7 AMAZING MUSIC VENUES WORTH TRAVELLING TO!
There’s nothing quite like seeing your favourite musicians play live! However, one thing that might make it even more magical is being in the perfect location! At The Insurance Emporium, we want everyone to be able to crank up the volume on their passions. So don’t miss a beat; take a look at our list […]
MAKE LIKE MOZART: TOP TIPS FOR MASTERING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT IN 2019!
Are you an aspiring Beethoven or Mozart? Do you yearn for the dulcet tones of the ukulele? Or perhaps you just want to learn three chords and be able to play pretty much any rock song? Whatever your musical aspirations, learning an instrument requires time, dedication and commitment. It can also be a lot of […]
[CLOSED] WIN AN ADVENTURE! TELL US YOUR PERFECT DAY OUT AND YOU COULD WIN £125 VIRGIN EXPERIENCE DAY VOUCHER!
At The Insurance Emporium, we believe that adventure is the spice of life and creating magical memories is one of the most important things you can do! Just take our friend Mr Benn, who has found himself everywhere from sailing the seven seas on a pirate adventure to wandering around the Wild West! We want […]
5 MUSIC ACTS YOU MUST SEE THIS AUTUMN
This time of year could be fantastic for seeing some of your favourite music acts. With festival season done and dusted, it’s during the autumn months when many bands and artists head out on tour. It was a tricky choice to make but, at The Insurance Emporium, we’ve picked out our five must-see acts this […]
9 TIPS FOR BEATING STAGE FRIGHT THAT COULD TRANSFORM YOUR LIVE PERFORMANCE!
Does the thought of performing in front of a crowd fill you with dread? If so, you’re probably not alone and many people will probably tell you that their biggest fear is speaking or performing to a group of people! If you’re a musician, the odds are you’ll find yourself put into this position quite […]
10 REASONS YOUR CHILD COULD SERIOUSLY BENEFIT FROM BECOMING MUSICAL!
Learning to play a musical instrument can be one of the most magical feelings and provide an amazing sense of achievement! It can also be a tricky adventure with plenty of challenges along the way. Encouraging your child to pick up an instrument could have many different benefits – if you’re willing to put up […]
PROTECT YOUR TECH
It seems that technology punctuates all aspects of our lives these days, including our passions. Whether you’re cycling, caravanning, playing music or enjoying another hobby, there are various gadgets that could make things easier. At The Insurance Emporium, we want to recognise how technology helps to enhance our hobbies and how taking good care of […]
THE DOS AND DON’TS OF PLAYING LIVE THAT NO ONE TELLS YOU
Perhaps the most magical aspect of being a musician is getting up on stage and performing to a crowd of enthusiastic fans. Yet, there’s a certain level of etiquette and knowledge that you’ll need to have to ensure music promoters and other bands will want to keep working with you. Unfortunately, these unwritten, behind the […]
EUROVISION: A GUIDE FOR MUSICIANS
Eurovision, one of the longest-running recurring television broadcasts in the world, is back for another year! All over Europe and beyond, countries send in acts ranging from incredibly talented to particularly surreal – or sometimes both, like Finland’s Lordi. But behind the flamboyant and quirky stage shows is the very thing the contest is built […]
A MUSICIAN’S ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO AVOIDING THEFT ON TOUR
Many musicians will know just how much equipment is needed for a live show. Whether it’s guitars, drums, amps or pedals, there is often a lot of expensive gear that needs to be moved between tour venues. With all of your prized musical instruments being loaded in and out, there’s always a chance that you […]