Live Music Society: President

Hi, I'm Harry and I’m running to be your president for next year! Having joined LM early in my first year, I’ve had an amazing time being part of the society whether performing or just being surrounded by some of my closest friends.

After being part of LM for the past two years and seeing more of what goes on behind the scenes as an assistant director in Rhapsody 2024: Legacy, I can’t think of anything more exciting than the opportunity to lead this society.

LM is like no other society. While some know us for our talented and enthusiastic members, underpinning this is a warm and welcoming culture that is comforting in such a busy environment. If elected I want to keep to these core values and build upon the success of the many events we've seen this year. I would aim to implement this by:

• Creating partnerships with London based musical charities to offer support to aspiring young musicians.
• Setting up numerous jams focused on giving less celebrated music greater prominence.
• Seeking to create more opportunities for smaller productions, to celebrate all of our members.
• Running a wider variety of socials and welfare events, focusing on more inclusive options (such as daytime and non-alcoholic events).
• Revamping the LM website to establish an official noticeboard for groups of members looking to learn or teach an instrument, or form bands.
• Establishing ballots for free concert tickets.
• Asking for feedback from members twice a term and creating a member’s spotlight idea.

Hi everyone, my name is Zoe, the current houseband director and a passionate pianist who has been in LM for the last two years. As the houseband director and a Rhapsody MD, I have gained excellent directing skills and experiences in society management (I once directed 20+ hours rehearsal for 4 different bands in a week). I have really enjoyed the process, so I would like to dedicate more to LM and bring the beauty of music to everyone.

I believe I will be a good president because

1) I am very familiar with the committee operation

2) I stay very organised (plan events 4 weeks in advance) and responsible as HB director

3) I aim to keep this society as friendly and welcoming as possible

Here are the areas of improvements that I will make:

• Activities
  • Hold more jams and socials to bond members closer and come up with more interesting events 
  • Strengthen "LM Family": larger scale and more regular events (Battles of Families and Monthly Gathering)
  • Increase the collaboration with other societies (like VOCE and Taylor Swift Soc) and having events during BHM and LGBTQ Month 
  • More social media interactions (e.g. UCL version “What Are You Listening To”, musicians online collaboration)
  • Release feedback form and hold more small shows

• Use of the soundproof room
  • Multiple technical incidents occurred in SPR this year and this has led to inconvenience for members
  • I will make sure to maintain it better and renew some old equipments (keyboard, drum