probably won't be listened to all the way through, so make sure something interesting happens early on. Don't worry if it's not perfect - you should be your own worst critic, and nothing will (or should ever) be good enough for you. Just play your music the way you believe it should be played. Once you're satisfied with your tape, you need to figure out where to send it. The obvious place to start is bars and clubs that you've been to and liked. Competition in the city centre is fierce, so investigate out-of-town areas as well. You can also often tell from a venue's fliers and posters what their music policy is like - if you see something that looks promising go and check it out before you send anything. You risk wasting everybody's time if your music isn't appropriate. Also make sure you get the promoter / owner's name and that your demo includes a track-listing, covering letter, CV, any relevant press clippings, and most, important, your contact details. Put them ON THE DEMO/DISC as well as on the case. DJ-ING IN BARS A bar or pub is likely to be your first gig. Many of the bars in Liverpool City Centre are owned by big breweries or property companies who need to bring in a lot of punters to make a profit, so the music (and the DJ) are vital to this. Consider adapting your demo to suit different venues, even if the music isn't exactly your