Christmas 2011 end of the year.....

Rajiv Music & Sporah on the TV set Sky 184

As we near Christmas, I have a moment to reflect back on a very busy year 2011.

It hasn't all been pleasant at times very testing, a few endings and a few beginnings.

One of which leads me to introduce you to my new artist Rajiv www.rajivmusic.com

I was introduced to Rajiv through my friend David Brant www.vybrant-music.com producer for artists such as Mis-Teeq, Nate James.

David introduced us and I took Rajiv on board working alongside David as co Manager and Producer.

We have been busy raising Rajiv's profile and gigging around London as well as collaborating with other fantastic artists working with Vybrant Music 2012 is set to be an exicitng time.

I also took on an up/coming rapper called Marshy from the Eastend of London , who has just featured on The Lorelles Charity single for Ignito Project www.ignitoproject.com who work with dissadvantaged kids in some boroughs of London hoping to extend, through Music and Arts. all proceeds from the charity single "Riot in your heart" the Lorelles ft Marshy go to Ignito. available on iTunes 79p.

I have also been working alongside an agent friend Mike Russ Entertainments to help with PR for his managed artist Charlie Francis watch out for him in 2012 an awesome Jazz/swing singer based in Kent.

I have been working with a Local Tv show "The Sporah Show" to help provide Musical artists for their weekly chat show, the artists perform and take part in various parts of the show, which has been a fun experience, this show is aired in the UK and Tanzmania weekly channel 184 Ben TV Sky. www.sporahshow.com presented by Sporah as seen in the pic with Rajiv.

I have been helping friends with their projects and events where I have extended by network and contacts looking forward to working with some in 2012.

Now as 2011 comes to an end, I relax with my family before 2012 begins with some exciting things happening.

Happy Christmas and a Happy 2012 to all x

Fun February...

Well its been A Fun February for sure!......

Things have gone Fantasticly well for my Band Constellation they have had a very eventful month. check them out if you haven't already www.constellationband.co.uk

Their launch of "Flower Song" saw it enter at number 40 on the independent official charts!! a Massive achievement for an unsigned band!! the single in aid of Scotty's Little Soldiers for Children of the fallen soldiers. www.scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk

This is still available on Amazon and itunes 79p all proceeds going to the cause.

Constellation have had interviews and radio play on: and would like to THANK for their support

Wave 105fm, where they performed their live acoustic set for the first time.
Bay Radio fm again an acoustic live set and interview.

BFSB forces, Bishop fm, Spire fm, Radio Teesdale, Thunder fm, DJ Radio.

They have featured regular in their local Echo newspaper following their progress.

They were band of the week on the 12th Feb - www.indiebandblog.co.uk
They achieved number 8 the following week.

As well as getting through to the Quarter finals of the Dorset Music awards where you can vote for them on the website their heat is the 10th March at the Winchester Dorset.

We have more interviews coming up hopefully so watch this space.

Constellation and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people for their support and guidance during this fantastic journey so far:

All our Family, Partners and Friends, and the supporters/fans who give us the determination and strength to push forwards.

The venues that have given Constellation the opportunity to perform the Hogs head their regular spot, The Bridge House2 London, Yates Bournemouth, Impressions London, Champions, Infernos, The Hub, and the various private events.

For those we have worked with recently....

Eastend Promises our London boys and another up and coming talented Indie/rock band.

www.eastendpromises.com 

so many to thank.

With lots coming up March onwards is set to be an amazing time.......

Happy 2011

Happy 2011 Everyone looking forward to hopefully another exciting and busy year ahead.

2010 started off relatively quiet in comparison to 2009 and all we could do in the industry was go with the flow and ride the waves. Various gigs which was a welcoming sign for my tribute acts with a sigh of relief and at the same time feeling for those colleagues who was not so fortunate. Mid year the abroad enquiries came and my act was fortunate to return to Jersey and then an even more exciting opportunity came through Mozambique, we recommended a MJ tribute act who was fortunate to also fly out and they had an amazing time and during the World Cup in South Africa.

We donated our time to Charity during the summer for "Children's Brain tumour" 2 festivals, where we met some fantastic people along the way, I was able to provide Nikk Mager and Sean Rumsey (who i was working with at the time) on the line up alongside Andy Scott Lee and some local bands.

The opportunities continued to flow, an appearance at Northampton Rugby cup game, Wimbledon Tennis Club for the up and coming under 18 players and an appearance at The Contemporary Performing Arts in Newcastle. Finishing the year working for a major perfume brand on promotional days.

November I planned and organised "Angie's Night" a Charity event for my Cousin who sadly lost her battle against Cancer, it was in her memory in aid of Macmilan Cancer support we raised a sufficient amount considering alot of events had been cancelled due to the economy, various acts performed Shiikane, Helena Mace, Grant Colyer, Eastend Promises, IDH, Constellation, Justin Timberlike, Teresa de Roberto and Grant James, and local lads (my son and friends), we had a raffle, prizes provided by the local community and the Pearly King and Queens attended.

Gerry (as in picture) dropped by as he is a dear friend of mine and picked the raffle numbers out with Chrissy Ferkin our host/presenter.

It was a fun night in memory of Angie and all the performers did me proud.

Xmas was a well welcomed break time to spend with Family and Friends.

I also took on an awessome Band called Constellation (5 piece Indie/Rock band ) who are are to release their debut single 17Th January all sales proceed going to Scotty's Little Charity all details on http://www.constellationband.co.uk/ the Charity is for Children of Fallen Soldiers killed during service.



So here's to 2011 fingers crossed for another exciting ride.....