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BRITISH MUSIC EXPERIENCE PRESENTS DANCE MUSIC MASTERCLASS WITH THE FREEMASONS

The British Music Experience are presenting a unique chance to interact with one of the UK's most successful DJ and Producer teams, The Freemasons.

On Thursday 24th November James Wiltshire, the Producer half of the dance duo, will be presenting the music-making techniques that have made The Freemasons the most in demand dance DJs, Producers and Remixers of the moment.

From producing massive dance hits of their own including 'Love on my Mind', 'Rain Down Love' and the anthem 'Uninvited' feat. Bailey Tzuke, to remixing Whitney Houston's comeback smash- 'Million Dollar Bill', to Kelly Rowland's 'Work', Beyonce & Shakira’s 'Beautiful Liar', to producing for Kylie and Sophie Ellis Bextor. The Freemasons have led the way for dance and house music production and remixing.

James will be explaining and taking questions on how they go about creating their trademark sounds in studio and live, including the software and kit they use and how they exploit it. How they got started in music production, started getting access to samples and vocals and how they begun to collaborate with big artists.

James Wiltshire, Producer and one half of the Freemasons, said ‘I'm incredibly proud to be part of the British Music experience this year. Events like these always attract the next breed of producers, artists and remixers and in an industry that is changing faster than it ever has before I look forward to passing on the baton of knowledge that we've built up over many years within it. And of course, a few of the more amusing moments that often punctuate what is the best job in the world - making records’

Hosted by Gaydar Radio’s Maria Peters, this unique evening will give you the chance to meet the individuals behind the music. Find out first-hand how it's put together and tips for the route to successful production, plus behind the scenes of working with some of the most famous artists of our time.

In addition the British Music Experience, always staying fully interactive, is providing everyone who comes along with an exclusive Freemasons digital download sample-pack.

The British Music Experience is Britain's new interactive museum of popular music at The O2. From Trad Jazz to Dance, you can explore over 60 years of British music history. Flick through a virtual collection of Dance hits and related video and information. Get up close to hundreds of pieces of famous iconic artist memorabilia, eavesdrop on exclusive interviews with British music's biggest stars. Remix a track, record yourself in the vocal booth, playing keyboards, drums, guitars, or busting a move in your own dance video. Storing it all to your unique Smarticket to keep for life and get 3 free songs from iTunes.

The Freemasons Dance Music Masterclass costs £8 and includes an exclusive Freemasons digital sample-pack and full access to the whole of the interactive British Music Experience (usually £15).

The British Music Experience is a combination of cutting edge audio-visual technology and the most coveted music memorabilia of all time, culminating in the creation of one of Britain’s most compelling attractions. It enables visitors to trace musical trends through the decades, learn about music’s influence on art, fashion and politics and allow visitors to download music from the British Music Experience archive. For the genuine musical experience members of the public can visit the Gibson Interactive Studio, a fully integrated space within the exhibition where they can play various Gibson guitars, Baldwin pianos and Slingerland drums. There is also a full public and educational programme with workshops, lectures, masterclasses and concerts.

FREEMASONS DANCE MUSIC MASTERCLASS
Thursday 24th November, 7pm