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A Bit of a Rant
Musicians take note. I frequently get approached by new-ish (and established) artists wanting me to be an agent for them. I take on additional artists very rarely, but I always try to have a listen, even if (sometimes) it’s only … Continue reading
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Tagged agency, Jacey Bedford, Jacey Bedford agency, music agents, Musicians, performers
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Jacey’s Autumn Newsletter
Hi, Everyone, here’s my Autumn newsletter. For more details about any of my artists and their tours please go to http://www.jacey-bedford.com and click on the picture for their individual web pages NEW TO THE AGENCY THIS SEASON Huw WilliamsFormerly the … Continue reading
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Tagged Dan McKinnon, Donnelly and South, Huw Williams, Jacey Bedford, Jacey Bedford agency, John Wort Hannam, Keith Donnelly, Lee Collinson, music agency, Over the Moon, performers, Robb Johnson, Tania Opland and Mike Freeman, touring musicians, Union Jill
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NEW NAME: Jacey Bedford Agency
When I started my business in 1998 I called it Jacey Bedford Tour Management. In those days I used to tour manage for artists coming in from outside the country, covering everything from booking the dates and sending out publicity … Continue reading
NEW AGENCY FOCUS
If we are to believe Boris, Covid has come and gone, but we all know that it’s still here, it’s simply not grabbing the media attention like the terrible Russian war on Ukraine. However, with all restrictions lifted, the music … Continue reading
These Troubled Times – Covid 19
The Covid 19 situation is changing daily, so please check with venues and look at musicians websites before travelling to a gig that might not be happening. This is what I know now… (Everything could change tomorrow.) Gig cancellations Some … Continue reading
UK Visas and Certificates of Sponsorship for EU musicians in 2021
Today, 20th February 2020, the government issued guidelines for EU citizens coming into the UK to work from 2021 onwards. It’s moving all applications to a new points-based system. However Tier 5 visas for entertainers and sportspeople are already on … Continue reading
Little known UK legislation from 1972 is causing problems for non-EU performers coming to the UK via Dublin, Ireland.
Steve Richard from T&S Immigration Services Ltd alerted me to a worrying new turn of events for non-visa national performers routing their UK entry via Ireland (Irish Republic, that is.) There’s an outdated piece of immigration legislation – The Control … Continue reading
Why I can’t process your CoS in a hurry
I had a call this morning before 8.00 from a promoter who needed a Certificate of Sponsorship issuing in a hurry – actually he wanted it IMMEDIATELY, as in, within the next two hours. In this particular case it was … Continue reading
Tier 5 Certificates of Sponsorship – How long is a Piece of String?
As you know if you subscribe to this blog, one of my functions is as a Home Office licenced sponsor for Tier 5 Certificates of Sponsorship for entertainers and sportspeople. One of my regular customers (an agent who arranges visas … Continue reading
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