Bad Debts Irish Pub Whelans Nadya Gaughran

Social Responsibility Note to All London Giging Musicians

This is a note to all musicians in London who intend to perform at Whelans. Most pubs as we know are fair to musicians but ever so often we find one that will short change us.  Sad to say this is one of them. Please ensure you take your money upfront when performing at Whelans. Please be aware of this Irish  pub chain operating in in Copenhagen Street London and run by a lady called Nadya Gaughran.  They will pay you half after you have performed. Their excuse would be you did not perform for the full three hours  non stop.

They booked a Gypsy Kings tribute band from 9.00pm - 12.00 am. I had given them the option of 3×30 minutes or 2×45 minutes but they did not choose either. I allowed for them to decide on the night. The band performed one and a half hours non stop as the owners did not want breaks. At the end of the night the client only paid half  (£450) the agreed fee of £900.00 for a five piece band.

She said there would be press there and we would get good publicity and wanted a bigger discount from our original price of £1200.00.

This was a last minute booking and she kept avoiding me about sending the contract back but assured me everything was in order and she was busy at the pub. When I called the day before the gig, her partner at the pub told me she had left her phone and gone out.

This is a classic example of a promoter pub owner who probably did not make their targeted income thus came up with an excuse about the band not performing non stop for 3 hours. 

She was extremely rude to me  and hung up the phone when I called her when the musicians had let me know that she did not want to pay up. When I called her number again, her partner said she had left the pub (he refused to give his name) he assured me he would call me back the next day and resolve the matter, of course that call has still not come from him or any other Whelan Pub Staff.

After 7 years of booking musicians, this was the first client that actually came up with this excuse.  Quiet original, I hope no other musicians or music agents are victims of this. Below is her email confirming the booking.

From: Accounts MFL <accounts@musicforlondon.co.uk>
To: nadya@mail.ie
Subject: Information Request - Gypsy Kings Tribute
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 11:41:24 +0100
Hi Nadya,
It was good to speak to you earlier today. If you can kindly send me the information below, I can then send you an invoice and an agreement confirming the booking.
Kind Regards
Titus Raj
0207 993 8007
www.musicforlondon.co.uk
 
 
Hi Titus
 
Please find details below as requested
 
regards
 
Nadia

— accounts@musicforlondon.co.uk wrote:

From: Accounts MFL <accounts@musicforlondon.co.uk>
To: nadya@mail.ie
Subject: Information Request - Gypsy Kings Tribute
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 11:41:24 +0100
Hi Nadya,
It was good to speak to you earlier today. If you can kindly send me the information below, I can then send you an invoice and an agreement confirming the booking.
Kind Regards
Titus Raj
0207 993 8007
www.musicforlondon.co.uk
 
 
Information Request
Client Name: Whelans
Client Mailing Address: 60 copenhagen street
Client Telephone: 020 7278 5781
Client Email: nadya@mail.ie
Performers Requested: gypsy kings
Event Type: opening party
Event Date: 23rd may
Performance Start Time: 9
Performance End Time: 12
Time to be set up by: 9
Venue: whelans
Venue Address and Post Code: 60 copenhagen street
Venue Contact: Nadia
Number of Guests: 200
Dress Code Requested: smart

West End Casting for Thriller

I am currently casting the West End and touring versions of Thriller Live, a musical celebration of the music of Michael Jackson.

We are currently looking for a  leading male and female singer for the two productions and I wondered if there was anyone you had come across who might be interested in coming in to see us for the show.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any futher information.

Best wishes

Debbie

THRILLER LIVE
WEST END AND UK /EUROPEAN TOUR
(TWO COMPANIES)
A musical celebration featuring the hit songs of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5.
 
Thriller Live is a stage and video spectacular celebrating the career of Michael Jackson and the 25th anniversary of the world’s best selling album.
 
The show features a full company of singers and dancers, with over two hours of hit songs, including I Want You Back, I’ll Be There, Show You the Way to Go, Can You Feel It, Rock With You, She’s Out of My Life, Billie Jean, Earth Song, and many more.
 
We are looking for

 
LEADING FEMALE AND MALE SINGERS
 
(black/African American/dual heritage) playing ages 21+
(Section 5(2)(a) of the Race Relations Act 1976 applies)
Must have excellent pop/rock voices with versatile wide ranges – exciting, charismatic and energetic solo performers. Must also have good movement skills.

