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Promoters in Leicester<\/h1>\n

This page now forms part of our archives<\/p>\n

Originally published in 2013<\/p>\n

Trusty Husky<\/h2>\n

A new promotions and bookings agency. They say: We promote original touring acts across Leicesters best live music venues. We only promote acts that we feel a musical affinity for, and aim to make every show we host the absolute best it can be for both the bands and the audience. We specialise in alternative music promotions across the punk, metal, rock and indie genres.<\/p>\n

Find out more from the Trusty Husky web site<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0or see them on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Music First Promotions<\/h2>\n

David Norris regularly puts on bands at Leicester venues as Music First Promotions<\/p>\n

See our feature article on Music First Promotions<\/p>\n

Find Music First on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Live in Leicester<\/h2>\n

Andy Wright puts on shows at lock42, Sumo, O2 Academy and other venues.<\/p>\n

Live in Leicester on Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Live in Leicester web site<\/a><\/p>\n

Wake Up Promotions<\/h2>\n

Paul Collins is an established promoter of live music events in Leicester.<\/p>\n

You can find out more from his Facebook page for\u00a0Wake Up Promotions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cheeseweasel Promotions<\/h2>\n

See the Cheeseweasel web site\u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0Cheeseweasel on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Xander Promotions<\/h2>\n

Xander puts on shows at a variety of venues.\u00a0Details from their web site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lay-Z Boi Music.<\/h2>\n

Leicester promoter Chris puts on shows featuriing local bands.\u00a0Info from the Lay-Z Boi web site.<\/a><\/p>\n

VJT Promotions<\/h2>\n

A busy promoter in Leicester, VJT organises the Original Bands Showcase, The Window of Opportunity for young bands and the obsUnplugged events that showcase acoustic talent.<\/p>\n

See the page for OBS UnPlugged on Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and the page for the\u00a0Original Bands Showcase (OBS)<\/a><\/p>\n

Donkey Song Club<\/h2>\n

is run at the The Donkey, Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BH by Gaz Birtles, tel: 07732 044 940 or find him on Facebook.<\/p>\n

The Donkey Bar<\/a><\/p>\n

See also:<\/p>\n

How to get a gig in Leicester<\/a><\/p>\n

Services for music and musicians<\/a><\/p>\n

Leicester music media<\/a><\/p>\n

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