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SYDNEY DRUM & PERCUSSION SHOW PROGRAM SATURDAY 27TH MAY INDOOR SESSIONS MAIN STAGE FORECOURT BETTING RING TARMAC 10.45 2.00 AMEB ROCKSCHOOL Drum Kit Workshop with DARREN MULLER THOMAS LANG & VIRGIL DONATI LUCIUS BORICH Entertainment and Education Timetable presented by AMEB and Yamaha Drums 11.45 ELECTRONIC DRUMS PANEL Hosted by Allan Leibowitz, Editor, digitaldrummermag.com and featuring Michael Schack, Tim Powles and more 3.15 SYDNEY CONSERVATORIUM PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Conducted by Daryl Pratt, Percussion Coordinator|Modern Music Ensemble Director Sydney Conservatorium of Music The Sydney Conservatorium of Music Percussion Ensemble was founded in 1991 by Daryl Pratt. Members of the ensemble, all percussion students at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, perform a variety of works for percussion ranging from transcriptions to contemporary classical and jazz with an emphasis on works by Australian composers. The SCM Percussion Ensemble program at the 2017 Sydney Drum and Percussion Show will feature works by Westlake, Bryars, Lloyd, Zivkovic and Alfieri for mallet keyboards, drums and percussion. 1.30 HEARTBEATS, THE RHYTHM OF LIFE - ALEX WEST Renowned percussionist, Alex West takes patrons through a demonstration of the DRUMBEAT Program which is an evidence based social development program using music to engage and transfer social learning. In this session he will demonstrate how good Group Drumming is for Team Building and Stress Relief. This session will provide an insight how quickly and easily you can rhythmically entrain people into a group using drums...regardless of prior experience! Another hands on opportunity at the SDPS – patrons will be invited to take part in the workshop. Bring your beats! 11.00 BEN ELLINGWORTH presented by Yamaha Drums Yamaha Drums endorsee Ben Ellingworth has enjoyed a heavy Touring schedule with bands such as MM9, Switchkicker, LO!, Kinetic Assassins, The Dead Love, Sub Atari Knives and most recently playing with Australian Rapper ILLY, covering Australia’s top festivals and Venues, and has appeared on numerous session recordings. 12.00 JAKE TAYLOR SPROULE presented by Los Cabos Drumsticks Jake Taylor Sproule is one of Australia’s most respected hard rock and metal drummers, who has played with numerous bands including Necrospyre, Whoretopsy, and Cyaneye. Don’t miss this energetic session with the Los Cabos drumsticks endorsee. Accompanied by Matt William & Andrew LIlley 1.30 STAN BICKNELL presented by Pearl, Zildjian & Remo New Zealand born Stan Bicknell has toured and recorded with artists such as: Kimbra, Miami Horror, Ecca Vandal and his own band. A keen educator, Stan will be breaking down and explaining his unique and now revered approach to his single kick pedal technique. As well as touching on some new concepts he’s been developing 12.30 TOCA Drum Circle Experience the magic of the DRUM CIRCLE Facilitated by Gary France, The Groove Warehouse and presented by TOCA Percussion Gary France is a passionate advocate for music education throughout the world. He presents workshops, motivational speeches and concerts in the widest range of musical genres including jazz, commercial, world and classical music. 2.30 THOMAS HASSALL ANGLICAN COLLEGE DRUM CIRCLE with BYRON MARK Senior School students from Thomas Hassall Anglican College in Sydney’s south-west (Middleton Grange) come together once a week to learn modern arrangements of traditional rhythms from North-West Africa. Mr Byron Mark, their teacher, has spent some time in Guinea and brings a fresh edge and authenticity to the drum-circle sound. The students are looking forward to their performance at the Sydney Drum & Percussion Show and they will definitely impress you with their solid breaks and African grooves. CAJON ENSEMBLE It’s not often you see a group of Cajons being played at the same time ... however the Cajon Cats are here to show you how it’s done! Hailing from different areas all over Sydney, the group meets weekly in Rockdale to jam some funky grooves on their Cajon box drums! Led by Byron Mark, the cajoneros perform unique arrangements that fuse flamenco and African beats together to create a large wall of percussive sounds for you all to enjoy. Don’t miss this one! 3.30 HAND PERCUSSION WORKSHOP Hand Percussion Workshop: Come and Try Cajons and Djembes and other percussion instruments is a hands on opportunity to feel the magic of group drumming. Hosted by educator, Byron Mark, you can learn in a hands on way how drums. All weekend you’ve heard percussion and drums to die for – now it’s your turn. Come Jam will us and blow out any cobwebs. 1.30 DRUMFILL Percussion Ensemble Drumfill is a combined school ensemble of more than 20 performers aged 5 to 15 years - It is an amalgamation of the primary-aged drumfill junior (Kindergarten/Prep to year 6), and the junior high school drumfill intermediate group (years 7 to 10). Click to website: http://www.australianmusician.com.au/sydney-drum-percussion-show-2017/ *Program subject to change The SD&PS acknowledges its sponsors for their support in staging the event 3.00 MICHAEL SCHACK presented by Roland V Drums Belgian drum great Michael Schack will be performing his mash up of genres and beats combining the DJ and drum worlds, as well as showcasing the Roland V Drums including the TD-50 2.15 Australian Musician’s Greg Phillips hosts an informative and entertaining panel featuring many of the Sydney Drum & Percussion Show headliners including; Thomas Lang, Virgil Donati, Slim Jim Phantom and more. ASK THE PROS PANEL presented by DW Drums. Catch Lucius Borich in a performance based session, playing COG tracks and running through ideas and concepts, integrating electronics with the organic. 4.00 presented by DW Drums. The SDPS is proud to present the Sydney leg of the national TV SHOW tour featuring Thomas Lang and Virgil Donati. Thomas has headlined almost every major international drum festival in the world and has toured the globe many times as a solo artist. However, this will mark the first time he’s performed a dual performance with arguably our country’s most successful drumming export EVER -- Virgil Donati. 10am-6pm 1.00 SLIM JIM PHANTOM MEET & GREET Courtesy of Pro Music Australia, DW & Grestch come and meet rockabilly drum legend Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats) at the Pro Music Australia stand #17