IMMEDIATE START. 6 - 12 MONTH CONTRACTS.

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Debbie O’Brien Casting
Telephone: +44 (0)1462 742919
Fax: +44 (0)1462 743110
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Please note, my email address has now changed to debbie@debbieobrien.net

Choir Leaders Singing Teacher Required

Choir Leaders/Singing Teacher Required.

 

Company :     Rock Choir is the South East’s only pop, gospel and Motown performance choir. It attracts all ages and all levels of experience. Most individuals who join have not sung in public before and in taking part, they develop self-confidence, new skills and enjoy fun, up-beat rehearsals and a huge sense of fulfilment after each performance. Check the website http://www.rockchoir.com/index.php

 

Location :     Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire

 

Salary :                   Basic+Excellent Incentivised bonus

Duration :     Full Time/Ongoing, circa 30 weeks a year.

 

Details :        Very well rewarded/exciting role for the right individuals. We are searching for vocal tutors for both individual lessons and group teaching. You should have advanced piano skills and vocal skills and the ability to sing/play at the same time.

 

Skills :          Vocal range F-below middle C to (approx) soprano C. Sight reading skills very useful - music degree or diploma preferred. You should be personable with good leadership skills. The ability to work as a team and inspire others will help your career progression with us. No divas please!

You will be based in Surrey, Hampshire or Berkshire but able to travel to Farnham/Guildford for on going training. Own car, PA and portable piano is essential.

 

Apply :                   Introductory E-mail with CV to office@rockchoir.com

ASIAN MUSIC WANTED!

 

Chilled Produce is a Nottingham based voluntary organisation that support and promote ‘local music from around the world.’

We are looking for both traditional and contemporary Asian music to programme at a free live music event in March taking place over the weekend of the 28th and 29th.

At this initial stage if you wish to be considered for the event please send an email to artists@chillinthepark.co.uk with the following:

If you have a website with sound clips, a link to it.
Or, if you do not have a website, an mp3 demo.
Or, if you do not have either of the above, a brief description of what you do and where you have performed.

Finally, and most importantly, please include answers to the following:
How many people make up a performance?
What instruments do you play?
What is your fee?

Deadline for expressions of interest in the March event is Friday January 16th.  However if you would be unavailable in March but would like the opportunity to get involved in our work please reply by Friday January 30th.

For more info on our project go to the link below:
www.chillinthepark.co.uk

Digital Media Downloads

Tema Digital Media is looking for new music, bands, artists songwriters, vocalists and producers for distribution to our network of over 300 music download sites, podcasters, radio stations, film, media, tv and advertising companies.

We’re interested in everthing from a single song from a home producer or songwriter, to publishing a full catalogue if you are a record label or music publisher.

We are also looking for people to act as sourcing agents finding us new music from all over the world. We are based in the UK, however operate internationally so it doesn’t matter what country you or your music is from, we would love to hear from you.

Find out more about us at www.temadigital.com

Talk to you soon

Tema Digital Media
www.temadigital.com

Entertainment Jobs London

 
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here…Now!
 
…is back as a brand new group of celebrities head for the Australian jungle!
 
We’re looking for fans of the show to come along and take part
in the London studio audience on ITV2.
 
If you are over 18 years old, have strong opinions, a bubbly personality, are not afraid to speak up and free for a few hours one evening between Tuesday 11th November and Friday 5th December then we’d love to hear from you.
 
Please get in touch providing your full name, age and daytime contact number:
 
IACtickets@itv.com 
 
 Or call
Hannah - 020 715 74676
Rebekah - 020 715 74611
 
 
Rebekah Crosthwaite | Trainee Researcher | Factual & Entertainment | ITV plc
Tel: 0207 157 4611  |  Mob: 07799070553  | Rebekah.Crosthwaite@ITV.com 
  
