Events lined up currently feature Blackpool's own Coast Town Ska and Mod Festival (now in its second year) over 2 days in July 2016 at the prestigious Winter Gardens venue, the return of both Dave Wakeling's The English Beat and Wishbone Ash from the US on their 2016 UK tours in September and November respectively plus 80s icon Toyah Willcox with her band in October.
The portfiolo of acts keeps on building, specialising in heritage acts with an emphasis on quality, well-run and enjoyable live music events.
KEEPING IT REAL
Formed by Colin Appleby, a working musician since 1984 and drum tutor from 1999, promoting a range of events including several successful drum clinics featuring session professional Craig Blundell in September 2005 and following this up with a series of drum clinics featuring Carl Palmer (ELP and Asia) and Steve White (Style Council, Paul Weller, Oasis, The Who and Ocean Colour Scene) and Kasabian drummer Ian Matthews.
Now further developing live promotion and artist management whilst completing a Masters in Music Industry Management and Promotion at the University of Central Lancashire has allowed him to bring together all of these skills and experience with a focus to develop this through Shadow Management providing clear and effective live event promotion and artist management for specialist, niche markets.
ABOUT US
TESTIMONIALS
“Colin is a really good example of the sort of activity that can be developed ... What he has achieved is very impressive. Promoting is one of the most difficult parts of this business. These are the people who take all the chances and live right on the sharp end...at the mercy of the public. Congratulations to Colin on his success.”
Peter Hook of Joy Division, New Order, Peter Hook & the Light
"Coast Town was brilliant! Well done! And you, sir, are a delight to work with. Thank you for having me! x"
Rhoda Dakar - The Bodysnatchers
"Ditto!" - in response to the comment from Rhoda Dakar.
Pauline Black - The Selecter
"I've worked with Colin on a number of occassions, a highly organised and considered approach. It is always a pleasure to work with such a safe pair of hands and he's a thoroughly nice bloke!"
Roddy 'Radiation' Byers - The Specials, The Skabilly Rebels
"It's always been a pleasure to work with Colin, he is always professional and well organised. He always has looked after me extremely well when I have visited Blackpool, looking forward to the next visit"
Steve White - The Family Silver, Trio Valore, Jon Lord, Paul Weller.
"Colin is by far one of the hardest working promotors I have had the pleasure of working with over the last 25 years. He worked tirelessly not only on promoting the shows but dealing with the band, venues and also the paying public. Always the first to start and last to finish each day. Even under pressure he remained calm and collected, astutely dealing with any issues efficiently and maintaining a smooth running show. He was constantly present, never shirking from getting stuck in with the dirty work and maintained a pleasant demeanor - always ready for a laugh and a joke. Having now worked with him, I trust his judgment, his experience and more importantly his word. Thank you Colin."
Simon J Pinto - Session Musician.