Musikmesse

Stars and events at Musikmesse 2015

Artists spectrum from piano virtuoso Lang Lang to heavy-metal legend Tony Iommi
Extensive programme of events on all four days

From 15 to 18 April 2015, Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre will be the world’s most important showroom for trends and innovations in the musical-instrument sector – and the mecca for all music lovers. With over 1,000 concerts, autograph sessions, workshops, presentations and performances, Musikmesse is characterised by an extensive programme of events catering for all tastes, from classic, via funk and soul, to rock and heavy metal.

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Pearl Masters All Birch Shell
Waiting for the Musikmesse 2015

The Masters series has long been a by-word for honest quality. Now Pearl has made the marque available to even more drummers with the BCX, by using the classic ploy of offering restricted finishes and shell-pack options.

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Latin Percussion
Waiting for the Musikmesse 2015

Passion. It is the force that drives all human beings to strive, to achieve and to make their dreams come true. The story of Latin Percussion hinges on the passion of one man. A passion that drove him to create, innovate and unmistakably change the face of percussion — and music — forever.

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Simon Phillips and his band Protocol II
Agora Stage 17 April 2015

At the Agora Stage on Friday, 17 April 2015 immediately after the fair closes for the day, there will be three performance highlights from 18:30 – 22:00.

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Premier Limited Edition

Nuovi prodotti della Premier, la nota azienda Britannica produttrice di batterie, sapientemente presentati ai microfoni di Planet Drum da Claudio Canzano, Product Manager del distributore italiano Master Music.

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Gretsch Limited 

Hand-crafted in limited quantities at the Gretsch USA Custom factory in Ridgeland, South Carolina, these  drum sets represent the best in Gretsch quality with a boutique, naturally figured appearance.

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MEINL Percussion Accessories

MEINL non si ferma mai accontentandosi dei risultati ottenuti, ma è sempre alla ricerca di una maggiore perfezione. Confrontandosi con i suoi musicisti, ha sviluppato tanti nuovi strumenti, e migliorato i modelli più vecchi. Le originali innovazioni MEINL, come il Free Ride System per bonghi (brevettato), il Floatune® Tuning System per timbales e djembes (brevettato), il rivoluzionario STEELY II Stand per conga e djembe (brevettato), oppure lo stand professionale per conga e bongo (brevettato) provano la leadership di MEINL nella ricerca e nello sviluppo di nuove soluzioni, alzando il livello del mondo delle percussioni.

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World-record attempt at Musikmesse 2015: 1,000 drummers wanted
The biggest drum ensemble ever to beat the drum for a good cause at Drums4Peace in Frankfurt

Musikmesse in Frankfurt will be the venue for a unique spectacle on 18 April 2015: the organisers plan to bring together 1,000 drummers and break the record for the world’s biggest drum ensemble. The aim is for all participants to maintain the same rhythm for five minutes, as officially laid down by the Committee of Guinness World Records Ltd. If successful, everyone who comes to Frankfurt with his or her drum kit on the Saturday of the fair will be able to leave in the evening as a world-record holder.

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Dream Cymbals

DREAM Cymbals and Gongs Inc. was started by highly passionate drummers who believe in making exceptional sounding cymbals that real working musicians can afford, without sacrificing quality. The first product introduced was the highly successful Bliss line. The price was highly competitive, allowing dealers a high quality, hand made cymbal of exceptional value with margins that created very happy dealers!

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