A new survey conducted by Salute Music has found that the UK public thinks musical talent shows like The X Factor prey on vulnerable contestants and are not interested in helping artists. The team behind Salute a new music platform aimed at uncovering unsigned UK music talent spoke to over 1,000...
Ann Wilson believes that only counseling can secure the future of Heart after the singer and her guitarist sister Nancy fell out over a family assault drama. Ann’s husband, Dean Wetter, was arrested for physically attacking Nancy’s children while the siblings were performing a show together in...
Apline explained that in the early stages, an infant’s hearing is very sensitive, and this could be an issue for parents who may have exposed their children to loud noises, without even realising it. Alpine claims its CE-approved Earmuff for the very young is a world-first and aims to combat this...
He didn’t perform with them, but former Journey lead singer Steve Perry did join his ex-band mates Friday night in Brooklyn, New York as they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Speaking exclusively to ABC Radio Friday night after the event at the Barclay’s Center, Perry...
This event promises to be a ‘vibrant celebration of music’s power to change the lives of individuals and communities’, featuring eight outstanding choirs from four continents alongside a one-day conference. On 15 April, a daytime conference will include an extensive programme of CPD for music...
XS Wireless all-in-one system for music, theatre and speech combines easiest handling with reliable transmission and professional live sound for an unmatched price. Even on a busy stage, XS Wireless is set up in no time and delivers professional live sound. Thanks to its intuitive operation, you...
German group with strong global growth, manufacturer and distributor of the brands Cameo lighting, LD Systems, Palmer, Defender and Gravity and a catalogue of over 6,000 products extending over the Professional lighting and sound markets, recruits a Sales Representative / Account Manager for the UK...
Audio-Technica has announced a new addition to its flagship 50 Series studio microphone range the AT5047 cardioid condenser model. Unveiled at Prolight + Sound/Musikmesse 2017, the Audio-Technica AT5047 follows the original AT5040 vocal microphone and AT5045 condenser instrument microphone, with...
Nowadays, it’s essential to save as much time as possible and when you’re in an up-and-coming band, you especially need all the time you can get. From promotion to business operations, tour planning to practicing, there are barely enough hours in the day. Not to mention that a lot of musicians...
Steve Perry has been typically tight-lipped about whether he’ll be there when Journey are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 7, but according to keyboardist Jonathan Cain, the band’s expecting to see its former singer there. Cain let the news slip during a recent interview...
Microphone manufacturer Shure has teamed up with German record producer Marten Berger, whose next project is to tour Europe in a mobile recording studio, capturing performances by street musicians. Berger plans to record musicians “from every corner of the continent” and release a CD and...
The music education organisation is looking for 500 teachers from a wide range of backgrounds from across the UK to take part in a series of online polls and surveys. The results and insight from the feedback panel will influence the development of ABRSM exams, apps, books and events. It’s an opportunity...
Phoenix are looking for a new vocalist/frontman/frontwoman, to join us on our busy gigging schedule. With our current singer leaving us to take on other challenges we need someone who is 100% committed. The band is varied in age so your age is not important but the ideal candidate will have:
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The results of the election were announced today by the Independent Scrutineer. The ballot of members was held between 6 and 27 March 2017 and there were two candidates: MU Executive Committee member Kathy Dyson, who received 1,732 votes, and MU Assistant General Secretary Horace Trubridge, who received...
We always tell our students and clients that there’s truly nothing more important than being a great performer. Your talent can be mediocre. Your looks can be average. Even your music can be so-so. But your performance has to be electric if you want to get noticed and engage your audience.
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