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SYDNEY DRUM & PERCUSSION SHOW PROGRAM SATURDAY 27TH MAYINDOOR SESSIONS MAIN STAGE FORECOURT BETTING RING TARMAC

10.45

2.00

AMEB ROCKSCHOOL Drum Kit Workshop with DARREN MULLER

THOMAS LANG & VIRGIL DONATI

LUCIUS BORICH

Entertainment and Education Timetable

presented by AMEB and Yamaha Drums

11.45ELECTRONIC DRUMS PANELHosted by Allan Leibowitz, Editor, digitaldrummermag.com and featuring Michael Schack, Tim Powles and more

3.15SYDNEY CONSERVATORIUM PERCUSSION ENSEMBLEConducted by Daryl Pratt, Percussion Coordinator|Modern Music Ensemble Director Sydney Conservatorium of Music The Sydney Conservatorium of Music Percussion Ensemble was founded in 1991 by Daryl Pratt. Members of the ensemble, all percussion students at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, perform a variety of works for percussion ranging from transcriptions to contemporary classical and jazz with an emphasis on works by Australian composers. The SCM Percussion Ensemble program at the 2017 Sydney Drum and Percussion Show will feature works by Westlake, Bryars, Lloyd, Zivkovic and Alfieri for mallet keyboards, drums and percussion.

1.30 HEARTBEATS, THE RHYTHM OF LIFE - ALEX WESTRenowned percussionist, Alex West takes patrons through a demonstration of the DRUMBEAT Program which is an evidence based social development program using music to engage and transfer social learning. In thissession he will demonstrate how good Group Drumming is for Team Building and Stress Relief. This session will provide an insight how quickly and easily you can rhythmically entrain people into a group using drums...regardless of prior experience! Another hands on opportunity at the SDPS – patrons will be invited to take part in the workshop. Bring your beats!

11.00 BEN ELLINGWORTHpresented by Yamaha Drums Yamaha Drums endorsee Ben Ellingworth has enjoyed a heavy Touring schedule with bands such as MM9, Switchkicker, LO!, Kinetic Assassins, The Dead Love, Sub Atari Knives and most recently playing with Australian Rapper ILLY, covering Australia’s top festivals and Venues, and has appeared on numerous session recordings.

