INDUSTRY MEMBERS
THE SUCCESS OF THE BCMA WOULDN'T BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT OUR WONDERFUL INDUSTRY MEMBERS, PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
Tamography
Hello, my name is Tammy and I am the eyes behind the lens here at Tamography!
I am a travelling music photographer based in Leeds. As a believer that music really does take you back to a moment in time, I decided I wanted to capture those moments not just for myself but for the amazing artists I work with. If you like my work and want to get creative with me please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Contact: info.tamography@gmail.com
Zimagined
With a multifaceted background in Marketing, PR, Talent Management, Event & Project Management, Commercial Partnerships and Business Affairs throughout an 18-year professional career; Founder of ZimagineD Artist Services, Donna Zanetti has the ingredients to do great things in the music industry which had been an ambition since she was a teenager. When the opportunity presented itself in 2017, she started to regularly consult for industry professionals behind the scenes and also worked as Commercial Director at an indie label before starting to venture into managing artists. Fast forward to 2021 when she launched her boutique agency with three artists on her roster. Donna wakes up every single day feeling extremely lucky to fulfill her childhood dream. She is now helping her artists; Kezia Gill, Emilia Quinn and Audra McLaughlin fulfill theirs!
“I encourage my Artists to DREAM BIG. We work hard to turn those dreams into plans and then start to DREAM BIGGER!” – Donna Zanetti
Sonic Boom Records
Mark Wickenden is a British born composer & producer originally from Essex and was signed as an artist by BMG in 1996. Mark was signed as a writer to Universal Music in 2007 – to date and also 2013 to NorthStar Publishing – to date.
Sonic Boom Music – launched in 2005 was originally a production house for Radio, Library & TV which worked on projects with media companies such as BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Global PLC, Bauer Radio and many more. Mark worked as a writer and producer for sync music. Sonic Boom Music moved to a very rural country setting in Norfolk in 2016 setting up its 2nd recording studio, this is the hub for the production and mixing studio and in 2019 developed a Country Music Record Label and Management Company (Sonic Boom Records).
The first signing was Preston D Barnes (David Barnes) from BBC’s ‘The Voice’. Preston’s voice captured the attention of Grammy award winning songwriters from Nashville offing their compositions. We still work with these incredible songwriters today. Since then Preston D Barnes has had a No.1, 2 x No.2’s and a No.5 in the UK Country Music charts along with artist Sarah Louise who achieved a No. 1 also.
Sonic Boom Records continues to work alongside up and coming country artists assisting in arrangement, production as well as the release and distribution of their songs.
Scarlet River PR
Since its origin as a boutique management agency, Scarlet River has worked with award-winning country music artists in the UK and in Nashville. Its name is widely known throughout the industry thanks to the diligence, persistence and hard work of its founder, Rachel Sellick.
Since 2020, Rachel and her business have been nominated multiple times for Fair Play Country’s music management company of the year, as well as receiving nominations from Indie Star Radio, Woods Music Norway and the International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA).
SPONSORS
Dirty Blondes
Nestled down an alley in the heart of Blackpool town sits Dirty Blondes. We’re a dive bar, serving the freshest, biggest pizza, pouring pints and slinging cocktails on a daily basis. We have regular local live music, comedy nights and everything in between. Home of Blackpool’s busiest country music night, once a month we bring the Nashville atmosphere to Dirty Blondes. Live country artists from across the UK hit our stage hosted by our resident country DJ til 2am.
Holmfirth Tavern
Hidden away in the heart of the touristic town of Holmfirth, Holmfirth Tavern offers a great range of Local Craft Beers, showcasing Three Fiends of Melthem as our main supplier, along with a wide range of Beers from around the world in our fridges.
Chris (The Owner) first trained as a bartender in Walt Disney World Orlando, working in the busiest bar on property. He developed a masterclass in making cocktails to please a wide range of audiences, along with an in depth knowledge of liquor, wine and beer. Customer service skills that are second to none and as a travelled bartender has great stories to share. (just ask him about his trip to New Orleans!)
Chris also has a passion for playing music and when not making cocktails can be found upstairs playing and singing on his guitar. He finds himself most at home when listening to Country music so don’t be surprised if you find yourself tapping away to some good old fashioned (and modern) Country music.
