Come and celebrate Christmas

A date for your diary;
 
Come and celebrate Christmas with us;
 
“Thank you to everyone who attended a very special Dance Night on the 15th Nov during which we were treated to a great rendition of “White Christmas” and  “Oh Danny Boy” by our good friend Howard Crosby, who has his uncle’s voice. Howard is Bing Crosby’s nephew and came all the way from Walla Walla, Washington State, USA with his gorgeous wife”.   What a special night, thank you Howard!!
 
If you have not yet planned your Christmas Party for your friends, colleagues or social club, or want to treat your clients to an enjoyable night at an affordable price of £12 per ticket, come and join our celebrations on the 13th December.
 
At each of our Dance Nights  you can expect a great evening, food, friendly bar service and superb entertainment where you can dance all your worries away and just concentrate on having a good night out. We aim to do everything we can to help you enjoy your evening and relax with your friends.
 
You will have a choice of sitting and chatting with your friends all night at the bar or if you enjoy dancing you can get on the dance floor and dance to your favourite 60s. 70s and Motown hits performed live by Patti Boulaye, the Boulettes and her fantastic rock band. 
 
You may also wish to browse our website www.dancenights.org to reserve your tickets or call St Joseph’s office 01753 882962/01753 885652 or email chris_ofcourse@yahoo.co.uk
 
Some of the proceeds go towards the St Joseph’s Priory, charity No 234091.  We look forward to welcoming you on the 13th Dec.
Check out our New Years Eve Party!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Irish Live Band Gig in London

The Long Notes next public London concert will be at 9pm Thursday 27th November 08 at :

Magpie’s Nest Club, upstairs in The Old Queen’s Head pub, 44 Essex Road, Islington, N1 8LN
See map http://www.theoldqueenshead.com/

It would be absolutely GRRREAT to see you there.
 
Check out :
http://www.themagpiesnest.co.uk/ Scroll down the page and it’s the fifth entry on left hand side. £6 per ticket.

Well-priced pub food available from 5.30-10pm.

Spread the world and feel free to pass this email onto your friends

Perhaps see you on Thursday 27th November,

Best wishes

Colette O’Leary
http://www.myspace.com/thelongnotes
Five Star Scotsman Review http://living.scotsman.com/features?articleid=4296217
Press Release – The Long Notes

Described by the Scotsman in a five-star review as ‘truly something else’, The Long Notes unite the revered talents of accordionist Colette O’Leary, fiddler Jamie Smith and banjo and mandolin player Brian Kelly. All three musicians have a wealth of touring experience and came together as a group through north London’s ever-vibrant folk scene.

The Long Notes’ ensemble synergy magically surpasses the sum of its parts, with captivating arrangements of Scottish, Irish, French, Galician, contemporary and original tunes, their playing “nothing short of sublime, the dance sets implausibly quick yet immaculately detailed, brilliantly intense yet utterly supple, silkily dovetailed in a thrilling panoply of colour, texture and taut-sprung rhythms”. (The Scotsman)

Colette’s playing is exquisite and heartfelt, honed through years of touring with the highly successful all-girl Irish folk group The Bumblebees. Together with Mary Shannon, Laoise Kelly and Liz Doherty, they enjoyed a rapturous
reception wherever they played; in the UK, Europe and the US.

Jamie Smith is a well-known fiddler who emerged through the Glasgow session scene before moving to London. He founded Celtic Connections favourites Beneche before recording his solo album which received great reviews.
He produced The Long Notes album in December 2007.

Brian Kelly has been a stalwart of the London Irish scene since he was twelve years old. He’s won multiple all-Ireland titles on banjo and mandolin and toured extensively with Shane McGowan and the Popes. His astoundingly
fleet-fingered playing never fails to thrill.

The Long Notes are delighted to be joined for this concert by their friend, guitarist and singer Steve Burns.

Entertainment Jobs London

 
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here…Now!
 
…is back as a brand new group of celebrities head for the Australian jungle!
 
We’re looking for fans of the show to come along and take part
in the London studio audience on ITV2.
 
If you are over 18 years old, have strong opinions, a bubbly personality, are not afraid to speak up and free for a few hours one evening between Tuesday 11th November and Friday 5th December then we’d love to hear from you.
 
