Wednesday, 19 December 2012

Copyright News – Worldwide Debate



You only need to type ‘copyright’ into your twitter search to find any number of copyright cases being discussed; there is a worldwide debate happening as you read this..
Instagram, Google and other big name companies have come up against copyright issues in the last week alone.  Copyright is important.  Copyright is essential.  Copyright is a must for the digital age that we live in.  Some internet companies are imposing new terms and conditions on their users as they seek new ways to make money from their content.

Future Copyright has a simple sol
ution to this: securely post all thoughts, words, films, images, art and anything else you care about, onto futurecopyright.com before sharing it with the world via social media (this can be done via our site too).  It’s an easy 'click to copyright', then share (if you want to).

Is there a catch?  No, there’s no catch.   Future Copyright quite simply puts a usable system around your natural copyright to make it work - as plain and simple as that.  And it’s free to do.  
Incidentally, while you’re doing your search on Twitter, please follow us; we’re @futurecopyright, we retweet interesting finds on a daily basis, you can ask us copyright questions and more.  Thank you!  

Friday, 10 August 2012

BiGiAM's Guide2Brighton Column August 2012

Guide 2 Brighton Column - August

Well, we fast tracked it back into Brighton last night to catch the Charlotte Church gig at the Green Door Store so that we could report events directly to you, dear reader. Well I can report that the gig was great, featuring some ambitious, adventurous - experimental even - genre defying material. Charlotte sang, as you might imagine, like something out of this world. In a good way. She was also (shock, horror!) charming, complimentary about the venue and Brighton generally. Now, the important facts...she didn't bother to brush her hair, dye her roots nor over worry about dressing facilities, advising that 'she would change in the toilet'. Google the tabloids for pictures and fashion commentary! As someone reportedly worth £25m and, presumably, someone who could buy her way onto any TV show, venue and/or other publicity outlet possible, I couldn't help but warm to her down-to-earth, 'do it for real' indie attitude. Of course, cynics will say it's all an act, a cunning plan, but I don't see it that way. Maybe she is merely trying to normalise her life as a 26 year old Cardiff girl - as difficult as that may be - particularly after such an abnormal (in some ways, anyway) childhood? Either way more power to her and doubters beware. Anyway, in the words of The Terminator, she vill be back!

After the wettest summer of earth, I'm now ordering the man upstairs to provide unprecedented good weather for the whole of August and September. We demand some kind of summer, right? For one thing the festival experience has been something of a wash out this year so I for one am aiming for a big party at 'Blues On The Farm' Festival near Chichester on 7th-9th September. International acts such as Average White Bands Freddy V, and Paul Jones Blues Band line up alongside other top class acts from the world of blues, roots and more in a something-for-everyone family friendly celebration, established 21 years and with a cast iron reputation and awards a plenty. www.bluesonthefarm.co.uk; some day and weekend tickets still available.


Also on the BiGiAM radar:-

- Laura Vane and The Vipertones - a debut mini UK tour from this Anglo-Dutch outfit included a gig at Laura's home town venue of The Komedia. What a fine, fine show it was...a representative (if not actual) clip of said show is here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCwt0yecp9c

- The demise of Rounder Records, a Brighton treasure and institution, after 46 years of business is a very sad sign of the times. In more ways than one indeed.

- on that point, check out the excellent editorial in this months Source magazine which puts further perspective on the situation and the plight of the independent (in this case, retailer)

- Yellowfish Director Ross McCracken (and friend Josie Dade) is really off on his charity bike ride, all 1500 miles of it, from London to Gibraltar this month so, please, last plea to you all to support the cause http://www.yfhfoundation.com

- Final word from (fine) guitar player with the Motives, Matt Taylor. 'I once gave a bass lesson to a guy who had just bought a bass so in the first leson I taught him how to play A, D and E. He never came back for the second lesson as he got a gig'. Matt claims it's a true story - i'll let you judge.

Wednesday, 1 August 2012

14 ways to promote your music online


If you want your music to reach the wider listening world, the internet can be your best friend. However, if you're going to have a presence online, you need to make sure that you do things right.

