NEWS
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BRIT School Alumni News - 6.2.2012
06 February 2012YULANDA LINDSAY (aka LADOLLA)-Now signed to EMI/VIRGIN via POSITIVA (dance label)
NATHAN STEWART-JARRET - Plays Cosmo in the Arcola Theatre’s revival of Philip Ridley’s ‘The Pitchfork Disney’, he also has a part in the new film ‘The Comedian’
ADELE - Will perform at the Grammy’s on February 12th, she has been nominated for 6 awards.
CUSH JUMBO - Who is one of the stars of the National Theatre’s ‘She Stoops To Conquer’ was also interviewed by the Observer (5/2/12) for their feature on opportunities for black actors in which she referred to her master classes with BRIT school theatre students.
BRIT school fashion students attended the ‘Style Challenge’ at the O2 , the BRIT school students won the event in competition with students from the London College of Fashion and Ravensbourne.
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BRIT School Alumni News - 30.1.2012
30 January 2012BEV TAWIAH (aka TAWIAH) - Busy mixing first album for release in April, ‘Breakaway’ EP to be issued on March 12th prior to album release.
KARIS ANDERSON( STOOSHE) - Perform at KOKO on January 30th, will perform at this summers Wired and Isle of Wight festivals, recently signed to Warner. Single ‘Love Me’ out on March 5th.
SYLVIA STONE - Is a regular jazz & blues performer at the Rock The Belles , Notting Hill Gate.
RIZZLE KICKS - New single ‘Travellers Chant’ out on March 26th.
KATIE MELUA - Single ‘Better Than A Dream’ out on March 12th, performs at the Hampton Court Palace Festival in June.
CHARLENE SORAIA - Still topping the indie singles chart with ’Wherever you will go’.
KATY B - Presently touring USA & Canada, Arctic Monkeys recently covered ‘Katy On A Mission’ as part of Radio 1’s Live Lounge
LEONA LEWIS - Will perform as part of Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend on June 23/24th, album now put back until November.
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BRIT School Alumni News - 05.12.2011
05 December 2011KATY B - Featured in the latest issue of Q-Magazine.
MASTER SHORTIE - Plays I Luv Live on December 5th, has new mix tape ‘Studying Abroad’ featuring Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars and Bluey Robinson due for release.
ADELE - Has been nominated for 6 Grammy awards including Record, Song and Album of the year. DVD & album of Albert Hall Concert out now.
LEONA LEWIS - Next album ‘Glassheart’ now scheduled for March 26th release.
BLAKE HARRISON - ‘The Inbetweeners ‘cast which includes former theatre student Blake Harrison will be appearing on the Jonathan Ross show on December 23rd.
ARCHY MARSHALL (aka KING KRULE) - Art & Design student, featured in the Guardian Guide Saturday December 3rd. -
BRIT School Alumni News - 14.11.2011
14 November 2011STACEY DOWDESWLL (aka STAC)-Signed to Wah Wah records.
ADELE - Picked up the award for Best UK & Ireland Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards.
SIREN - Will be performing as part of ‘The Big Performance 2’ for Children in Need on November 18th. from Bluewater.
AMY WINEHOUSE - Single ‘Our Day Will Come’ released on December 5th at the same time as the ‘Lioness ‘ album.
ARCHY MARSHALL (Previously Zoo Kid now KING KRULE) - At present is topping online chart We Are Hunted with ‘The Noose of Jah City’.
SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING & BME - Have agreed to run a song writing competition this year.
GABI VILLA - Was invited to play the violin at the Imperial War Museum as part of their Armistice Day event, the violin is made from sycamore wood from trees on the Western Front.
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BRIT School Alumni News - 7.11.2011
09 November 2011IMOGEN HEAP & JAMIE WOON - Have been chosen by the British Council & PRS For Music Foundation to travel to China between October 2011 and March 2012. Imogen will spend time in Hangzhou creating 2 new tracks for her new album & Jamie will travel to Xi’an and share his musical ideas using a regular radio programme, performances and recording sessions
ABI BROWNING - A member of the duo War Of Words release 2 singles ‘Panic’ & ‘Battleground’ on December 4th
THE KOOKS - Single ‘Junk Of The Heart’ issued on November 7th
HELEN CULVER (AKA Carmen Reece) - New album ‘Love In Stereo’ Available on iTunes
JAMES DE SILVA - Has set up the Wildcats Academy Of Music in association with the Wildcats Theatre School based in Stamford link-http://www.wildcatsacademy.org.uk
RIZZLE KICKS - Album ‘Stereo Typical’ enters the top ten this week, next single ‘Mama Do The Hump’ released on December 26th
MORCHEEBA - Release ‘Best of 1995-2003’ (2xCD) on Rhino Records
BLUE MAY - Has just returned from Los Angeles & Sydney touring with Sparkadia and is now represented by Solar management which looks after a rosta of top producers
ELLIOT WELCH & BEN LOCHRIE - Will perform at this years Croydon Council Awards on November 24th
CHARLENE SORAIA - Performs at Bush Hall on November 21st, will tour throughout next February (two London gigs already sold out)
JAY REVEL - Is one of the X-factor dancers.
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BRIT School Alumni News - 31.10.2011
03 November 2011ADELE - DVD/CD ‘Live At The Royal Albert Hall’ released on November 28th, recently picked up the Q-Awards for best track and best female artist.
RIZZLE KICKS - Visited the school on October 27th to record a feature for BBC 1 chart show, new single ‘When I was A Youngster’ enters charts at number 8 and album ‘Stereo Typical ‘ released Oct. 31st.
