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 […]
Music festivals are fantastic fun, but the costs can quickly add up. Fortunately, there are some amazing festivals all over the UK, covering a whole range of musical genres, which are completely free! Whether you’re a born musical performer, a lover of jazz and blues, or an all-round musical maestro, here are some of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
