Gigs & Tunes - September 2010
26 August 2010 WOW - What a few weeks! Festival season has been wild! Just Google any festivals or shows from over the summer and you'll see bands on stage rocking out with their Yamaha gear! As well as live shows, our artists have found time to release new tracks and albums, so have a look below at a small selection of artists who, with their Yamaha gear will be available to download IN YOUR EARS and out and about IN YOUR FACE live!
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It's the Reign of Vintage for DTX Download No. 4
02 August 2010
Another week, another free dtx download!
Acoustic Kit - Vintage Kit This has been programmed to sound like an original Yamaha 9000 kit with black lacquered shell interiors and rounded bearing edges. The original samples are of Birch Custom Ab...
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Free Zildjian T-shirt and Pair of Sticks
29 July 2010
We are pleased to announce an enticing added value offer for Zildjian cast cymbals designed to increase consumer exploration across the cast cymbal range.
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Free Zildjian T-shirt and Pair of Sticks
28 July 2010
We are are pleased to announce an enticing added value offer for Zildjian cast cymbals designed to increase consumer exploration across the cast cymbal range
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Catch up with Ash Soan
22 July 2010
It's summer festival season for me again with Will Young. The last three shows in the run were fantastic, Rochester Castle, Leicester Tigers Rugby Club and then 5000 people at Kenwood...
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Gigs & Tunes - July 2010
29 June 2010
The festival season is now well under way! The 40th Glastonbury festival happened at the end of June where many big names performed to the huge crowds. A plethora of Yamaha gear was used throughout the weekend from the main stag...
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Receive A Free Pair Of Zildjian Sticks!
25 June 2010
We are pleased to announce a series of DTX events to take place at dealers nationwide throughout June and July to inspire the use of electronic percussion for practice, live or in the studio with performances and detailed demonstrations.
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DTX Uncovered. The Power, The Potential and The Possibilities Revealed
18 June 2010
Yamaha are pleased to announce a series of DTX events to take place at dealers nationwide throughout June and July to inspire the use of electronic percussion for practice, live or in the studio with performances and detailed demonstrations...
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DTX Uncovered - The Power, The Potential and The Possibilities Revealed
11 June 2010
Yamaha are pleased to announce a series of DTX events to take place at dealers nationwide throughout June and July to inspire the use of electronic percussion for practice, live or in the studio with performances and detailed demonstrations.
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Potential New International Artist...
08 June 2010
We have recently stumbled across this amazing video where our drum kit is certainly put through it's paces!
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Sugababes Drummer Andy Fisenden Takes Delivery of His New DTX950
04 June 2010
As Andy Fisenden takes delivery of the DTX950 featuring the new DTX-PAD we hear his thoughts on this ground breaking kit and pad technology. Here is an extended interview from Andy speaking about his thoughts on the new DTX950, click on the link below ...
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Gigs & Tunes - June 2010
28 May 2010
Last month was a fantastic month for live music and we also had many artists in the top 40 who play Yamaha instruments. With the festival season just around the corner June is looking to be just as busy.
Here is a SMALL selection of th...
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DTX-PAD The King Of The Castle
17 May 2010
The latest editions to the DTX range of drum kits are proving a hit with the UK's leading drum media world. The new flagship DTX950K and DTX900K electronic drum kits, both featuring the ground-breaking new DTX-PAD have been independently r...
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Bob Knight Reports from Mencap Gig at the O2
17 May 2010
So this week I played and was the MD for a Mencap charity event called 'Our Friends Acoustic' at the Indigo2 in London. It was a spin on classic 80's artists doing their hits in a new acoustic way. I think most people assume that acoustic means men with...
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'Mission from Gadd' Rescheduled Dates
30 April 2010
Yamaha Music (UK) Ltd, the Zildjian' UK and Irish distributors, are pleased to announce the rescheduled dates for the 'Mission from Gadd' European tour which was postponed due to the grounding of flights into the UK after the ash cloud from a vol...
