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MUSIC LEGENDS PETER ASHER AND ALBERT LEE DEBUT INTIMATE UK TOUR OF SONGS AND STORIES

“As one half of Peter & Gordon, Peter Asher's voice literally soared through Carnegie Hall" (Fox News), while Albert Lee has been called "the ultimate virtuoso" by Eric Clapton Press preview video Two musical giants whose combined influence and contribution to music spans over a century, are taking to the road as part of a unique and intimate 24 date UK Tour. Influenced from their earliest days as musicians and performers by great American artists like Buddy Holly and The Everly Brothers, Peter Asher and Albert Lee bring those

FREE DRUMMING FESTIVAL LAUNCHES IN LONDON

Next month sees the launch of a new and entirely FREE 4 day music festival, devoted entirely to drumming!   From Thursday 6thto Sunday 9thOctober, Yamaha Music London in Wardour Street, Soho will present YML DRUM FEST ’16, that offers a feast of live drumming and drum workshops, plus an exclusive 360º Virtual Reality Experience with the world’s greatest drummer, Steve Gadd. For anyone who already plays or wants to play drums, this is a do-not-miss opportunity for drummers of all ages and abilities to enjoy stunning performances from world-class Yamaha drummers Richard

CALL FOR NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS TO ENTER #FUTUREBEAT

Yamaha Drums is delighted to announce the launch ofFUTUREBEAT - a groundbreaking new national drumming competition that offers a mouthwatering array of prizes, unique performance opportunities, and maximum exposure for drummers aged 18 years and under. Partnered by Yamaha Drum Dealers throughout the UK, #FUTUREBEAT is described by George Daniel, drummer for chart-topping rock band, The 1975 as, “a great platform for young drummers that provides a level playing field for showcasing new talent.” The 1975 formed while at school and with two No.1 albums among a long list

SEARCH BEGINS FOR UK’S BEST UNSIGNED SONGWRITER

www.ukunsignedsongwriter.co.uk'The UK Unsigned Songwriter of the Year 2016' is a groundbreaking competition to find the best, unsigned songwriter in the UK and also raise £50,000 for charity! Celebrities and multi-million selling songwriters including James Blunt, Pixie Lott, Jack Savoretti, Mike Rutherford, Ralph McTell and Lulu are coming together to help this unique new live songwriting competition raise money for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign and Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy, who will share all profits. (See artist quotes below) Powerful and like-minded industry partners for

CALLING ALL DRUM TEACHERS AS YAMAHA PRESENTS ADVANCED DRUM TEACHER SEMINARS WITH STEVE WHITE

UK drum teachers are being invited to attend an once-in-a-lifetime Advanced Drum Teacher Seminar with Yamaha Drums and one of the most influential British drummers of his generation. Steve White has been performing clinics and master classes throughout his career and is currently specialist drum teacher for Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and also teaches students at Goldsmith’s College, London. He remains a member of the visiting Faculty to the Universities of Southampton and Newcastle and has previously lectured at BIMM Institute and the University of Salford. His ‘

YAMAHA DRUMS DEBUTS STEVE WHITE CLINIC TOUR

CONTACT: PETER ROSS / TWO PR / T 07970 191668                 GAVIN THOMAS / YAMAHA / T 07966 122954 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEYamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK) is immensely proud and delighted to announce its debut clinic tour with Steve White, renowned as one of the greatest and most influential British drummers of his generation. Steve White is visiting 8 leading UK drum dealer locations with Yamaha between 22nd May and 15th June. This is a do-not miss opportunity for drummers of all ages and abilities and anyone interested in learning to play drums to experience an explosive and

2016 SEES ELECTRIC BLEND RELEASED ON VINYL AND 'THE FAMILY SILVER' PLAY FIRST LIVE DATE

ELECTRIC BLEND - NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER ON iTUNES  https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/electric-blend-bonus-track/id1037272099 FIRST LIVE DATE ANNOUNCED - THURSDAY 10TH MARCH 2016 @ UNDER THE BRIDGE, LONDON - Click to buy tickets The Family Silver – a new band with a classic sound, released their debut album Electric Blend to critical acclaim at the end of 2015. Now available on Vinyl in 2016 (Privilege Records - distributed worldwide by Republic of Music). The record that entered the iTunes Rock Chart @ No.20

