Lloyd & Marques Houston (MH) Concert

MH, Zahra (Music Editor), Lloyd and Moi (Editor in Chief)

MH and Moi

So Thursday evening we took a trip down the motorway to see Lloyd and MH in concert at Indigo @ the O2 arena in London.

I have never been an avid fan of these 2 artists but have got MH's old album and thought hey why not lol.

So, courtesy of a hook up from my mate Tyson of The Leon Group, we went backstage to meet the guys and take some pics. On Wednesday we got an interview with MH which you can read in the forthcoming edition of Tru life Magazine.

Usually most US artists I have met have been a bit arrogant in the past but these 2 guys were absolutely nice and lovely.

So sweet, polite and courteous and I even got a little hand squeeze from MH :-)

TUNED ON SEMINAR PART 4 - MUSIC MOGULS

OK so you never came to Tuned On Seminar 1 where I sat on the panel for Women in Music & Arts. But as a supporter of this event Tru Life Magazine would like you to come along next and FINAL week if your serious about the music business side of the industry. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT PANEL LINE UP!

Part 1 Women in the Industry - Me :-)

Every seminar has been very well attended and there are limited spaces so I advise you register ASAP. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday 29th April 2009

6pm - 8.30 pm

Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham



Jay Z, P Diddy and Russell Simmons are often hailed as the greatest music entrepreneurs of our time. Can the next great be found in Birmingham?

This final seminar looks at the secrets of career planning, infiltrating the underground scene and earning respect in the industry.

Panellists will discuss the ins and outs of independent crusades, the value of higher education vs street level experience, effective networking and the secrets of their success.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Nigel Wells (CEO RWD magazine)
• Jordon Kesington (Urban Music Awards CEO)
• Disorda from Suspect Packages
• Justin Speneet (Director of DubPlate Drama).

This event will be chaired by Angela Maxwell (entrepreneur & AWM Board Member)

Attending the seminars is free but places are extremely limited and will be offered strictly on a first come first served basis.

To register for a place please email sophie @ punch-records.co.uk, clearly stating your name, address and telephone number.

For more information please call the Punch office on + 44 121 224 7444

Part 3 Live Music - Bashy

Part 1 - Women in the Industry (Sarah Love BBC 1Xtra, me, Sacha Brooks Galaxy FM, Reena Combo)

Part 3 - Live Music (Witness, Skinnyman bigging up Tru Life & Bashy)

Part 3 Live Music - Lindsey Wesker MTV Networks, Witness, Skinnyman, Bashy & Baby J

LOST IN MUSIC

So I did I Luv Live in 2007 and now here is Birmingham's very own live urban music night LOST IN MUSIC created by yours truly!

Tru Life Magazine presents in association with Candy Floss Music...

LOST IN MUSIC

Come and indulge and immerse yourself in real talent and real music

...come and get lost in music.

Every month we will bring you some of the best unsigned talent from across the UK.

NO BACKING TRACKS 100% LIVE BAND
Each Act is given a 20 minute LIVE set to perform with a live band. Whether it be Hi Hop, Pop, R&B, Spoken Word there is NO BACKING TRACKS ALLOWED!


20th MAY LINE UP:

KMD (Best Music Video 2007 Black International Film Festival - Producer of No.1 smash hit Welcome to my Zones)
www.myspace.com/kmdsdatruth

ZAHRA (X Factor 2008)

CLAIRE ANGEL (Hugo Urban Rules Finalist 2008)

TEGAN ( The UK's answer to Kelly Clarkson)

KEVON
www.myspace.com/kvibe2

KIKI O CONNELL
www.myspace.com/kikioconnell

If you remember when we brought I LUV LIVE to Birmingham, you will want to be at this event!!!

TICKETS: LIMITED NUMBER OF £5 in advance // £7 on the door
Please call Justice on 07950 625 771 or KMD on 07886 770 904

DOORS OPEN @ 7.30PM
SHOW STARTS @ 8.30PM SHARP!!!

Please email me everyone at live@candyflossmusic if you want to perform at any of the future ones which will take place EVERY month.

Please send me links to your Myspace or Fan Page or website.

With sponsors coming on board during the summer, major giveaways, prizes and surprises, hope to see you there.

This event will be filmed for Tru Life TV and also for Urban Music Central who will be providing a FREE PR & Marketing service to all artists who perform at Lost in Music, which means getting your EPK sent to over 1, 000 national and international industry contacts!

A regular monthly night launching at Hockley bar & Kitchen (formerly Concrete), Jewellery Quarter Birmingham, where artists perform their set with a Live band.

This night will debut some of the UK's finest unsigned talent.

GENRES: R&B, Hip Hop, Dance, Funky, Reggae/Dancehall, Pop, Indie/Alternative

To put yourself forward please send us your demos/EPK or a link to your music on Myspace/Facebook etc.

live@candyflossmusic.com

I LUV LIVE BIRMINGHAM DECEMBER 2007

I just managed to dig some footage up from when I used to promote I LUV LIVE in Birmingham back in 2007. I look kinda rough in this footage but oh well I was working after all!

So I decided it was time Birmingham had its own live music night so I came up with a new showcase opportunity for unsigned artists called LOST IN MUSIC...will post some info now :-)