All three dates of our mini tour with Vince Kidd have now SOLD OUT! If you were lucky enough to get your tickets, we’ll see you there!
Luminites added to 18 June lineup
London ‘street band’ Luminites are the final act to be announced for Showcase Live on 18th June. Formed of R-tizt, Steph, JJ, Corey and Ella, the band promote themselves by playing live music on the streets all over the country and, one day, they hope to play all over the world! Their sound is a blend of acoustic guitar, human beat box, keys and vocal harmony.
They join ED DREWETT, J MARIE COOPER, JOHNNY TREMORHEART AND I AM TICH. Click here to find out more!
Tickets on sale now http://www.seetickets.com/Event/SHOWCASE-LIVE/Under-The-Bridge/637070
Showcase Live presents Vince Kidd UK tour
Vince Kidd, finalist of The Voice UK, has teamed up with Showcase Live for his first mini headline tour and here are the details:
20th June: London, UNDER THE BRIDGE
20th June: London, UNDER THE BRIDGE
21st June: Manchester, SOUND CONTROL
23rd June: Brighton, COALITION
Appearances can be deceiving and Vince Kidd is a fine example of how true this is. His small frame, bleached hair and tattoos provide a startling contrast to his big, rich and husky voice; more reminiscent of a seasoned old soul-man than the young urban rebel he appears to be.
The 21 year old son of a South London cab driver and the only musical member of his family, Vince is no stranger to being called a misfit. He was singled out as a child to join the local church choir but quit after one rehearsal, “because it didn’t sound anything like Sister Act.” He soon discovered vocal heroes Lauryn Hill, Sam Cooke and Terence Trent D’arby and spent years trying to imitate them before deciding he wanted to write his own songs in his own style. Sony/ATV publishing quickly realized his ability to pen a good tune and signed him to their roster of talented writers in 2011. Since then he has been working on his own brand of ghetto-fabulous pop which incorporates throwback soul, hip-hop swag and is bound for nothing less than Illuminati status.7
Get your tickets while you can!
JUST IN: Ed Drewett plays UTB 18 June
Ed Drewett will join us for his first London show having signed with Polydor earlier this year!
Ed, who co-wrote All Time Low, Glad You Came and Lightning for The Wanted, is now signed to Universal as well and is ready to take on his own assault on the charts! We’ve heard some of his new material and lets just say it’s AMAZING! The singer-songwriter from Essex first came to public attention with the single “I Need You Tonight” with Professor Green which reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart.
Joining him will be Johnny Tremorheart and the already announced J Marie Cooper and I Am Tich.
Click here for more information www.showcaselive.co.uk/shows and click here to get your tickets http://www.seetickets.com/Event/SHOWCASE-LIVE/Under-The-Bridge/637070
The first two acts announced for 18 June are:
The first two acts announced for Showcase Live on 18 June at Under The Bridge are J Marie Cooper and I Am Tich
J Marie Cooper first performed at Showcase Live in 2009 and has since impressed all four coaches and millions at home on The Voice UK. Jessie J said, “Your voice is insane. Its ridiculosooooo! Will.I.Am, who’s team she later joined added “You are a star of an artist!”
Singer / Songwriter J Marie combines beautifully crafted, heart-felt lyrics with an explosive on-stage presence that has captivated London’s music scene.
‘My style is always evolving’, says J Marie. I have been through some extremely dark times,and some wonderful light times. God is my witness and it’s all there in the music! Every mile stone and every bit of joy you can hear, right there in the words of my songs’.
Also performing will be Tich, a 19 year old singer songwriter.
She has already toured with Paolo Nutini, Pixie Lott and Justin Bieber. Last year she played a host of the major UK festivals including Glastonbury, T in the Park, Oxegen and V Festival as well as getting ready for her very own headline tour.
She is currently writing and recording her stunning debut album with world-acclaimed producers and writers including Matt Prime, Nick Jonas and Andrew Frampton and she is looking forward to the release of her first EP in the summer.
Check out her track “Breathe In Breathe Out” co-written with Nick Jonas
Early bird tickets have already SOLD OUT. General tickets go on sale 9am tomorrow (Saturday)
http://www.seetickets.com/Event/SHOWCASE-LIVE/Under-The-Bridge/637070
Watch this space over the next few days for details on the other acts performing and some pretty exciting news next week!
Manchester launch
Earlier this week, Showcase Live launched in Manchester, making it our second regular city in the UK. Music fans, local agents and managers, key Manchester press and a host of stars from Hollyoaks and Coronation Street filled the venue to enjoy the evening.
We’ll be back Wednesday 25th July! Watch this space to see which artists will be announced and join us to see what Manchester has to offer!
Photos (c) Ben Hawksworth photography www.benhawksworthphotography.co.uk
April Event Another Success
We had another full house for Showcase Live at Under The Bridge yesterday and several thousand people at home watching the live stream as Jaxxon, Mitsotu, Domino Go, Alex Buchanan and Daytona Lights all took to the stage. Industry and music lovers turned up in force to see this months selection of amazing artists and were far from disappointed.
@_MissLaura_ took to Twitter, “Another great @showcaseliveuk tonight, just love everything it stands for. Cello n violin accompaniment to indie to Rock to pop on one stage”
@_sasha_smith_ tweeted “@showcaseliveuk was EPIC!!!! Tonight If you wasn’t there then YOU MISSED OUT!!!!!”
@DavidSamGibbs said “@showcaseliveuk was amazing! Best line up yet! Daytona lights and domino go were insane!”
Live Stream Announced
Big news guys! Our shows will now be streamed live around the world in partnership with MUZU TV. It’s something we’ve been considering and working on for a while. Showcase Live has always been ‘more than just a live night’ and this will boost the exposure for our acts to a brand new, even bigger audience around the world.
So, if you can’t make it down, tune into www.showcaselive.co.uk/livestream from 7pm on Monday
Manchester Launch Confirmed
YEP… thats right! Showcase Live is going nationwide and our first stop is Manchester! Home of Oasis, The Verve and erm… Jimmy Saville but don’t let that put you off!
Put it in your diaries now, its gonna be a show to remember!
Cash Taylor brings his new band District back to his home town for their first gig and will join local singer song-writer Sam Gray, 17 year old Hollyoaks star Abi Phillips, new band The Future Kicks, The Jessie Rose Trip and Manchester born Alex Buchanan.
Tickets £6 in advance, £8 on the door
http://www.seetickets.com/Event/SHOWCASE-LIVE-MANCHESTER-LAUNCH/Sound-Control/625733
New Band: The Future Kicks
Check out this awesome new band, The Future Kicks! They’ll be performing at Showcase Live very soon and you’re going to love them.
They’re a brand new band with a difference. They weren’t put together; they all play instruments and they’re here to get people excited!
Originally from Newcastle and Carlisle, the band recently moved to London and have been working with top writers and producers. Formed of singer Zen Blythe, brothers Ben and Cru Fox, guitarist Bri Wildey and drummer Andy Bainbridge, they are a collective of artists, skaters and dancers.
Last year BBC Radio 1 described the band as “the next kings of pop” after they played the stations Big Weekend festival in Carlisle.
Check out their cover of Jessie J below and more videos on their YouTube page! Click here to like on Facebook
