Juanjo Cura in the Berlin Philarmonic

Invited by Laur Eventmanagement, in november 22, International Music Day, Juanjo Cura will give a performance in the Berlin Philarmonic Chamber Music Hall. The concert will have two parts: tangos and international music, speciallly latinamerican. In avail of this oportunities the production is organising a greater tour in several german cities and the rest of Europe. He will be acompaigned by argentine musicians living abroad, like Javier Tucat Moreno (piano) and Guillermo Destaillats (bandoneón). More information and contacts in www.juanjocura.com.ar.

 

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HTH Midlands Based Function Band

HTH are a Midlands based three piece function band performing at weddings, corporate function and private parties UK wide. Strong vocals and superb musicianship combine to make HTH are one of the most energetic and professional sounding bands around.

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sweet_home_alabama Sweet Home Alabama

gimme_some_lovin Gimme Some Lovin

PAOLO DI CIOCCIO, OBOIST AND COMPOSER

  

Paolo Di Cioccio was born in Rome in 1963.

 

After having completed his musical studies at the Conservatory of S. Cecilia in Rome, 1984, he develops an intense artistic activity that brings him to be present in most greater institutions of the whole world ( RAI Symphonic Orchestra, Filarmonica Nacional de Cuba, Camerata de Pacifico, Camerata Esproarte in Portugal, Orchestra Goffredo Petrassi, Orchestra Sinfonica Abruzzese, Orquesta Sinfonica de Matanzas, Rovereto Mozart Festival, Nuova Consonanza, Arts Academy, Sermoneta International Festival, Colòn Theater in Buenos Aires, Auditorium  Blas Galindo in S. Domingo, Veracruzana University, Xalapa, Dante Alighieri Society in La Plata, Mexico, Auditorium of Bordeaux, Centre Culturel de Saint Medard en Jalles, Berlin Schaulspiel Haus, Dresden, Karl Marx Stadt etc.)

 

He plays as soloist and in chamber groups on cds for BMG RICORDI, SONY, MMM, DOMANI MUSICA, RUSTY, JOKER, VIDEORADIO, RAI TRADE, ERGA, RUGGINENTI etc.

 

He was the first oboist in the world who recorded famous oboe concertos like Albinoni, Vivaldi, Bach with the analog  Doepfer and Moog Synthesizers ( Oboe Sconcerto, Vissi d’oboe, Hautbois ma belle cds)

 

He is oboe professor in the Fausto Torrefranca Conservatorium in Vibo Valentia and ordinary at the Scientia et Ars Polytechnic.

 

Paolo Di Cioccio is actually I° soloist oboe of the Latina Philharmonia Orchestra.

 

He plays a Marigaux oboe.

 

Some suggestions from Paolo Di Cioccio oboe repertory:

 

Italian baroque music ( Concertos for oboe and strings by T. Albinoni, A. Marcello, A. Vivaldi, G. Sammartini, G. Platti)

 

Oboe concertos: Mozart, Haydn, Bellini, Vaughan Williams, Strauss

 Original compositions for oboe and strings and for oboe and orchestra (RAI TRADE publishing)  CONTACTS: Paolo Di CioccioVia Corsaglia 27, 00141 Rome (Italy) 

paolodicioccio@tiscali.it

For More Classical Musicians

Song Writing Competitions for Singer and Musicians

You are cordially invited to ‘Festival4stars’ international songwriting competition awards dinner on the 1st of November 2008 at the 5* Grange City Hotel,  8 – 10, Coopers Row, London, EC3N 2BD, United Kingdom.
 
 
Festival4stars is the UK’s largest  talent contest to offer positive written advice to all competitors. Festival4stars runs in 11 regions of the U.K which include Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
We travel around the country looking for undiscovered talent and previous winners have gone onto cut albums, sing at the new Wembley Stadium, perform on TV and in Musicals in the West End of London and be picked for roles in leading soaps like Emmerdale and Eastenders, to name just a few of their achievements.
 
