Hi John, Lauren now has a publishing contract as well through Bandit, single song only presently although we have been asked to submit more material for a specific artist as well, with Leopard Music Publishing. The song 'That Girl' can be heard via Lauren's MySpace Mel Austin, Melodious Music, Wiltshire
www.myspace.com/laurendartist

Hi John, I just wanted you to know that the Winter Kicks have signed a 360 deal with Discovering Arts Music Group UK via the Bandit Newsletter contact. Many Thanks, The Winter Kicks. www.thewinterkicks.com

Just wanted to say thanks for your continued good work and inspiration. I wanted let you know that the artist LST who I co-manage has signed a deal with Paul Cooke's Diamond Life Records. This was via a feature in Novembers 2009 edition. LST is from Southampton and his EP 'This Is England' will be released released February 18th and available on Itunes and Amazon. Thanks again, Anthony/Olu Rowe. http://lstmusic.moonfruit.com

Hi John I've been lucky enough to have had hits in a number of territories throughout the world since 2002 (having got all my leads from Bandit!). I supplied the title track on the Taiwanese artist Rainie Yang's number 1 album 'Not Yet A Woman' which was released in November 2008 by Sony BMG (and is still selling strongly throughout South East Asia). Thank you for including my last article in Bandit (April 09 I think). The response was excellent and I made contact with a number of talented producers, co-writers and vocalists. To date, this has resulted in a 3-song publishing deal and two compilation releases by a German label (Dec 2009 + April 2010 - worldwide distribution). Gary Mill, Scotland.

John, I just wanted you to know that I have signed 3 licensing deals from pitches I found in Bandit Newsletter.  You gotta love it! Thanks, Michael Panasuk, TN USA.

Bandit has been of great service to TALK IN CODE and we have established some useful contacts through the newsletter so thank you. Warm regards, Chris Stevens UK www.talkincode.co.uk

Thanks to Bandit for the contacts. We got a lot of people who got back from all over the world who wanted to work with us. We got an offer from Northstar Publishing. and Hook Line and Sync. Thanks again and keep up the great work Jenny, EIRE. www.myspace.com/deloreansuitediginetie

Hi John, The Bandit Newsletter has been really helpful in finding new contacts. So far in matter of a week I've had 3 replies and now been taken on by An Australian TV and film company with my single Airtight. Liam Golder, Essex

John, this is BooM (Rick Steel) from Thirty Round Clip....Ok,I've got good news n' bad news....The bad news is the December Bandit will be my last subscription....The Good news is We signed with Travis (a 360 Deal) cuz of your contact sheet! Thanks man!!! Bandit Rocks! I've included a picture if u want to post us as a Bandit success story.
Rick Steel, CA, USA www.thirtyroundclip.com

Hey John, I just wanted to let you know that since producer Fran Ashcroft put the feature in your Bandit newsletter in regards to my company looking for talent. I have had response literally from all over the world, Ireland, England, Australia and the US., not just any talent, some are world class talent. Quite frankly, the reaction that I have recieved from Bandit newsletter has determined the outcome of a decision that I have been contemplating for about the last 3 years. With that said, I am starting a full service independent label, McMahan Entertainment. The site will be up soon. Thank you for the add, it's greatly appreciated.   Thank you, Travis McMahan. Nashville USA

Keith Anderson here from NO EXCUSE RECORDS, based in Seattle.  We worked with Bandit back around 2002-03. I met and started working with UK Producer Stuart Wakeman through your newsletter. Later on Stuart and I recruited several vocalists through Bandit, and you and  I met while I was recording with Stuart on the Isle of Wight in 2003.   Tracks produced with Stuart are now selling downloads all over the world, and we were able to help London based vocalist Emma Stakes progress in her career (she now has a deal with Sony in the UK).    We've had songs covered by other artists, tracks in a Japanese movie, and most recently had 2 tracks (Only Love & All Because of You) licensed by DJSpire for his new release, VELOURIUM. www.noexcuserecords.com   www.cdbaby.com/cd/ucoa  

Hi John, Another of the youngsters I work with, 14 year old Lauren, now has a deveolpment deal with BUT! Music Group after replying to an ad in the Newsletter. She is not only a brilliant vocalist but an outstanding songwriter too, and has already released 2 original albums with a third almost completed. Allan James and Nick Robinson from BUT! are thrilled to have discovered her and working hard to introduce her to the industry over the next few months. Mel Austin, Melodious Music, Wiltshire www.myspace.com/laurendartist

Hi John, just wanted to drop you a quick line to let you know how we have been getting on with some submissions from your newsletter. We have had quite a bit of success in the licensing department via Bandit A&R, with licensing opportunities secured with Crucial Music (market leader in film, game & TV licensing), Technosweat compilations (responsible for licensing music into worldwide gymnasiums) and also First Stoke (responsible for syncing our tracks up with people doing wonderful stuff on all things associated with boards be it surf or other). Many thanks John and please keep up the hard work it is very much appreciated. Warmest Regards, Roy Bright, UK. www.myspace.com/exitstate  

