best of 2016 ~ house in the sand

Hey guys!

I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that 2016 was a weird year for the music industry.

Many exciting artists have joined this fast-paced business, and unfortunately, many fantastic artists have left it.

One thing I've always wanted this little website to be, is positive. Rather than focussing on the frustrating moments and losses of beloved and respected musicians, I want us to remember the exciting and cheerful moments.

In 2016 we have extended our team who went out and took some brilliant photos of artists all over the world.

You can check our photo best of by clicking here.

Today I'd like to focus on the videos that have been published on house in the sand this year.

As of today, I'm the only one interviewing acts and filming videos for HITS.

This year we have celebrated house in the sand's fourth birthday for which 26 of my favourite artists have performed a song for us.

In 2016 I got to collaborate with friends, interview some of my favourite acts, spent 48 hours in the studio with an incredible team, go on tour with mates and showcase some fantastic music.

And whilst doing all of the above, I also got to meet a lot of amazing people, which is my favourite perk of it all.

Working in front of and behind the camera has been a massive learning process this year and it's been a lot of fun.

There have been times where I've felt really intimidated by the challenges and my own expectations.
Interviewing artists who have been asked every single question there is at least twenty times, can be a tricky situation to master.

But afterall I'm incredibly proud, because the video below makes me smile.

I've had the chance to film with insanely talented people who have been absolutely wonderful and fun to work with.
I couldn't ever take this for granted and I'm forever thankful for all these amazing opportunies.

I hope our "Best Of 2016" is going to entertain you!

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Credits // Text, Image & Video: Vanessa Jertschewske | Music: Jack Garratt (free download via twitter)

Hey guys!

With 2016 coming to an end, it's only right for us to start the "Best Of" post-marathon.

I love reflecting on a certain amount of time.

Whilst preparing this "Best Of" photography edition, I realised how many incredible artists we've had in front of our lenses this year.

2016 has been the first year of me working with a team of photographers.
Even typing that feels surreal to me - it's absolutely wonderful.

I'll be posting another write-up in which I'll talk more about that.

For today I really want us all to focus on the photography.

house in the sand has really made the jump from being an online blog written by a small town girl, to becoming an ever growing music publication.

This has allowed us photographers to go out and capture some fantastic gigs.

At this point I would like to thank our talented photo team who have not only created incredible work, but have also helped me to take things to another level.

Below are my personal favourites of 2016!
By clicking on the artist, you'll be lead to the full gallery of the gig.

(note: next to every artist will be the name of the photographer, please head to our "about the team" page to find all their social media links and show them some support.)

Gabrielle Aplin // Manchester, UK
- photographed by Vanessa -

source: imgur.com