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Barnsley Original Music Fanzine

Brief information This small but rapidly expanding magazine has been going for a few months now. They are servicing Leeds, Wakefield, Doncaster and Sheffield. It has been set up and is run by a band called gaia. They do reviews on live bands and venues in these areas so if you would like to get in touch with them then please contact them by,

To contact The Music Move please email them at,
Email: Barnsleyoriginalmusic@hotmail.com or for advertising phone them on,
Tel: 07787 730517 or visit their web site at
www.gaiauk.com.

Barnsley Original Music Fanzine is published by Hive publications part of Gaia Collective.

About Gaia

The Gaia Collective (Dave Hancock, Iain West, John Rose and Steve Booth) have been in existence for over two years now and their main objective has been to promote the otherwise neglected community of creative local musicians namely bands who play their own music/songs. It came to the collective’s attention that a local publication supporting the efforts of local bands was, in fact in demand. The collective are all experienced local artists who also run a night every two months to promote live music and local bands, which at present runs in conjunction with the fanzine. We also run a self financed rehearsal studio called "the Hive". The collective are also in a band and have been actively involved locally for Ten years. Due to this unique position that the collective holds we are certain that with the support of other initiatives, the Fanzine will continue to reflect the dedication and enthusiasm there is in this area for self expression. Yorkshire, in the past has nurtured several quality original bands, but unfortunately their hasn’t been the infrastructure, like there are in other areas, to support, encourage and inspire talent which is obviously there and thrives in such run down environments as Yorkshire. This is one of the aims that the collective are trying to achieve. The Fanzine is in its seventh issue and is a monthly publication which has only been possible due to the generosity of a local printing business in Barnsley.  The Fanzine has over 30 outlets locally consisting of 500 copies distributed to venues, shops, Barnsley library, Barnsley college,  Merodome leisure centre rehearsal studios and music venues and shops in and around the Sheffield/Leeds area which covers outlets which concentrate on the promotion and support of original music. Now, the Fanzine is a tried and tested initiative we can confidently go forward with the project knowing its grounding and its popularity. With the feedback the Fanzine has already produced, we are positive that with the support of outside initiatives, we can only boost the profile of yourselves/Ourselves, as well as the wealth of local talent this area has to offer.
Most bands and musicians come to a standstill when the word promotion is mentioned, through the lack of money and no free outlets the bands only other option is the expensive alternative of the commercial sector.
The Fanzine also promotes the amenities available locally which musicians may be interested in using and informs the readership of live entertainment in the Yorkshire area. The BOM review and preview live local gigs to promote local nights and unsigned bands. We also concentrate on Demo/Album reviews for local musicians to send their work for consideration. This service is free and invaluable to bands who otherwise would not have any outlets to promote themselves locally. Live Gigs from Barnsley Original Music Fanzine.