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1. DRUM WORKSHOP Limited Edition Tamo


Ash Exotic Kit RRP: £POA They say: Launched to commemorate the manufacturer’s 40th Birthday. Features: A six-piece set with North American Hard Rock maple shells made using Specialised Shell


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Conga Set RRP: £TBC They say: Offer the unique acoustic qualities of fiberglass shells. Features: With 28” tall shells and 10” and 11” head diameters, these drums come fitted with natural rawhide heads and offer EasyPlay style hoops, chrome tuning lugs and black powder-coated hardware. Available in Deep Yellow and White finishes. Fender 01342 331700


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THIS MONTH sees the tenth anniversary of The Young Drummer of the Year competition. It was started because I wanted to give our talented young drummers a good platform to express themselves and get some much deserved exposure within the worldwide drumming community.


It was never about finding a winner, but about giving young drummers an opportunity; finalists have gone on to work with a number of big names in the music industry, opened major drum events, made appearances on TV shows and supported international drummers on UK clinic tours.


It’s encouraging to see at this current time – when many young people are getting negative press – that over 500 young drummers entered this year’s competition to reach the final ten. It shows dedication and passion to the craft and it’s refreshing to see what a great crop of young drummers we have coming through. The final is staged at the Spa Centre in Leamington Spa on Sunday February 5th and the final ten will have to play a two minute solo, play along to a pre-sent original track and also play with a live band to a piece of music they heard two hours before the doors opened. All performed in front of a live audience. The event will be judged by a host of top UK drummers, which over the years have included Nick Mason, Bill Bruford, Ian Paice, Vic Firth, Mark Richardson and Matt Helders, to name but a few. As this is a non-profit event we couldn’t do it without our sponsor, which this year is Natal drums. For more details, visit youngdrummeroftheyear.com.


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