Jammin' @ the Mansons Guitar Show
The Corn Exchange in Exeter has come alive with the sound of riffs, as it plays host to Mansons Guitar Show 2017! We went along to the show this weekend and it's a big year for Mansons Guitar Shop as it celebrates its 25th year of trading! The show was jam packed with world renowned exhibitors including Mansons (duh), 'Taylor Guitars, Orange Amplification, Ibanez, Laney, Vox, Music Man, Yamaha, Ashdown, boutique makers including Bare Knuckle Pickups, Heistercamp Straps and creative smaller enterprises such as Millman Guitars and Andy Manson.'
One of the first people through the doors happened to be an alumni student from Southampton, who actually BUILT a guitar. Check Hugh Manson checking it out -
Check out the line-up of the days show below:
10am Doors Open
10:15-10:30 Ellie Rialas
10:45-11:00 Jas Morris
11:00-11:15 Quiet Time
11:15-11:30 Duel with The Devil (Strings & Things Area)
11:45-12:20 Alex Hutchings
12:35-13:00 Yamaha "Ton Made Achievable" Part 1
13:00-13:15 Quiet Time
13:15-13:30 Duel with The Devil (Strings & Things Area)
13:30-13:50 Andrea Braido
14:10-14:30 Yamaha "Tone Made Achievable" Part 2
14:45-15:15 Bernie Marsden
15:30-15:55 Kris Barras Band
16:15-16:30 Aziz Ibrahim
16:45-17:00 Duel with The Devil (Strings & Things Area)
17:00 Raffle Prize Giving
17:30 Show Close
Masterclass with Ferocious Dog
Gateshead students were treated with a masterclass by Ken Bonswell and Dan Booth from the independent band that 'encompasses folk infused with rock, reggae and Celtic vibrations', Ferocious Dog. Students were able to get up close for an exclusive performance as well as ask questions, explore Ken and Dan's experience of music and gain some valuble insight.
Ferocious Dog have a dedicated fan base who helped them make history by becoming the only unsigned act to ever sell out the Rescue Rooms in Nottingham, not only once but twice.
A firm festival favourite, more information on Ferocious Dog can be found at www.ferociousdog.co.uk. Join the pack and follow their shenanigans at:
Facebook: @FerociousDog
Twitter: @FerociousDog
Instagram: fd.ferociousdog
Applications Open for New Masters Course
We're proud to announce we are accepting students to our new Masters in Popular Music Performance, in affiliation with the London College of Music and University of West London.
- Explore in-depth an area of musicianship that interests you
- Combine practical and academic study with extensive ensemble work and individual tuition
- Expand and develop your competitive edge
- Gain academic recognition to explore theories and ideas
Studying at this level will broaden your horizons as a musician and scholar, to support you in a multi-faceted career. The Masters will enable you to explore areas of interest in greater depth, develop new skills and open new avenues of investigation both musically and academically.
We will be offering this 1 year course at our centres in Exeter, Gateshead, Glasgow and Southampton (Fees £5,995 P/A).
We are accepting applications for January and September 2018 start.
You can find out more information here.
Or by contacting [email protected] stating which centre you're interested in studying at.
