Future closing Drummer mag

Future Publishing is closing its recently-acquired Drummer magazine, purchased as part of the Blaze Publishing acquisition, with the August issue set to be the final edition.

Last month, Future bought out Blaze Publishing and it’s full portfolio of music titles and events, which included Acoustic Magazine, Bass Guitar Magazine, iDrum and Drummer, along with The London Acoustic Show, The London Bass Guitar Show and The London Drum Show.

However, as part of its expected consolidation it is ceasing publication of Drummer magazine, while digital title iDrum will receive increased investment.

Editor-in-chief of Future’s music magazines, Daniel Griffiths, will expand his remit and will now oversee the enlarged music portfolio.

Joe McEvoy, managing director, Magazine Division at Future, said: “We welcome the teams from Blaze and look forward to working with them to develop their brands and introduce them to new audiences as part of the most exciting music portfolio in the world.”

Clare Dove, commercial sales director at Future, added: “The introduction of these hugely respected and established brands to our market leading portfolio, allows us to offer even greater opportunities and reach to our clients.

“The events in particular are an exciting new addition and have an exciting and natural cohesion with all of our brands.”