ABSOLUTE DELIGHT AS STEVE WHITE CHOOSES YAMAHA DRUMS

Video announcement now live on Facebook http://bit.ly/SteveWhite_Video Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK) is immensely proud and delighted to announce that Steve White, renowned as one of the greatest and most influential British drummers of his generation, has chosen to play Yamaha’s Absolute Hybrid Maple series. Steve has entered into a long-term relationship with Yamaha Drums, designed to reach out to players and those who aspire to play drums, as opposed to the stereotypical brand endorsement Yamaha Drums is now working very seriously with Steve White to develop and implement

A Change Is Gonna Come (TAKE NOTE RECORDINGS) OUT 22nd MAY 2015 on iTunes

MOBO nominee Kristyna Myles releases her new single A Change Is Gonna Come from her 2nd studio album Paint A Brighter Day thanks to a successful campaign on PledgeMusic that enabled Kristyna to fund the album with support from music fans. All profits from the downloads of the single bought on iTunes will go to charity Tearfund who are passionate about putting an end to poverty.  Kristyna is supporting Tearfund’s No Child Taken campaign to protect children from trafficking, disaster and disease. Tearfund works in over 50 countries around the world where the need is greatest, helping

CHART ENTRY FOR KRISTYNA MYLES ALBUM 'PAINT A BRIGHTER DAY'

Exclusive album and video preview available @ www.kristynamyles.com/albumepk Physical CD copies available by emailing peter@twopr.co.ukThe new album, 'Paint A Brighter Day' by MOBO nominee Kristyna Myles has entered the Official Independent Album Breakers Chart at Number 16. The album that launched with a series of live dates last week was recorded with Mercury Prize nominated producer Andy Ross and features 11 songs about life-lessons with the aim of inspiring and painting listeners’ days brighter. All songs are written or co-written by Kristyna who has created a musical canvas for

2015 KORG ARP ODYSSEY TAKES CENTRE STAGE WITH RADIOPHONIC WORKSHOP FOR UK PREMIERE

An audience of over 200 high profile music and technology press and media, artists, record producers and even a Dalek turned out at London’s Phonica Records to celebrate the UK Premiere of the eagerly awaited 2015 Korg Arp Odyssey, that took centre stage for an exclusive live performance by the legendary Radiophonic Workshop. Following impressive DJ sets from ERB N DUB and Sharooz to showcase the latest Korg hardware, and an outstanding Takamine acoustic performance by Nikki Murray, guest presenter Matt Berry introduced Radiophonic Workshop. The world's most celebrated

DISCOVER THE BEST SOUND FOR ENTERTAINING AT HOME AS BARRETTS GOES LIVE WITH YAMAHA AND KRISTYNA MYLES FOR NOVEMBER OPEN EVENING

A Powered by music eventThe hugely popular November Open Evening at Barretts Digital World in Canterbury just got a whole lot bigger for 2014 with the announcement that for the very first time, this year’s event will feature a live music performance from one of the UK’s hottest new female vocalists. On Wednesday 12th November from 6pm until 8.30pm, the sensational 2014 MOBO Award nominated singer/songwriter Kristyna Myles will take centre stage and perform live in-store at Barretts Digital World where the spotlight will be on the latest state-of-the art Audio-visual and HiFi ranges from

ASTAR STUDIOS REPEATS SUCCESS AFTER REACHING FINAL FOUR FOR 2014 ‘BEST STUDIO’ AWARD

See more + interview with Andy Ross at: http://www.audiomedia.com/events/0008/interview-astar-studios/1368 - sthash.005hhRjh.dpuf Astar Studios  has been named among Europe's elite recording studios for the second year running. Selected by a panel of independent experts drawn from across the pro-audio spectrum, Astar Studios in Heywood near Manchester is one of four finalists in the ‘BEST STUDIO’ category of the highly prestigious Pro Sound Awards to be held at London’s

JAZZ UNITES THE HOUSE AS YAMAHA HONOUR 2014 JAZZ SCHOLARS

Summer Jazz in Portcullis House showcases the best of young UK jazz talentThe hugely successful, high-powered and influential partnership between Yamaha in association with Jazzwise, the All-Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group, PPL, and 606 Club continues into a record eighth year providing funding, performance and recording opportunities to the cream of young jazz musicians, nominated for special consideration by the Heads of Jazz at the UK’s leading conservatoires/universities. This year’s jazz scholars to benefit from the scheme received their awards at the All Party