Our international songwriting competition offers cash prizes, open to anyone of any age. There are three heats throughout the year! Heat one and two are closed, however heat 3 is still open untill the 10th of September!  so there is still time to enter, if you know of anyone who would like to be entered! All competitors receive written feedback. Even if you dont want to enter you can still vote for their favourite song online at: www.festival4stars.com/internationalsongwriting
 
The 12 Finalists chosen from thousands of entrants worldwide will perform their songs live, in front of a prestigious panel of judges along with Special Guest Judge, Internationally renowned  Bee Gee’s legend, Robin Gibb! There will also be performances from our previous Festival4stars winners. Robin will present the 4 winners of the competition with their award.

Each table at the dinner holds a maximum of 10 people. Since it’s you I have attached our Earlybirds poster and you can receive a discount if you book early, lucky thing you.
 
If you are looking for anymore information from us feel free to visit our website: www.festival4stars.com
or phone Judy from the numbers below. If you know of any one else who would like to enter our competition or come to the awards dinner feel free to pass our number on.
 
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Kind Regards
Jennifer Smith
Marketing Manager
 
www.festival4stars.com
Festival4Stars Ltd
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Glasgow G76 7NP
Registered in England and Wales at 147,Station Rd, North Chingford, London E4 6AG       Registered Number: 5335181
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JUDY MOB:07803586575
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Vibetown Leeds

“…Excellent musicians, fantastic performance…” – Danny Cope (LCM lecturer attending Leeds showcase Dec 2006)

Vibetown are a 6 piece function group who formed at Leeds College of Music In 2005. They are a confident and notably talented unit capable of bringing a warm exciting atmosphere to any venue, party, corporate function or wedding.

Whilst Studying for their Popular Music degrees at Leeds College Of Music, the group found a common passion and foundation for their grooves through Funk, Soul, Rock and Pop and also enjoy the challenge of adding new genres and amalgamations of styles to their repertoire. Individually the members have received numerous awards and achieved outstanding 1st marks for all performance modules. The musicians were handpicked for their virtuosity, versatility and individual flair for instrumental performance, as well as a great personal and professional attitude, in order to establish the right Vibetown.

“…Tight musicians, great tunes and fantastic performance, thanks so much, when can you play again?…” – Rich (Entertainments Manager, The Wardrobe, Leeds – June 2008)

Vibetown initially started out establishing themselves in the Leeds music scene, cutting their teeth at such prestigious venues as The Wardrobe, The Faversham, Hi-Fi Club and Bar Room Bar amongst others, as well as playing gigs further a field in York, Sheffield and London.

As well as club gigs, the band are becoming increasingly popular in the functions scene, receiving regular bookings for weddings, parties and other private functions.

“…Before they finished the first song everyone in the room was dancing!…” – Sharon Story (Bride, November 2006)
 
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Love Fool Love Fool

Romeo Romeo

Below is a brief list of some of the more notable people and venues that they have been hired by.
- The Wardrobe, Leeds
- The Faversham, Leeds
- The Hi-Fi Club, Leeds
- Bar Room Bar, Leeds
- The Living Room, York
- LCM Students Union
- East Asian Student Union
- Carlton Army Barracks, Leeds
- West Retford Hotel, Sheffield
- The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, Surrey
- HSBC

Setlist

1. Lady Marmalade/Funky Music Medley
2. Canned Heat – Jamiroquai
3. Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
4. Sign, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder
5. You Oughta Know – Alanis morrisette
6. Love Fool – The Cardigans
7. Deeper Underground – Jamiroquai
8. Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
9. Need Somebody – Shola Ama
10. Got To Get You Into My Life – Earth, Wind & Fire
11. I Feel Good – James Brown
12. Dance Medley (Finally & Fantasy)
13. Thriller – Michael Jackson
14. Long Train Running – Doobie Brothers
15. Romeo – Basement Jaxx
16. Oh My God – Lily Allen Ft. Mark Ronson Version
17. Cosmic girl – Jamiroquai
18. I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
19. Rainy Night In Georgia
20. Valerie – Amy Winehouse Ft. Mark Ronson
21. Time Won’t Wait – Jamiroquai
22. Love Foolosophy – Jamiroquai
23. Are You Gonna Go My Way? – Lenny Kravitz
24. If You Have To Ask – RHCP
25. Feel For You – Chaka Khan
26. Midnight At The Oasis – Brand New Heavies
27. Justin Timberlake Medley – Like I love you, My Love, Lovestoned
28. Do I Do – Stevie Wonder
29. Shakles
30. Queen of the Night – Whitney Houston