Wayne C MacDonald's surgeries have been running a number of years now and were set-up to offer free, impartial advice on a wide range of subjects related to music, its creation, communities and development. These are one-to-one sessions which take place in the Generator offices, Westgate Road and have a pathfinder function for people wishing to clarify their career/musical objectives. Past examples of people who have sought advice from Bigger Beat include:-

• Bands looking for feedback on their music
• Bands/musicians who need guidance with management, publicity/marketing/finding gigs.
• Dj's/producers looking to develop skills, find collaborators, get work;
• Parents of young musicians who want to find what support they can offer.
• Musicians who are looking to tap into regional/national networks.
• People who want basic information on publishing, copywright, contracts etc.

Bigger Beat offers a broad range of support; thankfully Wayne, who runs the surgeries, has extensive experience making music and putting it out. He was instrumental in creating the strong urban scene that now exists in the North East and has been involved in producing material in various styles for acts as diverse as Lenny Kravitz, Angie Stone, B2K, Lisa Roxanne, Usher, Christina Milian, Beverley Knight, Will Smith, NERD. He is ideally positioned to listen and respond to your concerns, musical and related.

Call (0191) 245 0099 to book your Bigger Beat one-to-one session.