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Top Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Event Music Services

Top Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Event Music Services

Booking the perfect music service for your event is a key step to creating a memorable experience, but it’s an area often riddled with missteps. Here’s a deeper dive into the common mistakes to avoid, ensuring your event is as smooth and successful as the playlist...

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Transforming Retail Spaces Through Strategic Music Design

Transforming Retail Spaces Through Strategic Music Design

In the bustling world of retail, every sensory detail matters—lighting, layout, and, of course, sound. While often overlooked, music holds the power to transform retail spaces, creating an atmosphere that not only reflects the brand but also influences shopper...

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Beyond the Beat: How Music Defines Venue Atmosphere

Beyond the Beat: How Music Defines Venue Atmosphere

Music is more than background noise, it’s an essential part of any venue's identity, shaping the atmosphere and setting the tone for guests' experiences. Whether in a high-energy bar, a chic hotel lobby, or an intimate restaurant, the right music transforms spaces,...

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Behind the booth

Behind the Booth: What’s In Your Gig Bag?

Behind the Booth: What’s In Your Gig Bag?

One thing that it's important to remember as a beginner DJ is that different venues will have different setups, and you can't be complacent. Various iterations of DJing gear have different functions and capabilities. If you've only ever practised on the newest,...

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Behind the Booth – DJing 101

Behind the Booth – DJing 101

In this article, we'll be looking into the technology used by DJs, and the role fulfilled by them. The passion starts differently for each person. You might be at your favourite club listening to the hottest new track, or at a festival in the middle of an electric...

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Behind the Booth: Initial Investments

Behind the Booth: Initial Investments

If you've read the previous posts in this series, you may have established a pretty good understanding of what a DJ does, and with what equipment. As with many hobbies, however, the prospect of jumping into the world of DJing can be quite daunting, and you may be...

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Meet the Team

Meet the Team: Jake, AKA Frison

Meet the Team: Jake, AKA Frison

We sat down with Jake, who produces under the alias "Frison", to discuss his background with music, his workflow when it comes to creating, and plans for live performance.   Q: So while you've been producing for a while now, you've only been with Sol Passion for...

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Meet the Team: DJ Fu

Meet the Team: DJ Fu

For this week's edition, we sat down with Ant, who performs under the alias of DJ Fu and has released music under the Guidance Label alongside fellow producer Lovely. He performs frequently all over Hong Kong. Discusses the D&B Renaissance, Scratching, and Street...

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Meet the Team: Nishad, AKA Krayon

Meet the Team: Nishad, AKA Krayon

Nishad, AKA Krayon, talks about his musical upbringing in Nepal, shares some tips for better mixing, and discusses how his love of metal and other hardcore genres influences his approach to electronic music.   Q: You're from Nepal originally - when did you move...

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Meet the Team: Casey

Meet the Team: Casey

This time around we interview Casey, who's been with us at Sol Passion Music for three years now. Casey is highly respected for both his eclectic DJ sets as well as his experimental live modular synth performances, making him a valued member of not just Sol Passion...

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Meet the Team: Isaac

Meet the Team: Isaac

In this weeks edition, we sat down with Isaac Chan, who recently released his debut single "I Was". As well as discussing his process writing the song, we asked him questions about his background and clever use of sound design. Q: Where are you from originally? Isaac:...

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Meet the team: Zaq, AKA Forte

Meet the team: Zaq, AKA Forte

We sat down with the newest member of the team at Sol Passion Music, Zaq, who produces under the alias Forte, and asked him a few questions about his background with music and his approach to sound design.

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