27/01/2012 - SHOWBIZWORKS PRODUCE COMEDY CARPET LIVE WEEKEND - Showbizworks appointed to create and produce weekend of comedy for Blackpool with headliners Barry and Stuart from The Magician's
 You'd be a fool to miss out on the laughs taking place in Blackpool this April as Marketing Blackpool has announced the launch of Comedy Carpet Live, a festival of shows created and produced by Showbizworks taking place over April Fool's weekend, 31st March and 1st April 2012. It is set to become an annual celebration the week before Easter, and is inspired by Blackpool's latest piece of public artwork, The Comedy Carpet on the Tower Festival Headland.
Natalie Wyatt, Managing Director of Marketing Blackpool said: "This event complements the success of the Comedy Carpet on the Tower Festival Headland and has been planned to help to kick start the season by bringing in visitors early for Easter. We intend to make this an annual event as Blackpool is steeped in comedy heritage making the town perfect for supporting new and established talent."
The live shows kick off on Saturday evening at 9.30pm, with the Merrie England Bar on North Pier hosting an adult comedy show starring Manchester based group Slaughterhouse Live. They already have a cult following on the comedy circuit and have had their own show on Granada, but incredibly, this will be their debut performance in Blackpool. Following sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, a critic from The List said: "This five-strong comedy cabaret pulsates with enough anarchic energy to power a small European principality."
On Sunday afternoon at North Pier Theatre, Comedy 4 Kids will provide something for children and families with an hour long show featuring CBBC and Royal Variety Show stars Big Howard and Little Howard; Show Me The Funny finalist Stuart Goldsmith; and Comedy 4 Kids star Tiernan Douieb, the latter of whom hopes to go on Dragon's Den to present his idea of putting zips on pitta breads!
The weekend culminates with the Comedy Carpet Live Gala Show at The Grand Theatre starring comedy illusionists Barry and Stuart from BBC television's prime time show The Magicians. Also on the bill will be musical comedy double act Frisky and Mannish (as heard on BBC Radio 1 and stars of their own sell out London Hammersmith Apollo and Edinburgh shows); ‘children's entertainer' Jeremy Lion (alter ego of Justin Edwards from Have I Got News For You and Mock The Week); comedy legend Bernie Clifton, who is featured on the promenade's Comedy Carpet; and Chris Ramsay, soon to be seen in his own BBC series, complete the line up. Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Jason Cook who has appeared on various TV comedy shows including Russell Howard's Good News.
Martin explained: "We wanted to create an event that could grow and evolve into something that would eventually drive significant business into the town by extending the start of the traditional season. Marketing Blackpool share that vision and Comedy Carpet Live will help to raise the profile of the new regenerated Blackpool and position the town as a platform for more contemporary artistes. We have tried to reflect this in the line-up of artistes with a nod to comedy legends. Many of the performers have not been seen in the town before and we are keen to break new ground with this event each year by placing Blackpool firmly back on the map for attracting the best comedy talent."
Tickets for the shows are available from 10am on Monday 30 January. For further information, or to book tickets, please click Visit Blackpoolor call 01253 478222
Slaughterhouse Live and Comedy for Kids take place on North Pier, Blackpool. For ticket information and bookings visit North Pier online or call 01253 623304, or go to visitblackpool.com/comedylive or telephone 01253 478222
Comedy Carpet Live Gala takes place at The Grand Theatre, Blackpool. For ticket information and bookings visit Grand box office or call 01253 743339
23/01/2012 - RUSSELL GRANT IS NEW WIZARD IN THE WEST END! - Russell Grant takes over from Michael Crawford as the new wizard in the West End production of The Wizard of Oz
Strictly Come Dancing star Russell Grant is to replace Michael Crawford in Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End musical The Wizard of Oz. Already an accomplished actor, singer and dancer, Russell will play the part of the Wizard from 14 February for a 12-week run and will be choreographed by Arlene Phillips. Russell said that it is thanks to the great British public who supported him throughout Strictly Come Dancing that is now enabling him to return to his first love, musical theatre. Russell can be booked through Showbizworks for corporate events or for PA's with Vincent and Flavia. Click Russell Grant for more information
03/01/2012 - DANIEL WHISTON IN DANCING ON ICE NEW SERIES - Daniel Whiston, professional ice dancer and twice winner appears in the new series of Dancing on Ice
The new series of Dancing on Ice begins next Sunday on ITV at 6.30pm and professional ice dancer Daniel Whiston (solely represented by our sister company World Dance Managementwill be partnering actress Jennifer Ellison in the hope that he can achieve a hat trick of trophies having previously won the series with Gaynor Faye in 2006 and with Hayley Tamaddon in 2010. Daniel competed nationally and internationally and was a UK Gold Medallist and Welsh Champion by the time he turned professional at 19 years old. Following the end of the series, Daniel will also be touring with the show playing arenas around the country.
