 10th February An inspiring and educational day full of masterclasses with some of the best UK drummers and teachers. The day will run from 9.30am until 6.00pm at The Lighthouse theatre in picturesque Poole quay, only a short drive to the beaches of Sandbanks and Bournemouth,

By | 2023-09-27T11:58:20+00:00 September 26th, 2023|Categories: News|Comments Off on The Ultimate Drum Experience Education Day

NEW CSD45M Carlsbro Electronic Drum Kit and the NEW EDA80B Drum Amp.

We’re pleased to announce the launch of the NEW CSD45M Carlsbro Electronic Drum Kit and the NEW EDA80B Drum Amp. Both in stock now for immediate delivery. CSD45M Electronic Drum Kit - RRP £579 New for Autumn 2023, this affordable, all mesh-head kit from Carlsbro has landed. The CSD45M builds on the excellent craftsmanship of the popular

By | 2023-09-21T10:10:14+00:00 September 21st, 2023|Categories: News|Comments Off on NEW CSD45M Carlsbro Electronic Drum Kit and the NEW EDA80B Drum Amp.

SABIAN Launches Music Industry Mentorship Award

SABIAN Launches Music Industry Mentorship Award   SABIAN is proud to announce the inauguration of the SABIAN - Dom Famularo - SEN Mentorship Award. Set up in honor of Dom Famularo, one of SABIAN’s longest standing endorsers and supporters, the award is aimed at encouraging and helping drummers at the start of their career by

By | 2023-09-08T08:41:08+00:00 September 8th, 2023|Categories: News|Comments Off on SABIAN Launches Music Industry Mentorship Award

Mapex are proud to welcome MIKE MALYAN to our artist family.

Mapex are proud to welcome MIKE MALYAN to our artist family.    Drummer for British Progressive Metal Band Monuments, Mike is also a passionate educator, and teaches modern metal techniques privately as well as through his learning website “MalyanDrum Academy” whilst also regularly streaming to his Twitch channel offering insights on everything from track breakdowns

By | 2023-08-23T17:24:52+00:00 August 25th, 2023|Categories: News|Comments Off on Mapex are proud to welcome MIKE MALYAN to our artist family.
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