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Basingstoke, Hampshire UK
18th December 2006.
New Year means great new line up at The Academy Basingstoke
Basingstoke’s premiere over-25’s sports and live entertainment venue, The Academy in Worting Road, has announced an exciting programme of events for January ‘07.
The popular Country Music Nights hosted by CMR Nashville’s Lee Williams, which are steadily attracting larger numbers of customers, are moving from its Wednesday nights slot to Friday nights. John Hicks, general manager of The Academy said, “Because the country shows feature a wide range from country rock through to gentle ballads, they appeal to a wide audience who may not even realise they are listening to country music. Add in some regular bands and Friday nights makes The Academy the place for over-25’s to find some terrific entertainment.”
On Tuesday 2nd January, The Academy is hosting a New Year’s Eve II Party for staff of local pubs, clubs, restaurants and taxi companies who had to work all over the festive season. Their opportunities to party would have been restricted and The Academy is inviting them to a late New Year’s Eve party of their own. Admission is £2.
On Saturday 6th, a Robbie Williams tribute show, with “Millennium” who have been featured on many television shows, will be live on stage. This will attract many Robbie fans but will appeal to anyone who loves live music. Tickets are £5 and are available on-line at www.academyclubs.com.
Saturday 13th sees the venue’s first “Northern Soul Night” with special guest DJ Danny Dee who recently set a new world record for the longest continuous live DJ performance in a club. His 120 hour record will seem miniscule as he entertains people from 8pm to 2am, a mere 5 hours! Admission is only £2.
Local DJ Ivan Axford joins the line-up on Saturday 20th when his ever-popular Motown, Soul and 70’ & 80’s music show will be featured. Admission is £2 and the show runs from 8pm to 2am.
Friday 26th January sees a very special band on stage when Alan Tyler and “The Lost Sons of Littlefield” are live on stage for the launch of their new album. There has been considerable interest from the country music industry in this event and their show at The Academy is being recorded for later broadcast worldwide on CMR Nashville Radio (www.cmrnashville.net).
“On the evening of Saturday 27th January, we will be also hosting our monthly cash prize karaoke competition. That is a lot of fun but the cash prizes attract some great local talent so that, even if customers do not wish to sing along, this is a great evening’s entertainment.” added John.
“However, this month the karaoke night includes a unique opportunity for local singing talent to break into the music industry, as local songwriter Matt Elwood is seeking to find some raw talent with whom we can develop a good working relationship to enable him to promote his songs to the music industry.”
“As Matt himself explains, this is will be a great experience for any singer he can work with. As well as being paid for the sessions, their voice will be heard within the industry as Matt works on developing opportunities for his extensive portfolio of songs to be recorded by established and upcoming artists. Matt describes his work as introspective, reflective songs.” John said.
Full details of the venue are available on The Academy website (www.academyclubs.com or by telephoning John on 01256 327273.
ENDS
Note to Editors
There are three Academy's currently in the South - Basingstoke, Boscombe and Eastleigh. All operate 24 hours, 7 days a week, and offer extensive Snooker, Pool and Nine Ball. Uniquely to The Academy venues, they now show live premiership football on Saturday & Sunday afternoons. In addition to this, professional Darts are available as well as huge satellite screens with surround sound showing live sporting events. Discreet but loaded fruit machines offer maximum payouts and that all-important thrill! The Fun Bars with their light refreshing décor offer a variety of entertainment for all ages, definitely not to be missed! The Basingstoke venue also boasts a function room and superb Chinese Restaurant.
(www.academyclubs.com).
Matt Elwood lives in Petersfield but works as a Property Developer throughout Hampshire. His passion for songwriting goes back to his youth and he has an extensive portfolio of work. Public reaction to his work has been very favourable and he is encouraged by the response. Having taken professional advice, he now seeks a singer to take record some demonstration tracks for him to present to the music industry.
To hear some tracks from Alan Tyler and The Lost Sons of Littlefield, go to:
http://www.myspace.com/alantylerandthelostsonsoflittlefield
Media enquiries to:John Hicks M.IDM
Headline Promotions, Press & PR
Mobile: 07771 575 654
Fax: 0707 520 9717
john@headlinepromotions.co.uk
www.headlinepromotions.blogspot.com
PHOTO OF RECENT GEORGE MICHAEL TRIBUTE SHOW NIGHT AT THE ACADEMY BASINGSTOKE IS COURTESY OF SIMON HARBINSON
