News & Events http://uk.yamaha.com/ en Thu, 01 Jan 1970 09:00:00 +0900 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/news_events/rss/ Yamaha welcomes new Drum Artist Veronica Bellino http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/artists/veronica_bellino/ It was in 2011 when Jeff Beck discovered Veronica in the internet and instantly got in contact asking Veronica to join his band. Veronica´s inimitable drumming style balances progressively nuanced concepts with blistering chops and relentless groove. Her sound is a percussive force that’s always in demand. Fri, 11 May 2012 09:00:00 +0900 [video] Drum - Check with Funk & Soul Legend David Garibaldi http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/artists/david_garibaldi_video/ With his band the “Tower of Power” David Garibaldi is among the most influential Funk & Soul musicians worldwide. We talk to the master of funk drumming and receive valuable tips on Dave´s tuning technique, his career as a musician and check out his current Yamaha kit. Wed, 09 May 2012 09:00:00 +0900 Yamaha Announce Latest Dates for Popular MOTIF Training Programme! http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/music_production/yamaha_announce_latest_dates_for_popular_motif_training_programme/ Yamaha UK have confirmed the latest dates in their series of highly popular ‘Hands On’ training seminars for MOTIF. The next two day workshops with product specialists will take place at Yamaha’s head office in Milton Keynes on the Friday 18th and Saturday 19th May. Thu, 03 May 2012 09:00:00 +0900 Yamaha Introduces the RX-V73 Series of Highly Advanced, Network AV Receivers. http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/audio_visual/rx-vx73/ The RX-V73 Series comprises five AV Receivers that combine the fabulous sound quality that Yamaha is famous for with a strikingly handsome appearance and wonderfully smooth operating performance. Wed, 02 May 2012 09:00:00 +0900 Yamaha & Matt Nolan Create New Cymbal Sounds For DTX700 Users http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/mattnolancymbalsounds/ Yamaha’s new Artist and Producer Sample Series continues with the introduction of a free Matt Nolan Cymbal Sound Set specially created in partnership with the internationally acclaimed Cymbal and Gong Smith for Yamaha’s DTX700 series electronic drums. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 +0900 The Royal Opera House Day of Percussion 2012 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/artists/royal_opera_house_percussion_day/ Join the percussion section of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, alongside a stellar line-up of guest artists, and be immersed in every aspect of the percussion world. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 +0900 Yamaha CVP Clavinova Upgrade Bonus http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/cvp_upgrade_campaign_2012/ Exchange your old digital or acoustic piano, keyboard, synth or organ for a new CVP Clavinova and we’ll boost your trade-in allowance by up to £350. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 +0900 More Drummers Get Their Kicks as Yamaha adds DTX700 series to Unbeatable ‘Try Before You Buy’ LOAN scheme http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/yamaha_extends_try_before_you_buy_scheme/ Yamaha extends Try Before You Buy scheme to mid range DTX700 series drums. Yamaha Music UK have extended their brilliant 'Try Before You Buy' loan scheme to introduce and allow more drummers to experience the awesome power and performance of their flagship DTX series electronic drums. Originally encompassing the top of the range DTX900 series, the scheme has been extended to include the DTX700 mid range series. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0900 Sound On Sound Magazine give the new DXR PA System a BIG Thumbs Up!! http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/music_production/dxr_review/ The new Yamaha DXR-Series of powered PA speakers have really put the cat amongst the pigeons since their release back in January at the NAMM show. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0900 Award Winning Jazz Vibraphonist Mike Mainieri to Visit Europe in May! http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/artists/mikemainieri/ Yamaha Artist Mike Mainieri will be embarking on an exciting European tour, visiting the UK, Spain, Portugal and Italy. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0900 Ribble Valley International Piano Week line-up announces http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/about_yamaha/ribble_valley_2012/ Ribble Valley International Piano Week with run 8th - 14th July in Blackburn Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0900 The New Yamaha Student Brass & Woodwind Range http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/new_student_lineup/ This spring sees the launch of Yamaha’s biggest and best ever range of student and intermediate level brass and woodwind instruments, including new Trumpets, Cornets, Alto and Tenor Saxophones and a brand new Clarinet. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0900 New Malvern Festival Scales Heights With Yamaha http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/about_yamaha/malvern_piano_festival/ Malvern Theatres has announced a special programme of events for Jubilee Weekend. The Malvern Piano Festival, in association with Yamaha, takes place from 1st-3rd June and presents a wide range of genres and art forms, all of which make reference to the piano. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0900 Machine Head´s Adam Duce joins Yamaha Bass Artist Roster http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/artists/adam_duce/ We proudly introduce Adam Duce of Thrash Metal legends "Machine Head" to the Yamaha Bass Artist roster. Adam tells us about his long history with Yamaha before becoming an official artist prior to the recording of their current album Unto the Locust... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0900 Tyros celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a special limited edition model and a UK Tour http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/about_yamaha/tyros10thanniversary/ See and hear this incredible keyboard workstation at a series of events throughout the UK. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0900 Yamaha Presents New Products and Services at Musikmesse 2012 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/about_yamaha/musikmesse2012_new_products_and_services/ Frankfurt, Germany - Yamaha showcases under the slogan “I play Yamaha” new products, services and technologies at the Musikmesse 2012 in Frankfurt, the leading trade fair for the world of music from March 21 to 24, 2012. Yamaha's main display for Musical Instruments can be found in the hall “Forum”. All the latest Yamaha innovations in the field of Commercial Audio are being presented in the Hall 8.0 at the Prolight + Sound 2012 exhibition. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0900 New Guitar-Amp Series wins important design prize! http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/red_dot_thr/ New Guitar-Amp Series wins important design prize – great success at the “red dot award: product design 2012”... Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0900 Why you should be excited about the Yamaha E3 Disklavier http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/disklavierjoemcgarrigle/ Joe McGarrigle is a third year university student studying at the University of Gloucestershire for a degree in music and media management and undertaking his placement year in industry at Yamaha UK. We have asked Joe to tell you a little more about Yamaha’s state of the art Disklavier Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0900 Peter Moore Live with the Milton Keynes City Orchestra http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/artists/petermooremkco/ On Sunday 18th March the Milton Keynes Theatre will be playing host to the Young Musician Patrons' Supported Concert with trombonist Peter Moore, Winner of the 2008 BBC Young Musician of The Year. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0900 'April Showers, May Flowers' http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/artists/yolanda_brown_album_launch/ Yamaha sax artist YolanDa Brown is poised to release her debut album, April Showers, May Flowers - available on 13th February 2012 on Black Grape Records. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0900