Wishing all our customers and friends a Happy Christmas

Music stand lights add sparkle to Black Cat Music offer

A sparkling promotion this month from Black Cat Music is a 15% saving on the Duet 2 music stand light, which makes this a good time to upgrade music stand lighting. 

Utilising two fully adjustable LED head units, the Duet 2 can evenly light two pages of music thanks to optical grade lenses that avoid any hot spots. The new Duet 2 is twice as bright as earlier models and offers four selectable light levels. Sensor switch operation allows, one, or both LEDs to be turned on with just a gentle tap. An extra strong clip attaches the Duet 2 to any music stand and with two flexible arms, the lighting heads can be fully adjusted as required, or bent to a compact position for ease of storage. 

Three AAA size batteries offer up to 20 hours continuous operation. Alternatively an optional AC adaptor additionally allows a series of Duet 2 units to be connected together for lighting control for band or orchestral users. Details and order information are published on the web site.

Winner of Black Cat draw buys Conductor’s Stand

"Thank you very much – I never win prizes, so this is a real treat". That was the reaction from Tim Smith of Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire on hearing that he had won the top prize in the Black Cat Music summer draw. He continued," I've just ordered a conductor’s stand and will sing Black Cat's praises every time I use it". 

With the prize being £100 off his next order, Tim had little hesitation in using the money towards purchasing the conductor's stand from Black Cat Music's comprehensive range of music equipment. The prizes drawn by Group Marketing Manager, Mark Rasmussen were a thank you to everybody who participated in a survey hosted on the Black Cat Music web site. during the summer. 

The second prize of £50 off their next order with Black Cat Music and valid until the end of the year went to Mrs A Williams from Northamptonshire. 

Third prize, a Scherzo Folding Music Stand complete with storage bag, is on its way to Mr M Oakley from West Sussex. 

Runners up prizes of Mighty Bright Single XtraFlex lights went to: 
• Mr D Ruskin from Worcestershire 
• Mr T Kermode from London 
• Mr Simon from London 
• Ms H Davies from Lancashire 
• Mr A Livingstone from London

Great back to school offer on Classic 50s and storage cart

Why not start the new academic year with new music stands and a smart move and store cart that holds 10 stands?  As a special promotion, 10 x Classic 50 Music Stands plus a small size Move & Store Cart are offered by Black Cat Music with a saving of £100 compared to the usual package price. 

The package, normally priced at £695, is on offer throughout September at just £595 plus VAT with free delivery on the UK mainland. Schools and colleges looking to equip with new music stands designed for robust and regular handling can take advantage of the deal ready for the new academic year. 

Already a top seller, the popular Classic 50 Music Stand doesn’t compromise on a design that is tough enough to handle the hardships of regular classroom use thanks to a formula of advanced polymers offering inherent tensile strength that will not bend or dent like metal stands - a design that also makes it quiet and rattle-free during performances. And the scratch resistant desk surface also incorporates a unique recess for keeping pencils in place. When the performance, rehearsal or class is over, stands can be stacked on the easy to load Move & Store Cart for transport and convenient, compact storage. 

For full details on the September offer can be found on the Black Cat Music web site. 

FMS conference in Belfast

  Black Cat Music recently exhibited at the FMS annual conference in Belfast.    The FMS Conference was held in the Hilton Hotel, Belfast from Wednesday 16 - Friday 18 June 2010. 

Black Cat Music at ABTT Today

Brigitte Downs and  Marco Nogueira of Black Cat Music at ABTT Theatre Show in London today.

Meet the Black Cat Music team at ABTT

Black Cat Music will be displaying their comprehensive range of education and performance equipment on stand 112 at the ABTT Theatre Show to be held at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London on June 16th and 17th. Visitors can register online.

A range of products including music stands and staging equipment will be displayed and staff will be on hand to discuss and demonstrate products. Copies of Black Cat Music’s new comprehensive price list and catalogue will be available from the stand. 