RENATO PARIS - Year 11 student has won the Southern Railway ‘Makin Tracks’ competition with a prize of £750, you can view the winning entry on www.southernrailway.con/makintracks
JESSIE J - Picked up the Q-Award for best video
SHANICE STEELE - Will be performing at the Kensington Roof Gardens on November 18th.
THE FEELING - Single ‘Rose’ issued on November 28th followed by album ‘Singles 2006-2011’ on December 5th.
CHARLENE SORAIA - Number 1 in the indie singles chart.
ALAN ROSE - New single available on I-tunes
NATHAN STEWART JARRET - In the new series of ‘MISFITS’ on Channel 4
RUTH HAWKINS - Involved in ‘Theatre Local’ at the Royal Court
SELINE HIZLIS - Appears in ‘JUMPY’ at the Royal Court
ESTHER Mc CAULEY - Appears in ‘13’ at the National Theatre. -
BRIT School Alumni News - 21.10.2011
21 October 2011ADELE - Has been nominated for 4 American Music Awards, Artist of the year, Best rock & pop female, Best contemporary artist & Best album.
QUENTIN CLARE - This October will be conducting Pergolisi’s ‘Missa Romana’ & Stravinsky’s ‘ Pulcinella in Amsterdam & Leiden
POLLY SCATTERGOOD - Working on her second album for Mute, writing with various artists and performed with Boy George & La Roux at the Roundhouse on October 15th.
JESSIE J - Single ‘Who Are You’ out on November 7th, gold & platinum editions of the album ‘Who Are You’ out on the same day.
THE KOOKS - Single ‘Junk Of The Heart’ out on November 7th.
EMILY HEAD - Is at Trafalgar Studios until November 5th in Jason Hall’s ‘The Third Floor’
JOE WORRICKER - Has recorded a duet with Boy George for his next album; has four gigs lined up; October 26th at McQueen, Old St, November 8th Sanctum Hotel, Soho, November 29th The Troubadour, Earls Court & December 8th The Forum with Boy George
CHARLENE SORAIA - First album (double CD) ‘Moonchild’ out on November 21st. Single number 3 in the charts.
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BRIT School Alumni News - 10.10.2011
10 October 2011JESSIE J -Picked up 4 awards at the MOBO’s, she is also a vocal coach on the new BBC show The Voice (35 BRIT school students auditioned and 16 are through to the scouting audition stage) also featured in the Independent On Sunday
THE KOOKS -Full page feature in the Times on Thursday October 6th.
EMMA HAIR -Now works for the MAMA group
TROY GLASGOW -Since leaving has appeared at the National & Crucible theatres at present is working on the new Brad Pitt film World War Z
THE FEELING - The single ‘Rose’ is a new arrangement sponsored by Burberry for the launch of their new fragrance Body, new album ‘The Feeling’ out on December 5th.
CHARLENE SORAIA -Enters the charts at number 20 this week with ‘Wherever You Will Go’ The track is used as the theme for the new Twinnings adverts.
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BRIT School Alumni News - 06.10.2011
06 October 2011ALUMNI NEWS
THE FEELING - Release new single ‘The Rose’ on November 21st.LISA FAYE BROADHEAD (aka LISA FAYE) - One of our first post 16 students, is touring her Streisand show ‘The Main Event’, visiting Winchester (October 13th), Bridgenorth (October 15th), Shoreham by Sea (October 29th), Chesham (November 4th, Haverhill (November 11th) further dates are being lined up for 2012. This is the show she performed at the Trafalgar Studios earlier this year (www.streisandthemainevent.com)
LEONA LEWIS - Next album ‘Glass Heart’ has been put back until early 2012.
90 Year 12 Music/Media students attended the BT Digital Music Awards at the Roundhouse on September 29th. The awards show will be broadcast on ITV2 on October 3rd at 10pm and at 7pm on October 7th.JESSIE J - Picked up 3 awards at the BT Digital Music Awards at the Roundhouse last Thursday.
EMILY HEAD - Has been cast in the Bristol Old Vic’s production of ‘Coram Boy’.
KATY B - Subject of a 4 page feature in You magazine (2/10/11)
SHANICE STEELE-Performs at the Hoxton Bar & Grill on October 10th.
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BRIT School Alumni News - 02.09.2011
02 September 2011MOBO Nominations - BRIT school Alumni have managed to secure no less than 15 MOBO nominations between them! Congratulations All!
ADELE - Picked up 4 MTV Music Video awards at the weekend, as well as 4 MOBO nominations. Her UK tour starts this Saturday, with an Albert Hall gig September 22nd. She also appears on the Jonathan Ross show this coming Saturday.
MASTER SHORTIE - New single ‘Social Groups’ and new album due for release
RIZZLE KICKS - Have scored 2 MOBO nominations. They have a new single ‘Mama Do The Hump’ out now, they also co-wrote and feature on the Olly Murs number 1 single.
SHINGA SHONIWA (Noisettes) - Major feature in You magazine on August 21st.
KATY B - Four page profile in the October issue of Q Magazine, new single ‘Witches’ out now and 2 MOBO nominations to boot.
THE KOOKS - New album ‘Junk of the Heart’ out on the 12th September and they perform a free gig at Concrete on September 25th
JESSIE J - Has new single ‘Who’s Laughing Now’ out and cleaning up with a massive 5 MOBO nominations.
MARSHA AMBROSIUS & JAMIE WOON - Have secured 1MOBO nomination each.
EMILY HEAD, CUSH JUMBO, BLAKE HARRISON and THEO BARCLEM BIGGS - All feature in the Inbetweeners movie.
BRIT SCHOOL - Features in the latest edition of German Magazine ‘Musikmarkt’