ITV plc Head Office Tel +44 (0) 20 8528 2000 itv.com
Please consider the environment before printing this email

childrens charity Millie Mittoo Childrens Projects

Dear Musicians,
I have set up a childrens charity called Millie Mittoo Childrens Projects - please see website at www.milliemittoochildrensprojects.com
( we have just been officially registered as a charity - website should be fully updated by the end of next week) and was wondering if you would be interested in participating in a fundraising musical evening some time in January 2009.
I am only at the very initial stages of planning and am trying in the first instance to cost the event. I have no other details at present other than to say it would be at a venue in London.
If you are interested I would be very grateful if you would please advise of your rates and if you would be willing to make any concession on the basis that it is to be a charity event to raise money to fund a small children’s home in Pakistan.  Please also advise of any dates of availability or non availability ( which ever is easiest).
I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your time in reading/considering my request.
Best regards,
Yours sincerely,
Nina
Telephone +44 (0)118 952 7101
Fax +44 (0)118 952 7219
Nina Ali
Solicitor
Telephone +44 (0)118 952 7101
Fax +44 (0)118 952 7219

Jazz Musicians Required for Casting

currently casting a music video for Leon Jackson.  We are looking for young, cool looking jazz musicians (more detailed brief below). The musicians will be required for one days filming, max 8 hours. If you are interested I would be grateful if you could get in touch (email and contact number below) with an up to date photo and CV ASAP.

Kind Regards

Hannah

CASTING BRIEF FOR LEON JACKSON MUSIC VIDEO

DIRECTORS: MAX & DANIA

CAST DATE: TUES 16/09/08 MAY BE ABLE TO CAST FROM PICS AND CV’S SO IF ANYONE NOT AROUND PLEASE STILL SUGGEST!

SHOOT DATE: 1 DAY TBC 18- 23/09/08

FEE: £150

We are looking for real Jazz musicians (see below for reference/look). Ideally all men but if you have any really cool looking girls then please suggest. At the moment it is undecided which instruments will be used so we need to offer a mix, 3 of which will be used.

REFERENCES:
“THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY”,

THE STORY: LIFESTYLE SEQUENCES OF LEON AND HIS FRIENDS GO FROM DAY TO NIGHT - ZOOMING AROUD TOWN ON LAMBRETTAS AND VESPAS, ENDING UP IN A COOL, SMOKY SPEAKEASY JAZZ CLUB
THE LOOK: SHARP, SLICK, GROOMED, STYLISED, ASPIRATIONAL,VERY PHOTOGRAPHIC - MODERN WITH A RETRO EDGE - BOYS AND GIRLS WHO DRESS WELL AND LOOK COOL WITHOUT TRYING TOO HARD
Please send suggestions asap as we don’t have much time in which to get this cast!

Thanks in advance for all your help

Regards
Hannah
Claudie Layton
Claudie Layton Casting
t: 44 20 8964 2055
f: 44 20 8968 1330
casting@claudielayton.com
Claudie Layton

