On June 4, 2010 Filthy Little Secret said:
We will be playing this Saturday along side our fellow sleaze merchants, the Tragic City Thieves in Pivo Pivo, Glasgow. Tickets will be around £4 on the doors, which will open at 8.
Hope to see y’all there with yer dancin shoes on.
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On May 26, 2010 Ross Stoddart said:
Hey EVERYONE! 
Check out my band, Aspen Tide.
Got some big announcements soon via our myspace page so stay tuned 
We have one track up just now and recording more as we speak!
http://www.myspace.com/aspentide
Thanks
x
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On April 7, 2010 Jennifer Love said:
Please subscribe to my blog, each week a different unsigned artist is featured
http://unsignedexposed.blogspot.com/
If you like to be featured please drop me a message
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On March 22, 2010 Richard Cobb said:
free download of my song ”change your ways” as featured on the new found sound podcast available on http://www.soundcloud.com/richardcobbmusic
http://www.myspace.com/richardcobbmusic
http://www.twitter.com/richardcobbtwit
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On March 1, 2010 Jimmy Richards said:
Looking to gather a small team in order to promote a new record release by my band The Awkward Turtle. If anyone has any skills they can lend to the project, email me at jimmy@jimmyrichards.co.uk
Also, if anyone has any links with folk who could assist with funding the project, please let me know!
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On February 8, 2010 Start Select Promotions said:
Hey everyone,
I’m putting on a networking event in Glasgow, Scotland called Open Your Ears.
It’s sponsored by Digging Your Scene and the details are below:
Open Your Ears is a networking opportunity for young musicians in central belt Scotland. Get to meet promoters, other musicians, record labels, find out about reliable studios and offering 40% discounts on rehearsals and recording!
Bring your cds and have a networking day!
Venue: Classic Grand
Time: 5pm
Price:£5
Bands playing:
THE VOID (www.myspace.com/thevoidband)
THE WHISKY WORKS (www.myspace.com/thewhiskyworks)
MOTHER MIDNIGHT (www.myspace.com/mothermidnight)
THE JAPANESE MAFIA (www.myspace.com/thejapanesemafia)
http://www.myspace.com/startselectpromotions
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On January 21, 2010 Richard Cobb said:
I’ve put a new recording of my song change your ways on MySpace if you have time for a listen.I’ve got more recordings i’ll put up later on today if i can also.
http://www.myspace.com/richardcobbmusic
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On January 6, 2010 Charlie Pidcock Music said:
Searching for competent bassist for Pop/rock/Punk band based in North London, enquire on my page. Cheers! Experience is vocals good but not nessesary
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On January 4, 2010 Ross said:
Hi everyone,
If anyone is interested in being part of a Digital Promotions Team, come on over to the Island Records Scene and let me know!
Thanks, Ross
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On January 2, 2010 Tim Douglas said:
Looking for work, can read, drive and jam!
get in touch
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On December 11, 2009 Ross Stoddart said:
hey
new band in GLASGOW area looking for BASSIST and DRUMMER to complete 4-piece.
early acoustic sessions sounding like a dance off between the xcerts and tubelord – very melodic and pretty epic.
get in touch, cheers
x
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On December 10, 2009 Fixation said:
hey everyone, were currently looking for a bass player and rythum guitarist we have gigs and recordings waiting. brighton based http://www.myspace.com/fixation if you like what you hear get in touch
fixation
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On December 9, 2009 Ross Stoddart said:
hey folks please take my survey, would be a big help towards my uni stuff!!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L6LDB7F
cheers
x
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On December 9, 2009 Stella Macdonald said:
Hi
My name is Stella Macdonald and I’m an Australian filmmaker now based in the UK.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2006 from the Tasmanian School of Art in Australia and myy short films and animations have screened internationally at the Museum of Contemporary Art (Sydney), Federation Square (Melbourne), Portobello Film Festival (London), Bornshorts Film Festival (Denmark) and on national Triple J TV in Australia. In 2007 I was selected as a finalist in the film section of the Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards by Bruce Bereford. Since moving to the UK this March I’ve worked as a marshall on Ricky Gervais’s new film Cemetary Junction and co-directed a music/fashion video for The Rodnik Band by Philip Colbert which screened at Milan Fashion Week this September. I also worked as a promotional designer for Jacques Fath Paris at London Fashion Week and create posters ecards and am finishing the illustrations for a 3rd children’s book for Mercier Press, Ireland.
If anyone is looking for music videos, CD cover art or behind-the-scenes videos below are some links to my work:
http://www.vimeo.com/user2694874
http://www.noise.net/stellamacdonald
Look forward to hearing from you.