Please get in touch providing your full name, age and daytime contact number:
 
IACtickets@itv.com 
 
 Or call
Hannah - 020 715 74676
Rebekah - 020 715 74611
 
 
Rebekah Crosthwaite | Trainee Researcher | Factual & Entertainment | ITV plc
Tel: 0207 157 4611  |  Mob: 07799070553  | Rebekah.Crosthwaite@ITV.com 
  
ITV plc Head Office Tel +44 (0) 20 8528 2000 itv.com
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Talent Quest

WorldWideTalentQuest is now live!  http://www.wwtq.net
We would like to make you aware of an exciting new site, developed in Australia, and launched worldwide. It is specifically for singers, musicians and has been developed to encourage the pursuit of music in all its forms.
It’s something fun and entertaining that the talent you represent can benefit from, in between gigs.
Jane Rutter, noted and internationally famous Australian flautist, tells this story: “Some time ago, I was asked to help judge a Piano competition, for young people in the Western Suburbs of Sydney, Australia.  We were giving out music grants to help young players get a better opportunity through their music.  As I approached the stage, one of the contestants, a young girl, was crying, arms folded over the keyboard.  I asked her what was wrong.  “I’ve never played on a real piano before,” she sobbed, “and this is a grand piano!”  Right then I decided I would do everything in my power to help young musicians from all walks of life achieve their musical ambitions.”
Luke Gregory, legendary rock bass guitarist and composer, has a similar story:  “Growing up in England, it was obvious that if you wanted to get out, to actually be able to get an opportunity to make it good in music, you either had to be connected, or rich.  I got lucky, I got out, and I’ve taken my music with me all around the world.  I want to give all those young people who play in their lounges, garages, or pay to play in pubs, the best chance of their music lives to make it big.”
If you have ever seen the look on the face of a young musician when they have “nailed’ a tough cord, hit that high note, or made music out of all those dots and lines, then you know what we mean when we say “Music is the soul of Life.”
Welcome to the WorldWideTalentQuest.
At the lower levels, we encourage musicians and singers to upload an audio file of their performance, then get as many friends and fans as possible to vote for it.  In this manner, they can win music grants from $1,000 to $25,000 awarded by popular vote.
At the upper levels, we encourage the more serious musician to upload their performance, and be judged by members of our Professional Panel as well as by popular vote, for Bursaries and Scholarships worth up to $25,000.
Anyone with the slightest bit of musicality in their DNA can play the music game – all they have to do is upload, vote, and win!  
Dr. Peter Hubbard
“Don’t let the Music die in you”
http://www.wwtq.net
Mobile: +61 418 266 439
Interact with the ramblings of Cleff Treble
noted Musicologist at
http://wwtqnet.blogspot.com/

Gospel Event

Sing Gospel at the Royal Academy of Music

Sunday, 17^th August at 2.30pm

Royal Academy of Music

Marylebone Road

London NW1 5HT

On August 24th the Olympic torch will be passed from Beijing to London.  To celebrate, community choirs will lead mass sings at city centres and Live Sites and big screens across the country.  Each City Sing lasts 15 minutes and forms part of the afternoon’s handover celebrations.  The result will be the nation’s biggest sing-along. 

You don’t have to be an opera buff… a pop diva or a crooner to attend…You just need to be up for some fun.    Acclaimed gospel leader Ken Burton leads a taster workshop for everyone; people who love to sing; people who think they can’t.  Ken Burton is the conductor of award winning London Adventist Chorale and MD of Croydon’s SDA Gospel Choir.  Ken has worked with Carrie Grant, Heather Small, Jocelyn Brown, & Huw Edwards.  As a song leader he has one aspiration: to help people sound good fast!

 

For more information about Sing the Nation www.singthenation

For more information about the Royal Academy of Music www.ram.ac.uk

For more information about Ken Burton www.kenburton.com

Appeal for Deansfield Primary School Music Room

I would be grateful if you could take the time to write a letter or e-mail in support of our cause. It would be a shame for all these young musicians to lose the superior training they receive at this school because of a stupid decision by a council official.
 
Thank You for your support
 
Ronald Hanson (concerned parent)
 
 
 
Deansfield Primary School
Dairsie Road, Eltham, London SE9 1XP
Greenwich council have decided to remove the mobile classroom which has for some years been used as the music room.  The classroom will be moved to the School Journey centre at Wrotham to replace an existing classroom block.
The school is naturally very upset at this decision: The music produced in this school is of a very high standard, as the audience at Blackheath Halls for the recent Windows Project concert will testify.  This standard would not have been possible without a dedicated music room.
At the school, there are currently 120 children learning violin, flute, clarinet, drums, recorder and guitar and music teacher Mr David Moore has exciting plans to further extend this provision.  
The children benefit enormously from the music on offer, both in the enjoyment of singing and playing but also in the increase of their self confidence and self esteem.  In many instances learning music has had a positive impact on their progress in literacy and mathematics.
It is very difficult to see how such a costly move can make economic sense, putting in jeopardy a centre of excellence which has achieved so much.
Please write to Greenwich expressing your opposition to this proposal!
Write to  Gillian Palmer,   Director of Education Services,
     London Borough of Greenwich,   Riverside House,
     Woolwich High Street,     London SE18 6DF
     Tel 0208 921 8230    fax  0208 921 8097
 childrens-services-education@greenwich.gov.uk<childrens-services-education@greenwich.gov>;
 
