Sostenuto LLP – Birmingham and Black Country

June 11, 2009 in News, Other, Pitch by Mark Badger

Sostenuto LLP is a partnership of creative workers bringing their collective experience and expertise together under one organisation.

We offer: -

  • Consultation

A bespoke service aimed at creative enterprises offering advice and strategy in developing a sustainable business. 

We do this through an initial needs analysis, mentoring and online support in a variety of formats.

  • Visual Branding

Using video, photography and other visual media to broaden, enhance and develop marketing strategy, reach and effectiveness.

  • Online Strategies

Integration of digital media with established marketing and delivery models leading to a greater targeted online presence and new routes to market.

Areas of professional expertise: - 

  • Performing Arts.
  • Video and Muliti-Media Production.
  • Music Composition and Production.
  • Business Training – ranging from SME/ Start up to public and private sector.
  • Business Mentoring and Consultancy.
  • Education and Network event Development, Planning and Delivery.

If you would like to contact Sostenuto LLP, please email info at sostenuto.org.uk

Oxjam Birmingham is recruiting for October 2009

June 11, 2009 in Job Vacancy, News, Other, Pitch by Mark Badger

Oxjam Birmingham will be taking place October 2009

Right now, we are looking for passionate, inspiring volunteers to be at the heart of Oxjam from now until October

Oxjam Birmingham is recruiting for these roles:

•    Event Logistics Coordinator
•    Campaigns and Brand Coordinator
•    Community Participation Coordinator
•    Media and Marketing Coordinator
•    Fundraising Coordinator

Closing date Friday 19th June

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get_involved/fundraise/oxjam/article.php?ref=268

oxjam.birmingham at gmail.com
oxjam at oxfam.org.uk

We’ll also be looking for organisers, performers, bands, clubs helpers, venues, promoters, musicians, pubs, fundraisers, volunteers, stewards and buskers!

Sounds like you?

Please get in touch!

Rieser – Monday 15th June 2009 – The Roadhouse, Birmingham

June 11, 2009 in Networking, News, Other, Tour dates by Mark Badger

Rieser  *Gigs*:
Monday 15th June – The Roadhouse, Birmingham, supporting Miami band ‘Nothing
Rhymes With Orange’, 8pm, £5.
Saturday 20th June – Pivo Pivo, Glasgow, supporting NRWO, 8pm, £5.
Sunday 21st June – Fete de la Musique 09, French Institute, Randolf Cres,
Edinburgh. 5pm, FREE

*Radio*:
Tuesday 16th June – British Forces Broadcasting Service, Interview/Session,
High Wycombe.
Details at: http://www.bfbs-radio.com

*Recent Reviews*:
http://www.sonicdice.com/2009/05/25/ep-review-rieser-drinking-den/

http://www.loudhorizonmusic.com/lhm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=299&Itemid=70

http://noiseaddiction.co.uk/ Page 18-19 of E mag.

http://www.shout4music.com/album-reviews/drinking-den-ep/86

Have a good week and hope to see you soon, if not this month then in August
for some Highland fun & games!

love
Rieser
www.rieser.co.uk

DJ dates are available for Peter Hook. (Outside of USA)

June 11, 2009 in News, Other, Pitch by Mark Badger

The following Dj dates are available for Peter Hook. (Outside of USA)

August 7th/8th/14th
Sept     5th/11th/12th + South America available dates on 24th/25th/26th
Oct       2nd/3rd/16th/17th/30th/31st

For info / World bookings contact fletch at onelove-music.com
USA contact brad at windishagency.com
Regards
Fletch

JOB Vacancy: Admin / PA role for Poseidon – Birmingham based production company.

June 10, 2009 in Job Vacancy, News, Other, Pitch by Mark Badger

**PLEASE NOTE THIS POST HAS NOW BEEN FILLED**

We have an upcoming job vacancy at the studio – an admin/PA role for the production company Poseidon.

This would be the ideal job for someone who is great at organising and great at dealing with people both on the phone and in person, but who would also enjoy the challenge of playing a crucial role within a creative, fast-moving music company.  We’re looking for someone Birmingham-based – someone great :)

I’d be grateful if you could spread the word, and ask any interested parties to email: musicadminjob at poseidonmusic.com for further details.

