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Miss Marty 
The girl who likes to party
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Shanghai 
Shanghai is Walsall born, out & proud, and even made it to bootcamp on X Factor. Her single out this summer is called ‘The Judge’.
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Rodrigo Morratti
Rodrigo Moratto is a Brazilian Singer/songwriter/dancer educated in New York USA who's founded his own Record label and production company, MPA, in 2005. He launched his first Pop/Rock album for the Brazilian market in 2007, Velocidade de Luz (Speed of Light).
www.myspace.com/rodrigomoratto
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Pete Martine
DJ & music producer responsible for over 150 hit remixes during the 90s and 00s, including mixes for Erasure, Ace of Base, Cher, and of course Steps. Had minor dance chart hit of his own with ‘Lets Whip It Up – You Go Girl’
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Yetunde
Yetunde Johnson is a UK based singer song writer from North London, although originally born in Lagos, Nigeria. Yetunde began recording demos in a friends make shift studio which were produced by her brothers production company. By the summer of 2008 Yetunde was signed to Green Garden Records as their first female solo artist and began recording her debut album in both the US and UK.
www.myspace.com/yetundejohnsonmusic
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Ryan Jagger
Another out and proud performer. Hailing from Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, and with a single out now on iTunes, he’s already amassed a large UK and international fanbase with pop songs written with producer J.Milnes, whose credits include Geri Halliwell, Sugababes and Jamelia. What’s more, you can catch him playing at several Prides this year, including Manchester and here in Brum. www.myspace.com/ryanofficial
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P5 
New 5 piece girlband on Jet records. Coral, sophie, Erin, Lauren & Romi. www.myspace.com/pfive
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Kaos Theory 
New boyband featuring Jordan (formerly of Billiam), Chris J, Chris (formerly of Pop Idol fame) and Alberto.
www.myspace.com/kaostheoryofficial
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Angel
Singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer, 22 year old Angel is quite possibly the UK Pop and R & B industry’s best kept secret. London born, Angels’ knack with words has seen him pen songs used by UK urban acts such as Roll Deep and Devlin, as well as him composing pop pieces for the likes of JLS and Cheryl Cole.
www.myspace.com/angelmusic |
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Norma Lewis 
Brum’s very own disco diva, scored a number 2 in the club charts last year with Nightingale Records ‘Feel You Feelin Me’ release. She was discovered by John Cleese sitting at her desk singing, and then entered the music bizz on his advise and had a string of club hits in the US and UK.
www.myspace.com/normalewisofficial |
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Laura Steele 
So far she’s WOWWWED!!! crowds with headline slots at London hotspots including Ronnie Scott’s, Hippodrome, Soho Revue and Café de Paris. She performed at the OK Magazine Fashion Week ‘09 Party and headlined for fashion label Lipsy’s Launch Party in Dublin. She has performed to over 250,000 people at Pride events throughout the UK & US.
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DNA (Dance Group)
Midlands based hip hop dance act, who recently stormed into the finals on Sky1’s ‘Got To Dance’ show |
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VICE
VICE are Staz, Luke, Scott and Kevin - 4 guys who mix raw soul, funk and outrageous rhythm to capture the mind and effortlessly activate the body, making it impossible for any music lover to ignore. Fresh vibes of feel good energy together with clever and poignant lyrics ensure VICE's place at the top of the music food chain.
www.viceofficialsite.com |
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Frixion 
FRIXION are the latest male RnB/Pop group to emerge from the UK with an exceptional amount of talent, flair and style. Showcasing the collective genius of David Stanton, Neil Painter and Johnny Wright, Frixion are already tipped to be the next big British R&B/Popular music success. Frixion spent last year touring with artists including N-DUBZ,Tinchy Stryder,Chipmunk and Lemar.
www.myspace.com/frixionstyle
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Portlan (Formerly Nemesis/Brita ins Got Talent Finalists) The guys are set to embark on a tour in promotion for their debut single ‘Bang Your Head’ in September.
The crew, formerly known as Nemisis are making a transition into the pop world with fantastic high energy, RnB dance music. |
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The Wanted
Meet new boyband THE WANTED - made up of handsome fivesome MAX GEORGE,SIVA KANESWARAN, TOM PARKER, NATHAN SYKES and JAMES McGUINESS.
The boys - who share the same management as THE SATURDAYS - are currently on a nightclub tour of the UK, gaining experience ahead of the summer release of their catchy debut single All Time Low forthcoming on Geffen records. |
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Nikk Mager
Formally with Pop Stars the Rivals band ‘PHIXX’ who scored several top 20 hits in the early 00s. He also was part of the UK’s answer to the Chippendales with the male revue show ‘Here Come The Boys’.
www.myspace.com/nikkmagerofficial
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H-Boogie
Hailing from Hammersmith, West London, H is set to make her mark in 2010 as the statuesque new first lady of soulful British Pop music, sitting in the unexplored space where The Eurythmics meets Soul 2 Soul. H describes her sense of style as a ‘futuristic punk Rebel affair’ blending together a load of movie, fashion and music references from Vivienne Westwood swashbuckling-chic to 80s dystopias like Mad Max.
