Istanbul Mehmet artist, Philipp G has has been part of the Istanbul cymbals family for some time now and has just released his brand new website which is definitely worth checking out! Philipp is originally from Austria but relocated to London UK in 2004 and leads a busy life as a freelance musician working both in the studio and live with some of the top names in the industry. You can keep up to date with Philipp on Twitter @philgdrums and check out his new website here! Click here to view Philipp’s Istanbul family artists page!

Why not enter this prize draw to be in with a chance of winning a set of Istanbul Mehmet cymbals including:

• Mehmet 61st Anniversary Vintage Ride 22”
• Legend Dark Crash 18”
• Legend Crash Ride 19”
• Mehmet 61st Anniversary Vintage Hi-Hats 14”

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!

Click HERE to enter now! Entry Deadline: January 16, 2014 — Drawing Date: January 20, 2014

Check out what Istanbul Mehmet Inspire artist Kyle Hughes is up to over the next few months! Kyle has been part of Istanbul Inspire since day one and he’s come a long way. Kyle is drummer for band Twister, who have recently released a single on iTunes called Feeding frenzy and on the 3rd February Twisters new Album ‘This isn’t Wonderland’ will also be available to download. Gigging every weekend up and down the country, Twister are making themselves known and have attracted a lot of attention, now they’re looking to get signed. Twisters tour starts on the 15th February 2014 , supporting band called Taking Hayley. Check out the tour dates below and make sure you get yourself along! Saturday 15th - Nottingham, Rescue Rooms Sunday 16th - Glasgow, 02 ABC 2 Monday 17th - Newcastle, O2 Academy 2 Tuesday 18th - Manchester, Academy 3 Wednesday 19th - London, Islington Academy 2 Thursday 20th - Southampton, Joiners Saturday 22nd - Birmingham, The Institute