DRUM NEWS
London Drum Show hits the right spot
Impressive turn-out makes for a very well received event
THE FIRST London Drum Show took place from September 4th to the 5th at The Olympia and was generally praised by exhibitors and visitors alike. Just under 2,000 people attended and some 40 stands featured major brands, such as Pearl, Yamaha and Roland, down to start- up companies like Stageworks Gear. “The drum community always stands a little separate from the rest of MI, so this show really captures that. We all know each other and it’s like old friends getting together,” said Yamaha’s Darren Power.
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masterclasses run by the likes of Dave Weckl and Craig Blundell. There was little in the way of new gear on show, which could explain why
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Terry Ryan appointed new Gon Bops international sales manager
GON BOPS has hired Terry Ryan to take on the role of international sales manager for the brand. His job will involve overseeing the sale of the brand outside of the US, including Europe, Canada and South America. He will also continue his current role as manager of sales and artist relations Canada for Sabian. Ryan studied music at Memorial
product sales were low. One stand that did have new gear was Morico. The whole stand was ‘branded’ Sound Garden, after its new brand of sound sculptures: hand beaten cymbals, gongs and other ‘hittables’ that looked and sounded great. OYSTER HOUSE MEDIA: 01884 266100
University in St. John’s, Newfoundland and traveled around Canada with several recording acts before starting his career in retail. He is a multi- instrumentalist and has ten years of experience in retail management. “Terry brings exceptional experience and knowledge of the Canadian MI industry to his new role at Gon Bops and his addition to the team is a huge plus for our brand,” said Lane Davy, executive director of Gon Bops. “As we
continue to build the Gon Bops brand throughout the globe, having Terry onside makes all of our jobs that much easier.” He has also worked in sales, marketing, merchandising, purchasing, inventory control, customer services and human resources. He started at Sabian in 2003. WESTSIDE: 0141 248 4812
Bum Chum to give
drummers good vibrations Silent bass drum monitoring system an ideal live solution
INT TEGR RATEDMARK ED KETING G COMMUNICATIO MM When most people think of Fender® ONS MANAGER guitars and amplifi ers, they think
of our rich history and legacy, after all the Spirit of Rock and Roll is our Company motto.
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If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an individual with proven experience in marketing communications to join the Fender Europe Marketing Department. Reporting to the Director of Sales for Europe you will lead your team in successfully executing, through a variety of media, our marketing communications activities across Europe whilst supporting and contributing to the strategic direction of our global organisation.
The Integrated Marketing Communications Manager will work closely with many aspects of our organisation therefore you will need to be an accomplished communicator with strong interpersonal skills and experience of managing a small team.
To be successful in this role you will have excellent marketing communications experience with a genuine interest in the music industry. You will also need to be commercially astute, creative and fl exible as a variety of styles and methods will need to be accommodated.
If you wish to fi nd out more or apply (CV and covering letter) for this position then please contact:
europerecruitment@fender.com or telephone Human Resources on 01342 331764.
The closing date for applications is 15th October 2010.
A NEW silent bass drum monitoring system, the Bum Chum, has been introduced as a solution for drummers who struggle to hear their own bass drum in a live setting. The system features the most powerful
tactile generator on the market, which is built in to a throne top and coupled to an electronics pack. Powerful, precise and nuanced soundless reproduction is delivered by the Bum Chum’s bone conduction technology, allowing the drummer to feel the drum through vibrations in the seat. Audio technicians will also benefit from this idea, as the stage becomes quieter and more controlled. This product effectively
allows for fewer amplifiers and cabinets, saving weight, cost and space and it is especially useful for in-ear monitor users. The Bum Chum is also easy to set up and transport, as it can fit in to a rugged flight case the size of a ten-inch tom and weighs
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eight kilos. Ideal for multiple drumming situations, it is aimed at jobbing drummers all the way up to professionals. The Bum Chum is already available, priced at £1,199. MORICO: 01992 461089
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