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2023 In Review
We had such a year of highs and lows, looking back at 2023 seems like a decade rather than just one year. In January the
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Sound Glossary
When you first start out rehearsing and performing on stage, there’s a ton of new words to get your head round. We thought we would
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The Benefits of Singing Lessons
Recently I have been to shows to see local bands and I have noted one or two singers that would benefit from singing lessons. Not
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Which guitar amp?
Here at Stayfree we have a wide range of amps to choose from because every band is different. But how do you know which amp
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Rehearsing by yourself?
Even if you are in a band, you may want to spend time rehearsing by yourself. In our experience we get a lot of drummers
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National Media Love Stayfree’s Black Room
We set up our unique Black Room to help bands prepare for live shows, with a raised stage, lighting and monitor-style vocal pa. It’s definitely
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2022 – Stayfree Music’s 30th Anniversary Year
As 2022 started, we knew it was our 30th anniversary since starting at Friday Street in 1992. It would be great to celebrate in some
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Review of amp purchases
I thought I would do a quick blog about our new acquisitions in 2022. ‘m not talking about the 12 mics, 20 mic cables, 20
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Stayfree Open Day – 30th Anniversary 1992 – 2022
Thirty years is a long time for anyone to stay in business – especially a local independent music organisation- so it was important for Stayfree
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Rehearsing the gaps
When preparing for a gig, we obviously all spend as much time getting our songs to be the best we can – so what about