Many thanks,

Jon

Jon Cotton
Poseidon
www.poseidonmusic.com
www.artisanaudio.com

The Flyover Show Saturday 13th June 2009 underneath Hockley Flyover, Birmingham

June 9, 2009 in Networking, News, Other by Mark Badger

the Flyover Show sat 13th June 2009

Saturday 13th June 2009
underneath Hockley Flyover, Hockley Circus, Birmingham, B18, Admission FREE 12:30pm-9pm
Soweto kinch
Linton Kwesi Johnson
Jonzi D
Natty
Bashy
Andy Hamilton
Ty
Basil Gabbidon
Tumi
Corey Mwamba
Audio Visuals
Spokinn Movement
Cleveland Watkiss
Robert Mitchell
Pentalk
Tan
Eat Good
GTA

Come and Join The Revolution

The Music Network wants to share your Music News and Links

June 7, 2009 in News, Other, Pitch by Mark Badger

Don’t wait for The Music Network to find you, get in touch and come to our next monthly meeting.If you would like to share any News, Information and Links with The Music Network, there are ways to do it.

1. Come to our Monthly Networking Meeting on the last Thursday of each month, 4-6pm at The BCU Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC), Millennium Point, Birmingham, B4 7XG.

The Monthly Networking Meeting is an ideal place to present your information and meet others who will be doing the same. If you have news to report, a presentation to give, an event to promote, any new points for discussion, a pitch to make, business cards or flyers to hand round, or if you wish to make an appeal for help, advice or guidance then the meeting could be useful to you. Any points raised in the meeting will be included in the minutes and posted to the site and you will meet plenty of interested people who may want to question you further or get involved.

2. Send in your Links -  email us your Links with a brief two or three line description for each one. Links will be bookmarked and shared.
3. You can email your News, Information, thoughts or ideas. Send 250 words or more (text plus any links) and any photos or flyers or pictures (jpeg) with your contact details and a link to your own site or relevant page. Be aware that anything you send in may be reproduced on the website in an unedited form. So check your spelling.

4. Get your Gig Listed -  email us your information and i’ll post it to the site. Please include as many of the following details as possible:

  • Event Title
  • Event description
  • Event Date(s) and Time(s)
  • Website link to event information
  • Website link to book tickets
  • An event image (flyer,poster,photo,logo – jpegs)
  • Any other external links (such as a performers website)

If you are supplying listings, try and provide all the Event information at least by the month before so your paying punters get a chance to plan a night out!

The Music Network also imports all additional gig listings by RSS feed from Live Brum. Please send your gig listing info to Live brum and they will ensure your gigs are put into the system Please submit event information to events at livebrum.co.uk.

Birmingham JOB VACANCIES – CMAT – looking for four new members of staff

June 7, 2009 in Job Vacancy, News, Other by Mark Badger

CMAT is expanding and therefore looking for four new members of staff to join its small team and requires professional, friendly and flexible individuals for these posts.

For further information about CMAT, please visit our website: www.cmatltd.co.uk.

Business Development Officer (full-time)
The Business Development Officer is responsible for developing new clients for the commercial recording studio and training and meeting room facilities, and exploring and developing marketing. This post will work closely with the Operations Director developing marketing strategy and building brand awareness.

Marketing Officer (part-time)
The applicant needs to have some experience of marketing, and knowledge of or an interest in the music industry would be desirable.
Experience of CRM systems, database management and managing marketing campaigns is required.

Studio Engineer (part-time)
The applicant needs to have knowledge of computer based DAW, analogue equipment and be fluent using Mac OSX Operating System.
You will also be required to do some basic electrical wiring, and a knowledge and understanding of the music industry would be beneficial.

Evening/Weekend Receptionist (part-time)
The applicant needs to have some office experience and also be computer literate. You will be responsible for managing the reception area, answering incoming calls on a small switchboard, greeting visitors, managing post, dealing with incoming e-mails. A large part of your role will be dealing with customers coming in for evening classes at CMAT, so you will also be responsible for cash handling and register taking.

