Insure4Music Blog - The Microphone
How much should DJs charge for their first few DJ gigs? It’s a perennial question asked by almost every fledgling DJ, but unfortunately, there is no easy answer. The following guide should, however, offer some clarity to help you decide. When you are starting out, do not expect to make much money straight away; most…
1. Lazy promoters Like most unsigned bands, you spend more time than you’d like to admit trying to get gigs and get noticed, which means sooner or later you’re going to run into that lazy promoter. This guy will swear blind that he’ll pack out your gigs so much that you’ll need a bigger venue.…
It was once said that a workman is only as good as his tools. So it stands to reason that some of the most famous artists of our time have carved out their iconic sounds by carefully customising their instruments. Here’s a rundown of five unique guitars and how each one helped their talented owner…
When an ordinary person thinks of a wedding DJ, they often resort to an all-too-common stereotype. Virtually everyone has been to a wedding with an unimaginative DJ. The sound was terrible, the MC’ing cheesy and the music stale. But it’s easy for up-and-coming wedding DJs to overcome these preconceptions if they’re given the right advice.…
As a musician, you don’t see your instruments as ordinary tools of the trade – they also carry lots of sentimental value. That’s why it’s all the more devastating when your cherished instruments are stolen. Sadly, both professional and amateur musicians are equally at risk of having their instruments stolen. Here is a selection of…