1. Join a social network
Social Networks act as a one-stop band advert where you can upload anything you want: photos, songs, video, text and more. Everyone seems to be on some kind of social media site these days, so you'd be mad not to!
2. Set up a website
As good as Soundcloud/Facebook/Twitter and the rest are, having your own website too looks more professional. Websites are cheap to host and easy to build so there are no excuses. Remember to update it as often as your social network profile though...
3. Keep your website/profile current
Make sure that you post regular updates and news stories. Add new photos frequently and generally keep your profile looking busy. That way you'll be seen as a serious, enthusiastic, up-and-coming act. Regular profile/website updates will also keep things interesting for returning fans.
4. Write a decent biography
An artist biog should be concise, informative and interesting. People (particularly venue staff) don't want to know that your band was formed "in the first year of uni by songwriter Joe Bloggs and producer John Smith" – cut out the background and write something that's a bit different.
5. Get some good photos
Top-notch imagery is crucial if you want to be noticed online. Try to present a uniform 'look' that fits with your music. There are plenty of aspiring photographers about who will be willing to take press or live photos of you and/ or your band for little or no money. Take advantage of them!
6. Offer your songs for free download
If you're an independent act, your goal is to get your music heard as much as possible. Be aware that people are much more inclined to listen if you offer the occasional track for free. If you do decide not to give away your music then at least offer streaming full-length versions of your tracks rather than short clips.
7. Interact with other artists
Networking with other artists and bands by keeping in regular contact and giving feedback on their music means you're likely to find gig partners and be asked to play support slots. Musicians are also generally more interested as fans when it comes to independent music like yours.
8. Dedicate some time to your fans
Replying to mails and friend requests can sometimes be a chore but try to avoid blanket "thanks for the add" messages. If you keep things personal you're far more likely to be remembered and if your audience likes you, they'll be predisposed to like your music.
9. Avoid spamming
While it's important to keep in touch with your fans, repeated spam is annoying, so reserve mass messaging for special events. It's far more effective to tailor your messages and gig invites to individuals or small groups of people – there's no point telling someone from Land's End that you're gigging in Dundee.
10. Make sure your social network friends are valuable
It can be tempting to add every person you come across, but make sure you add only valuable friends who you think will like your music and visit your profile.
11. Do something to stand out from the crowd
The sad truth is that the quality of your music won't always be enough to get you noticed. Try doing a blog, a quiz, a gimmick – anything that will make your website or profile a bit different and interesting.
12. Get a short, snappy URL
Your website and your social network profiles will need a short snappy URL (web address) that's easy to remember. Bear in mind that you might be shouting your URL through the PA at a noisy gig to apathetic, drunken punters – keep it fairly obvious and make sure the spelling is logical.
13. Get your songs on iTunes
Nothing says professionalism like having your songs available to buy on the world's largest online music store. Websites such as CD Baby can get your tracks online for a small charge – you can then link to your songs in the store from your website/profile.
14. Keep your social profile concise
There are all manner of widgets and plug-ins available for social networks, but while they may look flashy, having too many may obscure the important info on your profile. They can also make your profile slow to load – remember that people generally don't have much patience on the net.

Via Music Radar
http://www.musicradar.com/tuition/guitars/14-ways-to-promote-your-music-online-182713/2

Thursday, 14 June 2012

Charlotte Church - The Green Door Store


BiGiAM are honoured to be working with the fantastic Charlotte Church in association with the lovely people at Shuga Buddha. On her comeback tour Charlotte Church looks set to reinvent the 'rock chick' genre and show the music industry what it's missing!

Be amongst the first to witness the latest & most exciting reincarnation of the former child star. Charlotte Church hits Green Door Store with her bold & unique new sound; creating vast musical landscapes with big drums, big guitars & a voice that has sold over 10 million records. 


Leave your preconceptions at the door!

Friday, 8 June 2012

Yellowfish Hutchins Foundation charity auction





Our friends in the world of music, entertainment and elsewhere have rallied round for the Yellowfish Hutchins Foundation by donating some amazing auction items as follows (more to be announced soon!)


If you want to bid in confidence on any of these auctions, please do so in the next 7 days via info@bigiam.co.uk. The auction will take place on 14th June, so place your maximum bids & you will be notified by 15th June if you had the wining bid. However any bids that do not reach their reserve, will be put back into the auction, so please keep checking back for updates.


Remember every penny raised from successful bids (large and small) will benefit charity..so get involved.