Application closing date for all posts: 19th June 2009 by email to reception at cmatltd.co.uk (preferred) or hard copy to address below.

Please feel free to forward.

Kind regards

CMAT Ltd.
16 Grosvenor Road
Handsworth
Birmingham
B20 3NP

t 0121 331 4746
f 0121 356 5048
www.cmatltd.co.uk

Music Teacher Vacancies – Birmingham, June 2009 – Keyboard Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Vocal Coach

June 5, 2009 in Job Vacancy, News, Other, Pitch by Mark Badger

Here is a message from Gary Seeney – Birmingham Yamaha Music School

Hello, My name is Gary Seeney, director of Birmingham Yamaha Music School – located in the Jewellery Quarter, near the City Centre.

I have the following Music Teacher vacancies.

Birmingham Yamaha Music School teaches over 200 children and adults each week – guitar, keyboards and drums to accredited standards.

Due to expansion we require the following teachers -

Keyboard Teacher

Guitar Teacher

Bass Guitar Teacher

Vocal Coach

All positions require great players who can read music and have the personality of a “children’s TV presenter”

We teach only rock and pop music and are open every evening Monday to Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.

For further information please contact Gary Seeney at info at byms.co.uk

Remember to quote “The Music Network” when applying for any position so Gary knows how you found the vacancy.

Feel free to pass this post on to anyone else who may be interested using the share button

May 2009 Music Network Meeting Minutes

June 4, 2009 in Meeting Minutes, News, Other by Mark Badger

Music Network Meeting Minutes

28th May 2009

Those present:

Andy Derrick – Web Music Solutions http://www.webmusicsolutions.com/
Vince O’Malley – Musical Exchanges / Guitar Tech www.musicalexchanges.com
Colin Tippin – IFA / Musical Exchanges www.musicalexchanges.com
Jamie – Sound engineering student at TIC releasing original electronic music
Josh – Manage and play Holy Moments – punk/hardcore band from Birmingham.
Andrew Bland – re-entering the music scene in Birmingham
Clare Edwards – working on number of music projects around the country and locally – including the Hockley Flyover Show with Soweto Kinch
Simon Howes – freelance sound engineer for tv, live sound etc. www.audioguy.co.uk
Abigail Seabrook – singer and community musician and lurker
Angela – Open mic nights for original
Pete Baker – songwriter/musician

Birmingham Music Network is an unfunded network and information point for anyone working in music in Birmingham and beyond.  The room used at the TIC is kindly donated by Dave Taylor and his staff who run Creative Networks on the last Thursday of each month at the TIC, Birmingham City University, Millennium Point.  The refreshments for the meeting have previously been supported by the Musicians’ Union.  From now on, the £45 cost is being supported by local music businesses and musicians in return for advertising and exposure during the meeting and via the website.  This months sponsor is Web Music Solutions, www.webmusicsolutions.co.uk If you are interested in supporting the Birmingham Music Network in the coming months, please get in touch via the website www.birminghammusicnetwork.com

Andy Derrick – Andy launched his new company Web Music Solutions which provides fixed price affordable and accessible websites for musicians.  www.webmusicsolutions.co.uk is the place to go for more information.  He also reminded those present about his music industry advice blog www.andyderrick.co.uk and his other site www.sessionhornsdirect.com which provides brass, string, percussion and music scoring/preparation services for live music projects.

Vince – Musical Exchanges is nearing launch and will feature a proper auction site for musical instruments and equipment as well as musicians wanted etc. A successful visit to the Manchester guitar show with lots of signups for website test pilots – soft launch soon, etc. They were looking for funding and found banks not liking start ups, and they are lacking finance for PR.  They have now sold parts of the site to various investors and are  looking for investors willing to support in £1k blocks – any potential investors please get in touch via email: enquiries at musicalexchanges.com

Jamie – Birmingham Music Month – as a result of twitter conversations, June should be a celebration of Birmingham music possibly including an online compilation of original artists, covers, remixes.  Anyone interested in submitting a song, cover, putting on a gig, remix etc. a branded event in June 2009 – www.brummusicmonth.wordpress.com  @brummusicmonth is the twitter id.