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When you book The LY's you are booking a band who have played Wembley Stadium, Glastonbury Festival and The Queen's Birthday Ball. You are booking a band who have performed all over the world to live audiences of over 45,000, radio audiences of 3 million and high-society audiences including royal ambassadors, TV celebrities and world-famous sports personalities. A band who have soundtracked and starred in a major T-Mobile ad campaign and worked with legendary producer Hugh Padgham, a man who has sold over 50 million records with Sting, Paul McCartney, Elton John and more.
Hugh has described The LY's as "definitely one of the best bands I have ever seen or heard".
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Best friends since school, George, Chris, Tony and John have been working together for the past five years to create an unbeatable and totally unique events band. They have travelled around the world, played hundreds of shows together and, most importantly, are incredibly passionate about their music. It is the electricity between the band members, and the energy that pours from the stage, that means the LYs consistently fill dancefloors from South London to South Asia.
The LY's' polished, high-octane set has earned them residencies at The Queen's Birthday Ball in Seoul, South Korea, the PAWS Ball in Phuket, Thailand, the Cape Town Tens Rugby Tournament in Cape Town, South Africa and the Union Square Summer Concert Series in New York, USA. In winter 2009, the band's growing reputation secured them two performances at Wembley Stadium (the first with Diversity, winners of Britain's Got Talent) to crowds of over 45,000. Following this, the band wrote the signature song for T-Mobile's high-profile "Josh's Band" ad campaign, resulting in major TV exposure and a single release with Universal Records.
Alongside appearing at events and functions, the LYs tour widely as an originals act. The band have been awarded BEST POP/ROCK ACT at the INDY Awards, performed at London Road Stadium, headlined the Cavern Club, Clapham Grand and London Astoria, played Glastonbury Festival three times and worked with Grammy award-winning producer Hugh Padgham (whose hits include "Every Breath You Take" by The Police and Phil Collins' "In The Air Tonight").
Television work includes appearances on Channel Four during "Celebrity Big Brother 2010", primetime ITV shows "Strictly Confidential", "The Real Good Life" and "The Rugby Show" and national TV slots in Ireland and Georgia. Radio appearances include WXPN national radio in the USA (to an audience of 3 million) and a stint as an "XFM Featured Artist" in February 2008.
Artists the band members have performed with and/or supported include Diversity, The Darkness, Mystery Jets, Fairport Convention, The Levellers, Steeleye Span, New Model Army and Liberty X. Clients include Wembley Stadium, Adidas, ITV, Manchester United, Time Out New York, South African Breweries and Her Majesty's Ambassador to South Korea.
The LY's provide their own high-quality PA system and lighting rig and can offer background music before, after and inbetween their performances at no extra charge. The band typically play two one-hour sets; exact timings can be tailored to suit each client's needs.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Definitely one of the best bands I have ever seen or heard..." Hugh Padgham, Producer (Sting & The Police, Genesis, Paul McCartney, David Bowie)
"We would just like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for what you guys did for us to make the Cape Town Tens so massively successful. The LY's made the entire event - that's what everybody is saying. It was the best party I have ever been to in my life!" Robbie Fleck, international sporting legend, South Africa
"The guests, who took to the dancefloor in droves, were reluctant to let them go! I do hope we shall see them in Seoul again. The LY's are excellent ambassadors for Britain." Sir Warwick Morris, Her Majesty's Ambassador to South Korea
"The LY's are a pleasure to work with and were very happy to accommodate all our requests. Their performance was extremely well received by the 45,000 rugby fans at Wembley Stadium..." Stacey Griffin, Event 360, Wembley Stadium
"It's simple - if you're getting married, or running an event, you have to book this band. They will make your evening. Booking them for our wedding was one of the best decisions we have ever made." Mark and Robyn Vitty, Reading
"Without doubt, one of the best bands I have seen play in Phuket during the past fifteen years." Martin Carpenter MBE, Event MC, Thailand
"I haven't been this excited about a British band since I discovered The Beatles. The LY's, simply put, are incredible..." Rachel Perry,PlayPhilly.com, Philadelphia USA "Bloody brilliant!" Roger Taylor, drummer from Queen
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