- A week away in Portugal Luxury Villa (flights not included)
- A week away in Portugal - Apartment (flights not included)
- An afternoon drive in the Led Zeppelin Pierce Arrow
- An exclusive Hutchins 'Brian Jones' Teardrop Guitar commissioned by the Brian Jones Trust featuring a hand painted portrait of Brian Jones
- 1 x Night in the Ship Hotel Brighton (B & B for 2) 
- 1 x Night in the Hilton Tower Bridge Hotel London
- 1 x Canon Camera (Powershot Digital A3200 IS) (14.1 MegaPixels)
- 1x £100 Driving lesson voucher
- 1x £50 Driving lesson voucher Provided by `Round The Bend'

- 1 x Subscription to Blues Matters Magazine 
- Family Vouchers for CB40 Matches at Sussex Cricket Ground
- 2 x Tickets to (pretty much) any show at the Latest Music Bar
- 4 pairs of tickets for Blues on The Farm Festival 22-24th June (bid for a pair or up to all 8!)
- A signed exclusive CD package from England Cricketer turned noted bluesman Mark Butcher- One Piano Lesson
- A singing Lesson with Jo Harman - (Plus exclusive signed DVD/CD package - with award nominated emerging blues/soul singer Jo Harman; a 'voice of choice' for grammy and double grammy nominated and other multi million selling producers.)
- Free Two Hour PR Consultancy with BiGiAM
- One years accountancy with Atkinsons Accountants
- 2x Amex Stadium (home of Brighton FC) Tour Vouchers
- 2 x Smirnoff Vodka (1 × 70cl no. 21) (1 × 1 Litre no. 27)

- 2 x Eddie Martin @ London 100 Club Tuesday Blues Tickets

Which, in it's inaugural year, supports the following three most deserving charities:
http://www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/
http://drop4drop.org/
http://www.theclocktowersanctuary.org.uk/

Sunday, 29 April 2012

Raising Maisie - The Difference a Day Makes




The Difference a Day Makes
Raising Maisie talk about what a difference a chance like supporting McFly can make.

Supporting a band like Mcfly is a feather in the cap of any emerging artist and with that mission successfully accomplished, Raising Maisie are looking forward to an ever growing list of great shows and festivals throughout the summer.

If the old adage about money making more money could be applied to higher profile gigs, the bands selection by the McFly management appears to prove the rule, with not only The International Pop Overthrow in Liverpool inviting them to play the Cavern Club as part of the celebrated Pop festival, they are also set to play alongside The Kaiser Chiefs on the main stage at The Guernsey Festival in June

Charlie Joseph, keyboard and vocalist, explains what a difference a year can make in the life of emerging bands.

“This time last year we were struggling to get arrested, Redfest were the only festival that offered us a slot, since then we have grown a lot as a band and our music has developed and through building a loyal fanbase we have managed to push our heads above the trenches and people are starting to take note. It’s been a hard year but slowly we are beginning to see opportunities opening up and our audience grows with every show.”




Raising Maisie will also be performing as part of the Alternative Escape Festival in May, with fellow Pop conspirators, The Special K’s and new boys on the block, Daniel and the Scandals, in a night at The Latest Musicbar, dedicated to the traditional pop revival the boys have been so keen to champion from the beginning.

“We deliberately set out to be a pop band, not an indie band, a pop punk band or anything else, just melodic hook driven pop”, continues Charlie, “It has made it harder for us in some respects, as we don’t automatically fit in with what everyone else is doing and so it’s harder for promoters to place us, but now we have our own following and some industry recognition, things are getting easier.”

Next on the schedule is the release of their fourth video, this time for Photobook, one of the tracks off the Change EP released earlier in the year. Written as a tribute to Charlie’s grandad, Photobook’s lyrics allude to simple everyday life events that define who we are, with a Beatlesque melody readily complimenting the song’s feel good sentiments.

It going to be a busy year for Raising Maisie, with over nine festival dates already confirmed, their own shows and recording their next album in the autumn, plus a strong possibility that this is just the start of very successful run for the Brighton boys.




Thursday, 19 April 2012

Don't forget about the music!


Writing for us on occasion Andrew Nicholls is our new, unofficial resident blogger. With publishing credits in magazines near and far (Metal Hammer, Hevypetal, SQ, BN1, East, Source, XYZ, The Grapevine, Fan the Fire, Gorilla, MTM radio) he certainly seems to know his stuff, and isn’t afraid to get his claws out.

“I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs, and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music.

George Eliot certainly had a way with words, it’s just a shame that so many today don’t share her ideal.
Obviously back then music was a little different; the populace worshipped great composers- Frédéric Chopin, Alfred Bruneau- and listened in silent wonder as conductors brought together strings, woods and brass. Nowadays standards seem to have slipped; glow-sticks have replaced batons, and great theatres have given way to nightclubs, sweat dripping from skin and walls.

