28/07/2009 - THE LIGHTYEARS OFF TO THE BIG APPLE - The Lightyears fly to New York for live show and USA tour

The Lightyears, solely represented by Showbizworks.com fly to New York tomorrow to begin 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 this Thursday. 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 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 performing pop and rock covers 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 earlier this year and features tracks produced by four-time Grammy award-winner Hugh Padgham, the 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 about booking the covers band for Christmas parties and high end corporate events tel 0845 638 1808. Click on The Lightyears to hear live tracks.

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.