The feel good factor from live music

We have all heard music that gives us 'goose pimples' or 'the hairs stand up on the back of our neck'. Live Music really does touch the emotions with 'feel good' responses.

Recently, research in Toronto concluded that live music has a beneficial effect upon individuals. Feel good hormones are secreted when music that is pleasant or which prompts good memories is heard. The responses in the brain are the same as when someone eats a favourite food.

Think of the positive impact this makes on an event, whether it be a corporate or private event? By creating high quality live music, your clients and guests will feel good due to the atmosphere created by the music.

Our message is: Use Live Music to ensure your event is a success!

Go to http://www.vivalivemusic.co.uk for more information.

The reliability of musicians in adverse weather conditions

It seems there is an 'Urban Myth' or a 'horror' story that goes round brides, that if weather is bad, the entertainment won't arrive.

Inevitably, given the nature of my business, I always hear people's 'horror' stories of unreliable musicians and am always very sorry to hear about them. There are, however, ways of ensuring you, the client receive the very best service, which includes musicians being present!

1. We know of a number of clients that book via the internet; they don't meet the people or they don't know anything about them, and a few weeks before the event they are let down. This is high risk: anyone can set up a website and sell their services. Go to a respected company such as Viva Live Music; although we charge more, we organise everything and ensure musicians will arrive!
2. A number of clients are making decisions just based on price. We understand that everyone has budgets, but a lower price certainly doesn't mean a better, more reliable service. Look at the overall quote: what does it include? A company such as Viva Live Music includes a number of extras to ensure your event is a success.
3. Always have a written contract from the musicians, which clearly states all aspects of the event and performance including when the musicians can set up.

If you have any queries, or would like to discuss any events, do go to our website http://www.vivalivemusic.co.uk or call us on 0844 576 3015

Targets for 2011

The start of 2011 is an opportunity to review our business and the direction we are going in. We've had a busy Christmas and New Year and are excited about new projects, directions and opportunities. We are always interested to discuss ideas with others, including joint projects and collaborations.

Given that we decided, mid-year, to rebrand to 'Viva Live Music' from NSN PRODUCTIONS LIMITED, we didn't focus on all of our targets for last year. However, we believe the significance of the rebranding, including the website will have a major impact on the business in the next few years. So, although we're writing these targets down, they are open to review during the year. I will also review the targets at the beginning of July.

1. Create more videos of the musicians.
2. Create showreels of the musicians and other services we offer.
3. Maintain the blog; at least 2 times a week. The blog is going to be incorporated into the viva live music website, so that it becomes more visible on the web. Individual pages - news - will be updated constantly too!
4. We are continuing with the podcasts via audio boo; possibly we'll add some talk radio!
5. We are going to partner with other businesses and present joint collaborations.
6. We are not, however, going to compromise the quality of our service and musicians.
7. Discovery of more musicians; we have already signed up a couple of new musicians: great talent, and are looking forward to introducing them to our clients.
8. Expansion of the venues and organisations we are partnered with; geographically we are reaching a wider location!
9. Expansion of our services; we are now offering music event management for clients; this includes liaising with the catering staff for timings; sound levels etc.
10. Other new services: technical side - sound management, technical management, stage management for events.
11. Venue search service.
12. Management service for musicians? Advice, career development, advice for foreign artistes; setting up showcases.
13. Involving Gary and his talents more.
14. Selling of Artistes' CDs
15. More bespoke services.

And....

Stunning Singing from the Romantic Tenor at the Grove House Carol Concert

Guests at the Grove House Carol Concert were treated to stunning singing from the Romantic Tenor. Accompanied by the St Albans Symphony Orchestra, Neil sang 'O Holy Night'



Grove House provides an outstanding service for people at the end of their lives and is funded by donations and fund raising.

Viva Live Music are delighted to support Grove House as one of their charities. http://www.vivalivemusic.co.uk

A wonderful evening's entertainment

For a sophisticated evening that is a 'real treat' for guests and clients, why not plan an operatic Afternoon Tea? The combination of a delicious tea: with delicate sandwiches, scones and pastries, whilst opera is being performed is a winning formula, and one that is increasingly popular with clients.

Venues that we have offered this service to, have recorded record bookings and increased revenue. Special occasions for private clients have also given outstanding feedback.

As well as opera themed performances, we also offer 'Songs from the Musicals', 'Songs from the West End' and 'Songs from the Movies'.

Go to our website http://www.vivalivemusic.co.uk or call 0844 576 3015 to discuss your ideas or plans.

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas: Carol Singers

Our client requested Christmas music to create a seasonal atmosphere to an event. We suggested our outstanding Carol Singers: all professional singers who sing with the leading opera companies in the country. They initially sang outside, to welcome guests to the event. They then moved into the venue, to provide background music whilst guests mingled at the reception before dinner.

Before long, guests were asking to sing with the singers, and there was an inpromptu carol singing round the Christmas Tree. Guests said it was one of the best Christmas parties they had ever attended!

Go to our website for more details or call us on 0844 576 3015.

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas - a Party Band

For our clients we recommended our party bands when they were organising various seasonal parties. Yes: there are plenty of bands around, but for valued clients, we want to ensure the quality of the band is outstanding.

• Our band liaised with the client before the event, to ensure they played the favourite songs from their extensive playlist.
• They arrived very early to unload, set up and sound check; avoiding any disruption to the venue and the party.
• They provided their own sound equipment which was all PAT tested before the event.
  
• They were smartly dressed for the set up, and changed into their performance clothing.
• They also arranged lighting to add atmosphere to the evening.
• As there was going to be a speech, the band set up a mic that could be used for this, at no extra charge.

We offer a full event management service for this sort of band, if the client wishes to have a liaison person on site.

The event was a great success and the client has already booked the band for a future event!

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