Yamaha Jazz Scholars Nominated for 2010 Mercury Prize
27 July 2010

An album recorded by two Yamaha Jazz Scholars, Kit Downes (piano) and Calum Gourlay (double bass), who along with drummer James Maddren comprise 'The Kit Downes Trio' has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2010 Mercury Prize, alongside artists such as Dizzee Rascal, Paul Weller and The XX. The winner of the £20,000 prize will be announced on 7 September.

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Gigs & Tunes - May 2010
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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...

Yamaha’s Expanding Scholarship Programme Hitting The High Notes Around The UK
03 June 2009

Yamaha continues to expand its already significant support for music education and up-coming talent through a series of scholarship programmes and performance opportunities that now support some of the finest musical talent from the UK'...

Sublime Performances for the Yamaha Brass Bursary at 113th Feis Ceoil
22 April 2009

Feis Ceoil is an annual music festival that has taken place in Ireland since 1896. Promoting excellence in the learning and performance of music across all ages, levels and disciplines this year's Feis Ceoil saw the introduction of the Yamaha Br...

Yamaha Presents Acclaimed pianist John Taylor and Special Guest Diana Torto at The 606 Jazz Club!
11 January 2009

Yamaha's innovative partnership with Chelsea's award winning 606 Club continues on Thursday 15th January with a not to be missed evening featuring multi-award winning Pianist John Taylor with a very special guest appearance by Diana.

Yamaha London Debut ‘Chamber at Chappell’ Evening Concert Series
06 January 2009

Yamaha have announced a series of chamber music concerts to be held throughout February, March and April in their recital room housed within Yamaha London at Chappell, on Wardour Street, Soho.

Capacity Audience 606 Club Experiences 'The Yamaha New Jazz Sessions' At Debut CD Showcase
17 December 2008

A capacity audience at London's award-winning 606 Jazz Club were treated to an evening of outstanding live performances from the UK's hottest new Jazz talents, to celebrate the launch of 'THE YAMAHA NEW JAZZ SESSIONS' CD, cover mounted on the Chr...

Meet the Next Generation of Electric Stringed Instruments!
25 November 2008

Yamaha's all-new SV150 Silent violin is quite a talking point - it's a new concept that incorporates refined circuitry, and cutting-edge technology, comprising a control box that allows the player to completely take the reins of the instrument-in-han...

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...

Robin Hood, Yamaha and the Teenage Cancer Trust!
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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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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 ...

NAMM Show: Get an Insight on all Latest Releases Presented at the U.S. Music Fair!
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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...