Mad Professor
PRESS RELEASE
The Drum in partnership with Love Music Hate Racism presents
Mad Professor
As part of BirminStrong season Mad Professor takes to The Drum stage on his LIVE Dub Big Band Tour. A powerful figure within Britain’s Rock Against Racism movement, original productions and remix work have ensured Mad Professor’s place as a leading producer in the dub scene. A powerful figure within Britain’s Rock Against Racism movement, Mad Professor has been instrumental in transitioning dub in the digital age.
Mad Professor has collaborated with reggae artist such as Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Sly and Robbie, and Horace Andy. Artists outside the realm of traditional reggae and dub have also benefited from the Mad Professor’s touch, these include Sade, Massive Attack and The Orb.
In tonight’s performance the sonic dub genius creates cutting-edge reggae as he journeys into on stage manipulation of samplers, mixers and effects processors that create a dense, shifting collage of sounds and rhythms.
Joining him are his live band the Ariwa Posse featuring Errol Nichlson (bass), Paul Emmanuel Joseph (guitar), Steven Smith (kit drum), Henry David Holder (keyboard); Cush (conga) and Patrick Augustus (steel drum).
In addition, expect surprise guests DJ’s and artists from the Ariwa stable pool of artists, including the likes of Aisha, Sister Audrey, Macka B, Chukki Starr and Karl Melody. So come one, come all – all nations and tribes unite to fight the good fight!
Suitable for ages 18+
For more information or to book tickets call The Drum Box Office on 0121 333 2444 or visit www.the-drum.org.uk
Tickets £12 (£10), doors open 9pm
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MEDIA CONTACT: Katie Reid, Marketing Manager on 0121 333 2421 or e-mail:
k.reid@the-drum.org.uk
Notes to Editors
EVENT INFORMATION
Date: Fri 23 Oct, doors open 9pm
Ticket Prices: £12 (£10)
Venue: The Drum 144 Potters Lane Aston Birmingham B6 4UU
Box Office: 0121 333 2444
Online Bookings: www.the-drum.org.uk
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TOUR SCHEDULE
Mad Professors tour is supported by Arts Council and is part of Black Routes.
Tour Dates include:
Saturday 3 October - London - Albany Theatre
Friday 16 October - Manchester - Band on The Wall
Saturday 17 October - Kendal - Brewery Arts Centre
Friday 23 October - Birmingham – The Drum
Saturday 24 October – The Spa Bridlington – Musicport Festival
Tuesday 27 October – London – Queen Elizabeth Hall
ABOUT THE DRUM
The Drum is the national centre for Black British culture and arts, dedicated to developing and promoting contemporary art and culture of British African, Asian and Caribbean communities. Through its various initiatives, The Drum continually strives to become a centre of national and international renown firmly rooted within its local community.
The Drum’s ambition is to lead and facilitate the development, celebration, performance and exhibition of the diversity of Black arts and cultures for the benefit of all. It is a place where contemporary Black arts flourish and are enjoyed, nurturing and broadening the appreciation of these arts for audiences and participants from the whole community – Black and White.
ABOUT BLACK ROUTES
Black Routes is a partnership between five organisations – Africa Oyé (Liverpool), Centre for Music & Arts Technology – CMAT (Birmingham), Joyful Noise (London), Punch (Birmingham) and Serious (London), funded by Arts Council England
Black Routes is committed to the development & understanding of African & Caribbean music, and building audiences for the future. In association with its touring work, the network will produce five Learning and Participation events each year.
