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8 August 2011
Ask the Panel of Experts
Have you ever wondered what makes a great drummer? How they got started? About life on the road? Wonder no more, this is your chance to ask the drummers who have toured, performed and recorded with the big names.
The panel of experts will answer your questions on life, the universe and all things drums.
- Chris Whitten (Paul McCartney, Dire Straits, The Pretenders)
- Steve Fisher (Roland V-Drums R&D)
- Mal Green (Split Enz, Green Sound Music recording studios)
- Buzz Bidstrup (The Angels, The Party Boys, Jimmy Barnes)
- Alex Plavsic (Sabastian Hardie, Session Drummer)
8 August 2011
Win a Roland RMP-5 Rhythm Coach
Between performances at the V-Drum Contest Final (main stage 4pm), Steve Fisher will host a competition where members of the audience are invited for a play-off.
As the tempo of the RMP-5 increase, the rules are simple: If you can play a paradiddle at a faster tempo than Steve Fisher you win the RMP-5!
5 August 2011
Drum Lessons with Gary France
Gary France is an extraordinary combination of performer, presenter and educator. Born in USA, Gary now resides in Australia and is currently director of the Australian National University “DRUMatiX” program – an interactive music educational experience with three streams, catering for children of all ages, from Kindergarten to Year 12.
At last year’s V-Drum Festival, Gary France dropped in and gave impromptu percussion lessons to intermediate and advanced players.
They turned out to be a huge hit, with many people commenting that this alone was worth the price of admission.
This year, Gary France will teach up to 5 people at a time on a Roland V-Drum lab, so be sure to drop in for your lesson.
2 August 2011
Beginner Group Drum Lessons – Children Welcome
With an emphasis on fun, there is no age limit on this activity, so children of all ages are encouraged to give it a go – and dads are welcome to join in as well!
Far more than just teaching you which end of the stick to hold, the V-Drum Festival experts claim they can have anyone playing a song in under 20 minutes, so why not put them to test?
Perfect for fathers and sons, we encourage mothers and daughters to get involved as well, with beginner group drum lessons running continuously throughout the day.
By the end of the day, dozens of total beginners could go home knowing how to play a song on the drums!
28 July 2011
Meet Steve Fisher (Mr V-Drums)
As a member of the Roland research and development team, Steve Fisher is very involved with the concept, design, programming, and performance of Roland’s electronic percussion products.
For the past 20 years, he has been instrumental in many design aspects of Roland V-Drums including the concepts, mesh heads, V-Pads, hardware, features and sound design – earning the nickname ‘Mr. V-Drums’.
At the V-Drum Festival, Steve will be performing on the main stage, hold an intimate workshop that takes you inside the Roland TD9KX2 and is on hand all day to answer your questions!
Don’t miss your chance to see the range of Roland V-Drums, demonstrated by the man who helped develop them.