We were at MMA Conference at Brighton College last week

Black Cat Music was once again displaying a selection of products from the company’s comprehensive range of music performance equipment at the MMA Conference at Brighton College. 

The MMA conference takes place in May each year at a different host school and is regarded as the most important networking event of the year giving MMA members a chance to discover job opportunities, learn new practices and socialise as they head towards the end of the academic year. The 2010 Conference (14th to 16th May) included a variety of valuable Inset seminars and the trade fair, as well as the chance to network with teachers from all over the UK. 

Black Cat Music offers a comprehensive range of music performance and acoustic equipment that includes music stands, orchestral chairs, staging, choral risers, conductor’s equipment, acoustic solutions and full stage acoustic shells. In addition there is a range of theatre products that embraces tiered audience seating, pit filler staging, make-up stations, costume racks and stage boxes. 

Black Cat Music is the Master Distributor for Wenger Corporation in the UK, Europe and Russia. Wenger are recognised as world leaders in fully-guaranteed staging and music performance equipment and also offer a range of Wenger-manufactured noise control treatments including acoustic shells, virtual acoustic environments and music practice rooms. The Black Cat Acoustics division are experienced in solving noise control problems in schools, providing cost-effective solutions that greatly improve the acoustic environment in accordance with Building Bulletin 93 recommendations. 

Big savings opportunity with Black Cat Music survey

Participants in Black Cat Music’s online survey could win a first prize that saves £100 on their next order for music performance equipment. 

Simply by participating in a short 2-minute online survey, the first 100 people will automatically be entered into a prize draw for the £100 saving, a second prize of £50 off their next order and a third prize of a Scherzo Folding Music Stand with bag, worth £25. Plus, there are five runners-up prizes of Mighty Bright Single XtraFlex lights to be won! 

Black Cat Music’s survey is part of the company’s on-going commitment to their customers for education and performance music equipment, to ensure they continue to be responsive to customer needs. The survey is open to all users of music performance equipment and can be accessed at www.blackcatmusic.co.uk/survey.htm. 

Special prices on music stands and cart from Black Cat Music

A special price offer in the UK from Black Cat Music that proved so popular before, is back for May. As a special promotion, 20 x Classic 50 Music Stands plus a large size Move and Store Cart are offered by Black Cat Music .  Already a top seller, the popular Classic 50 Music Stand doesn’t compromise on a design that is tough enough to handle the hardships of regular classroom use thanks to a formula of advanced polymers offering inherent tensile strength that will not bend or dent like metal stands - a design that also makes it quiet and rattle-free during performances. And the scratch resistant desk surface also incorporates a unique recess for keeping pencils in place. When the performance, rehearsal or class is over, stands can be stacked on the easy to load Move and Store Cart for transport and convenient, compact storage.

Birthday celebrations for Bob Dagger

Celebrating his milestone 70th birthday with colleagues from Black Cat Music was founder and chairman Bob Dagger. A special cake after the style of a bottle of Gordon's gin was cut by Bob to help everyone commemorate the event. 

Black Bravo Music Stands discounted for April

Black Cat Music is offering a discount of 15% on Wenger black Bravo Music Stands throughout April. 

The Bravo Music Stand is designed and engineered to high quality standards to provide a long, trouble-free life. Wenger’s premier heavy duty stand usually retails at £69.60, but can now be owned for £59.16 plus VAT. Bravo’s polypropelene desk will not chip, bend or scratch and includes a useful accessory shelf, handy for keeping pencils or reeds to hand. Height is adjustable in just a single smooth motion, from 61 cm to 116 cm. 

Full details and order information are published on the web site www.blackcatmusic.co.uk 

Successful show for Black Cat Music at Frankfurt Musikmesse

Dirk Rueter and Brigitte Downs of Black Cat Music on the stand at Frankfurt Musikmesse.

