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Songwriter, MU PR & Marketing Official, editor of The Musician and event organiser.
The Musician (spring)
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The Musician (spring)

17/03/202116/04/20212 min read Keith

The spring 2021 issue of The Musician magazine is being dispatched in print format to members this week and also included with this edition is an insert containing the Motions for Conference and the call for Conference Delegates.

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The Musician (winter)
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The Musician (winter)

10/12/202016/04/20211 min read Keith

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.

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Leytonstone Unplugged
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Leytonstone Unplugged

26/11/202027/11/20201 min read Keith

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.

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Americana online
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Americana online

17/11/202029/11/20209 min read Keith

The UK Americana Music Association (AMA-UK) has revealed the nominations for the seven member-voted categories of the UK Americana Awards 2021.

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West End Waiting
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West End Waiting

31/10/202009/11/20201 min read Keith

A West End flash mob took to Westminster today determined to make its mark.

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Music and dance
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Music and dance

26/10/202009/11/20201 min read Keith

Parliament Square was once again the centre for another demonstration calling for financial aid for performers today.

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Kings Place
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Kings Place

21/10/202009/11/20201 min read Keith

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.

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Greg’s studio
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Greg’s studio

16/10/202009/11/20201 min read Keith

Another very productive day at Greg Fitzgerald’s studio in Canterbury. Just a day trip this time, with a focus on vocals and guitar.

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National Album Day
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National Album Day

08/10/202009/11/20201 min read Keith

A fun event this afternoon with the BPI who were anticipating National Album Day this Saturday by hosting an online quiz.

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Parliament Square
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Parliament Square

06/10/202009/11/20201 min read Keith

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.

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Back to Bromley
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Back to Bromley

04/10/202009/11/20201 min read Keith

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.

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Media coverage
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Media coverage

25/09/202009/11/20201 min read Keith

Following the Union’s media launch on Tuesday publicising the results of our recent members’ survey, a total of over 100 pieces were generated.

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MU in The Guardian
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MU in The Guardian

22/09/202009/11/20203 min read Keith

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.

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Beer masterclass
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Beer masterclass

10/09/202010/11/20201 min read Keith

This evening I met up with Jonathan Stewart at the Brewhouse and Kitchen in Hoxton for a beer masterclass.

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The Musician (autumn)
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The Musician (autumn)

04/09/202016/04/20211 min read Keith

The autumn 2020 issue of The Musician magazine is set to be dispatched this evening via the DotDigital system to all members.

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Video recording
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Video recording

02/09/202010/11/20201 min read Keith

Video film maker William Ambler-Shaw visited Beckenham this afternoon to record my contribution to his documentary.

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Return for The Warren
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Return for The Warren

30/08/202010/11/20201 min read Keith

Finally, a football match for The Warren JFC, the under-15s team for which my son Ben plays.

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Recording in Canterbury
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Recording in Canterbury

21/08/202010/11/20201 min read Keith

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.

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Ben is being inventive again with a camera/phone. Ben is being inventive again with a camera/phone. Set a theme of reflections for photography coursework, he came up with this. @taylorguitars
Passing by a little piece of heaven today: @the_is Passing by a little piece of heaven today: @the_isle_of_purbeck_golf_club
“I don’t suppose you would remember me, but I “I don’t suppose you would remember me, but I used to follow you back in ‘63”
A joy to be in Christchurch for a few days. Self-c A joy to be in Christchurch for a few days. Self-catering the moment we could! Sunny and fresh on Hengistbury Head this morning.
Thinking of my mum today. Olive was born in north Thinking of my mum today. Olive was born in north London in 1914, qualified as a nurse in the 1930s, met my dad in 1939 and they married a few days before war was declared. Five children later (I am the fifth) and various house moves led to her final years in Bournemouth. Mum died of cancer in 1976. I was 17 then and it all seems a long time ago. This photo is from a family wedding in 1953. I still repeat many of her humorous phrases, mostly picked up from vintage radio comedy shows. ‘Can I do you now sir?’ Gone, but never forgotten.
Our new doormat. Set to be an amusement for delive Our new doormat. Set to be an amusement for delivery personnel!
Welcome to birthday week. At home, my lovely famil Welcome to birthday week. At home, my lovely family responded to my wish to visit a casino (dream on) with a domestic version. I was piling up the chips at roulette, but lost it all to Julie in the final hand of poker. Still, a fun way to turn 62.
A special present from my lovely wife! A special present from my lovely wife!
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