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Introducing: The ZX80s!

Last year, what started as a friendly Jam rapidly progressed into rehearsals and, on the 28th Feb 2026, the first gig for my(our) new band: The ZX80s Who are The ZX80s? The ZX80s are a North Shields-based 3-piece band playing a mixed bag of 80s Covers. What songs do The ZX80s Cover? Queen, Bryan Adams, […]

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The Sound of Lytham: How Technology Shapes an Unforgettable Festival Experience

Lytham Festival isn’t just about the music—it’s about the atmosphere, the energy, and the seamless experience that keeps thousands of attendees coming back year after year. Behind the scenes, cutting-edge technology ensures that everything runs smoothly, from security and communication to immersive audio and dazzling stage effects. Precision in Communication A festival the size of

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Tips for Cover Bands! Niko Lalangas. The Blogging Musician @ adamharkus.com

Tips for Cover Bands!

Invaluable tips and insight for working cover bands There are many types of bands out there. You have original bands, cover bands, tribute bands, etc. Within those categories are subcategories like hobbyists, working musicians, etc. I’ve met plenty of different players. Some are young guys just trying to gain experience and have fun. Some are

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5 Disappointing Pitfalls of a No-Amp Guitar setup. The Blogging Musician @ adamharkus.com

5 Disappointing Pitfalls of a No-Amp Guitar setup.

There are many benefits of a straight-to-pa/no-amp live guitar/band setup, but does it actually work in the real world? What is the no-amp setup? What I’m talking about here is a band rehearsal/live setup, with the guitar (and all other instruments, for that matter), going directly into the p.a. system, with all monitoring handled by

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