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One Kent - A & R

It may not be a surprise to you but A & R stands for Artistes and Repertoire.

"One Kent" is here to support what Kent Musicians and Bands do, that is -

Write Music - Write songs - Record their Music - Perform and Promote their Music

Julia Jones - Kent Singer-Songwriter launches new initiative for local musicians with Canterbury Christ Church University

Terry Daniels
Gig Report 30th August, The Grey Lady, Pantiles

Rhythm Of Blues to open for Wishbone Ash date moved to 25th Nov

Hardly Mozart Pop / Punk -
JAGO had been labelled the best unsigned band in the country! A lot has changed. In April they put pen to paper and not only got themselves a deal with Red Admiral Records and in their quest for stardom found thay needed a unigue name; So Hardly Mozart it is then. More

Sad News - Shiro - One of the best bands that we have worked with from Stoke on Trent have split up due to other commitments. Their released single is still available from our store.

Robert Jarvis - The Faversham-based Artist has his new unique "Magic Stones" album released this week on the Motile Label. An adventure into the hidden and forgotten sounds of our lives.

The Sharpee's and Rhythm of Blues to appear at Wye Blues Festival 17th June 2006 -, 12 hours of music across 2 stages 11am to 11pm

My Life in the Making to appeear Ashford's Festival In The Park - 22nd and 23rd July 2006

Louise Cairns has started recording at Lemanis Studios

Rhythm of Blues announce initial European Tour dates and Myspace page
Apr 1 2006 10:00P
Blues/Rock festival Ridderkirk
Apr 2 2006 4:00P
Bluescafe Apeldoorn
Jun 17 2006 12:00A
Wye Blues festival Wye (UK)
Aug 11 2006 8:00P
Dordrect City Centre Dordrecht
Aug 12 2006 10:00A
Dordrecht Dordrecht
Aug 13 2006 8:00P
Dordrecht Dordrecht

Kentgigs now has a Myspace site at www.myspace.com/kentgigs

The Sharpee's - Pressure of Work causes band to re-form and introduction of World Class Musicians. Next major weekend dates at Brands Hatch World Superbikes - Kentagon Bar.

Cringe Music has launched its second Production Library product in it's Universal Themes series.

		JLM Photography

Do you want to :-

Find new songs for your next release - Record your songs - Acquire support of a publisher - Have someone to write a song for you - Release you album - Licence that recording you made but not released - Promote yourselves - Protect the rights in your songs, recordings and Image - Have access to a Music Industry Consultant - Have access to Music Lawyer - Create promotional Merchandise, Distribute your product physically or digitally.

Our associates are organisations who:-

Promote Music - Produce Music - Record Music - Publish Music - Write Music - Licence Recordings - Duplicate and Replicate CD's - Sell Records & CD's - Distribute and Promote - Create Professional Photography and Promotional Materials - Give Advice - Negotiate Deals - Protect Copyright - Provide/Rent/ Hire PA & Engineering.

OK so what now?
Send a copy of your recording with
CV or Biographical Details of Artist, Band or Recording
Full contact detail including - Name and Address, Landline Telephone No. E-mail Address, Website Address.

For a reply by letter ensure you supply a stamped addressed return envelope.

No materials will be returned unless suitable stamped and addressed packing is provided.

Please note that if we send your materials back they will not be available to us in our archives at a later date if we have the opportunity to further your career.

Or just send a letter covering your proposal or enquiry
To
A&R Dept.
One Kent
The Cedars,
Elvington Lane,
Hawkinge,
Folkestone,
Kent
CT18 7AD

Please be patient when waiting for a reply - we are very very busy.