Holmfirth Tavern is a bar like no other in Holmfirth, Within it’s rustic setting it offers something for everyone whether you like Craft Ale, Lager, Wine or Cocktails. It has the soundtrack of Live music every Friday & Saturday night, holds a weekly Quiz night every Tuesday night and if you’re a sports fan then it is the place to watch all the big games from Football, Rugby, Cricket and the NFL.
We look forward to hosting you soon!
PARTNERS
Curb | Word Entertainment
Owned and operated by Mike Curb, Curb Records (Curb I Word Entertainment) is one of the most successful independently owned Record labels in the world! Mike Curb purchased Word Records in 2016 and the two companies merged (Curb I Word Entertainment).
Mike Curb, California’s former Lieutenant Governor and Acting Governor, is one of the most prominent figures in the entertainment world and presides over his own independent record label which has launched the careers of numerous stars and is considered by many to be the oldest record company in the nation still being operated by its founder.
During a distinguished career spanning over five decades, Curb has earned multi-faceted success as a songwriter, producer and record company owner, covering a wide range of musical styles. As an individual, he has written more than 300 songs, and received countless music industry awards, including the prestigious Overall Producer of the Year Award from Billboard magazine.
As the founder and Chairman of Curb Records, Curb’s company has achieved more than 300 No. 1 records and has been honored by Billboard magazine as Country Music Label of the Year and Radio & Records magazine as Overall Gold Label of the Year and Mediabase CRS Gold Label of the Year.
JHS
Established in 1965 by its eponymous founder, John Hornby Skewes, and his wife Madge from their modest home in Garforth near Leeds, the couple built JHS up from a standing start with just a few small accessories.
Fifty plus years after those humble beginnings, and now operating from a purpose built warehouse and office complex close to junction 47 of the M1 motorway, JHS has become a truly international company, representing over seventy industry leading distributed brands in the UK/ROI, the countries of the European Union, USA and beyond.
JHS proprietary brands, including Fret-King, Vintage, Encore, Santos Martinez, Pilgrim and Laka fretted instruments, KAM audio/lighting equipment, Antoni orchestral stringed instruments, Odyssey brass and woodwind, Kinsman musical accessories, PP Drums and JHS Hornby recorders are represented in over 130 markets worldwide.
By working closely over recent years with a number of industry renowned builders, designers and master craftsmen, JHS brands have gone on to win accolades, awards and praise across the board for products that are bursting with professional features and specification, punching well above their often modest price tags.
Now headed up by Linda and Dennis Drumm, JHS offers thousands of lines and is active in a multitude of categories – a true full line distributor stocking just about anything and everything a musician or reseller of musical products could need.
Vintage Guitars
Vintage® guitars are designed in the UK and built to exacting standards using only the best quality hardware, pickups and tone woods.
The Vintage design team’s relentless quest for innovation, authentic tone, outstanding playability and great looking instruments delivers true working musicians tool’s. Vintage instruments are the first choice for everyone from the first time player, all the way to the seasoned pro.
Owned and distributed to the trade throughout the world by JHS®
PRS for Music
We pay royalties to our members when their work is performed, broadcast, streamed, downloaded, reproduced, played in public or used in film and TV. We support them by influencing policy, supporting and hosting awards and events, and investing in new technology to ensure we’re fit for the digital music age.
Our purpose
To grow and protect the value of music rights entrusted to us.
Our code
To fairly and accuratley distribute royalties with market-leading transparency and efficiency.
Our vision
To provide world-leading music rights management services for our rightsholders and music users delivering:
– over £1bn annual distributions
– innovation in all our systems and strategic partnerships
– costs below 10% of income
Cumbrae Promotions
Live music event promotions across the UK. Passionate about Country music and Americana.
“The beating heart of country music in Scotland” – Maverick Magazine
Previously started back in 1995 as the Millport Country and Western Weekend. 25 years on the festival has gone from strength to strength, featuring country music artists from Scotland, across the UK, Ireland and the US to become one of the most popular festivals on the West Coast of Scotland.
Rusty Stag Media
The world of business has changed massively over the past decade with more opportunities to reach potential customers than ever before. With these changes continuing and audience engagement on the rise it is important that your business stays in touch with the changing business climate.
Be it a new logo, corporate branding or reaching out to your audience through social media or web interactions, we are here to take your business in a new direction.
Rusty Stag Media are proud to be working with the BCMA once more.