2. Depending on the size of your party you may not have to book a DJ as well as most professional entertainers carry a good range of back ground music and or would let you play YOUR playlist through their P.A. System so It’s surprisingly affordable! 

3. Thirdly – These people are TALENTED and ready to make your party special – Why not give Shiny a ring NOW to work out the best Act and Price for your Party

Oh just as a little extra – Most pubs are very happy to let a customer book an act so you don’t have to pay for a venue

Subject: The Essential Features Of A Hit Record & More On Radio Airplay
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Hello Sarah Dennis,

The Essential Features Of A Hit Record

Are you trying to decide which song to promote on Radio Airplay? Sometimes the success of your promotion lies in selecting a hit or two, that will lift your entire record. These kinds of songs will get fans more involved in your music, drive them to Facebook & Twitter and even sell tickets for your next gig. Our friends over at Music Think Tank recently posted a great article about the essentials features of a hit record. They list six key ingredients of a hit and what steps you should take to make sure you song has them all – get the full story here.

Recently On Airplay

Make The Most of Your Promo Module The Promo Module is your window to your listeners & fans. It is the first thing they see when they hear your music and their first chance to interact with your artist profile. A well presented module can generate a good vote and perhaps a Facebook like or a visit to your website. There are six different modules available and they’re all geared to fit your current campaign needs. Below we’ll give you a quick overview of the different modules and how you can make the most of them.

Airplay And FanDistro Popscore Contest Winners The final two winners of the Jango & FanDistro Popscore Contest are: Heather Pierson & Riley Etheridge Jr. They will both receive 1,000 free Play Credits for making it into the Airplay Top 10. In addition, they will get a free FanDistro account for one year to host contests and get fans involved in their music. A big congratulations to the winners, and thank you all for joining the contest and being part of Jango Airplay.

Top 10 PopScore Artists

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