ADFC Limited presents the Auckland Drum Fest

Auckland Drum Festival 2017 Press Release

Drum roll please- Auckland to host first of its kind Drum Festival February 18th 2017

ADFC Limited presents the Auckland Drum Fest powered by The Rockshop.

ADFC Limited are proud to announce the one day festival that will be a celebration of local and international drumming aimed at anyone with an interest in drumming, or the craft of music.

The unique event is the brainchild of owner and chief drum maker, Jody Samplonius of Samplonius Drums, Waiuku, who says the idea was sparked after a conversation with current Cirque Du Soleil Drummer, Andre Boyd.

Focusing on all things percussion, this speciality festival will enlighten and delight young and old

Featuring interactive workshops, including drum clinics run by top international drummers, food, live music and much more, this will be the first drum festival of its kind, targeted for all ages and tastes, with plenty of educational interaction.

“While we are most appealing to drummers, we plan to have something to appeal to anyone with an interest in the craft of music and drumming” says event co-director, Michael Piane.

From a hobby that has turned into a growing business, Jody is gaining notoriety for making quality custom stave drums using only New Zealand reclaimed or sustainably-sourced timber.

“Around this time last year, I met Andre who was over here touring with Cirque Du Soleil. I custom made a drum for him and he approached me with the idea of running a drum clinic’’, says Jody.

From that conversation, the idea was planted.

Three top international drummers will headline the event and be running drum clinics on the day.

Andre “Dre Energy” Boyd: A native of St. Louis, Missouri and current Cirque Du Soleil Drummer. A gifted drummer proficient in many styles such as Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Gospel, R n B, Country, Rock.

Website - http://www.dreenergy.net/
Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/dreenergy/

Russ Miller: An international top session drummer, his music versatility has led him to work with an impressive list of international artists, including Ray Charles and Tina Turner through to modern artists of today including, Nelly Furtado, Hillary Duff and Andrea Bocelli.

Website - www.russmiller.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/officialrussmiller

Chalo Eduardo: A multi-percussionist and recording artist. Chalo has built his career on being a preeminent percussionist and band leader, as well as performer with such stars as Carlos Santana, Sergio Mendes, Stevie Wonder, Ricky Martin and Mickey Hart

Website – www.percussionparadiseranch.com

So, come along, be inspired and motivated with one of the most audio-visual events of the year.

Tickets can be purchased at www.aucklandrumfest.co.nz

Event details

Where: Auckland ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane West, Epsom

When: Saturday 18th February 2017: 10.00am-10.00pm

Ticketing:

Kids Access- Kids under the age of 12, free GA (General Admission) access.

General Admission: Full day multiple entry limited access Pass (Kids workshop access only, Drum raffle or Clinics access). Interactive vendor booths, free performances as well as drumming competitions. Food and coffee will also be available for purchase on site.

Full Access Pass: Unique multiple entry VIP access pass to all Clinics and Workshops and be in the chance to win a custom built Samplonius Drum Co Snare Drum! (One raffle entry per ticket)

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