Comments on: How would YOU spend £2,000?

By: Mic Warres

Mic Warres — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:24:05 +0000

Networking. I would spend the money on meeting as many talented people in the industry as possible to establish ties with people for creating, producing, and marketing music. Every step of the way requires insights and thoughts of others.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:49:33 +0000

This is Jen at Invisible Records. Martin Atkins, owner of Invisible, is working on his second book entitled Band:Smart. He came across this article and thought it would be good for the book. He was wondering if we could use a portion of the article in the book. You would get a contribution as the author in the book as well as Fresh on the Net for being the source. Please let me know if you are interested.

Thanks!
Jen

By: Val

Val — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:34:28 +0000

ooops! I spent already 2000 pounds! :-)
my money went in:
1)equipment: the cheapest possible to get an acceptable home demo.
2)photo-shoot. I needed the right edgy image/lighting/expression to go with the music, so pics from friends wouldn’t do.
3)cd press to distribute around and sell: ok, I have to admit I sent the artwork + demo to a duplication and manufacturing centre. there are good deals anyway!
4)One single professionally mixed and mastered by a top engineer (very TOP :-) worked with Bjork, Eno and similar), who also likes my music and had the decency to stay in touch, so it’s also a good contact to have.
5)Flyers, posters, business cards and similar promotional items.
6)Stage clothes, haircut and makeup: I know you indie/rocking/punking guys can get away with a pair of jeans and cut your hair yourself, but for my music I need a slightly more involved look :-)
I think that’s roughly all. somebody wants to give me some extra quid for a live voice effect I need to buy next? :-)
xxx
V

By: Martin Atkins

Martin Atkins — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:26:18 +0000

all great stuff -= AND drop a couple of hundred (maybe) on a screen printing kit – start making your own GREEN shirts, experiment with crazy, time consuming amazing glow in the dark scratch and sniff stuff – and some crappy one word stuff too – you can give them away with a copy of your cd…….then make some scenery, look great on stage then cut it up and sell it!!! then, buy a ticket to come and enrole in our amazing new school revolutionnumberthree.com!!!

By: Greg McDonald

Greg McDonald — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:28:40 +0000

I like the fact that your options maximise control – nothing wasted on paying other people to do things you can do for yourself.

But really the elephant in the bank is time – most of what you need is free but only if you’re prepared to do without the things mere mortals like to give their time over to – living, loving and all that.

I’m encouraged.

Anyone got a spare couple of grand?

By: SKOPJE

SKOPJE — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:15:26 +0000

I think i’d spend it on an album launch night, and try using pluggers for the first time. Also to help fund a small uk tour…

Finally i’d treat myself to a reflexology treatment, and chill. Its been 3 years since reflexology college, and i haven’t received a treatment in ages…

Must make time to chill and enjoy oneself!!1

Being a GENIUS is so tiring(tongue planted firmly in my cheek!)

SKOPJE