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Young Drummer Of The Year 2022
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“Count Me In” Film – Now on Netflix
If you have been on Netflix recently then you'll probably have seen adverts for “Count Me In”, a film about drummers directed by Mark Lo. If you haven't seen it yet, then it is definitely worth a watch (even my non-drumming wife loved it). What you might not know is that there is a link
Seriously Wired #46 – Common Problems
Back to technique this month. Much as I'd love to see these issues go away, a quick look at various social media platforms is enough to show they haven't... yet. So I thought I'd look at these 2 really common issues, and hopefully explain not just how to solve them, but actually why they are
Roland Announces New TD07 Kits – Press Release
Roland has introduced four new compact V-Drums kits based around the TD-07 sound module. The TD-07KV kit has been a top seller since its introduction in October 2020, offering V-Drums sound and playability at an affordable price. The new TD-07DMK, TD-07KX, and TD-07KVX kits expand the lineup to give developing electronic drummers more options with a variety of different pad and stand
GEWA Announce The G5
GEWA Announce The G5 - Press Release After the successful market launch of the GEWA Drum Workstation G9 in 2020, GEWA music presents a new kit in its Digital Drums range of products. "This is for Performers“ says it all. The GEWA G5 targets the advanced drummer who wants to focus on his performance in
Meinl Customs Classic Dark 2021 Selection
The Customs Classic Dark series has been around for a little while now and yet until a few weeks ago I’d never had a chance to play any of them. This B10 bronze line has a fairly unique look to it, as you’ll have seen. It’s not exactly a raw finish which has been lathed,
Ladbrokes Launches Groundbreaking European Championship 2020 Campaign, By Bringing Together The Heartbeat Of The Nation With 100’S Of Drummers
The campaign seeks to capture the tension and excitement of football and shows support to the live entertainment sector Ladbrokes partners with industry collective, #WeMakeEvents, to light up famous music venues across the country to signal the crisis facing the events industry Ladbrokes has launched a new ground-breaking campaign that celebrates this year’s much anticipated
Dube Competition Winners!
We are very pleased to announce the winners of the Dube competition. The following should have already been contacted by Mike, or will be in the very near future; The winner of the full size Dube is Charlotte Bibby (charlotte@the*******.co.uk) And the two winners of the shakers are; Ree (mariebr****@yahoo.co.uk) and Steve (ginger***@hotmail.com) Well done,
Roland Announces TD-50X Sound Module, Three Flagship V-Drums Kits, and VH-14D Digital Hi-Hat
Roland has introduced three new flagship V-Drums kits featuring the TD-50X sound module and new digital pad configurations that include the new VH-14D digital hi-hat. The TD-50KV2 kit delivers the ultimate V-Drums experience with large pads throughout, including a stage-ready, full-size kick drum. The TD-50K2offers a more streamlined configuration with compact tom and kick pads,
Stay Connected With Vic Firth Drumchain
The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, is pleased to announce the launch of the Vic Firth Drumchain, an exciting new initiative to help bring musicians together in times where being able to connect is more important than ever before. Vic Firth is committed to helping build these connections, whether it’s through the