Angela – community based singer songwriter – looking for open mic focused on original material.  Suggestions included: The Robin – Sunday night, The Roundhouse – Cotteridge, The Tower of Sng – Cotteridge, The Old Moseley Arms – Sunday nights, Katie Fitzgeralds – Stourbridge, The Yardbird – central brum – Tuesday, The Island Bar, near to Alexandra Theatre.

Music Network : next meeting June 25th at 4pm

CREATIVE NETWORKS – THURSDAY 28TH MAY 2009, BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY, MILLENNIUM POINT, CURZON STREET, BIRMINGHAM B4 7XG

May 27, 2009 in Networking, News, Other by Mark Badger

The Music Network 28 May 4pm – 6pm

Marketing for Creatives: Tales from the gaming industry 28 May 6pm – 9pm

Best of FLIP (Animation) CGI 28 May

Screening in the lounge area of our café 6pm

Lord David Puttnam CBE 10 June

Screen WM in collaboration with Creative Networks

Creative Communities Industry Event 16 June

New Generation Arts Graduate Showcase 12 -27 June

THE MUSIC NETWORK – with Andy Derrick
THURSDAY 28TH MAY 2009, 4.00PM UNTIL 6.00PM
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY, MILLENNIUM POINT, CURZON STREET, BIRMINGHAM B4 7XG
The Music Network leads a monthly networking event at the tic for all music related businesses from the West Midlands region.

Running successfully since 2000, their meetings have proved inspirational in the support, development and promotion of thousands of music related activities. If you have news to report, events to promote, points for discussion or a pitch to make, the Music Network will be useful for you. They offer access to contacts, opportunities, help, advice and guidance – and even free tea and biscuits.

The Music Network is a voluntary, not for profit, social enterprise organisation seeking charitable status. Meetings take place on the last Thursday of each month, 4-6pm at Birmingham City University’s Technology Innovation Centre (tic), Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG.

CREATIVE NETWORKS
THURSDAY 28TH MAY 2009, 6.00PM UNTIL 9.00PM
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY, MILLENNIUM POINT, CURZON STREET, BIRMINGHAM B4 7XG

MARKETING FOR CREATIVES …tales from the gaming industry
Creative Networks welcomes Bruce Everiss, who will talk about his experiences in marketing and establishing
two major video game companies, Imagine and Codemasters.

In the digital age, we are all Marketeers and, in the current challenging economic climate, finding innovative
ways to promote and distribute content via new media platforms is all important.

Bruce has been involved with the home computer industry since its start in the late 1970s and his commitment
to the medium has helped to establish the U.K. as one of the world’s most important software producers.
Furthermore, as an internet entrepreneur and marketing expert, he has raised the industry’s profile beyond
the attention of enthusiasts and into the psyche of a much wider audience.

To join us for this FREE event, please email creative.networks@tic.ac.uk or call Dave Taylor on
0121 331 5400. Alternatively, register online at our portal www.creativenetworksonline.com

Screening in the lounge area of our café 6pm 28th May
Best of Flip CGI An international selection of some of the best CGI bits from the festival, including 2009 Oscar nominee, This Way Up from UK studio Nexus Productions and Replay, from, award winning French animation school, Ecole Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques. Flip is now in its 6th year; look out for this year’s festival, 5 – 7 November, 2009. For more info and to sign up to the newsletter, visit www.flipfestival.co.uk

The Music Network – 4pm Thursday 28th May 2009, Birmingham TIC, Millennium Point. All Invited

May 19, 2009 in Networking, News, Other by Mark Badger

The Music Network is open to all on Thursday 28th May 2009 4pm til 6pm at Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC), Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG.

If you have any involvement in music, come and talk about what you’re up to and meet some new people.

The Music Network organises a NETWORKING EVENT on the last Thursday of each month, for the benefit of music related businesses in the West Midlands region.

If you are a musician, work with musicians, represent musicians, have involvement with the music industry, or are looking to make new contacts the meeting will be useful to you.

