Exploring the history of the jukebox
Despite the fact the jukeboxes of today represent sophisticated digital entertainment systems, pub-goers still seem to see the jukebox with a hint of fond nostalgia. In honour of the jukebox’s on-going vintage appeal, this blog post will take a sentimental look back at the evolution of the humble jukebox, from its invention back in 1889…
Pub owners rally to fight proposed PPL fee increase
The Association for Licensed Multiple Retailers announces that it has raised an additional £7000 in an attempt to oppose a planned 4000% royalty fee increase for pubs holding special music based events. AMLR’s BEDA Late Night Working Group chairman, John Hayes, comments, “We are doing all we can to raise more money to fight this…
Most consumers think pints taste better with background music
A new study has discovered that the majority of consumers actually believe pleasant background music in pubs improves the taste of their pint. Of those surveyed, 53 per cent stated nice music would moderately to significantly enhance their experience, and a further 33 per cent did not mind hearing music while they drank. The report, conducted on…
Soundnet offers spooky songs to cash in on Halloween sales boost
The Orchid Group pub company has seen mounting interest in Halloween over the last few years and now predicts 12 per cent sales growth over this year’s period of celebration. According to the company’s marketing executive, Bella Kirkton, “The influence of popular occult TV programmes, films and books such as Twilight, Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries,…
What’s new, digital jukebox pussycat?
Spending every day working with jukeboxes, it’s not often that the Soundnet team are thankful for a silent, music-free atmosphere. By a stroke of luck, however, it was exactly that silence that allowed the staff over at digital jukebox manufacturers, Sound Leisure, to hear the cries of an abandoned kitten right outside their door. When the…
Soundnet digital jukebox stars in leading Glasgow blog
The Snaffle Bit pub, home to a Sound Leisure Jukebox, powered by Soundnet, has become the latest stop on a round-up of Glasgow’s best Jukebox venues by guided audio tour producer, The Walking Heads. The tour guide company comments that the traditional fine ale and whisky pub ‘could be forgiven for not being an obvious choice…
Soundnet’s Milestones in Music digital jukebox package features in Cheryl Cole video
The jukebox has been a much-loved addition to bars and pubs for decades and, as the times change, its charm only seems to become more attractive for pub-goers. The technology that powers jukeboxes has, however, changed dramatically since its invention over 100 years ago. This mix of old and new is captured perfectly by the…
Ditching the DJ as VenueHub digital jukebox is a hit for Sittingbourne Sports Bar
Having recently upgraded to the VenueHub digital jukebox model, Sittingbourne Sports Bar manager Kris Forshaw is so pleased with the new addition to his bar that he’s decided to forego booking a weekend DJ completely. Kris was impressed by the model’s video function, a feature which allows customers to select an impressive range of music…
Consumers want variety in beer and background music systems
New research from The Campaign for Real Ale has revealed that there are over 1,000 breweries operational across the United Kingdom; the highest total currently in business since the 1930s. The findings, which are included in the 2013 edition of iconic publication ‘The Good Beer Guide’, discovered that there were 1,009 breweries now operating in…
Final digital jukebox winner revealed
This summer, Soundet have been giving customers the opportunity to win a fantastic Apple iPad with our innovative ‘Summer of Sport’ competition. Today, we can reveal the final winner of the contest as Lucas Stanley, a Bromsgrove resident who claimed his prize in The Lime Bar &Thai Brasserie. The Summer of Sport competition gave our digital…