Hi John. I don't know if you remember me but about 8 years ago your organisation assisted me in getting a deal with SMI and Gareth Young co-writer with Treana and now Producer for the likes of Sugababes and Dani Monogue. To cut a long story short, I have done really well since then and now work with Bruce Ruffin of BRM Music and about to launch a new label. Paul Cahalane, UK. www.singeraudition.com  

Hi John. I will be renewing my subscription very soon. Have to say your newsletter offers the best contacts anywhere. My daughter, A-Jay (Amanda-Jane), is an R&B/soul performer with similar potential to Joss Stone. Since she started responding to Bandit requests, she`s had quite a few offers from established producers/writers to perform their songs, but the most recent interest is from very big players. She has received definite interest from a major U.S.A. contact and all due to your newsletter. If she signs a major deal, you`ll be the first to know. Stu Leggat, UK www.myspace.com/MovieSoundTrackMan  

Hi John. I'm just writing to give you a little feedback. I sent some stuff to UK Publishing after seeing their ad in Bandit. They have accepted 5 of my songs to add to their catalogue, which they market to film, TV, etc. I have also had three original songs from my "Campesino Blues" CD accepted for the movie "Bagged and Boarded," being released later this year by Warm Milk Productions in New York. I will be renewing for another three months soon. Thanks and all the best. Billy Hamilton, SLOVAKIA www.thelowridersband.com  

Hi John, At last a breakthrough! I featured on the Bandit Midem compilation a couple of years back and have now been awarded a five year distribution deal with Digimix Records. If anyone wants to check me out try my own site. Regards Toots Earl www.alberttootsearl.com  

Just letting you know that I saw the competiton for music for The Graduates film in the USA in September's edition of Bandit and entered one of our songs, I'm really chuffed to tell you that we WON with most votes and will now be featured in the film with world-wide distribution. Also thanks to your newsletter the band is being "auditioned" by a major management company today at 12-13.00 I'll let you know how that goes, this is the one we've been waiting for so fingers crossed. Again thanks to your newsletter the band have had offers from several other labels but felt that those weren't quite right for us. Martin Parker, Make Sparks Scotland. www.myspace.com/makesparksband

As a result of subscribing to the Bandit A&R newsletter; several of my tracks have been featured on Compilation CDs and I have been in touch with several film and music companies who have promoted my music. In Summer 2007 I won a Bandit A&R and EMUSU competition and now have my own unique configurable web store built into my website. All of this in addition to releasing a top 40 UK remix in 2007 and working with several artists on other remixes is thanks to the fantastic service that John and the Bandit A&R newsletter provides for me and other artists. Keep up the outstanding job! May I take this opportunity to wish you a Happy New Year and all the best for 2008.
Cheers, Joe Hay, UK. www.joehay.co.uk  

Just wanted to let you know that myself and my writing partner Scott MacFarlane have signed 23 songs to Northstar music publishing. We got their details in the November edition of Bandit Newsletter and we are delighted. Grahame from Northstar is by far the most professional and friendly publisher we have dealt with and they have great credentials. He's also helping place some screenplays we wrote and we are off to meet him in the New Year. Thanks John, we've now published over fifty songs world wide through Bandit! All the best and Merry Christmas, Douglas Davidson, UK  

Hi John! Thanks to Bandit I have 6 songs placed with a publisher in the States! Got more in the pipeline too. Thanks again - peace from Waterson    www.myspace.com/watersonmusic

Hi John, I just wanted to let you know that as a result of your newsletter we placed a song in the US movie Happy Holidays, so a success story for your records. Thanks, Suzi Ballingall, UK www.myspace.com/eskal8publishing

I no longer need to be subscribed to the Bandit Newsletter as I have found a publishing deal with Acorn Music recently feature in Bandit. My song PRETEND has attracted another small recording label called Air Raid Production from Philippines http://rizo-songwriter.com - Rizo Balic

I've been working with Jo Greenwood (who advertised herself on Bandit just over a year ago) and we've written, performed, recorded and produced an EP over the internet without ever meeting. We've had it mastered at Alchemy Soho studios (Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs, Badly Drawn Boy) and we're getting copies pressed over the next couple of weeks to send throughout the industry.   Jo lives in Todmorden near Manchester and I'm in Brockley, South East London. You can check out the EP at www.myspace.com/joandtheflood - Ged Flood

I'm about to sign a contract with producer, Fran Ashcroft, to make a solo album after I made contact with him through the Bandit newsletter. Fran is a real gentleman, very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with by the way. All the best, Nigel Clothier, Sharp Practise www.sharppractise.com

