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Valley Knights Music's mission is to help promote local original artists and gain venues confidence in local, original music! Imagine this. Who doesn't?).

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Mission statement

Our mission with Valley Knights Music is :-
1. To create a local platform for new bands and artists wanting to venture into the world of gigging. Between myself, other artists/bands, industry professionals nals, we will get new you gigging locally, building up a local fanbase with an aim of you going out

, prepared into town and city centres so you should not be taken advantage of. If you are an artist or in a band and are interested, read on..
2. To encourage more local venues/pubs/clubs etc to have a little more faith in original music. The audience is growing for local original music but it is not being accomadated. I know for a fact that with the right planning and promotion of nights with original music on the bill, we can get local venues rammed. Not only giving us and the bands a good night, but also putting money behind the bar for the venue owner. If you own a venue and would like to know how you could get involved, call John on 07905349373 or e-mail [email protected] for more info. Community

With experience and a well earned amount of respect from other artists/bands/venues in the area already, we have a great community building. The community of musicians is a great thing and is growing as more artists realise that music is community. It's an hour before the gig is due to start and your P.A desk decides to not work or your sound guy can't make it last minute. The gig is up sh*t creek. But if you help others, they will help you. Scratch a few backs and it will come back to you when you need it. Our Gigs

We aim to organise local and out-of-town gigs which will be a showcase of the artists who we are working with and developing, giving you a chance to show us and the crowd what you're made of. The main reason for these gigs is to develop performace, develop your fanbase and also to give you guys more experience in promoting yourselves and getting bodies through the door (which promotors and venues in towns and cities love. There will usually be a band or artist who are already well established in the area also on the line-up. This is for 2 reasons.
1. So we can get the already up-for-it new music audience to listen to your stuff.
2. Not just that.. The bands or artists we work with, have already been gigging on the local circuit and in the towns/cities for a while and have learned a lot whilst doing so.. Gigs are possibly the best place for you to network between bands/fans/promotors and more. The more experienced bands we have at these nights will be a mountain of knowledge which will no doubt be of great use to you. You could end up with support slots, playing to larger crowds or even organising your own gigs off the back of one of our events. Venues

Where there is nothing ventured, there is nothing gained. Working closely with the venues who are willing to give new music a chance, we will be hosting our nights in different venues when possible. Partly because we would like to remain independent of one venue, partly because we would like to get as many venues to see just how successful playing host to a night with great, new music can be a lot more rewarding than they alreay think. Don't Get Ripped Off

While working with you, we will be constantly giving tips and helping you prepare for tackling the live scene where nobody knows who you are. Armed with how to pack out a venue and promote a gig, being in a position to ask for [x] amount of money for gigging and not playing and being out of pocket or paying to play, the power is moving back into the artists hands. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Don't get me wrong, I know plenty of good promotors who care about music and also look after the artists, if the artists look after them. Trouble is, there is always someone out there wanting to earn a quick few quids for booking the venue and nothing else. Having a foresight of how things work in town and city centres will help you get yourselves playing in the right place, for the right people and not just where "It's cool to play". Scenes are all good and well but really, as a band, to make things actually work, why not organise your own gigs? Find other bands that will work on the same bill, book the venue and get someone to do sound for you. You can get the place full of all your fans and either make a bit of money towards the next one, towards recording, or just have a rammed out free gig that people talk about for time. Recording & Releasing music

I have already recorded as an artist and as part of a bandr in several studios with many producers/technicians and would love to see local artists recording their stuff and putting it out there. We will have our own Spotify playlist, SoundCloud page and also be pushing local online radio airplay as well as helping you get your music to a national platform via the many platforms available on digital on radio and online. If you like the sound of what Valley Knights Music aims to do.. If you are a new band or artist, an already established artist, a venue, or just someone with a passion for music and you want to get involved.. Contact me, John on 07905349373 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Thanks for taking the time to read. John Hetherington.

04/01/2024

Has anyone used an online ticket system which gives the option to pay more than the set price?

Looking to set this kind of option up to help raise some money for a struggling venue.

13/07/2023

Well good. I've followed Johnny Campbell for years now. It's lovely to see his passion opening opportunities left, right and centre. Hard graft this lad has been doing for years. It is starting to pay off (I think... And hope)
Keep the faith ✊ keep on doing what you are passionate about.

Armed with a guitar and fiddle, myself and Kenney - Fiddle and Voice took on Foot to Whernside, Yorkshire's highest point to record a Yorkshire trad song on her summit in early Spring.

The episode is out tomorrow - as we talk of the Right to Roam campaign: why it is dear to my heart and my early experiences of roaming the hills; the topography of the Yorkshire Dales, Winter Hill Trespass and my upcoming album True North. The album is a collection of traditional songs of each Northern English county, recorded on their highest points, and delves into the psychogeography and the relationship the songs have to the identity of each county, creating a tapestry of the North as a whole.

This is the longest walk in distance, and highest altitude walk that Folk on Foot have ever done in the history of the podcast, so it's breaking a few records, and broke a few of us into a sweat.

11/05/2023

Sad news folks..

Unfortunately the singer from Foxes Faux is ill and can't make the gig. Adding this to another band pulling out before we announced the gig leaves us no choice but to cancel and rearrange. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT NO PERSON OR BAND IS TO BLAME. THESE THINGS CAN'T BE HELPED.

We're really sorry to have to do this but we are going to have to cancel the night tomorrow (Friday) with Foxes Faux and Chris Martin .

All customers who bought tickets online will be refunded. If you have any issues, please email [email protected] and we will resolve it but keep an eye on Skiddle for the refund.

Our host Just John who curates, promotes and sets up the nights was going to be filling in with a little acoustic spot between the acts. He will now be putting on a FREE ENTRY acoustic covers gig to support The Comrades and ensure something is still happening this Friday.

