Cardiff University Live Music Society

Our new venue - The Old Library was a HUGE success last night - so i'd like to thank everyone for coming, playing and supporting as i'm sure everyone had a really fun night!

Open Mic is back next Tuesday (24th) for some more acoustic fun! For further information go to the Live Music Society Cardiff facebook group.

See you then!
Kaffy xxx

Here are a selection of photos from the past LMS week! We have John Q Public playing at Fun Factory - and of course the infamous game of legs as their song entails. Catch them at Barfly on the 29th Novemeber if you want to give it a go!

Also a few photos from Kickback Open Mic Night, our fortnightly event!

Click the title for more photos...

LMS Battle if the bands 2010 is coming and we want you to send in your demos for a chance to compete and win some amazing prizes!

Last years winner TIDAL won £300 and a slot at this years summer ball, on the same stage as CALVIN HARRIS and FEEDER.

Send your entries to:

21 Coburn Street
Cathays
Cardiff
CF24 4BQ

Dont forget to include your BAND NAME ON THE CD!
Also please attach a few words about the band, no more than 50 words, your myspace and a contact number.

Prizes and guest judges to be announced soon!

***Deadline is the 11th DECEMBER***

GOOD LUCK!!!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
*Entries must be in CD format only, unless agreed by LMS
*Previous bands who have been in the competition on a semi final level or further may not apply, unless there is a BIG difference in sound or members and this exception must be agreed by LMS
*No enties will be accepted after the deadline.
*By entering the competition you are agreeing that the band will be avaliable to play at least 2 of the heats (4th 11th 18th 25th feb), one of the semi finals (4th 11th march) and the final on the 18th march.

Hello LMSers,

I hope you had an amazingly messy Hallowe'en! We have lots of events planned this week to ensure the fun doesn't stop...

FUN FACTORY - Monday. Not only is Zane Lowe on his DJ hero tour, but we have Studio Arcade playing in the side room, an enigmatic signed band that have supported the likes of Scouting for Girls- to quote

'Despite forming less than a year ago Studio Arcade have already progressed to a level that many more established bands have yet to reach. Signed to Black Mountain Productions in America, and with one UK tour already under their belts, the band combines pop sensibility and soaring vocals with epic hooks and indie guitar.' www.myspace.com/wearestudioarcade

Live music kicks off at around 10.30pm, and entry is FREE!!

KICKBACK OPEN MIC- Tuesday. Come along for an acoustic sing-song or just kickback and listen to some amazing (and amusing) tunes! We provide an acoustic guitar and stage piano for those who want to use them. Performances will start after the football at 9.30pm in the Taf, get there early to book a slot - or- email lmscardiff@gmail.com.

THE LASH - Wednesday. When buying tickets for The Lash online, use the promo code LMSCARDIFF to recieve 50p off each ticket!!

TOUCAN BAR BONFIRE PARTY - Thursday. LMS members have discounted entry - only £2...Expect live bands, djs and cheap drinks. Alex Dingley - an awesome five piece welsh band will be playing - www.myspace.com/alexdingley

Toucan is a trendy bar next door to Welsh Club!

Just show your keyrings to recieve discounted entry...if you still need to pick up your lms keyring, come along to open mic and you can recieve it there.

I look forward to seeing you! And we are in the process of planning house parties, gigs and busking...keep your eyes peeled!

Kaffy xxx

Hey guys! Hope you're had a good week, we have some great stuff in store for you this week!

First off we have two bands in Fun Factory tonight, Zenyth and the Hit Ups www.myspace.com/thehitups, along with a Ska DJ and resident ODDSOC Djs.

Tuesday is the launch of our LMS ANNUAL 2009 CD in Barfly, with Milano, Emphatica and the 3 Aces. Doors 7.30pm, tickets are £4 LMS members with their keyring, £5 without. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=160564522216&ref=ts free CD and free entry to HAMMERTIME after! Bargain!

On the Rocks, Friday at Barfly has very special guest DJ- Huw Stephens from radio 1. We have tickets for sale at £4 if you want one, just give us an email here.

Cheers!

LMS

Hello to you all!

Thanks for all of your interest in joining live music society, we have soo many exciting events coming up for all you lovely new members and members-to-be!

By becoming a fully-fledged member you will recieve your discount cards for Metros and Clwb Ifor Bach (welsh club to you and me) which give you exclusive discounted entry, cheaper drinks and lots of extra deals during the night. Members can additionally recieve discounted entry to Barfly on selected nights, on loose promotion nights and at our very own LMS events (including Nos Da and Battle of the Bands) by showing your LMS keyrings. We will also be holding regular exclusive competitions on our website for members where tickets and merchandise are up for grabs.

So, tomorrow we have our first social of the year - Guitar Hero Competition at 10FeetTall! The event kicks off at 8pm, but for those of you that don't know how to get there we will be meeting at the union steps at 7.30pm to take you there! Drinks are cheap tomorrow too - 2for1 Rocktails, selected bottled beer £2, spirit & mixer £2 and shots £1.50 - free entry for all!

On Sunday we have our new monthy acoustic night - Nos Da at 10FeetTall, featuring Jim Lockey and the solemn sun, Colum Regan and Joe Summers. This is going to be a chilled way to end the week - just sit back, relax and listen to some amazing live music...If you like Damien Rice and David Gray this is for you. Entry is £3 for all. http://www.myspace.com/jimlockey

At Fun Factory on Monday check out King Louis' Collective in Buffers (the side room) of Solus - the band formed this time last year when they met through LMS, and have gone from strength to strength ever since. They describe themselves as 'funky soulful ska-rock music', check them out here - http://www.myspace.com/kinglouiscollective

Then, on Tuesday we have the return of Kickback - our very own open mic night in the Taf at the union! We will be providing a guitar, stage piano and mics - you just need to provide yourself and the music! This is also a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded musicians and showcase your talents too. And we like to hear it all - we have had digereedoos, poetry, bongos...the list is endless, so see if you can bring an exciting edge to the mic! Make sure to arrive early to book your slot! Kickback kicks off at 8pm.

Remember to become a fan of 'Live Music Society Cardiff' on facebook for additional event information!

If you haven't yet joined and would like to, come speak to us at one of the events above - membership is £4 and you will recieve your membership pack then!

I am looking forward to meeting lots of you tomorrow, and throughout the week!
I hope you are having lots of crazy freshers fun...

Kaffy
LMS vice-president