local press – Page 2 – Sophie Sweatman

Website relaunch

After some serious delving into my archives, scanning, uploading to Scribd, Pinning to Pinterest and rejigging, my website is ready for relaunch.

Eyes for Gertrude launched album to sell out venues

It was a huge pleasure to work with folk, pop country due Eyes for Gertrude. My press campaign for this fantastic band included these publications. A campaign for Eyes for Gertrude Produced Bristol Post Bristol 247 Magazine Drunken Werewolf Music Unbuttoned Red Lips Music Press Party Top 40 Charts Your Music Press

For independent artists wanting to release music

Most people naturally find it hard to firstly remember then to boast about their achievements and present these in a confident and objective manner that will maximise readers’ interest in them. As a result, we all tend to underplay our own achievements and instead try to tell people why we are as good as, betterContinueContinue reading “For independent artists wanting to release music”

Sweet Sound PR – no sweat

Writing services for music acts to publicise their releases online and in print. Follow this link here to see a series of posts written and edited by me for a series of music clients for Matchbox Recordings Having worked in music promotion between 1995 and 2004 in various London venues, during which time I builtContinueContinue reading “Sweet Sound PR – no sweat”

New press release on music page

Please check out my music page for latest release on Mohammad Reza Mortazavi, an Iranian hand drummer who played in the Performance Centre at Falmouth University, organised by event manager Christina Kyle. Musicians, especially those in Cornwall, please do send in MP3s for possible radio play on either Sophie’s Laughing Alarm Clock Show (Tuesdays 9am-11am)ContinueContinue reading “New press release on music page”

Thanks to the Falmouth Packet

I really appreciate the local papers in Falmouth. The Falmouth Packet continued to support my 4th comedy night at the Falmouth Watersports Centre with a piece in last week’s issue. Plus 3 punters came along after reading it after the July night was cancelled. They came back! Here’s the article. Pictures to follow when finishedContinueContinue reading “Thanks to the Falmouth Packet”

Farm Shops, Radio and Comedy

Each week I do an hour radio show on Sundays from 7.30pm-8.30pm – The Enhancing Your Chances Show. Then on Tuesday mornings I do the breakfast slot from 7.30am-9.30am – Sophie’s Laughing Alarm Clock Show. After Tuesday morning’s stint, I went to the Perranarworthal Farm Shop and Michelle Burley Hodge was there. I’d done anContinueContinue reading “Farm Shops, Radio and Comedy”

Enjoying the Performing Arts in Falmouth

Comedians in Falmouth Since I moved to Falmouth in 2011, I’ve seen two of favourite comedians perform within walking distance of where I live. One, Mark Steel, was at the Pavillion and the other, Josie Long, was at the Poly. In a year I’ve also seen Henning Wehn, who was fabulous, Robin Ince, Seann WalshContinueContinue reading “Enjoying the Performing Arts in Falmouth”

Secrets to writing press releases that get published

Press releases, or so-called ‘below the line advertising’, are a very effective way to promote your artistic activities. After all, people in your local area or industry would want to know what is going on. Remember that while you are writing. Format The simple format for a good press release is the same one youContinueContinue reading “Secrets to writing press releases that get published”

Enhancing Your Chances Radio Show

On Sunday 28 October, at 7.30pm I will be starting my radio show: Enhancing Your Chances on Source FM in Cornwall. Instead of talking covering what how-to books already tell you about writing, painting, comedy etc, this show will be ongoingly investigating ways to pursue your creative skills. Guests will be from the worlds ofContinueContinue reading “Enhancing Your Chances Radio Show”