BACKSTAGE
STORE PROFILE
DRUMTEK
THE PLACE FOR MUSICIANS
for more information or ad bookings call Aleksei on 9428 3600
18 Duffy street Burwood 3125 30m rooms s Air-con and ventilation in s 10everylargeroomand identical s PA/foldback combos at 1000w s Storage and amp/kit hire s Acoustic Engineer-designed soundproofing 2
PH: (03) 903 88101 M: 0417 000 397 Email: hydrastudios@bigpond.com
Established: Drumtek – Australia’s premier Drum and Percussion store was set-up and started selling direct to the public in 1992. Location: 529-535 High Street, Northcote.
Your point of difference: Not to beat our own drum, but since 1992 we have been working our butts off to become Australia’s premier drum and percussion specialist shop. So, we know exactly how to get you performing both sonically and to the standard that you desire.
Hours Of Operation: 10 – 6pm.
Toyland
Recording Studio Live Bands, Singers, Demos, Albums Analog or Digital, Neve Pres, Neumann mics Recording, Editing, Mixing, Mastering 25 Years Experience, we get the job done! Call Adam Cal on 9482 2111 or 0412 060 664
www.toyland.com.au
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Main brands and musical products you specialise in: The main drum and percussion brands we specialise in are Pearl, Yamaha, DW Drums, Brady, Mapex, Zildjian, Sabian, Roland, PDP, Gretsch, Meinl, Paiste, Hardcase, Tama, Aquarian, Vater, Vic Firth, Sleishman, Remo, Zenzian, Pro Mark, LP, Moody, Kahzan, Contemporanea, Bosphorus, Toca, Evans, Ahead, Gator, Protection Racket, Regal Tip, Gibraltar, Zoom, Moody amongst others. Services offered: Apart from selling the best drum and percussion gear available, we also have our own Drumtek music school, that provides both intermediate courses and private lessons. We can focus on all styles and techniques desired by the student. The lessons are conducted in Drumtek’s fully equipped, state of the art teaching studios. Ask about our one year certificate courses!
EDUCATION PROFILE
Any upcoming events: We run the AUDW (Australia’s Ultimate Drummers Weekend) to be held on the 24th, 25th and 26th of August, at Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre in Preston. This will be our 20th Anniversary of the biggest Drum Expo in the Southern Hemisphere and will showcase the best drummers world wide in concerts and workshops alongside the best drum and percussion gear available for purchase. Extras: Yes, we’re notorious for having the biggest drum and percussion sales in Australia, but we also pride ourselves on great customer service. So, come in and say, ‘hello’ and we’ll have you drumming in next to no time. Phone: 9482 5550 Website: www.drumtek.com.au
COLLARTS - AUSMUSIC COLLEGE
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BACKSTAGE NOW RUNS IN FULL COLOUR! For new full colour ad pricing please contact Aleksei on 9428 3600 or email mixdown@beat.com.au
Location: 55 Brady Street South Melbourne, VIC 3205. History: For over two decades COLLARTS (Ausmusic College, now part of the Australian College of the Arts) has been providing music industry education, skills and training to Australia’s future musicians, entertainers and industry professionals. Courses Available: Collarts offers Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree courses in Music Performance, Audio Production and Engineering as well as Music Business. All courses will have opportunities with extensive hands on and exclusive training and development.
New technology; where students use state of the art production equipment and 21st century learning tools including social media. Expert tutors; the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and and music professionals within the Melbourne music scene. Entry Requirements: Enrollments have started now and entry is via audition and/or interview and VET FEE HELP is available to eligible students. Start Dates: For more info on our new Degree Courses in Audio Engineering, Music Business and Music Performance come to our OPEN DAY on Saturday August 25th from 10am - 2pm.
Points of Difference: It’s not what is learned but how it is learned that makes Collarts different. The Collarts experience includes: Industry placements/Internships; where students work alongside established industry professionals matching theory with real world practice. Beat Magazine Page 64
BACKSTAGE: BEAT’S ONE STOP SHOP FOR MUSICIANS
Telephone: (03) 9281 8898 Email: info@collarts.edu.au Website: www.collarts.edu.au