She’s also the sister of superstar pop icon Estelle!
www.facebook.com/pages/H-Boogie/40158866878
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Rowetta
One of the most notorious finalists on the 2004 X Factor, Rowetta was also vocalist with the Happy Mondays, and appeared on their massive single ‘Step On’
www.rowetta.com |
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Starman (Pineapple Studios/Sky1)
SKY 1’s infamous ‘Pineapple Studios’ has given the world Starman! The debut single is unleashed shortly ‘I Don’t Wanna Dance’ Starman is a UK based pop band which brings colour and fun to your ears! Consisting of 5 talented musicians Andrew Stone (lead singer), Luka Cadez (Drummer), Jesus Ruiz (Guitarist), Mickey Cowdroy, (Bassist) and Craig Custance (Keyboard) this band will certainly bring a smile to your face!.
www.starmanofficial.com
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Ollie James
Ollie has fronted numerous massive chart hits over the last few years including ‘Hi Tack ‘Say Say Say’ / Supermode ‘Tell Me Why’ and Armand Van Helden’s ‘NYC Beat’ He is now back providing vocals for another club smash in the guise of ‘Nervo’ and the track is called ‘This kind of Love’ www.myspace.com/olliejames |
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Mini Viva
British pop duo formed in 2008 by UK pop songwriting production house Xenomania, managed by Simon Fuller and signed to the newly reformed Geffen Records UK. The band consists of Frankee Connolly and Britt Love. The group are due to release their debut album in August 2010. The duo group toured with rival girl-group, The Saturdays, They toured on Clubland Live #3 and they are currently touring with Britain's Got Talent winners Diversity. Their debut track ‘I Lost My Heart In Tokyo’ was a major top 10 hit.
www.miniviva.com
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Livin Joy
Huge 90s dancefloor fillers – Livin Joy topped the charts with the anthem ‘Dreamer’ back in 1994, and the huge follow up ‘Don’t Stop Movin’ was another major hit across Europe. |
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Kym Mazelle
Kym Mazelle was born in 1960 in Gary, Indiana – and was brought up in the same street as the Jacksons family no-less! She started recording in the mid to late 80s on the burgeoning Chicago house music scene and soon established herself as a diva to be reckoned with. Her first big UK hit was with Dr.Robert from the Blow Monkeys with ‘Wait’ a UK top ten in 1989. Other club chart crossovers were to follow including ‘Missing You’ with Soul 2 Soul in 1990, ‘Love Me The Right Way’ with Rapination in 92, ‘No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)’ duet with Jocelyn Brown in 94, and ‘Young Hearts Run Free’ from the Baz Luhrman movie ‘Romeo & Juliet’ in 96.
www.myspace.com/thekymmazelle |
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Scooch
Girl boyband from early 00s, got back together for Eurovision in 2007 – scored the biggest selling UK Eurovision hit of the last decade ‘Flying The Flag’ – was unfortunately not popular with the Eurovision voting audience coming second from bottom. The group enjoyed other Top 5 hits in UK with ‘More Than I Needed To Know’ and ‘The Best Is Still To Come’ – they were produced by Stock & Aitken from the 80s production team that bought us Kylie & Jason!
www.myspace.com/scoochworld |
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Same Difference
Brother and sister act, Sean & Sarah rocketed to fame on the 2007 season of X Factor, coming in 3rd place in the grand final behind Rhydian and Leon Jackson. Their debut album POP was a chart success as was debut single ‘We R One’ making the UK top 20. They have a new album out this year and the first single is out on August 29th.
www.samedifferenceworld.com |
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Sunday 30th May
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Birmingham’s very own LGBT community choir! |
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Sinergie
3 piece local girl band that made it to bootcamp on the last season. This is their 2nd year performing at Birmingham Pride. |
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Sole
Argentinian rock pop beauty. www.youtube.com/gothamrecords#p/u/1/MOiV6xQws8A |
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Chelcee 
Chelcee is a RNB/POP solo act from Liverpool and already has built a strong name for herself within the Liverpool scene. Her vocals and song writing ability have been said to be "mature and chart topping" for someone so young. This 17year old singer/songwriter has already had her music played on many radio stations across the UK including 1xtra and Buzz FM in Manchester. www.myspace.com/chelceegrimesupcomingtalent |
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Jessica Gardham 
Hailing from York, North Yorkshire, Jess first began writing songs at the age of 12, then her dad taught her to play the guitar so she could accompany herself. Now Jess is in her mid-twenties and her musical career is going from strength to strength having shared a stage with international stars such as KT Tunstall. A regular at gay prides across the country.