If you have news to report, a presentation to give, an event to promote, any new points for discussion, a pitch to make, business cards or flyers to hand round, an appeal for help, advice or guidance or even if you just want the free tea and biscuits and some quality entertainment…you are all invited.

You can also post in by email any news or gig dates or press release information for inclusion on the website and for distribution through the mailing list and RSS feed. More details on the website.

There will be luxury chocolate biscuits and good coffee for all. There’s food and drink afterwards supplied by the creative networks too. Please pass this invite on to Musicians you know or anyone else who you think may benefit. Jokers and time wasters need not apply.

WARNING: THE MUSIC SCENE IS NOT THE MUSIC SCENE

If you want to join a real conversation and get ahead with your own music…..

…..You know what to do:  http://birminghammusicnetwork.com

April 2009 Music Network Meeting Minutes

May 19, 2009 in Meeting Minutes, News, Other by Mark Badger

Music Network Meeting Minutes

30th april 2009

Present:

Mark Badger (Iron Man Records www.ironmanrecords.co.uk), Simon Howes (Sound Engineer www.audioguy.co.uk), Andy Derrick (Musician/Consultant/Agent/Publisher/www.andyderrick.co.uk), Heather Wastie(Singer, keyboard player, composer, minds eye music), Ian Davies (Music photographer), Mark Strawbridge (Areboretum records, Nottingham), Harry Parsons (Student), Alex Pegg (Student), Jami Welch (Student / Musician), Jamie Hewitt (Student), David Breeze (Student), Vince O’Malley (www.Musicalexchanges.com), Lindsey Benton (Musicians Career Coach), Colin Tippin (www.Musicialechanges.com),Adrian Kimberlin (Exit Recording), Robin Valk (www.radiotogo.com), Mike Mcdonash (Songwriter, occassional performer, Concert arranger)Keisha thompson (Singer Songwriter, Poet, Performer), Abi Seabrook (Musician), Phil Montford (MD of Fordante crossover Classical)

Apologies

Anthony Hughes – screen west midlands

New Points

Andy Derrick

Sostenuto Provides information and advice to musicians, about the industry, how to move on and generate money, marketing, all sorts of things.
www.sostenuto.org.uk

www.Livemusicsolutions.co.uk – Is an innovative agency for live music.  populated by interesting querky groups that have something different about them. for public or private occasions.

www.sessionhornsdirect.com Is a horn session agency.

also www.andyderrick.co.uk blog

Simon Howes

Black Country social media cafe.: Alchemy bar in wolverhamption 12th may time: 2.30pm
30 to 50 fifty
website: www.bcsmc.wordpress.com
on twitter as bcsmc
email: blackcoun trysmc@gmail.com
all about social networking.

Aquila TV
post production house. film video editing.
cd replication. videos to broadcast/dvd/hd/ etc
www.aquila-tv.com

broadstreet bid improvement district.
after performers and musicians
www.broadstreet.co.uk
tel: 0121 693 2566

Mike Mcdonash
found an article about ringtones and mobile phones.
discussion followed about whether or not to work with compaines providing ring tones.
mentioned monobomy aqa63336  and aqa2u
If anyone wants to get in touch email: flytheflag2006@hotmail.co.uk
mike mentioned: equipment on interest free credit. www.takeitaway.org.uk
www.myspace.com/takeitawayscheme

Colin and Vince
music exchanges
workable website to be launched in the next few weeks.
features including:
musicians only networking site
auction section
find a band find a musician resource too.
what music exchanges want is some test pilots to sign up and use the site and take it apart and find out what works and feedback on how the site could be improved and iron out any bugs.
looking to build the users very quickly.
website: www.musicalexchanges.com
email address on site for interested parties.
discussion about the recovery of stolen instruments.

Mark Badger

mentioned a few items including:

Bob Barry – Birmingham based Guitar repairs and Customising

If you are looking for the best guitar repairs and customisation in Birmingham there is only one choice in my opinion.

Find your way to Bob Barry tel: (uk+44) 0121 772 4873

email: bobbarryguitars at blueyonder.co.uk

Bob Barry, 70 Fosbroke Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 9JX

also www.musoplex.com

Moving Space Tours open in LEEDS and London

Vehicle Hire for the Music and Film Industry arrives in Leeds

Moving Space Tours announced the opening of a new branch in the North of England.