Hi Bandit, Just to let you know that I have found world-wide non-exclusive distribution through Turmic Records as a result of Bandit Thanks, Eden James

Me and my band EyeSlave are preparing to release our debut single 'Rise' and then our debut album 'Out of The Ashes'. Our album was produced my American Producer Brian Sperber (Staind, Moby, 3 Doors Down, Feeder). We got in contact with Brian last year through Bandit. Then we recorded the album in Stockholm, mixed it in London and mastered it in New York. Now we have secured distribution, marketing and PR - plus we are just starting a full tour. This is all because of Bandit - Thank you John, I can't thank you enough for your work through Bandit and I would highly recommend all musicians subscribe. Best regards, Shane Kelly, EIRE www.myspace.com/eyeslavemusic

A few years ago when I began subscribing to your newletter I did so because, for some reason, I felt my music and message (politcial and social rock) would find the right ears in the UK. At last, it has ... The Sorcerers are now being sold in England as "America's Official Secret" at www.rwgrecords.co.uk through Bandit!!
Michael Knight, The Sorcerers. CA USA.

Kristin from Sleepwalker's Parade here. Wanted to let you know about recent successes through Bandit. Our track "Naked and Naive" will be included on the Shut Eye Records BUZZLIGHTER cd which goes out to colleges radio in the US and has in the past included such artists as Matt POnd PA, Kaki King, and Brian Jonestown Massacre. We also were offered a distribution deal by Alamo Records. So, thank you for your good leads. Kristin Stuart, NY USA www.sleepwalkersparade.com

I'm a songwriter who has the majority of his songs published in America. Thanks to the Bandit Magazine I've now had another song 'Don't Runaway' published with Publisher 'My Three Kids Music' also in America. I'm a solo performer who has co written songs with the band 'Mundijong' Published at ACM Records, New York and also have my own Album 'I Still Dream' at ACM. Currently working on a new swing/jazz album of original songs. Thanks, Harry Williams. www.mundijong.com

Thank you for your great newsletter! We got the deal from USA!!!!! And that is thanks to your BANDIT!!!!! House of Games is a Estonian quality rock band, who is breaking through internationally! I opened the BandIt February newsletter (02/2007), I contacted the same day Hurricane April Records, USA. AND -we wrote the contract in just one day together! Wonderful material you have!!!! You can be in a right place at the right time. And you have your stuff that the good and right people who are looking for! Thank you again! Best, Ave, House of Games manager, Tallinn, Estonia! www.houseofgames.org

Just wanted to let you know I sent a submission to Shut Eye Records in Atlanta who were listed in Nov edition, anyway they invited me to be on their annual "United States of Americana" CD it seems like a great opportunity as they promote the CD to about 200 stations in US they sent me a pevious release and it was pretty strong stuff. All the best, Kevin Wilcox, Big Wolf Pappa, UK.

Hi John. I have signed a contract with your help with Outstanding Music in the USA, featured in Bandit recently for the release/distribution of my Album, Mistra Demaya. Yaron Cohen, Israel www.outstandingmusic.com

You would probably like to know that I have signed 16 tracks for publishing with media orientated publisher, SONGS TO YOUR EYES from USA who was featured in some of the previous issues of Bandit. Me and many of my colleagues are exclusively getting focused on this area of the music industry, as we see this as the main source of income in the future. Thanks a lot for the hard work.
Viktor Mastoridis, UK

Thanks to Bandit, we have exchanged contracts with Afrikan Cowboy, for one song "Undone" and are waiting to hear what the re-recorded version is like. As with most of the other young songwriters I work with, Kelly writes all the lyrics/ main tune and records the vocal parts and I write the music and the arrangement/play all instrumental parts/record and mix. Thanks, Producer Mel Austin & 15 year old Kelly Woolford , Melksham UK

Back in October's edition of your newsletter was a feature for Matt Burrows of Blinded By Sound who was working on a dance project. As I love dance music also, I went for it. To my great surprise I received an email from Matt saying I had been shortlisted. I had never been shortlisted for anything like this before. Two months later, after an audition, I had been chosen out of 400 applicants to go work with Matt at Blinded By Sound. I was over the moon! The song is being released late this year/early next year. I would have to say Bandit is first class information when it comes to quality music contacts. Thank you. Sharmaine Pierre

My band the Westport Sunrise Sessions signed a licensing and publishing deal with Whimsical Records out of Scotland for our song The Prize from our first album. Jason Brome NY, USA.

