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May 11, 2010 Jazz Trio Wedding Leave a comment
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Adam Hughes
As well as How to Get Gigs we run a couple of other music blogs which you might be interested in. Firstly, Wedding Music Blog is from our new Wedding Music Samples site and features lots of advice and stories about our wedding experiences…
Another new blog is from our Book a Jazz Band site and features news, reviews and general information from the world of Jazz… See the Jazz Music Blog for more info.
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Apr 19, 2010 band gig, gigs bands Leave a comment
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Adam Hughes
If you are looking to get extra gigs for your band this summer then we might be able to help. Have a look at some of our Bands available and if you have a similar act then get in touch here – contact us. We specialise in getting gigs for bands all over the country [...]
Apr 14, 2010 How get gigs - Tips, Jazz Trio Wedding Leave a comment
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Adam Hughes
Jazz trios are very popular for providing music for weddings, whether it is for drinks after the ceremony, during the wedding breakfast, or for evening entertainment. I have a jazz trio available for weddings – please check it out! If you have a jazz trio that you want to get wedding gigs for, please register [...]
Apr 1, 2010 How get gigs - Tips Leave a comment
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Adam Hughes
Bands who are prepared to put video clips of live performances on their profiles will get more gigs. There is no substitute for actually seeing and hearing a band play live at an event which is similar to customers own. We know this is tru because we have seen band with videos get more gigs [...]
Mar 30, 2010 How get gigs - Tips Leave a comment
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Adam Hughes
Getting gigs in Manchester should be easy. With a rich heritage for live music there should be lots of gigs going around in Manchester. If you are looking to get gigs in what is arguably the second most active city for live music after London then you do the following. Firstly, check out some of [...]
Mar 11, 2010 Uncategorized Leave a comment
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Adam Hughes
We have just received the following request from the Musicians Union for help with the small venues exemption legislation. Please read the message below and consider contacting the Department for Culture Media and Sport to express your support for the MU’s submission. Details of the email address at the bottom of the page.
The MU has [...]
Mar 9, 2010 How get gigs - Tips, get gigs, hire a pianist Leave a comment
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Adam Hughes
Getting gigs as a solo pianist can be hard – how do you go about it?
Here are just a few ideas:
1. Make a demo CD – essential first step…
2. Contact Agencies – agencies can get you a lot of work with very little effort on your part!
3. Contact Managers – a good manager will more [...]
Mar 9, 2010 How get gigs - Tips, band managers Leave a comment
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Adam Hughes
Finding a manager for a band is always a difficult job. The old cliches of a car salesman moonlighting as a artist manager has put off many a musician in the past. However, a band leader can’t be expected to organise everything and play in the band! You need a manager!
When choosing a band [...]
Mar 8, 2010 How get gigs - Tips, get gigs Leave a comment
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Adam Hughes
Are you trying to get extra work for your band or solo act?
You’ve come to the right place! Getting gigs can be hard work so be prepared for some rejection! Always speak to people face to face. Go to venues and speak to promoters and managers directly. Also, get in touch with some an [...]
Mar 4, 2010 How get gigs - Tips, band gig, get a gig, get band gigs, get gig, get gigs, gigs, gigs bands Leave a comment
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Adam Hughes
Half the battle getting gigs in pubs is convincing the manager or landlord that it makes business sense to pay for a live band.
In a recent survey conducted by the PRS For Music it was revealed that:
- Pubs with featured music take on average 44% more money than pubs without, rising to 60% on weekends [...]
