Archive for October, 2008

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Jukeboxes: Museums and Memorabilia

The term Jukebox is today used to describe anything from radio shows where the listeners select the songs, to sophisticated machines, often using broadband technology to access a vast range of songs in bars. Continue reading

Published: Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 written by Rob Taylor

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Has Amy Winehouse lost the plot?

There are fears for the mental state of singing superstar Amy Winehouse after she reportedly lost the plot at a recent recording session for her up and coming third album, ‘Back to Black’ (dubbed ‘Back to Blake’ by many in the media).  Continue reading

Published: Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 written by

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Red Bull Bedroom Jam – Latest Webcast Announcement!

Another week and another Red Bull Bedroom Jam, this time the live feed heads down to London, for the interestingly titled 'Why Whiskey Why?' Why Whiskey Why? sound like the evil twins from The Shining with a sad guitar, a little like Coco Rosie, but less serious and ethereal and more like they're from below the Watford Gap. Continue reading

Published: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 written by Rob Taylor

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2009 Isle of Wight Festival tickets on sale now with Red Funnel

Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight specialist, has announced that tickets to the 2009 Isle of Wight Festival are now on sale! Continue reading

Published: Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 written by Rob Taylor

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Honey Ryder Supporting Will Young

Honey Ryder have today been announced as special guests for the forthcoming Will Young Winter Tour. After a series of arena dates, city halls to the Royal Albert Hall in October this is the one of the key tours running into the Christmas period Continue reading

Published: Sunday, October 19th, 2008 written by Rob Taylor

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Site Round Ups

We have been trawling the internet for the best links for music lovers, and here is our selection for this week Continue reading

Published: Sunday, October 19th, 2008 written by Rob Taylor

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Why You Need Music Studio Insurance

Music studio insurance, just like any other insurance, is something that you need to think about if you own or run a music studio.  Whether you have a home studio or run a professional business out of a rented space it is essential that you have music studio insurance that will cover you in case of problems that could arise. Music studios aren’t like many other standard businesses, and the typical… Continue reading

Published: Saturday, October 18th, 2008 written by Robert Taylor

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What is included in Musical Instrument Insurance?

If your musical instrument was lost or stolen, would you have the money to replace it?  Well thankfully, that is why they have musical instrument insurance.  Whether you are a solo artist, a collector or part of a band, you can get musical instrument insurance to cover so many facets of your hobby or career. Millions of people own musical instruments of different kinds, but so few people consider what may… Continue reading

Published: Saturday, October 18th, 2008 written by Rob Taylor

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Public Liability Insurance Musicians

Liability insurance has always been associated with professionals such as doctors or lawyers, but lately public liability insurance for music professionals has grown in popularity.  Many music professionals are now considering the need for public liability insurance when they start their own business, whether it is at home or in a studio.  What it comes down to is that if any professional is being paid for their expertise then they… Continue reading

Published: Saturday, October 18th, 2008 written by Rob Taylor

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The Importance of Insurance for Instruments

For people who play instruments such as a music teacher or an artist, their tools are one of the most important things in their life.  Whether they use it for making money or simply to play music, musical instruments need to be protected just like they would their home, their car or anything else that is precious to them.  Therefore, many people who own or use instruments use insurance for… Continue reading

Published: Saturday, October 18th, 2008 written by Rob Taylor

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Types of Entertainment Insurance

Entertainment insurance is one of the latest ways in which musicians, artists, filmmakers, actors, and anyone in the entertainment field can keep themselves covered to avoid financial ruin.  Everything within the entertainment field can be covered such as cameras, lighting, sound, props, sets, wardrobe, and more.  There are various types of entertainment insurance that you can consider buying if you are in the entertainment business and are looking for a… Continue reading

Published: Saturday, October 18th, 2008 written by Rob Taylor

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Music.co.uk Desktop Pictures

To celebrate the new Music.co.uk website we have create two stunning desktop wallpapers with the Music.co.uk logo on free for you to download. Please select your desktop size from the list below, and if you wish White or Black background. Once the image loads, right click your mouse and select 'set as wallpaper' :) Black Backgrounds:

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Published: Friday, October 10th, 2008 written by Rob Taylor

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Red Bull re-launches contest making music from cans

On October 1st 2008 Red Bull energy drink re-launched ‘Red Bull Can Make Music’ until 13th December 2008. A competition to create the most individual and cleverly constructed piece of music, tracks can be made, recorded and uploaded from scratch or created by arranging the Continue reading

Published: Friday, October 10th, 2008 written by Rob Taylor