The Brownies tipped for the top
Norwich band the Brownies, featuring ATM student Nathan Pounds on guitar, recently appeared on the Steve Lamacq show and their single Means to an End was the Guardian’s Pick of the week at the tale end of 2007. myspace.com/thebrownies
Katie tours with Lou Reed
Norwich singer Katie Cooper has been touring with legend Lou Reed! Aged only 26 she has worked with heavy-weight artists including Elvis Costello, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) Jimmy Page, Brian May, Peter Cox (Go West) and Hayley Westenra. Read More >>
Soweto & Jim visit students
In partnership with ATM, award winning jazz saxophonist, Soweto Kinch, recently gave two workshops at the Norwich College as part of Black History Month. Jim Davies (Victory Pill/ Pitchshifter) also gave workshops.
Ed’s on tour with E-Z Rollers!
ADP student Ed Raison joined drum’n’bass veterans E-Z Rollers on their 2007 European tour. The tour created something of a buzz, as this is the first time the band have toured since the late 90s. E-Z Rollers were pioneers of the drum’n’base scene. Their 1999 single Walk This Land gave them mainstream success, after it was featured in the film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Ed will be joining them on bass, while fellow ATM student Chris Cooper (from Norwich band Lost Levels) plays keys.
Josh jets off with Ministry of Sound
Up and coming DJ, Joshua Roberts, jetted off to Egypt for 3 months with world famous club brand Ministry of Sound to play at some of their top night clubs. Since winning Radio 1’s first ever National Young DJ search at the age of 17, Josh has played alongside the likes of Tiesto, Judge Jules and Tim Westwood, and a residency with the Cut Up Boys on their UK tour. DJJoshuaroberts.net
Monroes picked to support The View
Norwich band, Monroes, were selected to support indie darlings The View at a sell out gig at Norwich’s UEA in April 2007. Read More >>
Willy Mason's guitarist at ATM Studios
Students at ATM Norwich were recently visited by Colin Ruel, guitarist with US country-rock legend, Willy Mason. Colin gave advice to bands rehearsing for their gig at the Waterfront that evening.