What do you think of when asked to pick the best Eurovision songs ever? Are you thinking simple and classic, like Cliff’s ‘Congratulations’ or Sandi Shaw’s ‘Puppet on a String’? Or did you immediately think Ukraine’s 2007 contribution, Verka Serduchka, a performance that featured everything you’ve come to expect from a Eurovision entry – a […]

It’s that time of year again, when no sooner have we put away our flip flops and barbecues, then advent calendars start appearing in the shops and the dreaded C-word starts making an appearance. You can’t walk into a shop without hearing Mariah Carey warbling out of the speakers as those trusty Christmas hits kick […]

The term DJ, or Disc Jockey, used to conjure up images of a radio presenter – think Tony Blackburn on Radio 1 in the 1960s, and the term Disc Jockey was first used in 1935 to describe a radio announcer who played records on the radio. The first discotheque opened in Paris in 1947; its […]

When you start a band, one of the biggest challenges is choosing a name; you want something that makes you stand out and that people will remember, something that sums you up as a band but hasn’t been used before. Bands such as The Beatles, The Stones, Oasis, Nirvana; Queen, The Clash, The Doors, U2 […]

When you think of a musical instrument, chances are you’re picturing a guitar, a trumpet, maybe even a piano or a violin – after all, these instruments are what we see in mainstream music all the time. But there are so many different instruments out there, some of which have been around a lot longer […]

It was one of the most anticipated music reunions of all time; Oasis Live ’25 has been one of the bucket list tours for multi-generational fans. From nostalgia heads that were the original ‘mad for it’ fans to those that never thought they’d see the day the Gallagher brothers would perform together again. Seeing your […]

If you’re into live music, then festivals are a great way of seeing lots of different types; whether it’s your favourite band or a genre you’ve never listened to before, there’s something about the atmosphere at a festival, the shared experience, that makes the music sound better. It’s also no secret that listening to music […]

With the buzz of the festival season upon us, you might have been thinking – maybe it’s time to take my kids to their first festival, now that they are reaching that age where they’d enjoy it. Taking your kids to a festival might sound daunting, but there are actually a number of great festivals […]

At The Insurance Emporium, we’ve had look at the UK’s top 10 best-selling albums of all time and it’s safe to say you have some pretty good taste! So take a look, give them a listen and let us know which of these you already have in your collection… 10. Queen – Greatest Hits II […]

With all the Glasto coverage at the moment, and only a few weeks until the Oasis tour kicks off (maybe literally), you’ll be forgiven for feeling a bit of FOMO, especially once the weather picks up. There’s nothing like being outside, watching the sun set while you listen to your favourite band with your friends, […]