A while ago I recorded some songs for a personal project of Hugh Bailey’s. Hugh whose great-grandfather was Peckham composer Charles Seaton, had recently discovered long lost sheet music hidden in an attic that his great-grandfather had composed. He then set to work arranging these pieces and recording them and asked me to sing on the non instrumental ones.

Hugh was recently interview on The David Bottomley Show on Radio Peckham. Here’s a 4min excerpt containing the song ‘Tis Not The Last Goodbye.

The full show can be found here (Click on LISTEN)

My temporary Phantom Shrine

What a crazy year! This time last September I was just embarking on what was to be the time of my life at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Haymarket. I am so proud to have been a part of The Phantom Cast, it has to be the best show in the West End.

Having left 2 weeks ago, I still don’t think it has yet sunk in that I will now no longer be performing on that beautiful stage, 8 times a week. My final curtain call was incredibly emotional, as I looked around in admiration at the theatre which has been my ‘home from home’ for 12 months. It is a stunner, the show is magnificent, and I have been on such an incredible journey. In my first few weeks as Swing, I really couldn’t imagine that I would ever learn all those plots….I was TERRIFIED! But, a lot of hard work later, it became a dream job. Challenging, varied, never a dull moment! Thanks to all concerned for their help and patience! Being in the hub of central London has been a blast, and I have loved the whole experience.
All that remains is to thank the wonderful Creative Team, all my Phantom friends, and to wish the show a very Happy 21st Birthday!
I MISS YOU!!!!
xxx

Well here’s a group of people you don’t get photographed with everyday!

Wow! Finally watched a recording of Friday’s Princess Diana Memorial….I am so proud to have been involved in what was a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman. The Princes excelled under extraordinarily tough circumstances and they were delightful. I actually received a letter of thanks today. I was fortunate enough to meet Harry at Rugby World Cup 2003, in Australia, where he was briliant fun, and I can honestly say he’s ‘beefed up’ somewhat since then! That’s what hanging about in the Army does for you….

I thought the Chapel looked absolutely stunning and the BBC got some wonderful shots to really show it off. As permanent member of the Chapel Choir, I am SO proud to sing there every Sunday and it was such a momentous occasion for us all. I was so, so proud of our Director of Chapel Music, Tim Horton, who excelled, not only in his conducting but also during the arduous months of work in preparation for such a massive event. Well done dude!

P.S. For those of you wondering what The Duke Of Edinburgh said to me at the end, contrary to rumours it was not “Weren’t you one of the “Marias”?!”
He in fact said “I saw you checking out my grandson’s bottom on the way in…..!” Only joking!
He said he loved the piece by Parry. So did we, it was a fine choice.

Sunday service at The Guards Chapel

Just a quick update: As many of you know I’m permanent soprano of the Choir of the Guards Chapel and thus will be performing at the service of thanksgiving for the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, marking the 10th anniversary of her death.

Diana: A Service of Thanksgiving is being broadcast live Friday morning both on BBC1 (11:00-13:15) & ITV1 (11:45-13:30).

It promises to be a beautiful service and the music is divine.

God Bless,

Bxx

Interview.mp3 (1.4Mb - Right Click To Download)