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3rd Annual Soundscape.
11 October 2011
You are warmly invited to come to our SOUNDSCAPE event
at Nevill Hall Hospital Abergavenny on the afternoon of Sunday October 16th anytime between 2 and 5pm. Aaron will be playing gongs with Chrys Blanchard and singing along with the other participants.
The Outpatients Waiting Hall at Nevill Hall Hospital Abergavenny will transform into a beautiful space filled with rich, resonant, relaxing sounds. The live music will weave together the magical sounds of Gongs, Tibetan singing bowls and other unusual instruments with more than 30 voices. Singers are coming from all over the UK especially to take part in this event.
You can also receive a 'sound transfusion' which involves being surrounded by a wealth of healing sounds in your own personal 'sound bath', or sit and relax in the harp chair and feel the pleasant effect of the vibration travelling through your body as the harp strings are being strummed.
You are invited to drop in on Sunday afternoon at any point. Visitors will be able to wander around the space as the music plays or sit for as long as they like and listen. Many people find that listening to these kinds of sounds can induce a feeling of deep relaxation and rest.
The hospital's Consultant Paediatrician Tom Williams says "It is important to include the Arts as part of the healing process. The Soundscape can help people to take their minds off their worries and help soothe the mind."
The event is free
Another successful Drum Camp Wales
11 October 2011
September has come and gone and festival season is now done and dusted with the last few events of the season at 'Drum Camp Wales' in West Wales and 'Watusi' in the Vale of Glamorgan in early September. It's been the best Summer ever and Slappingskins is already looking forward to the 2012 festival circuit. Thanks to everyone who helped make this Summer a memorable one. Aaron.
Greenman 2011
02 August 2011
Slappingskins will be back again at Greenman 2011 along with a merry band of drummers and friends. Come and join in the fun at the next generation field (formerly kids field) complete with new stage. All welcome for the daily workshops from 2-3 pm for little ones, 3-4pm for the over 11's and the daily stage show from 5pm. See you there!
Mannifest 2011 here we come!
02 August 2011
After the very successful 2010 Mannifest Slappingskins will be back at the beautiful ISle of Mann event this week from 5th to the 7th August for daily drumming workshops. Come find Slappingskins at this years event along with the new Marquee...secret percussive weapon...a a
Come slap some skins at Camp Bestival
22 July 2011
Slappingskins will be delivering drumming workshops at Camp Bestival next week. (29th-31st July). Come find Slappingskins at the Worldvision stand and help create some funky rhythms.
Come join Slappingskins at Margam Park
22 July 2011
Slappingskins will be putting on workshops for all the family on Tuesday 16th August. Hope to see you there. Additional info can be found at www.npt.gov.uk/margampark
Join us at Porthcawl Carnival
19 July 2011
This Saturday 23rd July come and join Slappingskins with W.O.M.P. on the Porthcawl Rock Clubs float. Raul Arietta has been running the very successful Rock club for some time and is showcasing some of the youngsters talent along with support from us in Weapons of Mass Percussion. Parade starts at 11.30 am. on/near John Street. Aaron.
Join Slappingskins at Blackwood Summer Festival 2011
13 July 2011
Come join Slappingsskins at Blackwood Summer Festival 2011 this Saturday the 16th and 17th July from 10am til 4pm for some percussive fun. Will be running an open workshop all day long on the main street along with other street entertainment, food and craft stalls as well as Punch and Judy and face painting. Come and drum with new friends including perhaps Peppa Pig, Upsy Daisy, Hello Kitty or maybe Bob the Builder. See you there.
A successful Glastonbury 2011
13 July 2011
Slappingskins Christened its new tipi and it's new marquee workshop space at Glastonbury 2011 to the sounds of B.B. King, U2, Beyonce and other musical treats. Slappingskins set up a workshops space in the Tipi field next to the Stone Circle and delivered 4 days of mixed percussion workshops and hosted some memorable jams and collaborations with inspirational fellow musicians. Thanks Michael Eavis. A good time was had by all. Aaron.
Newport Riverfront Workshop
19 May 2011
This Saturday 21st May Slappingskins will be at the Riverfront in Newport. The workshop is from 11am -12.30. 13 seats left (25 total). It is a free event as part of adult learners week, and it is aimed at families so parents/guardiens and the children. Anyone interested needs to book with Danielle at the Riverfront. You can book at the box office or ring 01633 656639.
Success of busking event
19 May 2011
I'm happy to say that the busking event was a big success in Bridgend and Cardiff last month and we raised over £102 for the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund. All monies were sent directly to the Japanese Embassy for distribution to the needy. Thanks to everyone for their help and support especially Alex and Paula from Caridff drum group and Flow, Sam and all our other Samba Galez friends.
Drumming for Japanese Eathquake and Tsunami relief.
