Author: Essentially Pop

There’s a lot of music out there - good music. At Essentially Pop our remit is that we cover music that deserves to be heard, with a particular focus on independent artists. That doesn't mean we won't cover your old favourites - rather we hope to give you some new favourites as well. We no longer accept unpaid PR agency work. We believe the creative arts have value, and this includes writing. As always, we will write about artists who contact us - or who we contact - for free - but we can no longer work free of charge for PR agencies. We work hard, we put in a lot of hours writing, and we ask that you respect that. Contact us for our very reasonable rates. Follow us on: Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, Pinterest, Instagram, Myspace, Facebook, Spotify, Youtube. Drop us an email on hello@essesntiallypop.com

5 Concert Safety Details Organizers Must Not Miss

May 20, 2025

Bringing a concert to life is more than building a stage and booking artists. It’s about curating an unforgettable experience where thousands gather for joy, connection, and escape. 

But none of that matters if the environment isn’t safe. Concertgoers come expecting a night filled with music, not one interrupted by medical emergencies, unruly crowds, or even worse, preventable disasters. 

Safety planning is often invisible to the public, yet it’s the foundation of every successful live event. For organizers, overlooking any of the following details could mean risking lives and reputations.

Look Out Old Mack Is Back! We Speak To The Legendary Ute Lemper About Her Arrangement Of The Classic, ‘Mack The Knife’

May 9, 2025

Ute Lemper is legendary, on both stage and screen. This incredible vocalist and renowned songwriter played Sally Bowles to great acclaim in the original Paris production of ‘Cabaret’, winning the Molière Award in 1987 for Best Newcomer, as well as the Olivier Award in 1998 for Best Actress In A Musical for her role of Velma in the revival ‘Chicago’, which saw her perform in both London and New York. She recently released her take on ‘Mack The Knife’, the song composed by Kurt Weill, with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht, for their 1928 music drama, ‘The Threepenny Opera’. We spoke with Ute about her rendition of the song, and her music.