Links, resources and recommended suppliers

We've picked a few useful sites and resources which you might find of interest, plus links to friends and recommended suppliers.

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Bands and artist supplier links

	The Musicians Union We recommend all artists join the M.U. Fee recovery, dispute resolution, business advice, legal assistance, public liability cover. Visit the MU web site >
	KV2 Audio - Amazing PA Systems KV2 Audio combine the disciplines of acoustic design, electronic design and audio engineering to bring you the ultimate solutions in active and active design driven loudspeaker systems. Visit KV2 Audio >
	Amazing music shopping with Digital Village The best deals on any studio & live equipment with a great web site & stores in London, Bristol, Southampton, Birmingham & Cambridge. Call or visit a store to order as they offer great advice and generally offer bigger discounts if you ask, even beating their own online prices! Visit DV247.com >
	Hearing Protection for Musicians UK based company Audio Relief offer advice on protecting your hearing along with excellent ear protection products. Find out if you have Tinnitus
	Lowden Guitars Some of the finest acoustic guitars available are made by George Lowden. Check out his web site and start saving! Lowden Guitars >
	Custom made cables and stage boxes Lynx Leisure make looms, stage boxes and connectors to order. What ever cable routing you need to make life easier visit Lynx >
	Flightcase your equipment to keep it safe and speed up load-in times Specialists in the design and manufacture of flight cases with loads of second hand deals available. Visit Flightcase Warehouse >
	Breakdown cover and route planning from the AA View traffic problems BEFORE you leave for the gig, get route plans & journey times, plus traffic updates by texting 84322. Visit the AA >
	OpenOffice - the free alternative to Microsoft Office If you've not got Microsoft Office on your computer and you want to be able to edit spreadsheets and use advanced document and email editing, try the excellent OpenOffice software which is completely free of charge! Go to download OpenOffice now >
	Need to write a risk assesment for a gig? Download this step by step guide from the HSE web site, with details about all you need to know to write a usable and effective risk assessment. Download >
	More artist resources How To Play Guitar Learn how to play guitar with online guitar lessons from Guitar Tricks. Sweetwater.com At sweetwater.com, you'll find amazing prices, free shipping, and a huge selection of the latest recording equipment and instruments. Mary4Music.com Since 1998, Your Internet Portal for Blues and Indie Music Links, Musician's Resources, Band Links, Club & Festival Listings, CD Reviews and Music Gifts. Cadenza Visit Cadenza - resources for classical and contemporary musicians

Event / Wedding / Party planning links

	Fancy dress hire www.escapade.co.uk www.fancydress.com www.charliecrow.com (Childrens Costumes) www.partydelights.co.uk
	Catering, drinks and mobile bars Caterers at Hardens Directory www.thecaterers.co.uk (The South) www.zafferano.co.uk (The South) www.bluestrawberry.co.uk (The South) www.thepieman.co.uk (The South) www.bywordofmouth.co.uk (The South) www.thefinediningcompany.co.uk (Cheshire) www.creativecuisineuk.co.uk (Yorkshire) www.mobilebarhire.uk.com www.ev-ent.co.uk www.simplyfinebars.co.uk www.bars2you.co.uk Advice on hiring a caterer www.cocktail.uk.com (Cocktail recipes) www.cocktailmaking.co.uk
	Tables, chairs, linen and furniture Party glasses & barware Outdoor tables & chairs www.ev-ent.co.uk www.abchire.co.uk www.allenshire.co.uk www.eventhireonline.co.uk www.eventfurniture.com
	Venue finders and marquee hire http://www.countymarquees.com Venue Finder www.venues.org.uk www.bestvenue.com www.click4venues.com www.fieldandlawn.com (Marquees) www.marqueehire.co.uk www.marqueehire.com www.fourseasonsmarquees.co.uk www.keystructures.co.uk
	Party Production and Event Management www.themetraders.com www.redlolly.co.uk www.periperi.co.uk www.inproductions.co.uk www.admirable-crichton.co.uk www.bespoke-london.co.uk
	Party decoration and props Party decorations & supplies www.eventprophire.com www.partydelights.co.uk www.amazingpartythemes.com www.partyrama.co.uk www.escapade.co.uk www.partypacks.co.uk www.partybox.co.uk Party Supplies - Parties Inc is a family run business which has grown over the years providing party supplies to many satisfied customers. The business was set up from a shop in Essex which provided customers with all their party needs under one roof.
	Party invitations and party favors Party favors & ideas at Amazon Party invitations at Amazon www.zazzle.co.uk (Invitations) www.ballisticblue.com (Invitations) www.friendsinvited.com (Invitations) www.chloebeck.co.uk (Favors) www.partydelights.co.uk (Favors) www.megapartysupplies.co.uk (Favors) www.weddinginvitations.co.uk (Suppliers of stunning wedding stationary)
	Wedding Planning web sites Visit TheWeddingDirectory.co.uk TeamWedding.com™ - Home of Top UK & Ireland Wedding Planning Our Wedding Songs - Advice on choosing songs for your wedding day EasyWeddingSearch.com Wedding Music Central - Buy music as MP3's or on CD for your wedding day Wedding Wire - choose more songs for your wedding Wedding Music on Amazon.com Brides Guide to Wedding on Amazon UK Wedding Directory - Everything from wedding cakes to wedding web sites. WeddingVenues.com - search over 3,000 UK wedding venues Wedding Gifts Directory - A directory of websites and companies selling wedding gifts. Wedding bands (Rings) - useful if you're looking for the other king of band! Wedding Day Music CD - compare on Google GigGuide - venues, promoters, and info for bands UltimateBridal.co.uk - See our listing on this Wedding Directory Service Hitched.co.uk - UK wide supplier database

Cool artist web sites

	Hipster Hipster are managed exclusively by Alive Network. They are one of the best live function bands in the UK. Check out their own web site. Hipster Function Band
	Live Wires Live Wires are also managed exclusively by Alive Network and have become one of our most popular wedding bands over the past 12 months. Live Wires Wedding Band Cheshire
	More cool artists & web sites Wedding Band The Mesh Band are a function and wedding band for hire in Cambridgeshire, Herts, Norfolk, Suffolk and surrounding areas. www.popofages.co.uk Superb live music entertainment to hire for parties, weddings, corporate functions and company events. www.theredfords.com The Redfords are a genuinely outstanding professional wedding band, known for providing great entertainment and filling the dance floor. www.stottweddings.com - Wedding Photographers www.hirecaprimarquees.co.uk - Marque Hire The Coolers are one of the coolest and most talented band in the Northwest. Perfect for any corporate event, wedding or party, they are charismatic and compelling in their performances, leaving most of their audiences breathless.