Starting with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, rock bands dominated the music industry from the 60s, all the way through to the 21st Century! Even today, some of the classics are still going strong, while modern bands are carrying the torch. But with each role in the group comes a distinct personality. Which begs […]

Music can be a great means of escape from the day-to-day annoyances of life, or it can also be a good excuse for getting up and dancing! But do you know just how beneficial music can be for your health. Here at The Insurance Emporium, we’ve been doing some research into this question, and can […]

The BBC Proms are arguably classical music’s biggest event of the year! The eight-week-long series totalling 75 concerts will this year take place between the 19th of July and the 14th of September, and there’s a lot to look forward to! With so much going on, finding the perfect event in the Proms season can […]

Make Music Day began in France in 1982 as Fête de la Musique, and has been growing in popularity ever since! Designed as a musical holiday and free festival, it encourages music makers of all varieties to perform all over cities, towns and villages, in traditional and non-traditional venues. This year, the 21st of June […]

Every year, millions of people from all over the UK take a stand against the wind, rain and mud (or even the sun!) to watch their favourite bands, artists and musicians at the country’s biggest festivals. In spite of the unpredictable weather, festivals and British summertime go together like mud and wellies! We’ll be seeing […]

It’s the time of year again when people all over Europe (and Australia) are preparing themselves for the next Eurovision Song Contest! The show has seen some classic hits over the years – think ‘Waterloo’ or ‘Making Your Mind Up’. However, for every great track there’s usually one or two that miss the mark entirely! […]

It takes a lot of confidence to get up on stage and perform in front of an audience – so it’s no surprise that lots of musical egos have clashed over the years! Way before the world was wondering if Taylor Swift and Kanye West are still enemies, or who Nicki Minaj hates this week, […]

The UK music industry has been going from strength to strength over the past few years! However, with Brexit on the horizon, it’s looking like we could have some uncertain adventures in store! At The Insurance Emporium, we want to help protect your passions. Which is why we’ve made this guide on what you might […]

Established in 1901, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is a not-for-profit organisation that continually strives to strengthen innovation in music equipment. For many music makers, their annual trade show is the event of the year! At The Insurance Emporium, we like to stay in tune with the things we’re passionate about. So we’re […]

For many of us, music is a really important part of our lives! However, as with so many elements of life, the world of music is constantly evolving, and it can sometimes seem a mammoth task to keep up! At The Insurance Emporium, we know how important it can be to stay in the know […]