                                       Guy Dagger at Frankfurt.

                                        Alice Dagger 

Black Cat Music Europe to exhibit at Frankfurt Musikmesse

Black Cat Music Europe will once again be exhibiting a comprehensive range of equipment for music, performance and theatre in Hall 3.1, Stand A29 at the Frankfurt Musikmesse , March 24th~27th.

Performance equipment including examples of music stands, orchestral chairs, staging, choral risers, conductor’s equipment and music folders will be on show. In addition Black Cat Music Europe offer a range of theatre products embracing tiered audience seating, pit filler staging, make-up stations, costume racks and stage boxes.

Black Cat Music Europe is the Master Distributor for Wenger Corporation in Europe and Russia. Wenger are recognised as world leaders in fully guaranteed staging and music performance equipment that also includes Wenger-manufactured noise control treatments including acoustic shells, virtual acoustic environments and music practice rooms.

Expert staff, experienced at advising and supplying equipment for the diverse needs of performers, technicians, architects, events companies and teachers will be available on the stand to demonstrate products and provide advice. Whether looking for musical performance equipment, event staging, audience and performance seating, theatre equipment or acoustic solutions, Black Cat Music Europe can provide high-quality equipment, which is as durable as it is elegant and easy to use.

With representatives in over 15 European countries and an established supply chain for European distribution, Black Cat Music Europe is now acknowledged as a supplier of choice for a comprehensive range of music performance equipment and acoustic solutions for a wide range of music and theatrical needs.

Black Cat Music demonstrated education music equipment at BSEC

Black Cat Music recently successfully exhibited a comprehensive range of music, acoustics and performance equipment at the Building Schools Exhibition & Conference 2010, at ExCel, London.

Commenting on the show, Alice Dagger of Black Cat said, “this was our first time at BSEC and we were delighted with the positive reception for our music equipment products and interest in our acoustic solutions.”

Black Cat Music offers an extensive range of music performance and acoustic equipment that includes music stands, orchestral chairs, staging, choral risers, conductor’s equipment, acoustic solutions and full stage acoustic shells. In addition there is a range of theatre products that embraces tiered audience seating, pit filler staging, make-up stations, costume racks and stage boxes.

Black Cat Music is the Master Distributor for Wenger Corporation in the UK, Europe and Russia. Wenger are recognised as world leaders in fully-guaranteed staging and music performance equipment and also offer a range of Wenger-manufactured noise control treatments including acoustic shells, virtual acoustic environments and music practice rooms. The Black Cat Acoustics division are experienced in solving noise control problems in schools, providing cost-effective solutions that greatly improve the acoustic environment in accordance with Building Bulletin 93 recommendations.

Expert staff, experienced at advising and supplying equipment for the diverse needs of performers, technicians, architects, events companies and teachers alike, were kept busy at BSEC. Whether looking for musical performance equipment, event staging, audience and performance seating, theatre equipment or acoustic solutions, Black Cat Music can provide high-quality equipment which is as durable as it is elegant and easy to use.

Music stand lights add sparkle to Black Cat Music offer

A sparkling promotion this month from Black Cat Music is a 15% saving on the Duet 2 music stand light, which makes this a good time to upgrade music stand lighting. 

Utilising two fully adjustable LED head units, the Duet 2 can evenly light two pages of music thanks to optical grade lenses that avoid any hot spots. The new Duet 2 is twice as bright as earlier models and offers four selectable light levels. Sensor switch operation allows, one, or both LEDs to be turned on with just a gentle tap. An extra strong clip attaches the Duet 2 to any music stand and with two flexible arms, the lighting heads can be fully adjusted as required, or bent to a compact position for ease of storage. 

Three AAA size batteries offer up to 20 hours continuous operation. Alternatively an optional AC adaptor additionally allows a series of Duet 2 units to be connected together for lighting control for band or orchestral users. Details and order information are published on the Black Cat web site.