Ash Gangalam

Hi everyone! My name is Ash; I am a second year mechanical engineering student and I am hoping to be the gigs manager for next year at jazz society! I’ve had the privilege of being in the jazz soc this year and playing a part in the term 2 show and it was one of the best experiences I’ve had. Countless memories of late night rehearsals, the week before the show, the afterparty, and the friends I’ve made. Not to mention how much I improved as a musician during this period. And so as gigs manager, I want to make these experiences more accessible to other members of the club.

As gigs manager, if I elected I will be organising gigs with external venues to get more opportunities for you as musicians to play and improve. I am good at working with people and will work to find more gigs for you! And I will be completely open to all recommendations. This allows more people to get a chance to play to help make the society as inclusive as possible. Not to mention it allows each of you to have the chance of being professional paid jazz musicians! I mean how cool is it to say that…

As well as this, the gigs will allow more funding for the club. Which I will liaise with the treasurer and use to improve equipment, spend on workshops etc.

It is very easy for a music society to fall into the trap of being exclusive. But I would like to reject that as I think everyone should get a chance to play and share experiences together. And I feel like as gigs manager, I can realise that dream.