Week in Review - 6 April 2015

Not much to report on the past week. Just a normal work week in the office getting caught up on paperwork, contracts and sorting out new events.

Thursday was the third heat of Southsea's Got Talent and I just may have to quite judging these heats because the talent is soooooo amazing this year that being a judge is extremely stressful. Sadly, the organizers won't let us put everyone through so we usually have to narrow it down to 3 or 4 people being put through to the semi-finals. We had 9 competitors ranging from solo performers to duos to instrumentalists, even an amazing 11 year old, each one bringing something fresh and unique to their music. We had 4 winners this heat and thankfully, each of the judges agreed on the top 4 performers.

The next heat is 7 May. Get in touch with Ross at The Jolly Sailor, 02392 295195 if you or someone you know would like to enter.

Marlene Hill

In the UK this past weekend was the Easter Bank Holiday, so I decided to take Friday and Monday off ... from the office at least because I still had gigs on Friday and Saturday! Friday was Motown/Soul Night at Phoenix Community Centre in Crookhorn, and Saturday I was in Horsham shaking my tail feather as Tina Turner at the Lintot. Because of the long weekend, my audiences were well up for having a good time and we definitely did. There was dancing, singing and for the first time ever, more men on the dance floor than ladies on Saturday night at the Lintot. At one point I had 5 guys in front of me singing 'I'm Every Woman' ... that was a sight to see!  Loved it!

On Easter Sunday I was off to the Isle of Wight for some family time with the hubs and in-laws and we had a lovely lunch by the sea. Then on Monday, I really had the day off ... I didn't look at emails or even open my computer the entire day. What?? That was awesome. And to finish off a lovely day being unplugged and had dinner with my good friend, and one of GME top Acts, Marlene Hill for a belated birthday dinner.

Last issue I announced a special offer and the response to the offer has been quite good. I've already booked a few shows on the offer, and only have a few dates still open for bookings. Here's the offer:

**Special Offer** - Diana Ross vs. Tina Turner double Tribute Show!

Click here for more details.

Here's a reminder that I am offering Performance Coaching at Mayfield Studios on Fridays. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about the tuition provided, click here for more information or contact me to schedule a consultation. 07504 611173.

Upcoming Events:

Friday, 10 April @ 9pm 

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GME News is going on hiatus for a few weeks but will return with the 4 May edition. Try not to miss me too much and I will catch up with you in May!

Gloria