The Cabinet has excluded small music venues from the reduced business rates which are offered to small businesses. UK Music and the Music Venue Trust have criticised Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond over this decision, which is a bitter blow to the arts industry. In October, Hammond announced the £900 million scheme to reduce…
Musicians can win a free recording day worth £1,000 at Grammy Award-winning Parr Street Studios, as part of our newly launched award. The 2019 Best In Music Award gives unsigned artists the chance to record at the UK’s biggest recording studio outside of London, and where Coldplay recorded their first three albums. The award is open…
When Irving Walker left his Ford Kuga in a South West London car park, he had no real reason to believe there was any danger of the items inside being stolen. After all, he’d parked here countless times before getting the train into the city, without any problems. The car was locked, and his saxophone,…
Being a competent DJ who puts on a decent live show every now and again is one thing. Being a great DJ who leads the way and inspires others is an entirely different matter. There are several key attributes which separate the great DJs from the good, and the best from the rest. Here’s what…
One of the toughest challenges faced by musicians is choosing a name for their band. However, some artists make it look easy, coming up with band names which exceed most people’s imaginative capabilities. Here, in alphabetical order, is a list of 21 unusual band names which we’re still trying to get our heads around. You…
As a musician, getting gigs which put you in front of the right crowd is one of your biggest challenges. However, if you can find a way to secure good gigs, you’ve overcome this hurdle. We spoke to frontman Steve Williams, whose former band Cecil was signed to the record label Parlophone, to get his…
Power is everything if you’re a DJ. The higher the power of a speaker, the greater the sound quality you are likely to achieve. If you’ve spent days and days practising before a live show, the last thing you want is to be let down by poor sound quality. Whether you’re planning on spinning at…
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been nominated in the Insurance Choice Awards 2018! The Insurance Choice Awards aims to find the UK’s best insurance companies by asking customers like you to vote and share your experiences…it’s a bit like the X Factor, but for Insurance! Who’ll win? Only you decide! We’d love to make it to the Finalist…
From live mixers to sequencing software, we’ve selected some of the best DJ equipment around. Audio-Technica AT-LP1240-USB XP Credit: DJ City As record players go, the AT-LP1240-USB XP turntable is one of the best in the business. It is ideal for pro, mobile and club DJ use and is considered one of the most versatile,…
The most popular months to get married are June to October – so if you’re a singer, the next few months are your time to shine. There are a few things you need to know in order to be a successful wedding singer. The last thing you want is spoiling someone’s big day to be…