07 April 2011
"Weapons of Mass Percussion" will be doing a charity busk in Bridgend (10am outide Bridgend Post Office) and Cardiff (2pm on the Hayes) on Saturday 9th April to rasie money for the Red Cross Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Appeal. Anyone interested in coming along to drum/shake/dance or help out please get in touch. Thanks, Aaron.
BBC - Slapping Skins to make a living
10 December 2010
A musician from Bridgend is drumming up business with percussion workshops.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/southeastwales/hi/people_and_places/music/
Don't miss Ballet Nimba in Cardiff. Free Show!
18 October 2010
Ballet Nimba Tickets for Ballet Nimba's Spirit Mask at The Weston Studio Theatre, 30th October 2.30pm AVAILABLE NOW. Bookers can get their tickets by calling the ticket office
(029 2063 6464 end_of_the_skype_highlighting) or in person at the ticket desk. This show is not to be missed!
inspirational percussion.
08 October 2010
A fellow percussionist Claudio Kron recently met up with Nana Vasconcelos in London. This is a link to You Tube to watch this master percussionist at work: Check out Nana Vasconcelos on You Tube to see what can be done with a Berimbau and other assorted percussion. Amazing! (Solo Berimba Live 1984 Rome).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XhIiUrBalI&p=BC31E0FAA65026E6&playnext=1&index=9
New video of Slappingskins at Small Nations Fest.
08 October 2010
This is a video kindly put together by Alex Skibinski. It's of a Summer workshops run by Slappingskins and Boyd of Shiko, Swansea:
Small Nations Festival - Aaron Meli's Drumming Workshops
http://www.youtube.com/
Small Nations Festival 2010 Aaron Meli's African Drumming Workshops run over the weekend of the Cilycwm Festival, near Llandovery in mid Wales.
"SOUNDSCAPE" - bringing positive sound into public spaces"
08 October 2010
Would you like to take part in SOUNDSCAPE this October?
Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, South Wales UK. FRI 15th - Sun 17th Oct 2010 with Chrys Blanchard. I will be playing gongs with Chrys.
Chrys is looking for volunteer vocalists who have either worked with her before, have worked with healing voice or who are comfortable around using their voice and are interested in learning to use their voice for sound healing. We will be learning to use using simple vowel sounds, chakra sounds, pure tones and overtones.
Following last year's succesful SOUNDSCAPE we will create a similar event, building on the experience that was gained by the pilot project. We will create an event that fills the spacious, lightfilled outpatients waiting area with the beautiful sounds of voices, gongs, tibetan singing bowls and a few other magical sounding instruments.
This event will not take the form of a usual concert, but will be more like visiting and art gallery or museum.
SOUNDSCAPE will offer a deep listening space where people can experience deep resonance and it's affect on them. Visitors will be invited to wander through the spce in silence and spend as little or as long as they wish there. Throughout the 3 hours of the event, the sounds will move between pure voices and ancient sounds of gongs and singing bowls.
" It is my intention to provide a piece of art that bears witness to the tenderness and compassion that human beings extend to each other in their efforts to provide comfort and support"
PARTICIPANTS
Those who wish to take part will come to Abergavenny and take part in a workshop over the weekend to join as a group, prepare and learn to create the healing sounds for the 'performance'
Drum Camp Wales at Woodhouse Wood
22 July 2010
We're putting together a lovely mini-festival for drummers on the Bank Holiday weekend in August. We're putting together a programme of workshops and performances so if you'd like to get involved get in touch. Tickets are 20 Pounds. Kids go free.
Back to Greenman for number 6
22 July 2010
Slappingskins is back at Greenman celebrating five years or running workshops at the Glanusk estate. Daily sessions will run from Friday late morning until Sunday evenings parade. Looking foreward to working with the Widders and hooking up with all the lovely people from last year. If you're going come along for some drumming fun.
Tribe of Doris 2010
22 July 2010
Amazing opportunity to experience THE highlight of Summer drumming and dance event. If you come on Friday you will still get three days of workshops; the fantastic latin party night, featuring a groundbreaking fusion of Gnawa, Santeria and Candomble music, along with all the usual favourites; plenty of opportunities to jam, have a sauna, chill out in a beautiful field with loads of lovely people, plus an opportunity to perform on Saturday night.
We're offering tickets at the following prices:
Friday before 17.00 to Sunday £120
Friday after 17.00 to Sunday £100
One day £45
Saturday evening £15
Tickets only available by phone or post.
http://www.facebook.com/l/e12eaVTx2FsQqeg3rcuAtU0Eayg;www.tribeofdoris.co.uk
0845 458 0190
Slappingskins at Mannifest
22 July 2010
Very excited now about Mannifest 2010 taking place from the 6th til the 8th August. Looks like a lovely festival on the Isle of Mann. Slappingskins is teaming up with Chai Wallahs to put on daily sessions. If you're going come and join in with some percussion sessions.
