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With heavy hitters Primavera, Parklife, and Field Day already behind us, festival season is well and truly underway. As millions of festival-goers descend on muddy fields to enjoy their favourite artists all in one place, you might be lucky enough to be one of these artists. If so, here’s everything you need to know to…
It’s been a record few years for the vinyl industry. An incredible 4.2 million vinyl records were sold in the UK in 2018, while vinyl now accounts for one in ten purchases of music in a physical format. These figures highlight one thing – that many music listeners still value being able to hold music…
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…
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…
Image credit: The Bayonettes Someone once said, “A musician is someone who loads $5,000 worth of gear into a $500 car to drive 100 miles to a $50 gig”. No matter what price you command, your gear is the most valuable part; not just to you but to potential thieves too. Protecting your equipment while…
Throughout winter and spring, bands and musicians from all over the world have been making their preparations for the much-anticipated summer festival season. But in the run-up to the date, there is a lot of work to do before you get in front of the crowd. That includes logistics for the festival, and how you’re going…
As a DJ, we know you can’t compromise on sound. Your mixers, decks, computer, audio equipment and accessories come at a high cost, so it’s sensible to consider insuring them against theft, loss and accidental damage. But you might be surprised to hear that DJ insurance covers much more than that. One big reason DJs come…
The news that a vintage six-string guitar was smashed to pieces on the set of the new Quentin Tarantino film, The Hateful Eight, has brought home the importance of getting your precious guitar insured. One typically explosive scene in the film features Jennifer Jason Leigh’s character Daisy Domergue strumming an antique 1870’s guitar – one…
Each year, bands across the UK hit the road, with tour vans darting around the country’s motorways. But experienced musicians will appreciate that touring is not for the faint-hearted or risk-averse. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at how you can reduce the risks of touring and gigging. Plan your journey If…
Whether you’re a touring rock band or just enjoying a New Year break, airports can present all kinds of problems for the travelling musician. This is especially apparent when boarding a plane, with many a guitar-playing flier disembarking at their destination only to find a crack or two in their precious axe. If you don’t believe…