Cheers
Stella Macdonald
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On December 8, 2009 Richard Cobb said:
Singer/songwriter from Edinburgh looking for management to help move things to the next level.Lots of gig experience and demo’s on myspace
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On December 2, 2009 latestmusicbar said:
We’re looking for live acts & promoters for 2010. All ideas welcome. Get in touch via music@thelatest.co.uk
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On November 26, 2009 Ross Stoddart said:
Hey, looking for bands/artists/performing acts to play gigs in GLASGOW during FEB/MAR 2010. Part of my 3rd year uni project.
message me here or myspace (www.myspace.com/rosssayswhatpr) or info@rosssayswhat.com
cheers
all the best
Ross
x
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On November 24, 2009 Shaun McAree said:
Musicians!!!
Anyone looking to take part in an online recording project let me know… Basically I’ll be sending different parts between musicians from all over and the mixing them together into songs… If you like the sound of that don’t hesitate to contact me.
Thanking you…
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On November 16, 2009 Jimmy Richards said:
Looking for some acoustic gig exchanging all over Scotland. Great links with the 13th Note in Glasgow for anyone interested in playing. Drop me a line at jimmy@jimmyrichards.co.uk!
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On November 16, 2009 Charlie Pidcock Music said:
LOOKING TO PUT TOGETHER A TEAM OF MARKETERS, DESIGNERS, VIDEO MAKERS AND MANAGERS TO PROMOTE A MUSIC PROJECT, PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR MORE DETAILS.
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On November 12, 2009 Martin T said:
I have an advance screening of the film Seraphine (see link on front page) in London’s west end at 6.30 pm on the 24th November. if you want to come along, and its free, simply email me at martin@1917corp.com, put Seraphine Screening in the subject line, and in the body your name, email address and DYS. But be quick they are proving popular! get em while they are hot!
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On October 30, 2009 Fieldhouse said:
hey guys
looking to do gig swaps in london, northwest. we have links with great venues in liverpool: magnet, bumper, the Masque etc. looking for gigs in outscirts of liverpool and the smaller towns around that area and in london.
cheers
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On October 30, 2009 Fieldhouse said:
hey guys
looking to do gig swaps in london, northwest. we have links with great venues in liverpool: magnet, bumper, the Masque etc. looking for gigs in outscirts of liverpool and the smaller towns around that area and in london.
cheers
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On October 28, 2009 Phil Hanks said:
Label always intersted in hearing your demos.Thanks
Phil- Kittiwake Records
http://www.kittiwakerecords.com
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On October 28, 2009 Scott Baker said:
Multi-instrumentalist looking for session work; film, TV, albums, or live work. Must be paid – I did train for five and a half years. Most plucked-string instruments. http://www.myspace.com/johnsheareshaft
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On October 28, 2009 Swallowing Shotguns said:
We love live music!!!!
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On October 27, 2009 Alex Highton said:
Looking for management.
I’m a singer songwriter from a little village near Cambridge. My songs have been played on tv (Hollyoaks) & the radio (Tom Robinson’s show on BBC6 Music & BBC Introducing Suffolk).
Ashton Kutcher is a fan and we have been talking about me providing music for a project at some point in the near future
I have legal representation (Delphine Seddon at Statham Gill Davies) & a booking agent (The Bob Paterson Agency) but i’m still looking for the right management
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On October 27, 2009 Charlie Pidcock Music said:
looking for band members, Guitar, bass, drums and piano
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On October 25, 2009 Jam said:
Bass player wanted for unique original indie rock band, think The Police,Mystery Jets and The Streets. We are looking for someone who can play bass,has strong backing vocals a creative spark and a natural talent for writing and performing. Commitment is essential as this is a serious project.
Songs written can be heard @ http://www.myspace.com/thekuluccimarch
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On October 25, 2009 Louis Querelle said:
Young Composer looking to write music for Film & Video. FREE. Any Directors/Producers needing a proffesional score, get in Contact! Cheers, Louis
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On October 22, 2009 David Bury said:
Hi we need a Basssist in West London, 2 (ex) names, own studio, recording album right now, think Joy Division, DFA 1079, Editors, We Are Scientists, NIN. If you are interested please mail me david_the_dj@hotmail.com cheers.
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On October 20, 2009 Mark Hobrough said:
HI Douglas – are you looking for a male or female singer?
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On October 20, 2009 Douglas Kyle Mcleod said:
Hey guys. looking for a Vocalist for our brighton based rock band. Also any established band that needs a new guitarist, send me sum stuff and i’ll audition/jam.