Slappingskins at Rhondda Heritage Park on 20th July
15 July 2010
Slappingskins will be putting on a day of free workshops in RCT next Tuesday for youngsters. More info and booking forms can be obtained through www.wicid.tv
Website is back online
15 July 2010
After a few weeks of being offline I'm pleased to announce that the website is back up and running after some technical difficulties. I seem to have lost all of my news items from the last 8months or so...but then again that's all history. Glastonbury was amazing this year and Slappingskins had a blast putting on daily workshops in the tipi field. Lots more events and festivals to come this Summer.
Soundscape opportunity
14 October 2009
Special Taize Singing Evening
with Chrys Blanchard
Saturday October 17th, 8pm - 9.30pm
Nevill Hall Hopsital,Abergavenny
We will spend the evening singing simple yet beautiful songs from Taize in the Outpatients Waiting area under the beautiful Dreamscape banners, depicting the heavens, stars and moon that span the ceiling in this space. This is for anyone who wants to come and join us that evening.
At the Taize singing evening all songs will be taught by rote and there is no need to be able to read music, or have singing experience.
All voices welcome, come and fill the space with beautiful resonance!
No Cost
This part of the Soundscape project and We are the 30 or so people from all over the UK who will be creating the Soundscape on Sunday afternoon. A live improvised piece of music using voices, gongs Tibetan singing bowls and other unusual instruments to create deep sound relaxation.
You are invited to drop in between 2pm and 5pm on Sunday 18th October and experience the Soundscape.
Come join us for 350 minutes of drumming for climate change awareness.
09 October 2009
Saturday, 24 October 2009 we will be drumming for 350 minutes. Come join in!
350 degrees Drumming Event is for all drummers, musicians. We will be drumming for 350 minutes. A mini gazebo village in Sandy Bowl (in the middle of the disused Sandy Bay Caravan Park behind Coney Beach). There is a car park at the Hi-Tide pub which is best for getting gear in in the morning of 24th (saturday). There's another car park at the New Road end of Sandy Bay next to Newton Primary School which is ideal for people during the event who can come for an hour or so to join in.
Start time will be 12.10 and end time will be 6.00pm prompt. 350 minutes of drumming to join in with a global day of action on climate change run by www.350.org .
Jarvis Cocker Slaps skin at Best ever Greenman!
27 August 2009
2009 Greenman at Glanusk was the best ever! Not just because of the weather, not just because the Slappingskins team of drummers and percussionists did me proud during the workshops and the Sunday parade, not just because we performed impromptu sets all over the site nor because Jarvis Cockers set on the Saturday night was brill. My Greenman highlight this year was running my usual workshop on a Sunday morning and having Jarvis and his crew join-in for a Slappingskins session. He drummed to Moribayassa complete with breaks and solos and made my day! Cheers Jarvis. (Make sure you make the parade next year!)
New shipment of Goat skins
21 July 2009
Hairless goatskins are up for grabs. (importation of hairy goats is off the agenda). Hairless, thick skins can be purchased for 19 Pounds at the moment. Contact Aaron for availability.
WOMP perform at Canton Fairplay Festival
26 July 2009
Fair Play Festival! @ The Lansdowne Hotel and Gardens
The 24th, 25th and 26th July will host an unmissable event in the heart of Cardiff bringing together a bonanza of local (and further afield) Musicians, Artists, Traders, Comedians, Poets, Family's and Party-goers alike. ?3 a day, or ?5 for the whole weekend.
The event starts at 5pm on friday, the sat and sunday start at 12pm. Music all day. Weapons Of Mass Percussion will perform on Sunday afternoon. Come down!
Exciting day of Guinee drumming and dance
10 July 2009
This Sunday the 12th July Souleymane Compo; Mamadou Oury Diallo and Idrissa Camara from Guinea Conakry will be running workshops:
Come and learn some Guinean rhythms on Djembe / dundun and then the corresponding Dances.
The three of them are on their way to WOMAD where they'll be be amazing audiences with their live performance, but the weekend before they'll be in Cardiff and are hosting a djembe/ drum / dance workshop followed by a performance with bolong, gongoma and balafon.
Come and join us:
Djembe: ?12
Doundoun : ?12
Dance: ?12
?20 for 2 workshops; ?30 for all 3 workshops
SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICE OF ?25 FOR ALL 3 WORKSHOPS IF YOU BOOK AND PAY IN ADVANCE BEFORE 8TH jULY
please e mail us for further info and to book your place
www.tantanafrica@gmail.com
Slappingskins at Greenman 2009
01 July 2009
Slappingskins will be running Percussion workshops at the Greenman again this year from the 21st to the 23rd of August. It promises to be one of the highlights of this years festival scene.
Welcome to the all new slappingskins website
01 July 2009
Finally I can announce the all-new website complete with a fantastic products section enabling you to access some of the finest drums and percussion on the market. Please have a look for yourself as I endeavour to transform the site into an informative and helpful aid to drummers everywhere.
Weekly Drum workshop featuring
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.
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
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.
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