It might seem elitist, and it may be a tired thought, but with brain devouring parasites like Pitbull, JLS and Lady Gaga invading the charts it’s becoming clear that music, like Marmite, is slowly becoming an acquired taste.
Talent, if you know where to find it, still exists in abundance but, as modern music gradually morphs into nothing but a sideshow act, it can be easy to lose track of what was important in the first place; the sound.

For many music is a vocalist and a band, but thanks to all the costumes, the drugs and the scandals the face of music in the new millennium is an ugly one, stained with welts and boils. Mozart didn’t become famous because he took style tips from the pages of Clowns & Clowning. Stevie Wonder didn’t claim his fame with exposed flesh as currency. What happened to passion? To heart?

Making it big in the music industry is an arduous task filled with pitfalls and dead ends, or at least it used to be. Today it seems you only have to sign up to a tired talent show, or spend your life as a tabloid wet dream. Sure, many bands still graft, and yes getting famous is still next to impossible for most, but why do so many jesters get through on novelty when even more with real God-given talent get left behind?

Money. Of course money is the answer, and sex. Sex sells. Scandal sells. Record execs don’t seem to want to gamble on a gifted rock band with a solid fan base of six when there’s a plastic faced Barbie up for grabs that sounds like she sings out of her vagina.
But with that being the case one has to wonder why the powers that be don’t just do away with music all together, and fill the radio waves with easily digestible tabloid dog food instead.

Of course it isn’t all new- artists have always loved their drugs, and scandal has always been craved- but in this digital era who’s slept with who and who’s off the wagon is seems to be becoming more important.
We live in a world damned by the Cowell virus. On the one hand the birth of recent talent shows like The X-Factor and The Voice has allowed many undeniably gifted artists to rise from obscurity when they wouldn’t otherwise of been able to, but then they all seem to care more about humiliating the misguided and capitalising on the mediocre than nurturing real talent.
And speaking of talent it’s certainly out there to be found, and comes in many shapes and forms, from husky voiced girls with guitars to big bands with big sounds and rappers with metronomes. The world just seems to be against them.

So, it has to be said, switch off your radio, throw your television in the trash, allow yourself to be lifted by the music all around you. Do that and maybe the music won’t be forgotten. Maybe, just maybe.  

Sunday, 8 April 2012

Twitter reminds musicians why they should be tweeting

Twitter has launched a new section of its site: Twitter for Musicians and Artists.






It aims to encourage artists to get tweeting, while providing some best-practice examples of how musicians are using the service. 
“A Twitter connection tells fans how much you appreciate them, and it also enables you to tailor your messages. The fact is, Twitter provides more authenticity and creative control than any other online medium. Tweets come straight from you, and go right to your followers all over the world, in real-time.” 
Tips include how to use hashtags, why replying to fans is a good idea, the benefits of running fan-interviews on Twitter, posting photos and live-tweeting big events. It also provides some advice on how to run band accounts on Twitter with multiple members.




Via Music Ally
http://musically.com/2012/03/16/twitter-reminds-musicians-why-they-should-be-tweeting/

Sunday, 1 April 2012

The Dirt - With Mark Ede

My lovely daughter Sophie visited me recently and being a stylish and creative young lady (she takes after her mother, clearly!) I took her to i gigi, the wonderfully stylish, beautifully presented, general store and Cafe near Brunswick Square in Hove. One Earl Grey tea and jammed scone (me) and a hot chocolate and piece of cake (Sophie) later and my wallet was over £17 pound, yes £17 pound(!) lighter! And I thought Teddy's in Shoreham was outrageously expensive! And to think there is a recession on? You'd never know it at those prices. I'm taking Sophie to the Grand next time...it's likely to be cheaper. PS Mark Ede's book 'a grumpy man's guide to tea and toast prices along the Sussex coast' will be out in paperback soon. Or not, as the case may be.

Anyhow, April is here and at BiGiAM towers, like for many of us Brightonians indeed, this the month of calm before the storm that is the month of May. May not only signals the start of summer, which itself brings the 'blow ins' (the tourists and day trippers etc) but also, of course, the Great Escape (new music) festival as well as the Brighton Festival and it's even more unruly cousin, the Fringe.. But, it's all good even if the trend seems to be the sunnier it gets, the harder we have to work.