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On October 14, 2009 James Armstrong said:
I forgot the most important part, it’s free!
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On October 14, 2009 Tim Douglas said:
Session Guitarist AVAILABLE! (All Styles)
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On October 14, 2009 James Armstrong said:
If anyone needs any recordings in the area, of mixing done from anywhere I’m all up for it.
Great site.
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On October 13, 2009 Kieron Kelly said:
Finally a website just for networking thats easy to use thanks guys! K
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On March 10, 2010 Jethro Fox said:
Hello,
I’m in my second year of study for a degree in Music, with a unhealthy interest in professional industry practice. I recently remixed the UK no.1 Fireflies by Owl City with permission from your label, and have extensive experience playing international shows and festivals, with songwriting credits on signed material.
I’m always looking for opportunities and work experience with labels, journals and artists.
Jethro
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On February 22, 2010 Sam Rourke said:
Hello all,
I’m in my second year of studying Contemporary Music at LIPA, Liverpool England. As well as film scoring, music production and creation i am taking a course in professional music industry practice.
I have worked as a promoter booking bands like Selfish Cunt and The Von Bondies as well as doing t.v session work
Looking for any opportunities to get involved in music promotion and the industry.
Sam.
Sam.
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On January 26, 2010 Charlie Pidcock Music said:
Hello, Young Talented Songwriter here looking for co-write/collaboration opportunities with new up coming artists. I specialise in Pop/Rock/Commercial styles but am flexible. Able to write in many styles. Looking for acts who wish to add an aspect of commeciality to their sound. Message me for more details. http://www.myspace.com/charliepidcockmusic
Charlie Pidcock
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On December 15, 2009 Kayode Ngozi said:
Hello,
My name is Kayode, stage name Kaychi. I am currently studying Media and Music Management at university. I have previously studied media and briefly marketing. I am a music producer, located in Bristol and my main genres are Grime, Dubstep & Hip Hop. I have been involved in Film production, advert production and several albums.
To hear my music, http://www.myspace.com/kaychimusic and to get in contact, http://www.twitter.com/kaychimusic or message me on myspace. My group on Facebook is called ’Kaychi Music’.
Thank you for your time,
Kaychi
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On December 10, 2009 Fixation said:
we need to get signed because 98% of music is shit the other 2% is us listen @ http://www.myspace.com/fixation
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On December 9, 2009 Ross Stoddart said:
hey folks please take my survey, would be a big help towards my uni stuff!!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L6LDB7F
cheers
x
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On December 9, 2009 Ross Stoddart said:
Hey there
I study Commercial Music at UWS in Ayr, had a guest lecture from one of the Island Records A&R girls last year, was great and would love to get involved in anything Island is doing.
Currently in 3rd and looking for as much experience as possible. Organise events in Glasgow now and again as well as other interesting stuff – http://www.rosssayswhat.com
Hope to hear from you
Ross
x
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On December 9, 2009 Stella Macdonald said:
Hi
My name is Stella Macdonald and I’m an Australian filmmaker now based in the UK.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2006 from the Tasmanian School of Art in Australia and my short films and animations have screened internationally at the Museum of Contemporary Art (Sydney), Federation Square (Melbourne), Portobello Film Festival (London), Bornshorts Film Festival (Denmark) and on national Triple J TV in Australia. In 2007 I was selected as a finalist in the film section of the Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards by Bruce Bereford. Since moving to the UK this March I’ve worked as a marshall on Ricky Gervais’s new film Cemetary Junction and co-directed a music/fashion video for The Rodnik Band by Philip Colbert which screened at Milan Fashion Week this September. I also worked as a promotional designer for Jacques Fath Paris at London Fashion Week and create posters ecards and am finishing the illustrations for a 3rd children’s book for Mercier Press, Ireland.
I was wondering if you are looking for music videos, CD cover art or behind-the-scenes videos?
Here are some links to my work:
http://www.vimeo.com/user2694874
http://www.noise.net/stellamacdonald
Look forward to hearing from you.
Cheers
Stella Macdonald
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On December 6, 2009 Silas Miller said:
Hey there!
My name is Silas Miller and i am ALSO studying Music and Media Management at the University of Gloucestershire. I have previously done a BTEC in Music Technology which I got on with and passed incredibly well. I enjoyed the course so much that I decided to take my strongest points from the BTEC ie the management side of music and take it on in higher education. The course now has made me decide on a possible career in Music Publishing as it is a central and important part of the Music Industry today. I like the fact that there is a strong mix of nurturing and looking after an artist as well as doing the administrative side as well as I am just as much of a ”people person” as a hard worker.
