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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27/07/2009 - ANDY ABRAHAM MAKES SURPRISE APPEARANCE! - Andy Abraham booked to make surprise appearance at managing director's birthday party!
 South East Traders were delighted when Showbizworks.com arranged for Andy Abraham to make a surprise guest appearance at their managing director's birthday party last Saturday in Scotland. Andy flew to Scotland on Saturday morning sharing the flight with many guests who were actually attending the party and neither Andy nor the guests knew that they would be meeting again later that night! The secret was maintained until Andy walked on stage to perform a range of hits for the speechless birthday boy.
Roz who made the booking through Showbizworks.com sent a thank you email stating: "Just thought I would drop you a quick note to let you know that the booking went fantastically well. Andy's performance surpassed all our expectations and our guests were absolutely delighted. Andy was an exceptionally nice peron and we were delighted to have him at our function and would highly recommend him in the future. Thanks once again for all your help." For more information click Andy Abraham
16/07/2009 - SINGER SIMON WEBBE LAUNCHES GET ON - – A CAMPAIGN TO GET THE NATION BIKING
 Today saw the trade launch of Get On, a ground breaking £4m nationwide consumer campaign to promote motorcycling and scootering, which kicked off with a live riding demonstration by Blue's Simon Webbe at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke.
The revolutionary Get On campaign has been designed to promote the message that Life's Better on Two Wheels and throughout the UK it will offer the public free, one hour, riding taster sessions on motorcycles and scooters, over the next three years.
Fresh from rehearsals for Blue's comeback tour, motorcycle enthusiast Simon Webbe was the star attraction at the launch where he was put through his paces on a 125cc motorcycle. He was able to experience what members of the public can expect when they sign up for their free trial.
Today also saw the launch of www.geton.co.uk – a one-stop shop of information on how to get involved in biking and the place to go for the public to sign up for their very own free, one hour riding taster session.
Commenting on the day's activities, Simon Webbe said, "I've always been a big fan of biking and am really excited about Get On and the fact that anyone can now have a go on bikes and scooters for free. I think a lot of people have thought about trying it but weren't sure where to go or what to do. Now all they have to do is go to the Get On website, find their nearest Get On training centre, and go and try biking for free – it's genius!
"The taster session was great fun and will give newcomers a feeling of the freedom that life on two wheels gives you – it was great to try it in a controlled environment under expert tuition."
Steve Kenward, MCI Chief Executive, commented, "Biking offers so many advantages for the public, ranging from the thrill and excitement of being on two wheels to the more practical benefits. Get On will deliver motorcycling and scootering to a new generation of potential riders and we're delighted that Simon Webbe was able to join us today to help mark the occasion. We want people to go to www.geton.co.uk and sign up to have a free go and to see what it's all about for themselves."
15/07/2009 - RUSSELL WATSON AGENT FOR CORPORATE EVENTS - Showbizworks announces sole representation for Russell Watson for all corporate events
 Showbizworks.com is delighted to announce sole representation of Russell Watson for all corporate and private events. By special arrangement with his management, Showbizworks.com will be managing all corporate enquiries exclusively. Russell is appearing at Kenwood Summer Prom on 18th July and he will be heading Stateside on 23rd and 24th September to perform in Abba's Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' new musical concert at Carnegie Hall in New York. For corporate events Russell can perform with his own orchestra or his performance can be scaled down for smaller, more intimate events. If you want to book one of the greatest tenors for yours or your client's event then telephone 0845 638 1808 and we will help you through the booking process, check availability and discuss what line-up would work best for the event. Russell is also available to explore opportunities for celebrity brand endorsement. For more information click Russell Watson
14/07/2009 - FLAWLESS CHOOSE ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY SHOWBIZWORKS - Britain's Got Talent Flawless available through Showbizworks entertainment agency
 Flawless are now available to book for high end corporate events all over the world through Showbizworks.com Flawless have earned themselves many awards, including being named 'UK Street Dance Champions', ‘International Dance Champions 2005' and ‘World Dance Champions in 2006' after taking on over 50 nations from around the world in Bremen (Germany). Not only did they emerge with first place, they were also the first group in street dance history to get full marks from all the world judges! With ten spectacular dancers as part of the team, their innovative and breath-taking choreography was brought to the attention of a worldwide audience following their recent appearance on the last series of Britain's Got Talent which saw them reach the final and has now placed them in high demand for prestigious international events. Simon Cowell said of their performance: "This is one of the best things I have ever seen in my life." For more information click
Flawless or telephone 0845 638 1808.
