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A Guide to Working with Agents for Folk Clubs, Small Venue Organisers and Independent Bookers

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Jacey Bedford

Every so often one of my artists calls me to tell me they’ve been approached by a venue or folk club organiser to do a gig, and that person has stated categorically that they don’t work through agents. Ever. Full … Continue reading →

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Notes to Artists

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Jacey Bedford

To all artists: With sometimes ten or more artists a week knocking on my door, you can bet that I only take on the best… and then only VERY rarely. I won’t say my books are closed (I’ve tried saying … Continue reading →

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All About Being a Folk Music Booking Agent in the UK

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Jacey Bedford

Before opening the music agency I  toured as one third of vocal trio Artisan from 1985 to 2005 plus the 2010 and 2015 reunion tours; also as one fifth of the Brian Bedford Band through to the summer of 2006. … Continue reading →

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Doldrums

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Jacey Bedford

August is always a quiet time for gig booking. For every person you manage to contact two are ‘out of the office’ – on holiday or at a festival. So it’s time to prepare for September which is when the … Continue reading →

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