I have always played in bands myself from an early age and have always been into the London hardcore and metal scenes spending whole summers going to 3 or 4 shows a week. These genres of music, I would say are my favourite but i have an extremely eclectic music collection ranging between The Beatles, Joy Division, The Black Dahlia Murder, Madness, Gallows, Pantera, Damien Rice, The Prodigy and Andrea Bocelli.
Right now I am looking for as much industry experience as I can possibly get to further my career opportunities in the future.
Cheers for reading. x
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On December 3, 2009 Lauren Calcutt said:
Hello everyone.
My names Lauren, and I am an undergraduate student studying Music and Media Management at The University of Gloucestershire. I have such an interest in all things industry – I am considering so many careers, from A & R, Music Law, as well as Events Management. Each of these careers have different aspects that catch my attention, and as I travel through my current education, I look forward to exploring each more in large depth. I have a passion for a wide variety of music, from bands such as Jack’s Mannequin and Something Corporate, to female artists such as Kate Voegele, La Roux, Amy Winehouse, Taylor Swift, as well as the alternative range of genres, with artists such as Set Your Goals, LostProphets, The Blackout, Paramore etc.
I do have a large interest the organisation and management aspects of the music industry, although I have had experiencing playing both the drums and the piano.
Thank you for listening to me. x x
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On December 3, 2009 Katie said:
Hi,
I’m Kat Buchanan and am currently studying Music and Media Management at the University of Gloucestershire. I have always aspired to be a singer and have been a part of theatre and dance schools since i was little. This gave me the opportunity to perform on stage very regularly, usually as a solo artist. I would love to write my own songs and am currently working on a few that are in their early stages. I am very interested in learning the guitar and piano. I have both of these instruments yet can only play a few chords on the guitar at the moment. I am also interested in the industry as a whole and at the moment am drawn to working for a label to market and promote bands, would like to get into producing/managing creative work. Next semester I have a project that involves making a music video which i am really looking forward to experiencing I also find myself interested in aspects of Entertainment Law. Really I want to break into the industry in any way that I can and am lucky that I have a broad scope of interests and abilities. The music i love ranges from kate voegele, the killers, britney spears, cheryl cole, kings of leon, peter doherty, take that, and a very many more!! Really want to get back into doing lots of performing tho just need to make that first move!
Kat Buchanan xx
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On December 2, 2009 Charlie Pidcock Music said:
Hey, Really interested in Music business, I am doing a professional diploma in songwriting at the ICMP in London at the moment, and have seen a video about how Mika was marketed, was dead interesting and would love to get to know more about how island works.
Charlie Pidcock
http://www.myspace.com/charliepidcockmusic
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On December 1, 2009 Jason said:
Hey there, I’m studying music management at Gloucestershire uni.
I am very passionate about music and work part time as a Jazz saxophonist around Cheltenham and London night clubs.
Jazz is what the music which I have always seemed to connect better with and understand it well. I also listen to a lot of pink floyd, foo fighters, and everything else that is not some random dude swearing or some guys screaming about gutting little fury animals ^^.
I really would love to be involved in the A&R side of the industry and aspire to gaining the necessary experience needed to become a manager of my own acts, hopefully this is a good place to start, I have done some promoting already along with getting local bands gigs in clubs and smaller local music venues, just finding my feet really.
I spent a lot of time in london going to camden and listening to whats out there!
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On December 1, 2009 Gary Wood said:
Hey ho!
I am Gary Wood, currently in my 1st year at the Univeristy of Gloucestershire studying Music and Media Management, and so far, love it! I have 2 possible career paths in mind, first being performing and recording as a singer. The other being an A&R person. Just grabbing every opportunity I can get at the moment because I know how hard this industry can be to break into. Singing is my main focus at the moment, although I did only start getting into it about 2 1/2 years ago, however I have played the drums in for 12 years and have been part of a few different bands. My music tastes varies over a broad range, from Michael Buble, Take That, Josh Groban, Snow Patrol, Alexisonfire, Embrace and Kings of Leon…. to name a few. I’m always keeping my options open, willing to listen to anything new and will aim to try my hand at anything be it music videos, producing, songwriting, performing, talent finding, marketing etc . At the moment, aside from my studies at Uni, I am in the middle of writing songs for myself, ready for next year where I plan to do as much performing as possible.
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On December 1, 2009 Jenni McGeachan said:
Hi,
I work at island Records and working on rolling out this project so it’s great that you guys are so keen to help! I also love the fact that some of you are at Stow College and UWS as I studied there too!
Jen x
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On November 26, 2009 Calum Paterson said:
Allrite! How many people must write on this every single day?!