Talking of sun, our friends at Yellow Fish Music Group are setting up studios in Portugal, and possibly South of France too. At the moment it's top secret but this is a gossip column right? So, it's just gossip until you hear it officially right? Right. The idea is band members will all chip in to fly to some sunny spot, get away from local distractions and actually get something done. I think the swimming pool, sunshine and night life might blow a hole in this theory but I suspect they'll be quite a few takers anyway. Meanwhile, at the Lewes branch of the Fish, the odd rock god has been seen recording there as has a top five artist from..er, France. Maybe there's some kind of cultural exchange going on? Watch this space.

Talking of Rock God's, I see Roger Daltrey turned up unexpectedly to perform at our very own Ropetackle, Shoreham, as lead vocalist for the Simon (brother of Peter) Townsend's band. For those readers who do not know who these people are - Who? I hear you ask. Yes, that's right 'The Who' - then ask your Dad. Or Grandad.

I've also just heard Gary Hutchins, of Hutchins guitars, has gone into the wine trade. Why? I don't know I'm a column writer (allegedly) not a psychiatrist. But there are bottles of red, bottles of white, with labels featuring guitars and everything. I shall do some suitably in-depth research and report back accordingly.

Meanwhile, well done local producer Al Scott whose album with June Tabor and the Oyster Band picked up four awards at the BBC folk awards. Apparently Al's hangover is just about worn off.

The ping pong table has disappeared from the Latest Music Bar and President Obama gives a present to David Cameron on the latest State visit. A co-incidence? I think not.

Adele moves to Brighton, Jo Harman moves to London. A co-incidence? Er...probably. 

Till next month, keep it steady, and follow us on twitter @bigiambrighton or info@bigiam.co.uk

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Cafe des Artistes

Cafe des Artistes Event                                                    Cafe des Artistes Page



Cafe des Artistes (CdA) is an exclusive boutique 'industry' day festival on Sunday 22nd April, taking place at Arthole, an inspiring, highly stylised warehouse space situated in the heart of the beautiful Sussex town of Lewes.

The event, organised by BiGiAM and the lovely people at CdA, with invaluable support from nearby Yellow Fish Music Group, will run from noon to midnight on 22nd April. It will feature live music stages, artwork and other interesting soon-to-be-revealed features. The idea is that we not only have a fabulous, entertaining day - bar and refreshments, pizza oven and more are all on site - but it's also a great chance for like minded artistic and industry folks to network, relax and party.

Tickets are £25 (limited supply of early bird tickets £15, available from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/155063

Children are welcome during the day but we ask that after 8pm the day operates as an adult’s only event.
Musical acts already confirmed to appear at the Festival include electro-swing sensations, Kitten and the Hip, much touted folk harmony outfit House of Hats, and pioneering electronic/experimental composer Daniel James Ross with very many further acts still to be announced.

Friday, 3 February 2012

Z Star visits BiGiAM HQ

BiGiAM were very lucky to have a visit from the formidable international artist Z Star! She popped in for a glass of wine & an impromptu jam, fresh from her appearance at the Brighton Dome, touring with Nigel Kennedy.


The BiGiAM Office 




Wednesday, 1 February 2012

BiGiAM's Monthly Gossip Column



I normally write this column by the rather admittedly unsophisticated process of dumping my uppermost thoughts, largely uncensored and certainly unedited, onto the page. Sam, the editor of this august tome might well be forgiven for thinking this a somewhat lazy technique, to say the least, but I try and cloud the issue somewhat citing the advantages of 'creative organic thinking' and the benefits of 'flowing streams of consciousness' (who am I fooling?). I also am only too aware that as this is a monthly exercise, most of any good - and repeatable gossip - is not exactly front of mind. So I shall cheat. I shall, in good Piers Morgan fashion (isn't there a law which prevents the words 'good' and 'Piers Morgan' appearing in the same sentence?), consult my diary and pick out the best, and most clattering name dropping bits and report accordingly. Even if, in my case, the clatter wouldn't disturb a mouse. Problem is I've recently managed to pour hot tea over my computer so, while it's in the menders/graveyard, I can barely struggle to remember anything but l here's what happened at BiGiAM towers last week. But hey ho, here we go....

Sunday 22nd January - Up to the smoke as the Harmanator booked to play her first ever gig at the prestigious Pizza Express in Dean Street, Soho. A quick scan of wall photos reveal that the likes of Sting, Diana Krall, Courtney Pine, and just about every member of blues and jazz royalty, from not just here but the States too, have graced this famous stage. However the name ('hey we've playing some pizza joint!')