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Gigs & Tunes - May 2010
28 April 2010
Volcanoes may erupt, but we're still making music!
The month of May sees the temperature heat up outside as well as things getting hot in the world of Yamaha! Below is a small example of which artists are using our Yamaha gear on records...
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Exclusive Young Guns Interview
26 April 2010
As Young Guns take possession of the first Rock Tour drum kit to land in the UK Download catches up with Young Guns drummer Ben Joliffe on his experience with the kit. Check out our extended interview with Ben here and click on the link below.
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'Mission From Gadd' Tour UK And Ireland DATES POSTPONED!
16 April 2010
Due to the current flight situation affecting the UK, Ireland and North Western Europe, Yamaha Music (UK) Ltd and Zildjian regretfully announce the postponing of the 'Mission from Gadd' shows and signing sessions due to take place in Dublin on the 17th...
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Yamaha Download Announce Steve Gadd Signing Sessions!
09 April 2010
With tickets for the Edinburgh and Reading dates selling fast and Dublin already sold-out, the acclaimed 'Mission from Gadd' tour has drawn praise from some of the UK's top drummers including Steve White, Jonathan Gaskin of My Passion and TrioVD's Chri...
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Zildjian Artist Lineup at Musikmesse 2010 in Frankfurt
08 April 2010
Musikmesse 2010 in Frankfurt, Germany is just around the corner. From March 24-27, the city will become host to world's leading trade show for the world of music. For all the info you need, visit MesseFrankfurt.com
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Jonathan Geskin joins Zildjian's family of Artists
30 March 2010
Zildjian is delighted to welcome their newest member to the Worldwide Family of Artists... Jonathan Gaskin of UK's My Passion.
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The Shockwave NME Tour 2010
30 March 2010
Zildjian are delighted to announce that the 2010 Tour consists solely of bands with Zildjian drummers... and we were on hand to catch up with the guys n gal during their sound check yesterday.
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Conor Egan Joins Zildjian family of World-Wide Artists
30 March 2010
Zildjian and Yamaha Music UK is delighted to welcome Conor Egan, drummer from top Irish band, The Coronas, to our family of world-wide Artists.
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Ben Kennedy Joins Zildjian's Worldwide Family of Artists
30 March 2010
Yamaha Music UK and Zildjian are delighted to welcome Ben Kennedy to our family of worldwide Artists; Ben is currently drumming with NZ born/UK based pop/dance sensation Ladyhawke.
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Mission From GADD!
25 March 2010
'Mission from Gadd' has been drawing record- breaking audiences in the US and Canada and will be visiting Europe for the first time in April and May taking in eleven dates in eight countries.
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Yamaha Unveil 9000-Series Recording Custom Vintage Kit
24 March 2010
Yamaha today unveiled the new '9000-Series Recording Custom Vintage' Drum kit, an updated and improved Limited Edition version of the legendary classic 9000 series which to this day remains the most recorded drum kit of all time.
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Musikmesse 2010: New Drums Products
24 March 2010
We've combined our expertise in acoustic drums with our latest digital sound technology to create the new Yamaha DTX900 Series electronic drum system.
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Yamaha MusicSoft Now Accepts Payment in Euro and Pounds Sterling
25 February 2010
Yamaha's official online store, Yamaha MusicSoft, now offers users the option of paying for all products in Great British pounds (£), euros (€) or US dollars ($). An easy to use drop down menu at the top of the screen gives all us...
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This Months Yamaha Download - MARCH 09
09 March 2009
This month we look at how to make yourself heard as we lift the lid on PA systems, big and small. And so we talk to top Sound Engineer for events like Live Earth and the Concert for Diana - Bunny Warren. Yamaha's Nick Pemberton takes us t...
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The Yamaha Download for January 2009
15 January 2009
The Yamaha Download for Jan 2009 is the usual mix of the biggest names talking about the best music gear, this month focused on home recording. And so Radio 2's Richard Allinson is joined by one of Britain's hottest new pop acts Little Boots,...
