The winter 2020 issue of The Musician is being dispatched in print format to members this week. This the first print edition since the spring, and we lead with an eight page feature summarising the Union’s work since the initial lockdown was implemented in March.
Author: Keith
Songwriter, MU PR & Marketing Official, editor of The Musician and event organiser.
Leytonstone Unplugged
Film maker William Ambler-Shaw’s documentary on the Leytonstone Unplugged event in August, which very kindly raised money for the MU Coronavirus Hardship Fund, is now available on YouTube.
Americana online
The UK Americana Music Association (AMA-UK) has revealed the nominations for the seven member-voted categories of the UK Americana Awards 2021.
West End Waiting
A West End flash mob took to Westminster today determined to make its mark.
Music and dance
Parliament Square was once again the centre for another demonstration calling for financial aid for performers today.
Kings Place
Following our visit to TUC Congress House, my MU colleague Jane Austin and I arranged to be shown around Kings Place in London’s NW1.
Greg’s studio
Another very productive day at Greg Fitzgerald’s studio in Canterbury. Just a day trip this time, with a focus on vocals and guitar.
National Album Day
A fun event this afternoon with the BPI who were anticipating National Album Day this Saturday by hosting an online quiz.
Parliament Square
I travelled to Parliament Square this morning and met up with my MU colleagues Dave Webster and Maddy Radcliff, plus hooked up once more with photographer Jonathan Stewart.
Back to Bromley
A good day for The Warren Junior Football Club as they exacted revenge for their loss in March to Bromley Solis with a resounding 5-1 win this morning.
Media coverage
Following the Union’s media launch on Tuesday publicising the results of our recent members’ survey, a total of over 100 pieces were generated.
MU in The Guardian
The MU’s recent survey of musicians has a prominent feature in The Guardian this morning. This follows our media campaign launch produced in conjunction with the team at our excellent PR agency, Kindred.
Beer masterclass
This evening I met up with Jonathan Stewart at the Brewhouse and Kitchen in Hoxton for a beer masterclass.
The Musician (autumn 2020)
The autumn 2020 issue of The Musician magazine is set to be dispatched this evening via the DotDigital system to all members.
Video recording
Video film maker William Ambler-Shaw visited Beckenham this afternoon to record my contribution to his documentary.
Return for The Warren
Finally, a football match for The Warren JFC, the under-15s team for which my son Ben plays.
Recording in Canterbury
Part two of a summer break from MU commitments, saw my travelling down by train from Bromley South to Canterbury East and Greg Fitzgerald’s studio.
