Interested in getting involved with LiveSoc? There are many ways you can interact with us as a society; whether you play an instrument or not, just turn up and get involved! Membership to LiveSoc will always be FREE. 

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LIVESOC JAM SESSIONS
The purpose of the Jam Sessions is for musicians, or casual observers, to come along and enjoy a relaxed musical environment. We typically perform a range of covers and improvised jams as a group, plus a series of solo performances. Any and all, musical styles and proficiency, are WELCOMED and ENCOURAGED! All equipment necessary for a small band performance will always be made available to anyone who attends the Jam. There will also be dedicated acoustic jams throughout the year to supplement the traditionally more electric jams.

LIVESOC GIGS
Going beyond the weekly jams, we also run some larger concerts for members. We host large gigs with bands formed at LiveSoc performing songs from all ranges and styles, from Acoustic solo acts to Punk Rock. We also run a freshers gig in the beginning of the year to welcome everyone and show support to some excellent local bands, as well as our 'Mini Desk' stripped back shows at venues such as the Railway Inn.

BANDS
Interested in joining or starting a band? Bands that have formed at LiveSoc and played at our shows have gone on to tour nationally and release music of their own, with the support of our welcoming and diverse community. With the help of our Bands Manager we can get you with some like-minded people playing in the band you've always dreamed of!

SOCIALS
We're a community of musicians, but also a welcoming group of close friends. If you're looking to get into the society, our socials are the perfect way to meet the people you'll be jamming and playing with, and have a great time doing it. Our two social secs Molly and Fernando put on bi-weekly socials from trips to the arcade to pub golf and house parties (with non-drinking alternatives).

FUNCTION BAND
In a society committee and planning on running a ball/event? Starting 2024 we're offering a function band service, customisable to your event! With up to a six-piece band available for up to two hours of play time, send us an email at livemusicsociety@soton.ac.uk to discuss rates and availability.

COLLABORATIVE EVENTS: LiveSoc aims to work closely with the other music and dance societies under the Performing Arts Group in collaborative events. In March 2017 we collaborated successfully with a number of Dance Societies in the annual 'Pure Dance' performance, providing live music to many of the dance performances. We also collaborated with SUSU and SUSingers to bring the Union's very first 'Open Bike Night' to fruition in June 2017. The event consisted of multiple amplified acoustic performances powered by the audience's pedal-power. In June 2021 we worked with The Edge magazine to organise and run the Edgetival, a weeklong festival of music to celebrate the end of a Covid-struck year. In 2022 LiveSoc provided bands to be the entertainment during the Southampton Marathon in April and the Summer Festival in June. In 2023 we had a great boom of new bands formed from the society, as well as a Led Zeppelin tribute night celebrating the 50 years of the legendary band playing at our Students Union.

We are always on the lookout for more collaboration oppurtunities! If your society is interested in collaborating with LiveSoc, please don't hesitate in contacting us via our Instagram page or by email: livemusicsociety@soton.ac.uk (Raffi – President) 

EQUIPMENT HIRE:

LiveSoc is fortunate to be in the position of having its own musical equipment in storage in the Student Union Building. This equipment is readily available for hire at a price per piece per day. Please be warned that it is up to you to find a suitable location near the Student Union Building for using the equipment. To get in contact regarding hiring our equipment, please contact us via our Instagram page or email Tom Bulmer, equipment manager at bookings.livesoc@soton.ac.uk. We have:

BAND PERFORMANCES: If you're a local band and would like to get in touch with us regarding performing at one of our events, please get in contact with us via our Instagram page or email Anna, events manager, at livemusicsociety@soton.ac.uk. For more information or individual questions about LiveSoc, join our Facebook group, message our page, or get in touch with one of our committee members. We hope to see you get stuck in with Live Music Society! 

• President: Raffi Harley
• Vice-President: Noah Lawlor
• Treasurer: Connor Loman
• Welfare Officer: Joe Brazington
• Jams Managers: Joel Simpson & Gabriel Oram
• Events Manager: Anna Muir
• Bands Manager: Aumni
• Equipment Manager: Tom Bulmer
• Social Secs: Molly Meaker & Fernando Fernandez

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The Committee

All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Live Music Society this year are: