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Welcome to Bad Monkey Promotions, where we are passionate about supporting artists of all kinds! Our mission is to bring live performances to life for artists across the nation, while also providing independent musicians with the opportunity to have their music heard through one of our comprehensive radio campaigns. No matter if you're a budding local talent or a recognised artist in the industry, we are dedicated to partnering with you to help you achieve your goals and thrive in your musical journey. If you believe that our services align with what you need or if you're planning an upcoming live show and would like to collaborate with us, we encourage you to get in touch. We are excited about the possibility of working together and look forward to exploring how we can move forward as a team! Bad Monkey Promotions have you covered, recorded or live!
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Bad Monkey Promotions, whether it's presenting live shows for artists of all ilks in theatres throughout the country to helping get independant artists their music heard on the aiwaves though our various radio campaigns on offer. Whatever your need we are here to help and look forward to working alongside independant local acts to larger, more well known singers, acts and TV personalities. If you think that you could fit with what we provide and could benefit from our services or would like to work with us on your upcoming live show then please do get in touch as we look forward to talking to you to see if the way forward could be together!
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Radio Campaigns: Getting your music noticed is crucial for any artist, but the costs can often be prohibitive. Unlike other agencies, we strive to provide a fair approach to this essential aspect of your career, tailoring each campaign to fit your specific needs & budget. We understand that your time is valuable & your art is priceless, so we focus on listening to your needs & implementing them effectively. Our services go beyond merely "sending an email" instead we offer a comprehensive strategy for your media promotion all at affordable rates. By making promotion accessible to all, we aim to eliminate the daunting aspects of this process, enabling you to enhance your profile, sales & profits. So don’t hesitate, reach out to us now & let us be part of your journey toward achieving your fullest potential. With a vast global network of contacts at our disposal, we ensure a streamlined promotional experience, adapting to your unique needs. Check out our flexible pricing Radio Campaigns & remember, we prioritise your needs above all else. Bad Monkey Promotions is redefining the way business is done! Founded in late 2021 in the UK, Bad Monkey was established to find a better, more affordable way for all musicians to get their music heard & in turn sold. As artists increasingly adopt a DIY approach, they often find themselves overwhelmed by the myriad of responsibilities. We recognise that every act has distinct needs, which is why we offer personalised services rather than a "one-size-fits-all" solution. Our promotional campaigns are priced according to your specific requirements, ensuring you get the best value for your investment. At Bad Monkey, we aim to alleviate the stress of music promotion, allowing you to concentrate on what you do best, creating great music. Whether you're launching a single or a full album, our extensive network can help you achieve your goals with "Targeted Global Radio Campaigns" to over 4000 Contacts! Whatever your needs, we are committed to raising your profile & setting you on the path to success!​
Many musicians today are opting for an independent approach to the industry, which empowers them but, at the same time, also presents significant challenges. At Bad Monkey, we are dedicated to supporting artists through Media Promotion. We collaborate with numerous radio stations & media outlets worldwide to elevate your artist profile & reach a broader audience than you might possibly achieve on your own, ultimately leading to increased exposure & potential sales.
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With a vast global network of contacts at our disposal, we ensure a streamlined promotional experience, adapting to your unique needs. Check out our flexible pricing Radio Campaigns & remember, we prioritise your needs above all else. Bad Monkey Promotions is redefining the way business is done! Founded in late 2021 in the UK, Bad Monkey was established to find a better, more affordable way for all musicians to get their music heard & in turn sold. As artists increasingly adopt a DIY approach, they often find themselves overwhelmed by the myriad of responsibilities. We recognise that every act has distinct needs, which is why we offer personalised services rather than a "one-size-fits-all" solution. Our promotional campaigns are priced according to your specific requirements, ensuring you get the best value for your investment. At Bad Monkey, we aim to alleviate the stress of music promotion, allowing you to concentrate on what you do best, creating great music. Whether you're launching a single or a full album, our extensive network can help you achieve your goals with "Targeted Global Radio Campaigns" to over 4000 Contacts! Whatever your needs, we are committed to raising your profile & setting you on the path to success!​
Bennett & Steele have been a duo since the mid-80s, where their unique strengths brought them together. Colin Steele, known as the “Music Man,” and Colin Bennett, the “Man With The Words,” have made a name for as successful songwriters, creating music for various artists. After a hiatus due to life’s demands, they reunited in the mid-90s secured their first publishing deal in 2002, with Sony/ATV, with their song “I Don’t Want To Miss Someone,” which was later recorded by emerging star Amy Cruz. Fast forward to today and the duo decided it was time to step into the spotlight themselves and launched The Weekend Blues Band to showcase their songwriting talents in the blues/rock genre, with their debut album set for release in November 2024. Steele takes the lead, not only by composing the music but also recording most parts in his own studio, while Bennett, the "wordsmith" writes some truly amazing lyrics. Add to the mix contributions from many talented musicians and their first album, "Misunderstood," is sure to be a smash as it features eleven original tracks that blend blues and rock with a commercial appeal, showcasing the duo's dedication and talent. Alongside Bennett & Steele, The weekend Blues band are, in the most, Storm Guthrie on vocals, Sticks Johnson on drums, Fingers on keys and Billy ‘The Thump’ on bass making The Weekend Blues Band an exciting project to watch!
