Posts Tagged "Venue"

The Sound of Music

Posted by Ian and Steve on Aug 3, 2011 in Hints and Tips | 0 comments

But the artists I had seen over these two events had made it in my view and I hope they felt that too.

A little like London buses I found I had two music events to attend over two evenings yet previous to this I had not been near a live band for ages.

The first event was publicised as a sort of “Songwriters Guild” with some mainly US songwriters spending an evening performing in a small hall in Kelvedon, Essex.

Having been to the venue before, I expected it to be inviting, supporting and full of people who really enjoyed music.

On this occasion it totally surpassed our expectations.

What’s the worst that can happen?

Posted by Ian and Steve on Mar 24, 2011 in Hints and Tips | 0 comments

Ready for the gig

We were invited to perform at a recent charity gig along with a few other groups and solo artists.

The prospect of standing up in front of a hall full of people provided different reactions for different members of the group.

We were looking forward to the experience but were mindful that we wanted to do ourselves justice and perform to the best of our ability and the nerves were not helping.

Checklists were prepared to make sure we had brought everything to the venue – these are “comforters” and take some of the stress away.

Regular rehearsals were programmed into our practice sessions.

A clear set list, no more, no less, reduced the likelihood of “unbudgeted” songs being encouraged by the audience.

So how did it go?

Networking Not working?

Posted by Ian and Steve on Sep 17, 2010 in Hints and Tips | 20 comments

At last you have plucked up the courage to attend your first networking meeting, having been seduced by the lure of potential business contacts and opportunities. Your friend who recommended you cannot make your first meeting because it happens to fall in the middle of his/her summer holiday …