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New Website to Support Internet Services
20 November 2008
For a number of years Yamaha have offered a wide range of musical services and support via the Internet. This includes Yamaha's unique Internet Direct Connection and Digital Music Notebook. These features offer a wide range of software opt...
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Robin Hood, Yamaha and the Teenage Cancer Trust!
11 November 2008
Yamaha recently was proud to help The Teenage Cancer Trust in providing instruments for a Music Workshop at the annual TCT conference in Sherwood Forrest Nottingham.
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Yamaha's acclaimed "Music Encounters" Free First Lesson Scheme Extended for Third Year
10 November 2008
Yamaha Music Schools have announced plans to extend their acclaimed and award winning music encounters scheme for a third year throughout this Autumn and Winter.
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November Download Available Now
06 November 2008
November's Yamaha Download is focused on drums as Radio 2's Richard Allinson takes you through the latest news from Yamaha HQ in the UK, with exclusive interviews, gear demos and live music.
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Yamaha Download October Edition
29 September 2008
In the October edition of the Yamaha download Radio 2's Richard Allinson takes us through the latest news from Yamaha HQ in the UK. As ever, the programme features exclusive interviews, gear demo's and live music as we talk to the artists who...
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Explore the Secrets of Yamaha Design
01 August 2008
Introducing Yamaha design concepts, philosophy and messages from our in house designers.
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Gigs & Tunes - August 2008
01 August 2008
Last month it was all about festivals and this month is all about touring. There really is something to suit every musical taste in the UK in September.
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Want to hear an exclusive interview with Bert Jansch?
27 June 2008
Want to hear an exclusive interview with Bert Jansch or what all the fuss is about the new Yamaha DTxtreme III?
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Yamaha announces brand new podcast - The Yamaha Download
23 May 2008
Yamaha are very excited to announce the launch of our very own podcast - The Yamaha Download. Hosted by Radio Two's Richard Allinson the podcast will include new...
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Music Teachers: Become A Yamaha Education Friend Member!
22 May 2008
Music teachers: become a Yamaha Education Friend member! A central part of Yamaha's long term vision is to broaden and increase access to learning music. One way we can do this is to support professionals working in music education, which we ...
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DTXellence: Yamaha Unveils Flagship Electronic Drum Kit
17 May 2008
Yamaha Drums, the only company to make acoustic and electronic drums, has completely overhauled its flagship electronic kit and will introduce the DTXTREME III and DTXTREME III Special electronic Drum Sets at Winter NAMM 2008.
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Yamaha Artist Services Hollywood Celebrates Grand Opening
16 May 2008
Yamaha Corporation of America held a grand opening ceremony for Yamaha Artist Services Hollywood on Saturday, October 21, 2006.
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NAMM Show: Get an Insight on all Latest Releases Presented at the U.S. Music Fair!
27 January 2008
The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, will offer anything you need to help your business have its best year yet: All the latest musical instruments and-products from around the world, professional training from industry experts and the inspiration a...
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Get the DTXtreme Factor
01 January 2008
Yamaha's highly anticipated DTXTreme III was launched at the Winter NAMM show in Los Angeles on 17th January 2008 and we were there amongst the palm trees, checking it out.
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Yamaha Musical Instruments launches Drums Configurator on the net!
28 March 2007
Coinciding with the opening of this year's Musik Messe in Frankfurt on 28th March, all drummers - amateurs or pros - will be able to visit http://drumsconfig.yamaha-eur...
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Yamaha drums commemorates 40th Anniversary with Limited Edition Drum Set
19 January 2007
For 40 years, Yamaha Drums has handcrafted renowned products that enable musicians to fully express their unique sounds. To commemorate this milestone, Yamaha Drums issues a 40th Anniversary Washi Drum Set at Winter NAMM 2007.
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ChildLine Rocks
Students from Birmingham and Derby Yamaha Music Schools hit a high note with ChildLine founder Esther Rantzen recently. The celebrated TV personality and charity campaigner visited Yamaha Music Head Office in Milton Keynes to congratulate and...
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