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Benefits of Music

Remember, remember the importance of music at Bonfire events

A firework playlist to welcome visitors to an event perhaps? What about an upbeat soundtrack

Rhiannon Jepson 4 November 2024

Seasonal Music

What music to play at Christmas

What music to play at Christmas Christmas As each year passes, the festive season seems

Alexandra Carr 1 November 2024

Seasonal Music

Getting the most out of music this Christmas

It’s safe to say that last year’s Christmas left a lot of us with a

Joey Bate 1 November 2024

Seasonal Music

Fairytale of New York named as the UK’s favourite Christmas song

Fairytale of New York by The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl has been crowned the UK’s

Alexandra Carr 1 November 2024

Seasonal Music

Shoppers want to hear Christmas music in EARLY DECEMBER, with 1980s classics the popular choice – and 1 in 6 are set to buy more as a result

Shoppers want to hear Christmas music in EARLY DECEMBER, with 1980s classics the popular choice

Alexandra Carr 1 November 2024

Benefits of Music

How music can help pubs this Winter

The end of a year is often a time for reflecting. Thinking back over the

Joey Bate 1 November 2024

Seasonal Music

Put more dance into your Diwali

Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrated by more than a billion people every year around

Toni Hendry 23 October 2024

Benefits of Music

The benefits of live music and the ‘goosebump’ effect

Live music has the power to bring people together, be it in a small club

Alexandra Carr 10 October 2024

Health & Wellbeing

How does music affect your mood and reduce stress

How Can Music Affect Your Mood & Reduce Stress? Benefits of music Did you know

Greg Aiello 8 October 2024

Benefits of Music

Tricks and Treats to make your venue spook-tacular this Halloween

Whether you’re a business that gets in the spirit each year, or you’re looking to

Toni Hendry 1 October 2024

Engagement

Classical Music Month – An ode to classical music

One of the oldest genres of music that is still widely listened to today is

Amelia Major 20 September 2024

Benefits of Music

Tune in to working out

You might find also yourself feeling inspired and considering if this is the time to

Rhiannon Jepson 18 September 2024

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