Links
Here’s where you can find links to other stuff we think you should check out.
Sound Engineering & PA hire
- Nacho Jase – “Does your band or venue need a PA for your music event?
1200 Watt PA & Sound Engineer available to hire at very competitive prices
Tel : 07510 571080″. - Pulse P.A. Hire “…is your one stop shop for sound engineers, audio services and public adress systems. From small intimate Acoustic systems to larger 10k systems. We only use top quality equipment which is maintained to a high standard and use engineers with years worth of experience and qualifications, who will get the job done efficiently – Please feel free to click the link or phone Chris Young on 07941994171″.
- TOTALLY LOSTiT – “Professional Sound Engineering & Recording. Resident sound engineer at Champions and ex Gander / Metropole. Testimonials available from some of the largest bands in the area. A passion for sound reproduction using either in house PA or own rig. Digital multi-channel recording and mastering and all at competitive prices. www.facebook.com/totallylostit – 07766 550571 (Steve)”.
Shops & Stores
- Absolute Music – 58 Nuffield Road, Poole, Dorset. BH17 ORT. From PA gear and guitars to music making PC’s and lighting. Absolute also offer a gear hire service.
- Big Brother Records – Record store specializing in pre-owned CD’s, DVD’s and Vinyl. Doug has the largest selection of movie and music posters around (and a fair bit cheaper than most places too). They also stock merchandise, collectables (such as vinyl picture discs), VHS, cassettes and can usually track down hard to find items for you. Pre-owned CD’s tend to be £3-£6 each.
- disc-o-box – 13 East Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset. DT11 7DU. 01258 450750. ”We buy sell and trade vinyl records, CDs and DVDs. We have a wide range in stock. All genres catered for, though we do get alot of Heavy Metal and Jazz vinyl. We have a bit of something for everybody! If you can’t see what you’re after, we can order in for next day.”
- Guitar Mania – Guitar shop selling exactly what you’d expect. Chris, Jon and co are super friendly and helpful. Good prices and great for advice, repairs and inspiration!
Design & Photography
- D-Zine Lounge – Dee offers high quality website & graphic design.
- Grant Read Photography.
- Jen Eustace Photography
- JG Creative– James Gibson is a freelance graphic designer with over 4 years experience providing high quality artwork at affordable prices.
- Robert Whetton Photography.
- Scott Chalmers – Photography.
- Scoundrel Designs – Our very own Dan O’Gara doing what he does best – band photography, artwork and photo journalism.
- Sunnieweb – Freelance web designer and developer experienced in creating multimedia websites, optimization and photography.
- Tim Churchill Photography.
- Tim Nokes Photography.
PR & Press Assistance
- Emma Collins PR – Press releases and local media contacts. Email: emmacollinspr@hotmail.co.uk, Twitter: @emmacollinspr.
Record Labels
- Dead Letter Recordings – “…an independent recording label which was co-founded by a consortium of musicians and song-writing artists. This label actively works towards furthering the careers of talented alternative rock/metal acts and singer-songwriters using its combined influence in the music industry”. (Myspace here.)
- Honey Be Records – “when the right sounds come along and take our breath away, and there is a mutual admiration beyond the music, then we would undoubtedly like to expand our catalogue. Our tastes have no boundaries, we just love music that moves us, be it physically, mentally or spiritually”.
Music Tuition
- Dave Dowland (of Maniacal Edge & Deep Red) – Guitar Tuition, Beginner to Advanced in most styles. Christchurch based but will travel. 07545 326563.
- Meryl Hamiltion (of Voodoo Vegas) – Guitar Tuition. 07756273884.
- Nick Harpham Guitar Lessons – Check out one of Nicks tutorial videos here. Nick lives in Poole and is available for teaching. You can email him at nick_emptycage@hotmail.co.uk.
- Nick ‘Shred’ Richardson (of Maniacal Edge) – Guitar Tuition. 07861713053.
Recording Studios/Rehearsal Space
- Uncle Pablo’s Studios – Chalwyn Industrial Estate, Old Wareham Road, Poole, BH12 4PE. 01202 718712
Websites
- bhone – Bournemouth music website.
- Defiance Magazine
- Guitar Jar – An online community for guitarists to share reviews and their experiences.
Organizations
More links coming soon…
















