Here is it man! Just reading about it.. I feel so excited.. lets go again Singapore Drumfest 08!!!
"After last year’s resounding success, Singapore Drumfest 2008 is back with a bigger bang this year! With an all-new programming concept of educational music workshops and masterclasses in the day and concert performances in the night, Singapore Drumfest 2008 aims to bring an entirely new experience for musicians and music lovers alike with two different events over the weekend of September 13 and 14 at Fort Canning Park.
From 6pm to 11pm on September 13 and 14, Concert In The Park will kick into party gear at Fort Canning Green with live performances by AMERICAN IDOL’s Teddy Campbell, Sy Smith and band, ROCKSTAR's Storm Large (featuring Nate Morton and Rafael Moreira from the ROCKSTAR House Band) and the rock powerhouse of MAGNETICO (featuring ROCKSTAR's Nate Morton and Rafael Moreira plus bassist Corey McCormick). Those two performances aside, Rafael Moreira will also be performing a fusion set featuring tracks his debut solo album, Acid Guitar. Adding to the eclectic lineup will be Johnny Rabb and Chris Patterson’s DrumJockey (drum ‘n’ bass), Tribal Tide featuring Mohd Noor (world Latin), The Strikeforce, Mamady Keita and the Lila Drums Djembe Project, Wicked Aura Batucada, a special collaboration by Lewis Pragasam (drummer for Bob James, Ernie Watts, David Tao, Asiabeat), Mr. Q (Jay Chou’s drummer) and Dylan Elise (New Zealand’s 18-year-old drum prodigy), and many more! It’s truly a celebration of the best local and foreign music acts with 5 hours of non-stop entertainment each night!
From 12pm to 6pm on September 13 and 14, the Singapore Drumfest Main Event will take centre stage with a feast of high standards masterclasses, workshops and music clinics at Fort Canning Centre’s intimate venues, the Gallery and Blackbox Theatre. Artists include international drummers such as Teddy Campbell (best known for his work on AMERICAN IDOL), Johnny Rabb (World’s Fastest Drummer and drum ‘n’ bass maestro), Virgil Donati (Planet X, Steve Vai), Dylan Elise and Mr. Q. Regionally, do watch out for Malaysia’s Lewis Pragasam, Singapore’s very own Brandon Khoo (Shirlyn Tan and the UnXpected) and percussion master Mohd Noor, who will be holding a ‘World Of Drums’ workshop where he will teach and introduce different kinds of percussion drums.
Tickets Pricing (excluding SISTIC booking fee):
2-Day Main Event and Concert In The Park Pass
(Limited quantity of 500 passes only)
General Admission: S$150
Student Rate: S$130
(Student rate is only applicable for 2-day pass)
2-Day Concert In The Park Pass: S$80
1-Day Concert In The Park Pass: S$50
Please note: There are no ‘Main Event’ standalone tickets for sale.
Tickets go on sale at all SISTIC outlets island-wide starting from August 20. SISTIC booking fee of $3 applies.
Tickets to the Sy Smith vocal masterclass, Storm Large vocal masterclass and Rafael Moreira guitar masterclass are available separately for a standalone ticket pricing of S$30 each, while Mohd Noor’s ‘World Of Drums’ workshop will be available for S$20. (Please note that all ‘2-Day Main Event and Concert In The Park’ pass holders are eligible to attend these masterclasses as part of their admission benefits.) Standalone tickets are strictly limited to 100 for each class and are available for sale at Music Clef, Trumpet Praise, Singapore Drumfest website and at the door.
For latest updates and more information about the lineup, performing artists, performance schedules and ticketing, log on to the official website at:
www.singaporedrumfest.com
Or for more enquiries please drop an email to
joan@singaporedrumfest.com"