30/06/2009 - THE LIGHTYEARS APPEAR IN NEW YORK - News release Pop Rock Band The Lightyears To Promote Album in America
 The Lightyears, an internationally-renowned stadium pop-rock band from London, will be touring Philadelphia in July for a run of live dates to promote their new album titled "London, England", which is available on iTunes or from the band's website www.TheLightyears.com. Voted Best Pop/Rock Band at the UK Indy Awards, The Lightyears short tour launches with the band headlining the 'Summer In The Square' series in New York's Union Square in Manhattan on Thursday 30th July 2009. The four man band then travels to Philadelphia to perform at the legendary Chaplin's in Spring City on 31st July, then at the Milkboy Café in Ardmore on the 1st August, before a final show at the Burlington Amphitheatre in Burlington, New Jersey.
Chris Russell from The Lightyears said: "Our music has always been very well received in America and it's a great opportunity for us to enjoy a vacation, meet Transatlantic fans and perform tracks from the new album as a thank you for their loyal support."
This will be the band's fourth visit to the States and their appearances in Philadelphia will be particularly relevant as an extremely rare, live version of a Lightyears track "Inside Job" has been included on a compilation album called "Milkboy Live Vol 1" that was released at the end of May. The eleven track album has been recorded over the last two years at the Milkboy Coffee venue. The release also features The Brakes, Jim Boggia and the late Robert Hazard, the Philadelphia legend who wrote Cyndi Lauper's hit single "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun", in one of his last recorded live performances.
The Milkboy website says of The Lightyears involvement in the project: "We were glad to include these British lads. They have great elements of pop in their quirky style of rock and roll. They come complete with three-part harmonies and a drummer that stands up to play. What's great about this tune is that you won't catch them playing this anywhere else. After selecting the song, we found out from the band that this is an early version of a song that went on to become something completely different. Thanks to the guys for giving us the exclusive track, ‘Inside Job'."
The band's many previous adventures in the United States have been chronicled in pianist Chris' legendary tour diaries. These include tales of performing two shows on two continents, one in the UK and one in the USA in under twenty hours, winning their UK Indy Award whilst sitting in Starbucks on Fifth Avenue and singing live on WXPN Radio to an audience of three million people.
The Lightyears are well established in the UK and on the international corporate scene and their most recent British show was in front of a sell-out crowd of 10,000 people at London Road Stadium. They have played the prestigious Glastonbury Festival three times and headlined the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool, made famous by The Beatles.
On the corporate scene the band recently performed at the Queen's Birthday Ball in Seoul, Korea for the fourth consecutive year and they have also been invited back to headline again at the Rugby Tens Tournament in South Africa in 2010.
Their new album "London, England" was released in January 2009 and features tracks produced by four-time Grammy award-winner Hugh Padgham, a world-famous producer who has sold over 50 million records and had numerous hits with Sting & The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney and many more.
The Lightyears have toured all over the world, including South Africa, South Korea, Thailand and mainland Europe. For more information click The Lightyears
Testimonials
"I haven't been this excited about British pop since I discovered The Beatles. The Lightyears, simply put, are incredible..." - PLAYPHILLY.COM, USA
"Definitely one of the best bands I have ever seen or heard"
Hugh Padgham, Producer (Sting & The Police, Genesis, Paul McCartney, David Bowie)
"Bloody brilliant!"
Roger Taylor, drummer from Queen
"Without doubt, one of the best bands I have seen play in Phuket during the past fifteen years."
Martin Carpenter MBE, Event MC, Thailand
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