THE INDUSTRY MEETS IN
FRANKFURT
Drum Camp and Guitar Camp: performances and
workshops by top musicians
The Drum and Guitar Camps, where visitors can see and
hear well-known artists closer than at any concert, begin a
new round at Musikmesse 2018. Internationally renowned
guitarists and drummers give daily performances in a sound-
proof cabin fitted with the latest event technology in Hall 9.0.
After their performances, the musicians will be available to
sign autographs and answer questions about their equipment
and playing techniques.
Lovers of sophisticated riffs and driving grooves can look
forward to numerous premières and prominent returnees.
For example, Karl Brazil (Robbie Williams, James Blunt),
Ash Soan (Adele) and long-time Pink Floyd percussionist
Gary Wallis will appear on the Drum Camp stage while,
at the Guitar Camp, the stars include Jen Majura
(Evanescence), Jeff Waters (Annihilator) and Mattias ‘IA’
Eklundh (Freak Kitchen).
Moreover, visitors can benefit from daily workshops and
masterclasses at the Drum College and the Guitar College
where they can learn from professionals how to improve
their playing skills. The coaches and contents will be
announced in the near future.
MerchDays to be part of Musikmesse and Prolight +
Sound 2018
MerchDays, the meeting place for the entertainment
merchandising sector, will be held for the first time within
the framework of next year`s Musikmesse and Prolight +
Sound in Frankfurt. Merchandising and fan-article suppliers
will present their products and services in the Galleria 1 on
the Thursday and Friday of the fairs, 12 and 13 April 2018.
MerchDays will be open to all visitors of Musikmesse and
Prolight + Sound free of charge.
Musikmesse 2018: ‘The World of Vintage Guitars’
presents historical Fender instruments from 1950 to
1964 and Fender Custom Shop highlights
There will be a new magnet for lovers of guitars with
tradition and history at this year’s Musikmesse. At ‘The
World of Vintage Guitars’ area, an exhibition entitled
‘Fender by Leo Fender: The Evolution of Fender’s Electric
Guitars 1950-1964’ uses original instruments to show the
development of Leo Fender’s models during the golden
years from the early fifties to mid-sixties. Additionally, the
Fender Custom Shop presents a large selection of individual
instruments hand-made in the USA during this period, as
well as vintage guitars played by legends such as Bonamassa,
Joe Satriani, Stevie Ray Vaughan and other stars.
Many genuine treasures will be available for visitors to play
in a separate room. Guitar fans have the chance to make
their own impression of the special vibes generated by
vintage instruments.
Musikmesse Festival presents concerts by
international renowned artists
For the third time, the fair will be accompanied by the
Musikmesse Festival with concerts by top artists in the clubs
of downtown Frankfurt. Musikmesse visitors will be given
a Festival ticket entitling them to attend Festival events at a
reduced price or, in certain cases, free of charge. For the first
time, there will be highlight concerts directly on the festival
ground. Among the headliners of Musikmesse Festival are
internationally renowned acts such as Albert Hammond,
Asaf Avidan, Dionne Warwick, En Vogue and Gino Vanelli.
More information about Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound
are available at www.musikmesse.com and
www.prolight-sound.com.
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