Croydon Mela Performance Opportunity

Calling all amateur musicians, performers or beginners (with a good sense of rhythm) with a desire to learn Indian percussion

Taal Zindigi – Rhythm of Life Ensemble [Read more...]

Not who you know..

Many people have quoted the famous saying

“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”

Since the first time I heard this I thought that this can’t be true, in some ways it is and in some ways it definitely isn’t. But in the world of business many will prove to you over and over again that this saying couldn’t be more true. I have to say I myself have managed to prove this saying to be true, but I hold firmly to the belief you have to know a little something too. [Read more...]

Music Branding

Music branding has become more and more popular as a topic amongst not only the hierarchy of the music industry but the average artist and independent companies.

Artists are slowly beginning to realise the power of their own name and how they can generate not only another revenue stream, but an even more significant financial return that dwarfs the return from their music career. [Read more...]

Personal Development

Croydon Music has had the privilege to work with quite a few artists and various entities within the music industry within the borough. Many have done wonderful  and inspiring things and we are pleased to be of assistance to many of you , but many seem to have problems getting past level one with their respective projects. [Read more...]

Trixta

Born in Hammersmith West London, Trixta was raised by his mother who at the time wanted better for herself & son. The decision was made; the two relocated settling in a town called Croydon. This was to be the making of a true entertainer. Coming from a musical background, it was no coincidence that the young Trixta would follow the foot prints set by his family members, by displaying an intense passion for music. At age 7, the youngster was keen to learn the skills of mixing & scratching using twin turntables [Read more...]

Live music @ Croydon Film Festival

Many of us visit the movies and pay little attention to the importance of the musical soundtrack, but if you where to remove it film and dialogue could not convey the emotion of a situation as effectively as with an appropriate soundtrack. [Read more...]