12.00JAKE TAYLOR SPROULEpresented by Los Cabos Drumsticks Jake Taylor Sproule is one of Australia’s most respected hard rock and metal drummers, who has played with numerous bands including Necrospyre, Whoretopsy, and Cyaneye. Don’t miss this energetic session with the Los Cabos drumsticks endorsee. Accompanied by Matt William & Andrew LIlley

1.30STAN BICKNELLpresented by Pearl, Zildjian & Remo New Zealand born Stan Bicknell has toured and recorded with artists such as: Kimbra, Miami Horror, Ecca Vandal and his own band. A keen educator, Stan will be breaking down and explaining his unique and now revered approach to his single kick pedal technique. As well as touching on some new concepts he’s been developing

12.30TOCA Drum CircleExperience the magic of the DRUM CIRCLEFacilitated by Gary France, The Groove Warehouse and presented by TOCA Percussion Gary France is a passionate advocate for music education throughout the world. He presents workshops, motivational speeches and concerts in the widest range of musical genres including jazz, commercial, world and classical music.

2.30THOMAS HASSALL ANGLICAN COLLEGE DRUM CIRCLE with BYRON MARKSenior School students from Thomas Hassall Anglican College in Sydney’s south-west (Middleton Grange) come together once a week to learn modern arrangements of traditional rhythms from North-West Africa. Mr Byron Mark, their teacher, has spent some time in Guinea and brings a fresh edge and authenticity to the drum-circle sound. The students are looking forward to their performance at the Sydney Drum & Percussion Show and they will definitely impress you with their solid breaks and African grooves.

CAJON ENSEMBLEIt’s not often you see a group of Cajons being played at the same time ... however the Cajon Cats are here to show you how it’s done! Hailing from different areas all over Sydney, the group meets weekly in Rockdale to jam some funky grooves on their Cajon box drums! Led by Byron Mark, the cajoneros perform unique arrangements that fuse flamenco and African beats together to create a large wall of percussive sounds for you all to enjoy. Don’t miss this one!

3.30HAND PERCUSSION WORKSHOPHand Percussion Workshop: Come and Try Cajons and Djembes and other percussion instruments is a hands on opportunity to feel the magic of group drumming. Hosted by educator, Byron Mark, you can learn in a hands on way how drums. All weekend you’ve heard percussion and drums to die for – now it’s your turn. Come Jam will us and blow out any cobwebs.

1.30DRUMFILL Percussion EnsembleDrumfill is a combined school ensemble of more than 20 performers aged 5 to 15 years - It is an amalgamation of the primary-aged drumfill junior (Kindergarten/Prep to year 6), and the junior high school drumfill intermediate group (years 7 to 10).

Click to website: http://www.australianmusician.com.au/sydney-drum-percussion-show-2017/

*Program subject to changeThe SD&PS acknowledges its sponsors for their support in staging the event

3.00MICHAEL SCHACKpresented by Roland V Drums Belgian drum great Michael Schack will be performing his mash up of genres and beats combining the DJ and drum worlds, as well as showcasing the Roland V Drums including the TD-50

2.15

Australian Musician’s Greg Phillips hosts an informative and entertaining panel featuring many of the Sydney Drum & Percussion Show headliners including; Thomas Lang, Virgil Donati, Slim Jim Phantom and more.

ASK THE PROS PANELpresented by DW Drums. Catch Lucius Borich in a performance based session, playing COG tracks and running through ideas and concepts, integrating electronics with the organic.

4.00

presented by DW Drums. The SDPS is proud to present the Sydney leg of the national TV SHOW tour featuring Thomas Lang and Virgil Donati. Thomas has headlined almost every major international drum festival in the world and has toured the globe many times as a solo artist. However, this will mark the first time he’s performed a dual performance with arguably our country’s most successful drumming export EVER -- Virgil Donati.

10am-6pm

1.00SLIM JIM PHANTOM MEET & GREETCourtesy of Pro Music Australia, DW & Grestch come and meet rockabilly drum legend Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats) at the Pro Music Australia stand #17

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SYDNEY DRUM & PERCUSSION SHOW PROGRAM SUNDAY 28TH MAYINDOOR SESSIONS MAIN STAGE FORECOURT BETTING RING TARMAC

10.30

1.15

2.45

DAVE GOODMAN presents STICK CONTROL Dave Goodman presents Stick Control featuring the Moeller technique and what he learned from lessons with Jim Chapin and Joe Morello, plus techniques for developing the ability to play accents amongst different sticking patterns as well as methods for creatively developing one’s own vocabulary for improvisation

MICHAEL SCHACK

GANG OF BROTHERS Presented by Istanbul Mehmut Cymbals and Los Cabos Drumsticks

Entertainment and Education Timetable

Presented by Pro Music Australia and Bosphorous Cymbals

11.45STAN BICKNELL BASS DRUM WORKSHOPStan Bicknell will be breaking down and explaining his unique and now revered approach to his single kick pedal technique. As well as touching on some new concepts he’s been developing. presented by Pearl, Zildjian & Remo