- not helped by a totally uninformative website, in terms of it's heritage - always amuses my friends from America when I try and big up the place. Anyway, it was a fine gig, a full house, the promoter kindly tweeted his approval of Jo the next day. Jo, being Jo, decided to sign the artist wall immediately squeezed between the signatures by Tony Bennett and US sax legend Michael Brecker (RIP). Go girl!

Monday 23rd January - Invite to the Dome by the formidable artist Z Star (who was part of the show) and her lovely manager Lucy to see Nigel Kennedy and his biggish, multi-genre orchestra perform the Four Seasons and much much more. Jaw dropping show, must be said, and the backstage party started immediately in the dressing rooms, before moving on, in earnest, to Nigel's rather large suite at the Grand.

Suffice to say it was one of the most memorable after parties I've been to in recent times. Everyone was lovely, everyone was out to have a good time and we were the first to leave.... at, er, 4am...well, it was a school night, after all.

Tuesday 24th January - missed the start of the regular BiGiAM Tuesday meeting (funny that), rolling up at 11am. Caught a couple of hours in bed (sleeping!) before the evening gig at the Latest for the 'Reverb Live' showcase. Very enjoyable that was too, another good crowd and local artists Jack Brett, Gypsy and The Switch, Raising Maisie and Jetglo all performed well, gaining new fans and admirers along the way.

Wednesday 25th January - I actually stayed in and watched TV but the Harmanator went up to St Pauls to hang and have a little sing with The All Stars....basically a collective of London's finest soul sessioneers and sidemen. Actually, that's wrong...I was planning to stay in and watch TV but ended up going to Lewes for a meeting at Cafe Des Artists (exciting news about this to follow soon, I hope) and then to Yellow Fish studios where owner Ross McCracken failed to offer a single Kit Kat or biscuit for the entire 2 hours I was there!

Priorities, Ross, priorities!.

Thursday 26th January - up early for Reverb breakfast show with Paul Mex where one of our clients, Deadbeat Descendant, were doing a session, before another enjoyable client meeting in Havanas (much more civilised than my normal greasy spoons!) with international artist prptection organisation, Future Copyright. Back up to town to the lovely Bulls Head in beautiful Barnes for 'Never The Bride's' monthly residency where the powerhouse vocalist Nikki Lambourne had invited us up. Jo had a little sing - well would have been rude not too! - as did Chesney Hawkes. Yes, you heard it right; Chesney Hawkes got up and performed 'The One and Only'. Nikki, apart from being a wonderful singer (and writer) is also a huge, very funny, personality and it was a wonderfully chaotic night of great music, fun, (unplanned) comedy and more. Good times.

Fri 27th January - more meetings, including a quick cheeky pie and ice cream with Gary Hutchins at his local Carvery (Gary for once, dissisted!) and more ideas were thrown about and some were even caught before smashing to the floor. Oh, and the tax return. A very good..indeed an exceptionally good week...was so very nearly spoiled by her Majesty's finest who seem to turn the act of paying ones tax due into an episode of Crystal Maze. First you have to find out which office needs to get the money (Cumberland or Carlisle? ...dunno is it a quiz? Can I phone a friend?) then what reference number is needed to be quoted. It says the number is quoted on my payslip but I don't have a pay slip. I have a gateway access number, there's my 11 letter password (very top secret..sent by special mail, complete with peel off sealed paper!), my UTR number, my national insurance number and my employer reference number (apparently I still have a number, even though I have no employer!). My word, this is fun. I reckon the people at Bletchley found it easier to break the German's enigma code than cracking the Inland Revenue payment system. It's not like the country doesn't need the money. It's not that I'm not keen to pay it. But hey, we got there in the end, as we always do, so till next month, keep your powder dry and I'll see you soon. Hopefully with a de tea-ed computer back in tow. Be good. Marky Mark.


Sunday, 15 January 2012

Future Copyright



Used by musicians, designers, actors, film makers, inventors, writers, journalists, teachers, cartoonists, biographers, programmers etc to copyright and protect their creative work.
This is an easy to use, clever web-based system; out-dating by 100′s of years the system of ‘posting files’ to yourself!
BiGiAM are happy to be working with Future Copyright on their creative and far-reaching 2012 marketing campaign.


www.futurecopyright.com
www.facebook.com/futurecopyright
www.twitter.com/futurecopyright