Choosing the world’s 10 best classical music cities was no easy feat, but someone had to do it! We’ve scoured East to West, exploring the concert halls, theatres, orchestras and famous musicians which make these classical music hotspots unique. They strike all the right notes with their audiences – and with us here at Insure4Music.…
Well gang, it’s been emotional – but all good things must come to an end. In the final instalment of our 5 Live series of blogs, we head East to choose Asia-Pacific’s five most iconic live music venues. From former bakeries to monster truck arenas, it’s fair to say we’ve included a diverse mix of…
South America is home to arguably the world’s most boisterous and passionate concertgoers, and the live music venues aren’t too shoddy either! Many of the region’s musical hot spots also host some of the biggest sporting events on the planet – the 2014 World Cup Final to cite just a recent example. It seems that…
The USA is home to hundreds, if not thousands, of iconic music venues teeming with history and stature. Continuing our 5 Live series picking the best live music venues from across the world, we now have the unenviable task of choosing the USA’s 5 best live music venues. Since American summers are generally warmer and…
Today, you might be performing at your local pub or bar. One day, with a bit of luck, you could be playing at iconic live music venues where legends have been made. From those which have hosted the world’s biggest acts, to those which have helped create future superstars, Insure4Music have chosen the UK’s 5…
It’s not hard to imagine the bumps and scrapes – and worse – that await musical equipment taken into bars and clubs, which is why insurance tends to be a no-brainer for most DJs and bands. But Insure4Music also offer a wide range of insurance options for classical instruments too. In fact, not only do…
Recently, Insure4Music invited cover band Microlight’s frontman, Matt Doble to the hot seat for an exclusive interview about the band and why specialist music insurance is essential for unsigned musicians. Stay tuned for their exclusive interview… Hi Matt, can you give us a bit of a background on the band? We’re a five-piece cover band…
Let’s face it, DJs get the coolest toys. Guitarists get pedals and amps, vocalists get microphones and (occasionally) Auto-Tune. DJ gadgets, however, include watches, headphones, decks, lighting, speakers and tons more. 1) Lofelt Basslet – £179 Image credit: Lofelt The phrase ‘feel the bass’ gets thrown around a lot, particularly at raves and clubs, but…
Being a rock’n’roll star can be a dangerous business as these eye-wateringly painful accidents prove Falling guitars During Nirvana’s 1992 TV performance of ‘Lithium’ on MTV (studio bosses had unsurprisingly vetoed ‘Rape Me’, Kurt Cobain’s first choice) Krist Novoselic engaged in some on-stage showmanship, throwing his bass guitar into the air. The plan, presumably, was…
Who wouldn’t like a rejigged version of the classic, pop-culture changing Minimoog? The legendary synthesiser will set you back a few thousand pounds, so we’ve split our synth wish-list into three categories: budget, luxury and outrageous. We’ve got everything from pocket-synthesisers, and phone-linked music creators, tuners and — this being 2017 — wireless speakers and…
