The All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group, in partnership with PPL, hosted an event at Portcullis House tonight. Co-chairs of the
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UK Music in town
My thanks to Dot Levine of UK Music for the invitation to join their lively festive Comms Group lunch event
Performers’ Alliance
The MU, Equity and the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain hosted their annual Performers’ Alliance reception in the Terrace Pavilion
Production Show
The MPS event for producers, engineers, musicians and anyone interested in studio recording, is staged annually over two days at
100 Club blues
I could be found at an energised 100 Club tonight, where six-piece Blue Commotion – led by guitarist Rob Koral
Classic Rock awards
Another great evening courtesy of the Classic Rock Awards at the Roundhouse, Camden. The MU table welcomed special guest James Dean
Gig in a Gallery
Mark Batchelor and I were kindly added to the guest list by soul and blues dynamo Melissa James last night
Jazz ExTempore
I dropped into Chelsea’s 606 Club tonight to catch Andrea Vicari‘s refined British, Croatian, Dutch, Bulgarian lineup, ‘Jazz ExTempore’, featuring
Gold Badge Awards
This year’s Gold Badge Awards dinner and ceremony were held today at the Savoy Hotel and I was delighted to
England v Poland
I was at Wembley Stadium this evening with my long-time friend and ex-Schroder colleague Peter Brown, cheering on England as
London Drum Show
The MU’s stand at this year’s Drum Show at Olympia proved a hive of activity and reflected the success of
Cathie Rae
Jazz vocalist Cathie Rae, director of the Scottish Jazz Federation, launched her new album entitled Lucky with a classy performance
PPL / PRS golf
The golf-playing community of the music industry enjoyed a superb day at Bearwood Lakes GC, Berkshire, thanks to the excellent
Rock at the Borderline
My MU colleague Dez Straub and I could be found at Soho’s Borderline last night, enjoying a triple feast up
TUC Congress
This year’s TUC Congress is taking place at the Bournemouth International Centre on 8-11 September 2013. As part of the agenda
120th anniversary
On the first evening of the MU Conference, the Union marked its 120th anniversary by hosting a reception in the
MU Conference
The MU gathered at Manchester’s Midland Hotel today to begin its 35th Delegate Conference. The two-day event saw musicians from the Union’s
Yahama Jazz
I was delighted to attend the annual ‘Summer Jazz’ event hosted by Yamaha, in association with Jazzwise, the All-Party Parliamentary
Parliamentary Awards
The All-Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group – in association with PPL and Jazz Services – held their annual Parliamentary Jazz Awards
Erica Nockalls
Erica Nockalls and her dynamic and edgy four-piece band played at the Islington Academy tonight in support of the resurgent
Jazz Jam at Ronnie’s
Anyone seeking a jazz jam in London, either as a player or a fan, is encouraged to visit Ronnie Scott’s
Education Expo
I am delighted to report on a very successful debut for the inaugural Music Education Expo, hosted by Rhinegold at
TUC pre-budget rally
I attended the TUC rally A Future for Families at Emmanuel Centre in Westminster this evening, in the company of my
Bass Guitar Show
I spent a rewarding weekend working at the London Bass Guitar Show at Olympia with my colleagues Dave Webster and
Hideaway celebration
To mark my stepdaughter’s 21st, we invited a party of 30 family members and close friends to the excellent Hideaway
King Candy
My family and I enjoyed a relaxing lunchtime set at the award-winning Hideaway venue in Streatham this afternoon, in the
Performers’ Alliance
The MU, Equity and the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain host a reception each year to jointly lobby on behalf
Brendan Barber
Brendan Barber was given a rousing send off at the event to mark his retirement as TUC General Secretary last
Jools Holland
Wonderful to spend the evening with Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall as the band