Liberty Drums CEO Andrew Street reveals why he thinks the future is boutique and why retailers need to start getting more bespoke brands in store. How did the company begin and what’s your background in the industry? The company was registered as Liberty Drums in 2006. It was birthed from many...
Animal Custom Drums’ Carl Gavins discusses why manufacturers need to put the work into promoting their brands, how the Brexit vote has affected his costs, and why you need to have faith in customer demand. How did the company begin and what’s your background in the industry?
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New to 2016, we have added three extra show features to help you make the most of your visit to the London Drum Show. It’s now just over three weeks away, so if you haven’t bought your tickets yet, buy them now to save money off the on-the-door price. The Percussion Village is a brand...
Latin Percussion (LP) recently hosted artist “family reunion” events in both New York and Los Angeles. LP artists were joined by staff and executives from LP’s parent company, Drum Workshop Inc. to celebrate the legacy and to toast the future of the more than 50-year-old percussion brand.
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Yamaha is launching a new free four-day music festival devoted entirely to drumming. From Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th October, Yamaha Music London in Wardour Street, Soho will present YML Drum Fest ’16. It will offer a feast of live drumming and drum workshops, plus an exclusive 360-degree Virtual...
Larnell Lewis will join The London Drum Show line-up, performing in association with Yamaha, Evans and Promark. He was first introduced to drums at a very young age in church where he began to play a variety of styles including gospel. He worked tirelessly to develop his understanding of rhythm,...
Ludwig’s latest drum is a combination of ‘the two most classic snares in history’. The snare will only be manufactured in a limited quantity and is a combination of Ludwig’s classic Supraphonic and Acrolite snare drums, featuring a hand hammered, seamless brushed aluminium shell. The Acrophoinic...
Here is a chance for all our drum tutors to visit Cambridge Drum Company Factory open day on Thursday 22nd September 2016. Here is the provisional clinic and personal appearance timetable for the evening. Places for this inspiring free event are being snapped up fast, so if you haven’t yet...
Meet Elvin. Elvin is Stanton Moore’s trusty pug dog named for legendary jazz drummer, Elvin Jones. Recently, DW were trying to think of a way to describe how incredibly lightweight their new 6000 Series Ultralight hardware is. Sure, they could just tell you it weighs in at a mere 19 pounds,...
At just over two months old, Van Howick has launched in the UK this month, bringing an eye-catching range of drumsticks to the market. Sheffield based Van Howick was created by two former studio owners who wanted to give drummers a product with ‘personality as well as quality’.
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After watching street drummers improvise on cardboard boxes, France-based designer and musician Patrick Obadia had an idea. Could a full drum kit, designed from scratch with cardboard, make drumming more accessible to everyone? Obadia knew that drum teachers sometimes recommend that students practice...
With its expanded sound library and sophisticated new feature set, the KT4 is KAT Percussion’s most advanced digital drum set to date. The KT4 is a 5-piece kit that features new high-end, professional quality drum and cymbal sounds percussion samples integrated into its built-in library of 780...
The Ludwig Coliseum snare drum features a 7-ply split classic maple shell. The maple drum shell delivers focused attack along with an increased volume. The impressive projection makes this Coliseum snare drum perfect for live performances. Complete with chrome drum fittings and a stunning brushed...
Oxnard, CA) Drumming legend Vinnie Colaiuta has signed on as an official endorser of Gretsch Drums. One of the world’s most respected drummers, Colaiuta is best known for his seminal recordings and performances with Frank Zappa and Sting. However, his prolific four-decade career has also included...
Just look at this beautiful snare drum! The Black Beauty Series Drums probably made Ludwig the legendary name it is today. One of the most imitated snare drums on the market, but never duplicated! A true American Classic snare drum made using a single sheet of brass that becomes seamless and nickel...
