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CLUB 444 @ THE RAINBOW, DIGBETH: MAEVEN, DRAG AND NEWSPEAK DIVIDE, AGE 14+ GIG

February 3, 2009 /

Event Title – CLUB 444 @ THE RAINBOW, DIGBETH

Event description – FEMALE FRONTED BANDS, MAEVEN, DRAG AND NEWSPEAK DIVIDE PERFORM AT THE RAINBOW IN DIGBETH, AGE 14+ GIG

Event Date(s) and Time(s) – MONDAY 9TH FEBRUARY, DOORS 8PM

Website link to event information – HTTP://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/KAMIKAZEE

Website link to book tickets – £4 FROM HTTP://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/FORERUNNERRECORDS

Any other external links (such as a performers website) – HTTP://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/DRESSEDASGIRL, HTTP://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/NEWSPEAKDIVIDE

Event Title – FORERUNNER RECORDS OFFICIAL LAUNCH
Event description – Forerunner Records is the new record label of Matthew Boulton College in Birmingham. Its main purpose is to give students the experience of working in the music industry, in a safe and educational environment. The label is of benefit to student-musicians, as well as those wishing to gain experience in sound engineering, live sound, photography and journalism. The official launch will take the form of a performance ind introduction featuring some of the artists Forerunner Records is currently working with. Tickets are FREE, but must be prebooked.
Event Date(s) and Time(s) – Thursday 26th February, 2pm (schools event) and 7pm (public)
Website link to event information – http://www.myspace.com/forerunnerrecords
Website link to book tickets – email forerunnerrecords@hotmail.com stating how many tickets you require and for which performance
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Forerunner Records
http://www.myspace.com/forerunnerrecords
“The forerunner in innovative music…”

Andek Music Publishing calls for composers, offering a new way of buying sheet music

February 3, 2009 /

Call for composers!
Andek Music Publishing is a new name in music offering a new way of buying sheet music.

Digital download of sheet music has existed for sometime with copy protection.  Andek Music Publishing now offers sheet music only via digital download and without any form of copy protection.  Priced reasonably, Andek Music Publishing believes in trusting the customer.

Are you a writer of music?  Have you written for brass instruments?  Then we want to hear from you.

Andek Music Publishing wants to build up a stable of new music for brass instruments and ensembles.
Visit the website or just email Andek Music Publishing to submit your manuscript.  Formats accepted include pdf, jpg and Finale.  Sorry, we do not accept Sibelius files.  Remember, we are only interested in music for solo or ensemble brass instruments with or without accompaniment.
Email: andekmusic at gmail.com
Web: www.andekmusicpublishing.co.uk

Works accepted will be subject to publishing agreement.  Composers always retain their copyright.  Minimum royalty on works sold is 20% of cover price.

Andy Derrick
http://www.andyderrick.co.uk

Dominic McGonigal PPL Director of Government Relations launches blog on the copyright term directive

February 3, 2009 /

I don’t know if you are aware, but Dominic McGonigal, our Director of Government Relations just launched a blog concentrating on the progress of the copyright term directive and the surrounding debate. We have had a huge amount of interest in this subject from our performers (38,000 of them!) and there is of course wider interest in the debate. The particularities of the European process leads to an unusual unfolding of the story, one that must be told for all the performers who as I’m sure you know, are currently treated as second class creators.

Please feel free to use material from the blog. Equally, we would be very interested in any information or viewpoint you might want to contribute to this particular saga.

You can find Dominic’s blog at: http://dominicseuroblog.wordpress.com/

-Dan.

DAN MELLINS
Web Editor

PPL
1 Upper James Street, London W1F 9DE

What is your view of the West Midlands’ music industry? by Mark Iron Man Records

February 3, 2009 /

What is your view of the West Midlands’ music industry? In particular, what are our strengths and weaknesses?

Here’s something I wrote in 2007, if anyone would like to take the title of this blog post and write their own version then please do, the more thoughts and opinions the better. I don’t know it all, I am only familiar with my small area of activity within the so called “Music Industry.”

Written by Mark Iron Man Records, Birmingham, June 2007

Wikipedia defines the Music Industry as “the business industry connected with the creation and sale of music. It consists of record companies, labels and publishers that distribute recorded music products internationally and that often control the rights to those products. Some music labels are “independent,” while others are subsidiaries of larger corporate entities or international media groups. The world music market is currently dominated by the “big four” record groups, Sony BMG, EMI, Universal and Warner, each of which consists of many smaller companies and labels serving under different regions and markets.“ (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_industry) As far as the West Midlands is concerned, I would suggest that The music industry is a term most people use to describe a range of music-related businesses and organisations including community groups and not-for-profit organisations and others such as Musicians’ Unions and writers’ copyright collectives and performance rights organisations.

In order to look at the West Midlands Industry I sometimes find it helpful to imagine what the “West Midlands Music Industry” might consist of (in general terms) in a simplistic, imaginary world and then look to see if this is demonstrated to be true in practice.

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Cubans to record new single at Framework Studios, part of Musoplex.com

February 3, 2009 /

Over the next week the Cubans will be recording a new AA single with Head Producer Si Reeves at Framework Studios – part of the Musoplex family of music lovers.

Please Don’t Start Again is in a style that has got them recognised across the Midlands and beyond as a distinctive indie band that stands head and shoulders above the crowd.

Face to Face will see a slightly heavier leaning with a departure from other material and a bass-driven monster-beat of a song that has been the star of recent live performances.

The success of the last single (now sold out on hard copy but available on iTunes) and the remastered album of earlier work saw them sell out the Little Civic in Dec 2008 and get a joint headline in March 2009 (7th!!) with the legendary reformed Bluetones.

The new single will be released in time for their biggest gig to date but just so you know what you might miss – the review from the Little Civic….
The rise continues…

RYANS GIG GUIDE – ISSUE JAN 09 – REVIEW “LITTLE CIVIC GIG”
Early on it was clear to see why they are called The Cubans. The Latin feel to the music, combined with some harder guitar riffs was a unique sound base which instantly draws you to them. Song titles, such as ‘Ron’s last Act’ and ‘Women Tennis’ are especially quirky, and apparently the latter is best not questioned! During the 45 minute set, the band treated us to a first live hearing of new track ‘Flow’ with quick fire vocals and an addictive bass line. Most enjoyable and reflective of range was ‘I Don’t Want To Know’ which had the big boned man in front of me waggling stuff I didn’t need to see, and the whole room bouncing happily. There is a cultural feel to their verses, flattered by catchy choruses and an eclectic mix of influences to ensure each track is different. On stage, the band play as a solid unit, with a clear respect for each other’s input and space. There was great movement by the band and some of the gutsiest bass playing I’ve heard in years. They looked comfortable on stage with a performance that reflected their touring experience, whilst showing no arrogance. Many bands brag to love what they do, but few prove it so intensely. This band is not to be missed!

The culinary delights from Mr Sizzle brought my evening to an end, with The Cuban’s excellence still ringing in my ears. There were many surprises and I give thanks to whoever it was that recommended The Cubans to me. Breaking news is that they are set to headline at The Wulfrun in March, so there’s an opportunity for you, but don’t leave it too late as this band have a reputation for selling out wherever they play. I’ll be front row with my glow sticks.” Meriel Flavell 2008

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