Composing Work for TV

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“I’ve gone through so many CDs now I just want to sit down with a composer and go look mate, this is what I want from this scene. I want the music in this bit to go dah dah dahhh da-da type thing.  There must be someone out there that can make this bit easy.”
Each month, every single one of the 200 films and television programmes we list moving in to preproduction not only needs music but is about to ACTIVELY START LOOKING FOR MUSIC. Why not contact the right person, at the right time, knowing a little about their production and say, “I think this is what you are looking for.”
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Here are a handful of the productions entering pre-production in the UK this month, listed in Advance Production News Magazine how many can you help?
This issue
34 UK Feature Films
29 UK Documentaries
31 UK Television Dramas
12 Light Entertainment Programmes
8 TV Comedies
7 UK Lifestyle Programmes
And more
An Englishman In New York
John Hurt reprises his role as Quentin Crisp looking at the later life of the gay icon. ** ****** will direct and shoot in New York and the UK.
Barry
Period drama about a woman who is forced to masquerade as a man in order to pursue medicine. Natasha McElhone is set to star and it will shoot in South Africa and the UK.
Channel Bee
New web-channel fronted by Tim Lovejoy mixing quizzes, reality shows, celebrity features and new music.
Cherry Bomb
Coming-of-age feature-film about two friends who compete for the affections of the same girl over one summer. Shooting in Belfast with **** **** directing. A coproduction with *** *** Films.
Cleopatra - Portrait Of A Killer
Single documentary looking at the darker side of the reign of the Egyptian queen.
1 x 60 mins.
Dead Father’s Club
Early days on this adaptation of the book by Matt Hague about a boy who becomes haunted by his dead father who’s death may not have been an accident.
Doghouse
Feature-film comedy horror about a group of boys on a camping trip who are attacked by a group of flesh-eating women. *** **** is set to direct. Shooting in Wales.
Election
New children’s politics show in which a potential children’s political leader is voted for from a short list of ten.
Ex Cathedra
Feature-film to be directed by ** *** ****about a man’s decent into a dark world of drugs and visions. Shooting in and around Manchester.
Extreme Dreams - Series III
Third series of the show in which Ben Fogle helps adventurers achieve their daring ambitions.
Flower Of The Fence
Feature-film about the sustained romance between a boy in a concentration camp and a girl on the outside who brings him food. *** **** is expected to direct.
Gastronauts
**** *** presents this new children’s cookery series looking at how food is made and marketed.
Jane Eyre
Feature-film adaptation of the classic Brontë novel with Ellen Page taking on the eponymous heroine.
King Lear
Feature-film adaptation of the Shakespeare play starring the increasingly ubiquitous Keira Knightley and Sir Anthony Hopkins.
London Fields
Feature-film based on the novel of the same name by Martin Amis. **** **** is set to direct. A coproduction with ****.
Lost For Words
Feature-film to be directed by *** **** about a film star who falls in love with a beautiful Chinese actress but can only communicate with her through her equally beautiful translator.
Love And Dirt
Bizarre romantic drama set in Victorian England with **** **** expected to direct.
Missing Live - Series II
Second outing for the daytime show attempting to find missing people.
My Fat, Mad, Teenage Diary
New comedy drama about four friends working as personal assistants in the City. Written by Gabbie Asher. A coproduction with **** *****.
6 x 30 mins.
P.A.s
New comedy drama about four friends working as personal assistants in the City. Written by Gabbie Asher. A coproduction with **** *****
6 x 30 mins.
Phoo Action
Despite a panning from the critics, a full-run series of the futuristic kung-fu drama from Tank Girl creator Jamie Hewlett has been commissioned.
6 x 60 mins.
Pride, Prejudice and Proops (W.T.)
Single drama based on the life of agony aunt Marjorie Proops who worked for the Daily Mirror.
Prince of Persia - The Sands of Time
*** **** is set to direct this adaptation of the popular video game and shoot in Morocco and the UK. Jake Gyllenhaal will star.
Redemption
Feature-film drama about the troubles in Northern Ireland as seen through the eyes of a Belfast journalist.
Sofia’s Diary - Series II
New series of the interactive teen soap to be shown on the social networking site.
St. Trinians - The Legend Of Fritton’s Gold
Sequel to last year’s adequate reinvention of the classic schoolgirl romps. *** ***will direct.
Tamara Drewe
Feature-film in the early stages of development. Based on the graphic novel by Posy Simmonds.
The Bunny And The Bull
*** *** is set to direct this comedy road movie distinctive for its lack of actual road.
The Crimson Petal And The White
Four-part television adaptation of the popular novel by Michael Faber. The first offering from former BBC’s **** ****’s new production entity.
The Debt
Feature-film drama about a spy hunting down nazi war criminals. *** ***** will direct. A coproduction with *******.
The Four Seasons
Television drama based on the book by Rosamund Pilcher set in Cornwall. **** ****is set to direct.
The Red Riding Quartet (W.T.)
Adaptation of the four novels by David Peace looking at morality in society.
The Street - Series III
Third series of the Liverpool-based drama about a working-class couple trying to make ends meet. Written by Jimmy McGovern.
6 x 60 mins.
The Suspicions Of Mr Whicher
Television adaptation of the book by Kate Summerscale about the investigation into a child murder in the 1860s.
Untitled Couples Driving Programme
New series looking at couples that despair at each other’s driving skills and aiming to help them be better on the road.
Untitled July 7th 2005 Project
Feature-film loosely based on the events surrounding the terrorist attack on London’s transport network in July 2005.
Untitled Lucas And Walliams Feature
Early days on this one but the stars of Little Britain are set to make a comedy feature for the big-screen. ****** **** is providing the script. The duo also have another project in the pipeline with **** ***.
What Was Lost
*** **** is set to direct this drama based on the award-winning book by Catherine O’Flynn about the search for a missing girl.
Where Hands Touch
Feature-film drama set in Nazi Germany about a love affair between a half-Jewish girl and an SS Officer. **** **** is set to direct and will shoot in Germany.
White Male Heart
Feature-film about two deer hunters in the Scottish Highlands. *** ****** is expected to direct. A coproduction with *** **** Films.
 
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