If you now find yourself with no plans, come and join John and have a drink, a laugh, a dance and help keep our local venues open!

Please share this info and let's get some heads through the door of this bloody lovely venue!

Keep your eyes peeled for a rearranged gig.

Thanks for your understanding.

11/05/2023

A local, multi-venue with all original artists makes its debut next month. Tickets are free if you follow the links. Some class acts on!

Limited ticket numbers dont delay or miss out!
Tickets
https://tickets.workingchimp.co.uk/.../the-longest-day...

See current line up here
https://workingchimp.co.uk/chimp/2023-line-up/
June 3rd Cleckheaton

07/05/2023

Tickets for Friday available here.

Chris Martin (the man in the hat) returning to his 'spiritual home' How I've missed seeing Chris play! Not only does he have an album to promote but he also has missed telling you loads of tales I'm sure.

Foxes Faux are bringing thier unique blend of instruments an genres to being something a little different to Valley Knights Music presents... Think acoustic-folk-punk! If you want a taster head over here 👇
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sPt7zRt83aCLHv0ojgkOZ?si=tOvPJcXHRA-vnOPMQqcNnA

Online tickets 4 quid advance
5er on the door.

I know it's a big ole boozer but lets get it nice and busy!

Local, original music. This show brings you some straight up Yorkshire blues from Chris and Alternative Folk Punk Rockers, Foxes Faux!

05/05/2023

Mundi Club - Merry Go Round pre-save live now.
After ongoing issues the lads have joined forces with Kycker for distribution moving forward.

Choose your preferred music service

29/04/2023

The Mundi Club lads will be playing a set of covers and originals at West Riding Beerhouse tonight from 8. Fully covered beer garden should this glorious weather not stick around.

Think 90s 00s rock and alternative and you're pretty much there. Free entry in the beer garden obvs. Loads of nice ales too

09/03/2023

Another amazing announcement for our May line up. Foxes Faux will be making some mega folk-rock-punk vibes blast throught The Comrades concert hall. They will be joining Chris (the Man in the Hat) Martin and one more act to be announced later this week.

Go check their music out here ---- https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sPt7zRt83aCLHv0ojgkOZ?si=I6BPo8IPQLyaOWTjzPnEOw

03/03/2023

Super, amazingly, tremendously, proper chuffed to let you all know that Chris Martin (you may know him as the Man in the Hat) is making a loooong awaited return to The Comrades for our next live night!!

Chris has recently released a bloody beautiful album, 'From Absence to Presence' It's an amazing listen. He may have some left on the night for you to buy. In reality. With real money. Either way, you can see him play. In person.

Friday 12th May from 8pm.

Tickets available soon. Keep your eyes peeled for the rest of the line up announcing soon!

03/03/2023

The Elastic Waste lads are playing down at Squashclub Dewsbury tonight supporting JT Wright. Go down and support them after they launched their new single this week!

19/02/2023

If you enjoyed The Last Minute's performance and wondered how they sound from the studio, get in touch with them and buy a CD!

Let us know if you'd like one 🎶

19/02/2023

Last Thursday of the month sees the regular open mic night at Station Tavern cleckheaton
Bob in and do a few! Why not?
You might get yersen a paid booking down there!

I've been and seen a few bands down at The Station. It's always a good atmosphere. Also upstairs is an amazing venue space. Check it out if you haven't already.

19/02/2023

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18/02/2023

Reprazent 🙌

17/02/2023

HAVE A BUTCHERS.....

This is a small snippet of Samh the harmonies are c**k on, I'm a sucker for cello and that guitar riff is winner winner.

What you saying? Go.give Samh a follow and check out more of thier work.

06/02/2023

https://open.spotify.com/artist/12zA5Jsh1MakeHmu0jTyb2?si=_YFtLij3TTys1if4-M3k4g
Elastic Waste who played on Friday have plenty on Spotify to wrap your ears around. Check them out.

Artist · 19 monthly listeners.

05/02/2023

https://on.soundcloud.com/xwELj
Quiet Fire's latest release available to listen to now.
Click it! Click the link!

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03/02/2023

The Last Minute with a cracking mix of originals and covers. All the acts tonight have been excellent.
An eclectic mix of brilliant musicians and singers.

03/02/2023

Elastic Waste bringing their spare songs and pop-punk punk-rock sounds in full force! If you're not here you're missing out!

03/02/2023

Quiet Fire in his groove.... Right now at VKM presents... Elastic Waste, Quiet Fire, The Last Minute @ The Comrades Heckmondwike

02/02/2023

And last but not least.. The Last Minute an acoustic duo who I have followed since meeting them working on Cleckheaton Online Radio...
Actually, in one shape or another... everyone on the bill were a part of our shows on there!

Come and join us for an eclectic night of all sorts of bloody good, live music at The Comrades.

Doors open at 7:30pm

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02/02/2023

Also on tomorrow's line up of amazing local live music.... Elastic Waste - bit of Pop-Punk for ya to dance your arses off to..

Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/elastic-waste-quiet-fire-and-the-last-minute-tickets-515822588247

This song is about a Peeping Tom. I remember a website called AlbinoBlackSheep and on that website was a sketch from Adam Sandler about a Peeping Tom. Music ...

01/02/2023

Here's one of the lead tracks from Quiet Fire's latest EP..
GET DOWN EARLY SO AS NOT TO MISS!
VKM presents... Elastic Waste, Quiet Fire, The Last Minute this Friday at The Comrades

27/01/2023

Just listen to that bloody lovely bit of faffing from Julian Socha Music Page

If you haven't listened to or seen Julian. Check his page out. One of the best guitarists I have ever seen.

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