Suggestions for my Website? PLEASE CONTRIBUTE!

[etienne]

Hi!

I have a website, for my fledgling music consulting and production company. The company's name is Mic Professional Music, and it is all about providing live music locally. Read more about it at:

http://micmusic.co.za/

Now, I have ideas about this website, but I need help in considering whether they are good ideas or not. Plus, I need as many suggestions as possible.

First of all, it is a way for me to make money. I am a final year student, and in 6 months will be looking to earn a very small living. This might become a vital part of my income. So, how do I market this website to the local South African market?

Secondly, I have the forum on the website. Any ideas how I should use and promote/market the forum? The idea is more that local (South African) musicians will come together and get help on the forum.

Thirdly, how should I expand the user's section? If I manage to get contracts to write music, or for people to perform chamber music at events, should I use the website to contact the people? Should I invite everyone close by who I know are musicians to join? Should I get the website to email them whenever I need e.g. a bass guitarist? (Should I get a function where the person checks what instruments they can play, and then just email all "bass guitarists"?)

Lastly, is the website attractive, functional, and effective? Is it understandable? I wrote all the content, although the design is professional. Is there anything missing or is there anything that is unnecessary?

Any other suggestions would be appreciated too. Thanks so much!

Etienne

(P.S. I live in Stellenbosch, a town about 50km away from Cape Town)