Thank You   from all staff, pupils and parents at Deansfield School

Shiraz Revisited

For years it’s been sitting in the archives of the British Film Institute. But now the classic 1928 silent film Shiraz has been dusted off and given a new lease of life as the renowned Sabri Ensemble create a specially commissioned score, to be performed live on Thursday 10 July at this year’s Lichfield Festival.
 
Set in the Mughal Empire during the 17th century, Shiraz tells of the powerful romance which inspired the building of the Taj Mahal. It is an epic story of love, mistaken identity and devotion that tells the tale of the Empress Mumtaz Mahal, her lover, the 17th century Mughal emperor, and her devoted brother, Shiraz, who designs the Taj Mahal.
 
The film’s screening  will be accompanied by an especially commissioned score performed by the Sabri Ensemble, who draw upon the dynamic and creative energy released when the Indian classical tradition meets traditions from other parts of the world.
 
This promises to be a truly one-off event! For more information about Shiraz and The Lichfield Festival take a look at www.lichfieldfestival.org
 
Shiraz was commissioned by the Lichfield Festival in collaboration with sampad
 
Read about Shiraz on the BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/entertainment/theatre_and_culture/index.shtml
 
Thursday 10 July, 7.15pm
Shiraz – world premiere
Venue: Lichfield Garrick, Castle Dyke, Lichfield
Tickets: £16.50, £10 (under 18s half price, students on the door £5)
Ticket Office: 01543 412121 or visit www.lichfieldfestival.org
     

South Asian Cultural Festival

Europe’s largest South Asian cultural festival is back, featuring spectacular performances from hundreds of artists.

Last year’s London Mela attracted 65,000 visitors and this year’s event is set to be the best yet. Expect a vibrant, one day festival with seven entertainment areas and something to appeal to every generation and community.

From the main stage, which is supported by BBC Asian Network and features international Bollywood superstars alongside leading British Asian artists, through to the Classical Stage and Heritage Maidaan, the London Mela has something to appeal to everyone.

Other stages include the London Flavas Stage, presented by BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, the Indo Electronica stage, BBC Asian Network Mix Tent and the Community Cabaret Stage.

Children and the young at heart will love the free arts and interactive entertainment of the Magic Mela area as well as the enormous funfair.

The food market features cuisine from around the world, including the tastiest array of South Asian food that you will find at any UK festival. Also, make sure you check out the craft market and business exchange.

For more information, photos and a full line-up visit www.londonmela.org

Music Technology Courses

Re:     Music Technology courses

We are writing you this letter to inform you of two courses which will
be running from September of which we feel your students may be
interested in.  These are:

*       BTEC First Diploma (level 2) in Music Technology
*       NCFE Extended Diploma (level 1) in Music Technology

Both courses are ran at Take One Studio based in the Hyson Green area
and are officially South Nottingham College courses of which we have
been closely working with for over 8 years.  The Course Co-ordinator is
based at both the Take One and Charnwood site.

The level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Music Technology units include:
Musical composition, IT, Musical recording, MIDI Sequencing, Music
business, Research project, and Planning a public event.

The level 1 NCFE Extended Diploma in Music Technology units include:
Employment opportunities, Microphones, Sound Effects, Mixing, DJing,
Midi, Recording, and Studio Build Project (key skills).

Both courses also include seminars with music industry insiders,
workshops, trips, and run for 30 college weeks with attendance and
punctuality being a priority.

We are currently interviewing for both courses and places are filling
fast.  Potential students can apply directly to ourselves on 0115
8413961 or to South Nottingham College on 0115 914630.

London Conference Venues

 Hire London Conference Venues for weddings, birthdays, corporate events and more…

At The London Bar we know our strengths and Private Events are definitely one of them.
We are one of few bars in the area to have an outside terrace to allow you to soak up the summer sun
and have a barbecue but we also have a fully air conditioned Main Bar and beautifully cool Venetian Inspired Terrace Bar for live bands and any kind of function band to perform here
With a capacity of 200 on the ground floor and 80 on the terrace bar, either can be hired individually or as a hole.
For a limited period (May and June) we have decided to offer the Terrace Bar free
of any Hire charge for all parties over 50 guests any day of the week.
For more information go to www.venuesforlondon.co.uk

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