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...
View ArticleBeginner 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...
View ArticleDrum 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”...
View ArticleWin 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...
View ArticleAsk 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...
View ArticleWorking With The Bass Player
When people talk about the ‘feel’ of a song, they are generally referring to the rhythm section – and at its core is the way a drummer interacts with the bass player. Chris Whitten has performed or...
View ArticlePaul McCartney’s Drummer Confirmed for VDF
Chris Whitten made a name for himself providing drums for the classic hits ‘What I Am’ by Edie Brikell and The New Bohemians and ‘The Whole Of The Moon’ by The Water-boys. He cemented his place as one...
View ArticleBen Gillies (Silverchair) to Judge V-Drums Contest
Ben Gillies has taken time out of his busy schedule and agreed to be Special Guest Judge at the finals of the V-Drums Contest, which will take part of the main stage at 4pm. A panel of experts,...
View ArticleGroup Drum Lesson with Johnny Rabb
Drumming legend Johnny Rabb was the original World’s Fastest Drummer. His book, the Official Freehand Technique, has captivated the drummers around the world and details how to perform drum rolls with...
View ArticleMassive Display Stock Sale
A lot of people underestimate the amount of work that goes into a festival. We have to unpack and set-up over 500 individual Roland electronic drum and percussion products – and after the show is over,...
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