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Slappingskins presents the djembe dry dock
Mar 16, 2006
Slappingskins is proud to announce an exciting new venture: "The djembe dry dock". We have started a re-skinning and tunning service for djembe, bougarabou, djun djun and other roped drums. Our se-skinning prices are ?40 per drum plus materials (goat skin £16.95). A tune up for your weapon of choice will cost you £10 for the verticals, £5 for the horizontals. Contact Aaron for more info.

"Weapons of Mass Percussion" ready for 2006 Festivals.
Apr 3, 2006
Bridgend-based percussion ensemble "Weapons of Mass Percussion" is now taking bookings for the 2006 festival season. To book this exciting, fresh and dynamic act contact Aaron for more information.

WMP performance in Cardiff Red Room on 4th May, 2006.
Apr 23, 2006
Weapons of Mass Percussion has been invited back to the Red Rooms, Cardiff for their hugely successful Drum&Bass, Psy-trance, Drum extravaganza. Tickets are reasonably priced or turn up before 10pm for free entry (probably). Any drummers wishing to join in get in touch!

WMP set to open biggest and best bike show in Wales
May 22, 2006
Slappingskins is proud to announce that Weapons of Mass Percussion will open the 2006 Welsh international Motorcycle show. The event takes place between the 26th and 29th May at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells. WMP kicks things off at 9pm on the Friday night. The weekend will feature bands, comedy acts and much much more. Bring it on!

WMP to take Pembroke by storm.
Jun 19, 2006
Weapons of Mass Percussion will perform at this years Pembroke Dock Festival. WMP will kick off at 6pm with the Parade and will perform a set on the Festival stage for the Solstice celebrations. Drum workshops will preceed the event at around 4pm for local youngsters. get in touch for more info. All welcome.

WMP at Critical Mass on the 23rd June.
Jun 19, 2006
Weapons of Mass Percussion will perform at the Red Rooms, Cardiff this Friday in the Tribal/Electronica Chillout Floor. 9.30pm-4am. Tickets ?5. D&B, Psytrance on other floors.

COMING SOON: Slappingskins Drum Shop!
Jun 29, 2006
Slappingskins is proud to announce that very soon we'll be able to meet all of your Djembe, Darabuka, Bougarabou, Djun djun, talking drums, Balafone, Bodhran, Cajon, skull-shakers and various other percussion needs including protective gear for your precious babies! Slappingskins will stock almost exclusively Kambala Djembes and Rope tuned drums. We will endeavour to meet some Samba needs aswell but will focus on West-African kit

WMP all set for Bridgend Summer Music Fest.
Jul 3, 2006
WMP will perform at this Summers DECKS DRUMS N ROCK N ROLL which takes place at Pencoed College grounds (Bridgend Show) and will kick off about 6pm this coming Sunday, 9th July. Some great bands, groups, accoustic sets and DJ sets are lined up for your enjoyment. FREE FEST. ALL WELCOME.

JOIN THE TREES for Eco-Dysgu CELTIC MELTIC
Jul 18, 2006
Saturday 22nd July sees the eco-dysgu Carnival kick off in style at the Welfare Hall, Aberkenfig. "The Ents are coming " joined by Bettws Boys and Girls Club Djembe Team Samba, and many more wonderful sights. ALL WELCOME.

REd ROOmS this September 29th
Sep 17, 2006
WOMP will perform at the RED ROOmS, Mill Lane this september the 29th for the chill out space of the D&B, Trance nite. All welcome. ?5 entry. (free 4 us drummers)

Swansea Community Drum Circle at the MONKEY
Sep 17, 2006
Swansea Community Drum Circle back in town at the MONKEY on the 1st Oct. 5-7pm. Check it out!

New Cardiff Weekly workshop
Oct 4, 2006
Slappingskins has started a new beginers ("intro. to the Djembe") Adult Education Class in Willows High School, Cardiff. The weekly sessions, which run for 10 weeks, start at 7pm and run until 9pm. Anyone interested should get in touch for more info. or just turn up. (price is ?5...I think).

Another chance to join-in
Oct 4, 2006
On the 7th October come check out a Slappingskins workshop outside the NAtional Museum, Cardiff from 11am-4pm, or on the 8th October in Pencoed Library, Bridgend from 11am-1pm. All welcome. Free.

ReD Rooms gig this Friday the 20th October.
Oct 12, 2006
Another chance to come check out the best in Drum n Bass, Trance and live drumming. WOMP will perform a set at 11pm followed by a collaboration with local DJ master "Slamfish". Entry ?5. Free if you're a drummer and bring your weapon of choice.

Red Rooms gig 24th November
Nov 18, 2006
WOMP and friends will perform at this months red rooms in collaboration with Critical Mass. All Drummers welcome. Entry ?5 unless you bring an instrument.

