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October 1st marks International Music Day and since its inception in 1975, people around the world have marked the date by celebrating the power of music to unite societies, communities and people. International Music Day International Music Day was the brainchild of renowned violinist and composer, Lord Yehudi Menuhin. When President of the International MusicRead more

Exciting week for The Quite Great Team who had a fantastic night at the illustrious Karen Ruimy’s Black Coffee Showcase ‘When Jazz Meets Flamenco’ at The Phoenix Arts Club in the heart of London’s Soho. After months of working remotely, the team met up against a backdrop of stunning jazz and captivating flamenco hosted byRead more

Five years ago, a ground-breaking study by the charity, Help Musicians, revealed the astonishing statistic that musicians are three times more likely than average to suffer from mental health issues. The music industry, it seems, is slowly starting to take notice of this, and taking steps to support their artists. Independent musicians, however, do not haveRead more

Bandcamp may only be twelve years old, a baby in terms of traditional retail, but in online years, that could almost count as veteran. For those who may not have heard of it, Bandcamp is an online platform where independent music artists can set up their own ‘storefronts’ to sell digital downloads, physical CDs andRead more

Music is a truly liberating outlet. It energises the body, relaxes the mind, and feeds the soul. A universal remedy, no matter what language you speak, no matter where you come from, no matter who you love, or what you do, music has the power to connect people. One simple beat can overpower class, race,Read more

There’s that well-used line about actors being frustrated musicians and vice-versa, though when reality hits, the results are often car crash. There will be those who hail Mick Jagger’s turn in Freejack as a masterclass, think Madonna shows real promise in Body of Evidence and see Mariah Carey’s Glitter debacle as some kind of metaRead more

Children’s Mental Health WeekRead more

With Transgender Day Of Remembrance around the corner, it’s important to remember that trans musicians are everywhere, and have always been everywhere, as forerunners in the musical industry. From standing in the spotlight back in the 60s with gospel notes to leading punk rocks bands in the 2010s, trans musicians are here to make theirRead more

So here we go again but let’s keep our spirits up and embrace the warmth and cosiness of hygge mood- wrap up and take comfort in this wonderful, reassuring style. We can take this time to treat ourselves, whether that is with music, art, interiors, candles, or food, now is the time to envelope ourselvesRead more

Women in music. It’s a discussion I think people are bored of having now. Oh, what’s that? Another Reading and Leeds line up announced, and women are angry again about the lack of gender diversity? However, this is a discussion I will keep igniting until change happens. Gender inequality in music is something that needsRead more