3.00PETE DRUMMOND CLINICWhat and how to practiceIn an age where information is readily and abundantly available, it can be overwhelming to know how to improve, or even where to begin. Pete Drummond will address What and How to practice, in order to get to the next step in your drumming evolution

12.45 Synergy Percussion Ensemble Performance - Masterclass

11.00 LOZZ BENSON (THAT REDHEAD)Featuirng Cam Kinsey (guitar) and Josh Spolc (double bass)That Red Head is an extension of Lozz Benson and her love for Rockabilly and Blues music. She drives the band from behind her drum kit with groove and attitude, and has a soulful voice that evokes Patsy Cline and Etta James, yet flies freely in its own unique style. Throw in a red hot string section of double bass and blazing country guitar, and together they bring rockabilly rhythms and endless energy to the dance floor!

12.15TAIKOZSince 1997 Taikoz has developed an international reputation for vibrant performances that couple explosive energy and extreme dynamism with refinement and grace. From the most delicate melodies of the shakuhachi to the thunderous impact of the odaiko, Taikoz is at once meditative and free-spirited, primal and dramatic.

presented by Roland V Drums Fresh from European arena gigs, Belgian drum great Michael Schack will be performing his mash up of genres and beats combining the DJ and drum worlds, as well as showcasing the Roland V Drums including the TD-50Over the years, Michael has won several awards, has been nominated for “best clinician/ demonstrator” in international drummer magazine polls and just recently (Feb 2017) received the E-drummer Of The Year award for the third time. He’s also an affiliate instructor on drumeo.com and has contributed to the development of Roland’s V-Drums and E-pads since the early 2000’s.

10.30DRUMFILL PERCUSSION ENSEMBLEDrumfill is a combined school ensemble of more than 20 performers aged 5 to 15 years - It is an amalgamation of the primary-aged drumfill junior (Kindergarten/Prep to year 6), and the junior high school drumfill intermediate group (years 7 to 10).

12.45REMO & OPTIMUM PERCUSSION DRUM CIRCLEwith Facilitators Bek Wermut and Alex WestAlex and Bek will host and facilitate a Drum Circle where everyone is welcome to participate. Alex West is known for his wonderful work in Aged Care with his “HEARTBEATS” program. He knows how to tap into emotions and get people involved. Come down and experience the pure joy of being part of a drum circle.

2.00TAIKOZ WORKSHOP

11.30DYNASTY DRUM LINE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPCome and experience the Drum Line set up and have a go yourself The Sydney Stick’s Dynasty Drumline believes in the power of music. Having the Sydney Sticks at an event brings people together and takes the atmosphere to a new level. This is a one-of-a-kind experience! Steeped in the American Drumline tradition, with a unique Australian flavour added, The Sydney Stick’s Dynasty Drumline want to make you move.

Click to website: http://www.australianmusician.com.au/sydney-drum-percussion-show-2017/

*Program subject to changeThe SD&PS acknowledges its sponsors for their support in staging the event

2.00

Orchestral Percussion workshoppresented by Optimum Percussion and Allan Watson,Percussionist and Associate Principal Timpanist Opera Australia Orchestra. An intensive 30 min workshop designed for teachers and students of any level. Allan will discuss and workshop techniques of orchestral percussion instruments including tambourine, triangle, hand cymbals and bass drum.

PERCUSSION CLINIC

We’re delighted to present the highly acclaimed Gang of Brothers. Led by vibrant drummer, vocalist Buddy Siolo (representing Istanbul Mehmet cymbals ) and featuring the amazingly talented brothers Andro, Dauno, Fenix and Banel Martinez, Sydney’s Gang of Brothers offer a cross-genre, musical assault you’re not going to want to miss.

Synergy Percussion is an amazing 3 piece sonic art collective. It is percus-sion at its core but if you dig deeper, you’ll find it is human, stone, wood, steel, air, and skin, all coming together, all being reassembled, re-appropriated, re-interpreted, re-contextualised. Don’t miss this amazing masterclass opportunity

Since 1997 Taikoz has developed an international reputation for vibrant performances that couple explosive energy and extreme dynamism with refinement and grace. From the most delicate melodies of the shakuhachi to the thunderous impact of the odaiko, Taikoz is at once meditative and free-spirited, primal and dramatic. Learn from the masters at this fascinating workshop

10am-5pm