Based in central Leeds, the new depot will service Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Leeds, Bradford and all the surrounding areas. All of the vehicles on website are available, plus they are able to deliver and collect vehicles to all these locations. Buses are fully insured for use within the music industry, for any driver over 21 with a full license for use within the UK and EU. It’s clear there has been a shortage of these specialist touring vehicles in the North of England.

Tel Leeds – 0844 335 1003Tel London – 0208 205 2503

info@movingspacetours.com

http://www.movingspacetours.com

Phil Manford
looking for booking agent or tour booker
arts council interested but want to see phil with some accreditation.
discussion followed

Fairtrade Booking Agency
trying to help bands get gigs and money.
www.fairtrademusiclive.co.uk
based in coventry and some acoustic acts. working with promoters
launching on 15th may at kasbah in coventry.

Ditto Music
offer digital distribution
www.dittomusic.com
pitch on latest activities and offer of services available.

Lindsay Benton – musicians career coach. talked about what she does, how it works what services are on offer
www.bravura-group.com
also bodies on the edge. live performance and gallery of images. in coventry at coventry artsapce,
mention of website: www.lemonrock.com gig guide and good section for gigs “near me”

Mastering Studios: Green Eye Studios, Great Barr and Framework Studios at Musoplex.com

Mention of short runs of cds at dds Balsall Heath.

Next meeting will be at 4pm Thursday 28th May 2009, Birmingham TIC, Millennium Point. All Invited

The Music Network meets at 4pm Thursday 30th April 2009, Birmingham TIC, Millennium Point. All Invited

April 30, 2009 in Networking, News, Other by Mark Badger

The Music Network is open to all on Thursday 30th April 2009 4pm til 6pm at Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC), Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG.

If you have any involvement in music, come and talk about what you’re up to and meet some new people.

The Music Network organises a NETWORKING EVENT on the last Thursday of each month, for the benefit of music related businesses in the West Midlands region.

If you are a musician, work with musicians, represent musicians, have involvement with the music industry, or are looking to make new contacts the meeting will be useful to you.

If you have news to report, a presentation to give, an event to promote, any new points for discussion, a pitch to make, business cards or flyers to hand round, an appeal for help, advice or guidance or even if you just want the free tea and biscuits and some quality entertainment…you are all invited.

You can also post in by email any news or gig dates or press release information for inclusion on the website and for distribution through the mailing list and RSS feed. More details on the website.

There will be luxury chocolate biscuits and good coffee for all. There’s food and drink afterwards supplied by the creative networks too. Please pass this invite on to Musicians you know or anyone else who you think may benefit. Jokers and time wasters need not apply.

http://birminghammusicnetwork.com

The Music Network with Anthony Hughes, 4pm Thursday 26th March 2009, Birmingham TIC, Millennium Point.

March 24, 2009 in Networking, News, Other by Mark Badger

The Music Network this month will be lead by Anthony Hughes and the meeting is open to all on Thursday 26th March 2009 4pm til 6pm at Technology and Innovation Centre(TIC), Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG.

Come and talk about music and what you’re up to and meet some new people.

The Music Network organises a NETWORKING EVENT on the last Thursday of each month, for the benefit of music related businesses in the West Midlands region.

If you are a musician, work with musicians, represent musicians, have involvement with the music industry, or are looking to make new contacts the meeting will be useful to you.

If you have news to report, a presentation to give, an event to promote, any new points for discussion, a pitch to make, business cards or flyers to hand round, an appeal for help, advice or guidance or even if you just want the free tea and biscuits and some quality entertainment…you are all invited.

You can also post in by email any news or gig dates or press release information for inclusion on the website and for distribution through the mailing list and RSS feed. More details on the website.

There will be luxury chocolate biscuits and good coffee for all. There’s food and drink afterwards supplied by the creative networks too. Please pass this invite on to Musicians you know or anyone else who you think may benefit. Jokers and time wasters need not apply.

http://anthonyjhughes.vox.com/

http://birminghammusicnetwork.com