WISH Xmas special 8th December
Nov 18, 2006
Critical Mass are celebrating a year of putting on events in and around cardiff and Weapons of MAss percussion will take part on Friday the 8th December. All welcome

Newbridge Memorial Hall Celebration, 9th December
Nov 18, 2006
The girls up in Newbridge are putting on another event to mark a year since last years hugely successful drum fest where over five local groups came to perform sets and collaborate on commonly drummed rhythms. All welcome. Email for further info.

Unique chance for a weekend of tuition from African Master
Jan 16, 2007
February 10th and 11th Ayo Dele Scott from Sierra Leone ( now living in Devon) is coming up to New bridge Memorial Hall to do two days of African Drumming workshops. Both days are from 10.30am to 4.30pm and the cost is ?25 a day or ?45 for the weekend. Liz says: "Ayo Dele Scott is an inspirational teacher, he is also percussionist with the band Baka Beyond, he has been my main teacher for the last seven years and he's taught me almost everything I know. He's makes learning fun, has a lot of patience and I've enjoyed every single workshop of his that I've been to. I would recommend him to anyone who is learning to drum. He's suitable for all levels." If anyone is interested, or want anymore info, contact Liz on (01495) 200387 or email Liz at lizmull2002@yahoo.co.uk

West African News
Feb 5, 2007
I recently returned from a trip to The Gambia where I was lucky enough to witness some of the most amazing, entertaining drumming, dancing and performing arts that I have been lucky enough, thusfar, to experience.

I'm fresh from this

trip and newly inspired for the up and coming year of Musical development having been shown-up by a six year old djembe-fola! I have a new stock of waterproof djembe bags and hats to protect your loved instruments. New thick African skins also in stock. First come come serve.

Arona Lo coming to Newbridge
Feb 5, 2007
Arona Lo from Senegal will be coming to the Memo, Newbridge on the 3rd March to give a djun djun/djembe/vocal class from 2-5pm. All interested get in touch with Liz. Should be a great opportunity for all levels of drummers.

Ayo Dele Scott Date Re-scheduled
Mar 8, 2007
Ayo will be in Newbridge this weekend coming. (Sat. 10th and 11th) as the last event was snowed-off. Contact Liz or myself for more info.

Love Music Hate Racism
Mar 12, 2007
WOMP will perform one of their first shows of this year at the Bridgend LOVE MUSIC HATE RACISM Charity gig in the Bridgend REC on the 7th April. Many local bands will be supporting the event with noteable performances from SEX, A New DAy, Jazzy Africana, Mis-d-meaner and the Guzzards. Tickets ?5 on the door. Doors open at 6pm. Come and support a multi-cultural Wales!

New Friday Evening Session
Jun 19, 2007
Drummers from Bridgend, Cardiff, Blackwood, llanelli and Swansea are gathering every Friday to work on some very tasty rhythms. Any experienced drummers are welcome as we work on a new rhythm every month. Each month our tutor will rotate so that every member gets the chance to share their favorite rhythm. Venue is Coed Hills, St. Hillary. Please phone Aaron for more details on 07915055757. (Some sessions will take place in Llanelli)

WOMP perform again at this years Pembrobe Dock Festival
Jun 19, 2007
WOMP will perform again at this years Pembroke Dock Festival on the 21st June. The parade will take place from 630 until 730pm invloving many local youngsters. on the stage from 730 you will be able to see WOMP and others perform various sets. Loads of things to come and see and do for young people and old alike. Free entry. All welcome.

Slappingskins Drum session at Cathays High School
Jun 19, 2007
Slappingskins will be at Cathays High School on the 23rd June from 12.30-4pm. This Community event will feature many more activities throughout the day and is free to anyone interested in sampling some drumming, face painting etc.

Slappingskins at Eastern Leisure Centre, African Culture Day
Jun 19, 2007
Slappingskins will be at Eastern Leisure Centre for the African Culture Day on the 30th June from 3-5pm. This Community event will feature many more activities throughout the day and is free to anyone interested in sampling some drumming and other African cultural treats.

Another chance to sample Slappingskins Drumming
Jun 19, 2007
Slappingskins will be coaching up a team of youngsters to perform at Maindee Festival on 7th July. Any youngsters interested in taking part please get in touch.

Slappingskins at Ely Festival dfsdf
Jun 19, 2007
Slappingskins will be at Ely festival again this year for the parade and performance on 14th July. A Slappingskins workshop will take place from 1-3pm for anyone interested in having a go.

Weekly Drum workshop featuring "Weapons of Mass Percussion"
Mar 16, 2006
Slappingskins is excited to announce (belatedly) the Tuesday evening Drum session held at Eco-Dysgu, Tondu, Bridgend. The sessions started back in the Summer of 2005 on two-session basis (afternooon and evening). We have moved on since then to a 6pm start usually finishing around 8pm. Beginners are advised to contact Aaron so that he can provide a brief intro. to the rhythms before the session starts and so that he can bring enough drums!. The session costs ?5 with concessions at ?3. Get in touch for more info.