MARKET FOCUS: Logistics & Travel STUDIO MOVES
www.studiomoves.co.uk
Studio Moves provides self-drive luxury Wi-Fi splitter tour buses and backline transport for the music industry in the UK and Europe. For over 10 years Studio Moves has offered transport solutions for some very renowned artists. The splitters range from luxury Wi-Fis to VIPs with on-board XP windows computer systems and hard drives full of films and music. All boast touch screen entertainment, DVD, PS2 / PS3 consoles, iPod docks, 22-inch screens, large backline areas, air con, heaters, and all come with full recline seating. Daily rates include sat nav, Wi-Fi, green cards, and breakdown cover in UK / Europe. Iveco Dailies are used for gear transport with ramps. Attention to detail is what sets Studio Moves apart from its competitors, there’s no compromising safety, quality and comfort and Studio Moves prides itself on providing a dedicated, cost effective personal service to ensure clients enjoy a hassle-free, professional experience.
THE TOUR COMPANY
www.thetourcompany.co.uk
With over 30 years experience in the business, the Tour Company has built up a solid reputation as a leading entertainment industry travel agency. Headed by Tina Waters, a pioneer of rock ‘n’ roll travel, the Glasgow-based company specialise in the booking of hotels, flights, and ground transportation for touring productions. TC works with an extensive list of clients and events, along with supporting technical crew. Waters said: “I started doing travel in America with the likes of Elton John, Queen and Abba when they were touring in the late seventies. Thank goodness for advances in technology, making airline reservations via telephone, handwriting air tickets, and communicating via telex was murder! The fundamentals haven’t changed though, people need to be looked after and be able to get from A to B in the most straightforward and cost effective way possible.”
TIGER TOURS
www.tigertours.co.uk
TigerTours has supplied splitter buses to the live music and entertainment industry since 2005. Operating from its London base in the shadow of Wembley Stadium, the company is run by a mix of motor industry professionals and experienced touring personnel from the music industry. The company boasts the largest fleet of splitter busses in Europe, which is constantly updated with the latest model Mercedes Euro 5 engine Sprinters. The company’s fresh fleet of new model vehicles deliver unrivaled reliability and fuel efficiency. TigerTours has become the most recognised brand for splitter buses over the years and has worked with hundreds of acts on the way to the top. Success stories such as Mumford & Sons, Vampire Weekend, Scouting for Girls and Florence and the Machine all began in a TigerTours bus. TigerTours recently linked with EFM Event Logistics to help bigger bands move equipment efficiently and professionally all over the world.
TRAFFIC CONTROL GROUP
www.trafficcontrolgroup.com
Traffic Control Group has been providing immigration and visa services to the music and related industries since 1983. It coordinates the passports, work visas and immigration documents for rock, pop, classical and alternative musicians (and their entourages) for international tours. TGC also supports industry bodies in lobbying for changes in immigration practices for the benefit of the touring musicians and provide support to the UK Government on international touring issues. As accredited agents with the Identity and Passport Service, the Chinese, Indian and Russian Visa Centres and the Japanese Embassy, among others, it offers fast track routes for passport and visa processing. Working with leading immigration specialists in the US, along with the record companies, booking agents, artist managers and tour mangers, TCG offers a specialist industry-tailored service, unlike bulk visa agencies which are more suited to tourism visas.
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