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 Described as a 'master drummer' and one of 'Australia's hottest professional drummers', Grant Collins has an intense, almost spiritual passion for the drums. This infatuation has seen him tour his dynamic one man show, not just all over his native Australia, but also with a series of sell out international tours. He has performed for thousands at sold out venues, pushing the limits and confines as a solo performer.
Grant is one of the forerunners in the industry, forever pushing the boundaries of music and leading the cutting edge of creative and unconventional drumming. His approach defies stereotypical drum set methodologies with his innovative and enthralling solo drum set compositions. He uses all four limbs both individually and as a collective to present multi-timbral soundscapes, defining the drum set as a contemporary solo instrument for the world stage.
He has received high accolades and reviews around the world for his DVD, Live @ the Tivoli - The Official Bootleg and his CD's Primal Instinct and Dogboy.
As well as performing around the globe, Grant in currently in the process of completing his PhD in composition and performance. This has seen his reputation grow internationally not only in performance but also in academic and educational sectors of the arts.
Grane has been an LP artist for several years, and
uses LP
Granite Blocks as an integral part of his performance. He
also employs LP's
mini-timbales, Jam
Blocks, Gajate
bracket, and other
percussion instruments on his drumkit.
Perhaps it is best summed up by internationally renowned
drummer and fellow LP artist, Dom
Famularo, who had
this to say about Grant: "I travel the world
performing and meeting many great drummers. It is not
often I hear someone who is on the cutting edge of
modern drum set performance. Well, in Australia I heard
that person...Grant Collins! When you hear him, be
prepared for the ride he will take you on... you will
remember it for the rest of your life!"
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