Bennett & Steele have been around for quite some time now, having met back in the mid 80’s. Both called Colin the guys each have their separate strengths & it seems were destined to meet and work together. Colin Steele is the “Music Man” & Colin Bennett is the “Man With The Words!” & together have always been known simply as “Bennett & Steele”, go on have a look, you’ll find ‘em & they’ve both been very successful songwriters over the years together writing for others musicians.
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Life however, as it so often does, got in the way & as such their daytime work, marriage & children took over for a while. Come the mid 90’s though the two met up once again & started their career as serious songwriters Their first publishing deal came in 2002 with a song they had written a couple of years earlier called “I Don’t Want To Miss Someone.” The deal was with Sony/ATV and in 2007 a young star-to-be, Amy Cruz, recorded the song in the famous Red Bus Studios in Salisbury Street, London. This song was released & went on to become the carrier single for the album, 'Remember My Name' going on to top the charts for three weeks in the Philippines.
They have also had a number of their other songs recorded & released by the French artist Cathy Varna. As Colin S says. “Who would have believed it - a couple of songwriters from Essex having their songs played all around the world – we’re well chuffed!”
Now, Fast forward again, this time to today & the guys took the bold decision & figured it was time to maybe give it a go themselves; you know, be the ones in the spotlight & The Weekend Blues Band was born! Now it’s their time to shine & showcase their song writing talents in the blues/rock genre to the world, with no one to hide behind. It’s a brave move for sure in this day & age but it’s long overdue.
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With the release of The Weekend Blues Band's debut album in November 2024 the guys decided it was time to tell the world exactly who they are!
"The Weekend Blues Band is the brainchild of Colin Steele. As a multi-instrumentalist and the musical part of the Bennett & Steele songwriting partnership Colin S wanted more control over the way the final recordings of their songs sounded. Before, when acting as pure songwriters, writing for other artists, the artists they wrote for, quite rightly, have the artistic control and freedom to record the songs however they wanted to. For this new and exiting venture though, Colin Steele not only wrote the music but also played and recorded nearly all of the various musical parts, guitars, keyboards, bass, etc in his own studio. As the project developed however, other musicians and vocalists joined the party, for example playing of the Hammond Organ, drums/percussion and, of course, adding of the vocals. This new approach not only gave Colin the full artistic freedom that he had always wanted but, by also acting as the executive producer, working closely with the other musical contributors and the producer, gave Colin overall control and direction of how the final recordings of the songs would sound. As a construct The Weekend Blues Band is, in effect, a ‘Virtual Band’ Members of the band do not meet up to record the various musical parts, in fact they don’t even all live in the same country! Modern technological advances allow for music parts to be sent over the airwaves, ‘studio to studio’ for mixing and production. The Weekend Blues Band are then, in essence, a studio band, a vehicle that allows the songs of Bennett & Steele to be brought to a worldwide audience with talented musicians stepping in where and when required. “Misunderstood”, is the first album from the band and consists of eleven original songs. It is the culmination of many months of hard work and dedication, songwriting, playing and recording. Both of the Colin’s are very proud of the final product achieving, as they set out to, a sound that is blues/rock but with a commercial crossover feel. Future singles & an album is currently being finlised and the parts of Storm, Sticks, Fingers & Thump may be performed by different musicians than previously used. It's a wonderful concept & one that Bennett & Steel have acomplished wonderfully!"
And so, Bennett & Steele are joined as always by Storm Guthrie on vocals, Sticks Johnson on drums, Johnny Fingers on the keys & Billy ‘The Thump’ on bass. Who will actually step into each of these roles on;y time will tell. Whoever it is one thing is for sure and that is, together they are The Weekend Blues Band & boy are you gonna love ‘em!