Roland US is looking for the best drummer in the United States with the 2010 V-Drums® Contest. The V-Drums contest gives drummers the chance to compete at the local, regional, and national level with solo drum performances on the TD-20SX V-Pro® Series V-Drums, and win professional percussion gear and swag along the way. The event is co-sponsored by Drum! magazine, Remo, Drum Workshop, and Blue Man Group.
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Start by submitting a digital audition to qualify for one of 28 preliminary competitions to be held at a local music retailer, and the result could be a slot in the regional competition, or even the National Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Entries will be judged and selected by Roland US, who will be looking for musicianship, stage presence, and creative uses of technology in drum performances.
Digital auditions are being taken now through August 31, 2010, at www.RolandUS.com/VDrumsContest to enter at one of 28 preliminary locations. 15 contestants per location will be chosen to compete in.
Preliminary round
The preliminary round will take place on September 14th
One winner from each preliminary location will be chosen to compete in regional round
Preliminary winner prize:
RMP-5 Rhythm Coach®
PDS-2 Pad Stand
Goodie bags sponsored by Remo, DW, Drum!, and Blue Man Group
Regional round
On October 5th, one winner from each regional round will be chosen to compete in the National Finals
Regional winner prize:
Octapad™ SPD-30 Percussion Pad
PDS-10 Pad Stand
Gift Bags sponsored by Remo, Drum Workshop, Drum!, and Blue Man Group
National finals
The national finals will take place on November 4th at Sam Ash Music in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Celebrity judges include co-sponsors and drum artists
Guest performances by Blue Man Group and Thomas Lang