Neil Crossley is consultant editor on The Musician and I have worked closely with him since 2005. A highly experienced journalist,
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Classic Rock Awards
The winners at the eighth Classic Rock Roll of Honour, hosted by bassist Duff McKagan, were announced at London’s Roundhouse
Jazz in the House
I attended the Jazz in the House event at the Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons, on behalf of the MU
Burton Bradstock
Folk/jazz artist Burton Bradstock launched his debut album tonight to a packed audience at the Pizza Express, Dean Street, Soho. The release
A Future That Works
Congratulations to everyone involved in making the music elements of today’s march and rally such a success. In particular, the bands
Gold Badge Awards
The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, in association with PRS for Music, held their annual Gold Badge Awards at
London Drum Show
MU Regional Organiser Dave Webster and I will be meeting members and presenting the benefits of membership to the drumming
Jimmy Knapp
I attended a very enjoyable gala dinner last night in aid of the Jimmy Knapp Cancer Fund at Congress Centre
Music Week feature
I am delighted to find I have been featured in the Need to Know column in Music Week in this week’s
Paul Carrack
I was delighted to be at last night’s previewing of the Paul Carrack documentary set for broadcast on BBC4 at 9pm
Jonathan Stewart
Many of the excellent photos featured on my site have been taken by London-based photographer Jonathan Stewart, including the cover
Acoustic Guitar Show
The MU presented the benefits of membership to rising stars of the acoustic scene over the weekend at this year’s
The Musician (Sept)
The autumn issue of The Musician contains the highly commended mix of features, interviews, tributes and reviews, and highlights the growing
Wishbone reunion
Martin Turner, bass player and founder member of legendary band Wishbone Ash, arranged for a superb evening of classic rock
Mica Paris at the 606
I visited the 606 Club in Chelsea this evening with long-time friend and jazz fan Mark Batchelor, at the kind
Wembley Brick
This summer’s London Olympics has reminded me of my family’s history with Wembley Stadium, which began when my dad attended
Rock 24:24 Concert
Sue Harris of Republic Media kindly invited me to The Hospital Club, Covent Garden last night for Dave Stewart presents
Folk at The Bedford
I took part this afternoon in an enjoyable workshop panel for folk musicians, one of the scheduled seminar and workshop events organised
Music Supported
Music Supported Here is a web based community specifically focused on supporting grassroots musicians across all genres. Designed as a space
Yamaha Jazz
I was invited to the Summer Jazz event in Portcullis House event last night, which featured a performance by saxophonist
TUC Comms Awards
The Musician journal was Highly Commended and runner-up in the Best Journal and Magazine category at last night’s TUC Communications
UK Music Reception
I attended the UK Music Summer Reception at the Commonwealth Club in London’s Northumberland Avenue last night on behalf of
The Musician (June)
The summer 2012 issue of The Musician contains a fascinating interview with the Gaelic singer and musician, Julie Fowlis. An extended