I've been a Bandit subscriber for about a year now - Just thought you might like to know, I've secured a publishing deal with Van Steene Music following an ad placed by the publisher in a recent Bandit newsletter. Thanks for all Bandit's help! best wishes. Rhydian Owen, Wales. (songwriter 'Austerberry')

Thanks to Bandit I got a song selected for the Song House Artist for a Cure 2 CD, "If I Could Fly". It comes out on CDBaby in 8 weeks. Thanks for the help. - Charity Chapman, USA www.charitychapman.com

Just to let you know that through a previous Bandit advert I have now successfully placed two tracks with licencing company Arch Angel Media for the O'Neil winter advertising campaign. This is going to be a big opportunity for me (MUNKIE) as the adverts are going to be broadcast on sky and some terrestial channels. Thanks for all you have done. Best regards, Jason Clark www.sunshinemusic.co.uk

Adrian Watson and top record producer, Charles Foskett were brought together through the Bandit Newsletter. Charles says, "I could tell straight away from the demos Adrian sent me that he was a songwriter with a keen ear for a great tune and a fabulously descriptive way with words."
Adrian says, " Thanks to Bandit. It got me the break to get my album recorded and out there. We launched it on Tuesday at the Hard Rock Cafe in Birmingham and it went really well. I've fulfilled a lifelong ambition in making this album. Charles Foskett, believed in the songs and pulled the whole thing together overseeing all the arrangements, programming, engineering, directing musician's performances and mixing while mentoring me through the whole process."   "Hostage to Fortune" is released on Shmusicmusic Records/BMG.     www.shmusicmusic.com - www.adrianwatson.com

"The Bandit Newsletter is a wonderful source for information. It helped me to hook up with management company Pure Delinquent in England". - Annie Minogue, USA www.annieminogue.com

I had been managing my son for only a few weeks when I saw an advert in Bandit August 2005. Beats n Bars had put an advert in asking for demo's to be sent to them for singer/songwriters. I sent a demo on the Thursday morning and by Friday a.m. I recieved a phone call from Beats n Bars saying they loved the demo's and could we arrange a meeting. We had a meeting and after a month we signed on the dotted lines and the rest is history. You will be hearing a lot more about Hesh V this year. All thanks to John at Bandit. from Val Valu, UK

Here's a few deals soho electric have made as a result of BANDIT tips:
My song "set your mind & body free" has been remixed by jubbz[aka suppy & demand], released thro' his label 'New Urban Music', and published by Croydon-based WORLD DOMINATION MUSIC [David Buskell] - whom i found thru the Oct 2005 BANDIT issue.
The soho electric track "wrap your arms around me" has been getting heavy promotion since August on the playlists of internet radio station PULSERATED.COM [formerly PUSLEUNSIGNED.COM] & SKY DIGITAL 905 FM. Pulse contacted me after I'd sent them a demo due to their BANDIT listing in Aug 05.
I have made contact with producer/writers GARY MILL & ANDY LITTLEWOOD [Flash Harry Productions] thro BANDIT 2004 tips. The former put me in touch with publisher Patrick Meads at MIG WORLD MUSIC, who published a Spanish cover version of our song "La Matadora".
Our song "Into the eye of the hurricane" was published by Rino Fillipin at MILLVILLE MUSIC ITALY in 2003 [and subsequently covered] thru a BANDIT tip.
Stipo, Soho Electric. www.sohoelectric.com

Lots of work come in from your paper! Really good........ You had an ad from Mark at Active Management recently looking for writers to work with his singers.......... One of the singers Tiff Lacey....we have now nearly completed an album....with remixers from Spain and Sweden involved........ Exciting stuff! Thanks. Huw, Barcelona

Thanks for a great year of leads from Bandit. We're pleased to let you know that, through Bandit, Farrah West now has a track on a compilation album in the USA called "Who's better than you", from which proceeds will benefit the National Hopeline Network. Farrah West. www.farrahwest.com

Hi John, I am pleased to say that I need to cancel my subscription! Thanks to Band-it, my band SPiT LiKE THiS got management and, through that, released our first commercial EP. It'z been pretty succesful and has helped with the development of SLT. # 1 on Amazon.co.uk Pre-Release Chart, # 5 on Amazon.co.uk CD Singlez Chart, # 8 UK Rock & Metal Chart, #13 Future Chart, Anyway, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the information I have had out of Band-It over the years and wish you continued success! Cheers! Lord ZiON, UK http://spitlikethis.com

Have been a subscriber for some years now and had a couple of tracks on various compilation albums around the World.  Got a track called `obsessed by you' onto the Gotham records `Spotlight on new talent' CD and from this Barry Tomes got two of my tracks onto the forthcoming ` BERLIN-FRMM' album in Germany.  Myself and no doubt other Bandit members are flying out to Berlin this weekend to take part in a gig to promote the release!!  Very excited - you will probably know this already Cary Lord, UK

I thought you might be interested to know that Sharp Practise's Hiya CD has been nominated for the CD of the Year Awards on Kweevak.com. The album was made as a result of contacts put together through the Bandit newsletter, so it's yet another feather in your newsletter's cap. Nigel Clothier, UK www.sharppractise.com