Well, My names Calum Paterson, 3rd Year Commercial Music student @ UWS! Currently Focusing most of my energy into Music Production…I love making music, writing, playing…everything! I love bein in the studio environment. I’m currently doing a project at UNI which sees me produce an album for a youth band in Ayrshire, Scotland. Its great fun! and the music is sounding really good too! Anyway, you guys at Island must be extremely busy, but if you find a wee 5 mins, why not pop over to my profile and check it out! i’d appreciate any info or help u have to offer! or check out http://www.myspace.com/lpmusicgroupuk ….a wee side project whilst i’m at uni!
Cheers, Calum Paterson x
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On November 26, 2009 Sarah Johnston said:
Hi, my names Sarah Johnston. I currently study music business at Stow college and aim to finish my degree at West Minster University in London. I am yet to decide what sector of the music industry I wish too work in, however my favorite classes so far on my course have been Law, Marketing, Promotions and the creative project. The creative project has so far involved looking at the A & R process and will go on to work with the picked band to produce a record.
I have worked with Warner bros UK undercurrent department and Traffic Online to promote bands at gigs by putting up posters, handing out flyers and signing people up to the mailing list. Other voluntary work I am currently doing involves being a production assistant in productions organized within the Glasgow Victory Christian Centre.
My music taste has changed throughout the course of my life, starting with Elvis Costello, Roy Orbison and Bruce Springsteen and I have to say, the performance which included all three of these artists ”A Night in Black and White” has to be the most viewed DVD in my collection.
If picked to be part of this project I will be readily available and easily contacted as I only work on saturdays and attend college three days a week.
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On November 25, 2009 Gemma Brown said:
hey! Im Gemma Brown and I’m a music business student at stow college. Working for a record label is my dream job. I’m not sure what it is exactly I want to do but any experience within a label would be awesome!! marketing and promoting are fields that really interest me.
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On November 24, 2009 Rebecca Louise Donaldson said:
Hey, Iam Rebecca Louise Donaldson and I study music business at Stow College in Glasgow, i would love the chance to work for a record label as a a and r scout or hopefully successfully manage bands. I listen to a wide range of music but my favourites include joy division, the cure, echo and the bunnymen, new order, the twilight sad, frightened rabbit. I volunteered at in the city and have some volunteering work with no half measures coming up, i also have just set up a promotions company with mates called back in 64 where we will be putting on local gigs with the first one and launch night coming up at the end of jan, also i organised the little comets event at stow college last week too. i also do gig repping for a small glasgow record label called flowers in the dustbin. I have also just started to manage a local glasgow band at the moment. (:
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On November 24, 2009 Louise O’Donnell said:
I am at stow college (who hosted an Island records 50th aniversary show) in my 3rd year of music business where we study all aspects of label departments as well as run Electric Honey Records, after next year I hope to go to Uni for English literature or journalisim as I wanted to progress to music journalisim as well as being an author on the side. I would love to get experiance with a label in any department (particularly anything to do with writing or media.
As far as music goes, I will listen to anything (you think I am kidding ? take a look at my Ipod)
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On November 19, 2009 Ross said:
Hi guys,
Good to see that people are joining up to our Scene. When you join up it would be great if you could introduce yourself here on the wire; what your music interests are and what area of the Industry you are aspiring in working in. It would be cool to see if any of you are already taking part in any music activities: Promoting gigs, blogging, making music videos or animations, taking part in student radio or magazines, or even simply recording cover versions for Youtube.
Looking forward to hearing back from you all.
Thanks a lot, Ross
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On November 16, 2009 Swallowing Shotguns said:
Im interested in getting into the business side of music. Im studying a BA at the brighton institute of modern music which includes a business studies module. This sounds like a great oppourtunity and I would like to be involved. How do i go about furthering my application? Thank you very much. Bob
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On November 16, 2009 Charlie Pidcock Music said:
LOOKING TO PUT TOGETHER A TEAM OF MARKETERS, DESIGNERS, VIDEO MAKERS AND MANAGERS TO PROMOTE A MUSIC PROJECT, PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR MORE DETAILS.
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On November 9, 2009 Nick said:
love island, a haven for folkies. LONG LIVE ISLAND!
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On November 8, 2009 Charlie Pidcock Music said:
Hello, I am a Pop Singer/songwriter looking for management, publishing and marketing. I am also a writer, and if given the chance would love to write for up and coming artists from the label. Island records for me have been such an inspiration in the amount of time they have been running. and it would truly be an honour to be associated with them. I am currently a student at the ICMP in Kilburn, I am studying the Professional Songwriting Diploma.
