In the audience that evening were Johnny Rabb and John Aldridge (editor/publisher of Not So Modern Drummer). Faculty members at the Institute were passing out sets of Nigel's signature series Balistik drumsticks (compliments of Johnny Rabb) before and after the show. Other goodies for audience members included
Paiste drumstick key chains, complimentary copies of the Not So Modern Drummer issue featuring Nigel, and Nigel's Dixon promotional posters.