It would be a good idea to have somebody around who can make an impact at the Fresher's Week societies fair - most university societies pick up most of their members at the start of the year. Get something planned that will make you visible, and make sure you have enough good-looking and articulate people to run the stall for the whole time it's open. Make as much noise with a CD player and live performance as you can get away with.

The people who used to run the Folk Revolution shop off Byres Road might be worth contacting. Dunno what they're doing now, but they may have resources you can use.