Free Gig First Come First In...bristol On Board A Ship!

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Three of the UK's most exciting drummers have been confirmed for an exclusive show with a difference...it's free, it's on board a ship and it's a launch party for The Bristol Institute Of Modern Music (BIMM Bristol). Jason Bowld (Pitchshifter/This Is Menace), Craig Blundell (Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden), James Hester (Malakai) are set to play a completely free gig on board Bristol ship venue the Thekla on April 20th.

The sticksmen will each deliver an exclusive masterclass (stuffed with tips and pointers) playing and talking through their unique styles and techniques. The show will also see drummers from a whole host of bands turning out in support including: Neil Cooper (Therapy) and Kieron Pepper (ex Prodigy), And that's not all drum tuning genius Martin Ranscombe will be fielding questions and Mapex will be giving away hundreds of pounds worth of drums 'free'!

So what are you waiting for! Mark Clayden (Pitchshifter/This Is Menace) BIMM Bristol College Manager and event organiser said, "This is going to be amazing, we have some of the best drummers in the UK on board. BIMM has recently helped some awesome drummers to get started in the industry including Elliot Andrews playing with Kate Nash and Simon Goldring of the Ordinary Boys. Come down to the show and learn some tricks from some of the best guys in the business."

The gig is the second in a series of exclusive shows in support of the Bristol Institute of Modern Music (BIMM Bristol) which opens its doors in the heart of the city in September 2008. The college has an impressive line up of tutors who are highly experienced professional musicians whom have sold millions of albums signed to major and independent record labels, had chart hits, toured the world and have placed music into film, television and video games including players from: 'A', Reef, Hundred Reasons, Rooster, Biomechanical, Malakai, ex Prodigy, The Crimea, Skunk Anansie, Pitchshifter, This Is Menace and Snow Patrol.

The college runs courses for musicians who are serious about a career in the music including: certificates, diplomas, professional diplomas and a Foundation Degree* in bass, guitar, drums, vocals and song writing. Core areas of the courses include: Technical Development, Session Styles, Aural Skills, Notation, Pre Production, The Music Industry, Music In Context, Music Performance and Process, Styles & Technique, Advanced Musicianship, Business Studies, Gig Preparation, Live Performance Workshop, Theory and Sight Reading. Students will use state-of-the-art equipment endorsed by the world's biggest bands the professional vintage and modern backline includes: Mesa Boogie, Cornford, Laney, Marshall, Vox, Fender, Line 6, Ashdown, Ampeg, Peavey, Warwick, Hiwatt, Orange, Yamaha, DW, Roland. (*Subject to validation)

LISTINGS INFO:
FREE SHOW - Bristol Thekla Sunday April 20th, Doors 7pm, 14+ (bring ID)Jason Bowld (Pitchshifter/This Is Menace), Craig Blundell (Bruce Dickinson), James Hester (Malakai)

Please note, as this is a FREE SHOW it's first come, first served