Why Do I Need Musical Instrument Insurance?
If you’re wondering, ‘why do I need musical instrument insurance’, here are just a few reasons, based on real-life examples.
‘The Peace Of Mind Is Worth Every Penny’
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,…
My Musical Journey: YouTube Star Christina Rotondo
She’s got more than 50,000 YouTube subscribers and thousands of loyal followers across social media – and Christina Rotondo’s stock looks set to rise even more in 2018. Christina, a singer-songwriter and Insure4Music policyholder based in Nottingham, sat down with us to talk about her musical influences, what it’s like being a YouTuber and much…
How To Protect Your DJ Equipment
As any DJ will tell you, accidents can happen – even with the utmost care and caution. Here are our top tips for keeping your DJ equipment safe before, during and after a show. Prepare backups When you’re playing to a lively crowd, the last thing you want to happen is for the sound…
How Insure4Music Kept Me Playing
Anything can happen when you’re on stage – just ask Gareth Marshall. Reggae and ska singer and Insure4Music policyholder Gareth was performing live at a pub in Southampton, covering the likes of UB40 and The Specials. Like many of his gigs, the vibe was intimate, the crowd were loving it – there were nothing to…
The Most Common Guitar Related Injuries
We’ve all heard the saying ‘no pain, no gain’ – and playing the guitar can come with its fair share of pain! However, some injuries are more pain than they’re worth, especially if they prevent you from playing. We’ve rounded up the most common guitar related injuries and provided explanations on how to avoid them.…
DJ Diaries: Lonyo
“You wouldn’t wait until you had a crash to get car insurance, so why would you wait until you have an accident to get DJ insurance?” This self-explanatory but astute observation was made by Insure4Music policyholder and legendary garage DJ Lonyo Engele, better known by his stage name Lonyo. His song ‘Summer of Love’ was…
Insure4Music’s Halloween party playlist
To some, Halloween might seem like a gimmicky annual celebration involving children in fancy dress asking for sweets – but it’s also responsible for some excellent music. In fact, the themes and characters associated with Halloween are central to some of the greatest songs ever written. So, whether you’re a DJ deciding which songs to…
A History Of The PA System
A live concert at an iconic music venue is nothing without a solid PA system. An amplified electric guitar riff, pulsating drum beat and vocal vibrato is something concert-goers have been accustomed to for years. Great things have humble beginnings, however. Although top PA systems are now associated with the Super Bowl half-time show, or…
‘Insure4Music Put The Icing On Our Cake’: Vox Fortura Interview Part II
In Part I of our interview with Elias Hendricks of Vox Fortura, we discussed their journey to the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent and their recent UK tour. In Part II, we chat about pre-show nerves, their new member, and why they’d recommend us as a music insurance provider. Do you find that you still…
