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New on-line resource for
live music LiveMusicSearch (LMS) is a unique on-line listings and search facility
for those wishing to book live music of all genres for a variety of social
occasions. LMS was set up by MAS
member Alan Brown together with Mark Thistlewood and Jazz Services Ltd to
meet the growing need of both musician and potential client to advertise and
source live music in an immediate, user-friendly way. It offers an accessible, free service to
individuals and organisations, enabling them to book musicians/bands
directly. LMS carries information on musicians and bands from across the UK who
are available for live bookings.
Musicians/bands from all musical genres are represented – from jazz
and classical through to rock and pop – each providing live music for all
types of event, including weddings, corporate conventions, charity functions,
dinners, dances, etc. The database is easily searchable by a number of relevant criteria:
location, budget, style of music, type of event etc. The FAQ section helps potential clients
with their choice, and booking contract templates, supplied by the MU, are
downloadable. For an annual fee of only £10 musicians/bands can register their
contact details, give a brief description of themselves and secure a link to
their own website. Enhanced features
such as photos, sound clips and playlists can also be included at no extra
charge. Musicians are responsible for,
and encouraged to maintain, their own listings. For musicians and potential clients alike, www.LiveMusicSearch.co.uk
is an invaluable one-stop-shop for the promotion of professional live music
making. To register, go to www.LiveMusicSearch.co.uk/register. For more information, please email alan@TakeNote.co.uk
Diary on the Web Update Clients can access their diaries over the internet. If you are
interested in trying this new facility, please call the office and we can
sign you up. At the time of signing up you will be given access codes and
passwords, which will give you exclusive access to your own diary, no-one
else apart from MAS will be able to see it. You will also be given a choice
of how much access you would like to have to your diary. Do not be put off, the system is generally self-explanatory if used in
conjunction with the user manual. We
do however have some dynamic software, which enables us with your permission
(on a sessions by session basis), to take control of your PC and show you how
to manipulate the system. On this basis we will be able to offer a restricted
amount of training and user support, initially available directly via Richard
Smith. |
Managers: Abbie
& Tania Co-ordinators: Amy Angela James Kirsten Mary Oliver Simon Vicky |
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Tax affairs and tax problems
are different for each individual. If you think a chat with a tax expert
within the industry will help clarify your situation why not call MAS
approved tax advisor Mike Harding
for a free consultation. Mike Harding Brooks & Co Mid-Day Court, 20 - 24 Brighton Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5BN Tel: 020 8642 8681 Fax: 020 8643 8640 We guarantee you will not be
pressurised in any way, during or after the consultation. |
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If there is anything that you
would like to see included in the next edition of the newsletter please let
us know, either by phone, e-mail or fax. Whatever you have to offer we
will be pleased to hear from you. Please let us know as soon as you can, and
we’ll do our best to include something in the next publication. This also applies to having
your address and telephone number changes included in the Bulletin Board
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The MAS
clients listed below have recently changed address and/or telephone numbers;
please check with MAS for details. Ben Gant (Trumpet) Elizabeth Davies (Viola) Diana Carrington (Viola) Chris Davies (Horn) Andrew Tovey (Trumpet) Gemma McCrisken (Violin) David Gordon-Shute (Tuba) Bobby Ball (Percussion) and
Donna-Maria Landowski (Percussion) Dave Rix (Clarinet) |
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Other News |
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Staff
Changes Rebecca has now left us to work as Librarian for The
ENO, we wish her the best of luck. We would like to welcome Vicky to the team. |
Robin
Smith (Trumpet) is returning to the
UK from Abu Dhabi at the start of July and will be available for work from
10th. |
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EXTRA WORK AUDITIONS The Royal Liverpool
Philharmonic Orchestra are holding extra work auditions for Cello, Double
Bass, Oboe/Cor and Flute between the 15-17th June. For more information and
to arrange an audition please contact: Helen Wilson, Deputy
Orchestra Manager, RLPO, Philharmonic Hall, Hope
Street, Liverpool L1 9BP Tel: 0151 210 3806 fax: 0151
210 2902 email: helen.wilson@liverpoolphil.com
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Anne Waddington (Cello) has a French Farmhouse house to rent during the
summer. For more details and booking information please go to www.penevayre.i12.com |
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