YAMAHA TO PARTNER WITH JAZZ FM’S LOVE SUPREME FESTIVAL

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK) is proud and delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Love Supreme Jazz Festival, presented by Jazz FM at Glynde Place from 4-6 July 2014. Yamaha is taking centre stage as the Official Instrument Partner for Love Supreme and celebrating by offering the chance to win 4 VIP weekend tickets and a Festival Gift Pack from Love Supreme and Jazz FM. Fast becoming one of the must-see live music events of the year, the 3-day event boasts 5 live stages, and features Yamaha Grand Pianos and instruments, specially selected for a world-class programme of

Perfect Harmony as YolanDa Brown Music Award launches at the University of East London

http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/press-releases/2014/03/yolandabrown.htmAward Winning Saxophonist YolanDa Brown has teamed up with the University of East London (UEL) to create a new music award for students. The YolanDa Brown Music Award will provide financial support specifically to final year students studying BSc Hons Music Technology or BA Hons Music Production and Culture at UEL.  The award is available to up to four UEL students and will provide them with £500 each towards equipment, studio time or costs towards music equipment.  Applications can start from 31 March 2014. Barking-

Yamaha announce exclusive 'In conversation with…' video series featuring leading concert pianists and concert technicians

Pictures - Artur Pizarro and John Lill - two of the featured artistsYamaha have published the first batch of an extensive series of 'In conversation with…' videos featuring leading concert pianists and concert technicians. It is hoped that these exclusive short interviews will become invaluable viewing for anyone interested in the great pianists and composers of our time, and in pianos in general. The first titles, featuring John Lill, Stephen Kovacevich, Freddy Kempf, François-Frédéric Guy, Artur Pizarro, Eduard Kunz and concert technician Peter Salisbury offer intimate and thoughtful

IF YOU LIKE JOOLS HOLLAND AND PIANOS YOU WILL LOVE THIS

YAMAHA AND JOOLS HOLLAND CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF CLAVINOVA WITH  'ME AND MY PIANO' FILM2013 sees Yamaha celebrating 30 years of Clavinova innovation and production, and to mark this milestone they've teamed up with Jools Holland to produce a hugely entertaining and informative short film. Jools explains, in his own humorous and compelling manner, why and how he's used Clavinova pianos for over 20 years, and demonstrates the features and sounds that he finds so useful. As a British music icon and well known champion of piano playing, Jools knows more than a thing or two about the instrument.

Kristyna Myles - The Paris Match (Take Note Recordings)

OUT MONDAY 9THSEPTEMBER 2013Manchester songstress Kristyna Myles releases a brand new single, the Style Council classic 'The Paris Match' on 9th September, marking the 30th anniversary of its original release by the legendary band. Paul Weller who penned the track and granted Kristyna special permission to record her own version has already described the recording as “absolutely stunning”. The 2013 remake is co-produced by drummer Steve White (Style Council) and Mercury Prize nominated Manchester producer Andy Ross. Kristyna's sublime vocals are accompanied by an exalted musical line-up

ASTAR SHORTLISTED FOR 2013 STUDIO OF THE YEAR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DJPR North  / T 07970 191668Astar Studios has been named as one of four finalists for ‘STUDIO OF THE YEAR’ at the 2013 Pro Sound Awards to be held at London’s Ministry of Sound on Thursday 19th September, the music production equivalent of the Brit Awards. The recording studio located near Manchester, in Heywood, Lancashire in the northwest of the UK, was positioned among 4 of Europe’s top recording studios for the highly prestigious award by a panel of independent judges - experts drawn from across the pro-audio spectrum, who will now deliberate over

WESTMINSTER HONOURS MAGNIFICENT SEVEN YAMAHA JAZZ SCHOLARS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe hugely successful, high-powered and influential partnership between Yamaha in association with Jazzwise, the All-Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group, PPL, and 606 Club continues into a record seventh year with the addition of a seventh Yamaha Jazz Scholar from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland that has joined the programme that provides unprecedented financial assistance, performance and recording opportunities to the cream of young jazz musicians, nominated for special consideration by the Heads of Jazz at the UK’s leading conservatoires/universities.

Yamaha Silent Sessions presents HJ Lim

From the tranquillity of candlelight to the sparkle of daybreak, Yamaha proudly presents an exclusive live video of rising classical piano phenomenon HJ Lim, performing silently on the deck of a floating barge on London’s Regent’s Canal, with just the latest Yamaha Silent SH grand acoustic piano and a pair of headphones for company. This unique film perfectly sets music in motion to capture both sides of the Yamaha Silent experience, the sound of silence and the sound the pianist hears; in this case that of the breath-taking and critically acclaimed performer and recording artist HJ Lim.

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