www.jessgardham.co.uk |
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David Jonson
A regular at XXL in London. David is to release his debut double a side single Killer/Rebel yell this summer. Killer is a cover of the original seal track and has been revamped and pumped and produced by Massimo paramour and remixed by none other than 7Th heaven and electric all-stars. Rebel yell has been completely revamped and has also been beefed up and primed to get dance floors moving.
www.myspace.com/davidjonsonmusic
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Miss Marty
The girl who likes to party |
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Jaymi 
2nd year at Pride in Birmingham. |
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Janis Kaye 
Janis Kay is a vocalist, songwriter and co produces on most of her material, writing catchy R&B, hip hop, dance and disco. !In the late 90's Janis was co-managed by ex-Wham manager Simon Napier-Bell.
www.janiskay.com |
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Kelly Wilde 
Sydney born, pop and NRG diva who runs her own music and entertainment agency in London, and has had several club chart hits and came very close to representing the UK in eurovision once upon a time… she is a regular cabaret favourite in gay bars and clubs across the UK.
www.kellywilde.co.uk |
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James McVey 
Hugely talented youngster from Bournemouth destined for major stardom. Was a massive hit with the Nightingale crowd when he performed last year.
www.myspace.com/jamesmcveymusic |
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AJ 
Described as the UK’s Prince of Pop, AJ has recently been touring gay clubs across the UK on his quest for pop superstardom. |
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Sean Rumsey 
Singer, Songwriter and Producer. Sean decided to enter the X Factor auditions in London, 2007. He eased through the rounds and beat over a quarter of a million applicants to the live finals as part of the band ‘Futurproof’, formed and mentored by music mogul Simon Cowell.
www.myspace.com/seanrumsey |
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Fuzzbox 
Formerly called ‘We’ve Got A Fuzzbox And We’re Gonna Use It’ – this Brummie girl indi-band went for the pop market makeover in 89 and scored 4 top 40 hits including the hugely popular ‘Pink sunshine’ and ‘International Rescue’ The band have reformed for a UK tour this spring and are thrilled to be back at Birmingham Pride! |
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Tight Fit
3 piece chart topping band from 1982 – scored a massive number 1 hit with ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ and was followed by Top 5 smash – the decidedly Abba-esque ‘Fantasy Island’ Some 3 decades later and Denise, Steve & Julie are back together – in their 50s now – and still looking disturbingly good with a greatest remix hits package to follow. Now who remembers the tarzan loin cloth on Top of the Pops!
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Baby D
Probably the biggest anthem of the 90s house music scene, ‘Let Me Be Your Fantasy’ was a major number 1 single and gave rise to follow up hits including ‘I Need Your lovin’ Baby D have appeared at Birmingham Pride for 3 years running and always receive a huge response. Baby D is married to 80s pop legend Phil Fearon and their daughter Steph Fearon is currently to be found on BBC1 every Saturday night battling it out to become Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz musical talent search with Graham Norton.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_D_(dance_group)
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Cassidy Connors 
Currently starring in Priscilla Queen of the Desert musical in the West End. Cassidy is a huge favourite on the drag circuit across the UK |
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1974 The Abba Years
There may be a whole lot of ABBA tribute shows out there, but this is up there with the best! Featuring former Bjorn Again members, this is as close to a real ABBA gig as you’re likely to get…
www.1974theabbayears.com |
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NY
North London’s Ny kick started her musical career singing Mariah Carey in talent shows aged 11. Since then a great love of all music and voracious work ethic has not only earned her great respect in the UK grime scene but led to her guesting on major release albums from the likes of The Streets, Mitchell Brothers, Ironik and Plan B. Ny has also featured on 1Xtra and Kiss FM playlists with her solo material and at one stage she achieved a staggering 4 tracks on 1Xtra’s daytime A list at the same time. Debut song Sea Sick
www.myspace.com/nyofficial |
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Jaya
FIRST BRITISH-INDIAN FEMALE TO BE SIGNED TO A MAJOR LABEL DEBUTS FIRST CLUB SMASH OF 2010, WITH SUPPORT FROM URBAN SUPERSTARS N-DUBZ It’s a milestone that's been a long time coming - but it's easy to see why Jaya is blazing the trail for British-Indian artists, with radio already in rapture about her debut single release ‘DJ Do It Again,’ via All Around The World / Universal Music - is a commercial pop record of immense proportions; it’s an irresistible synth groove with dancefloor-friendly beats and a monster chorus.
http://jayaworld.com/
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Andy Scott-Lee
Andy shot to fame as part of a 3 piece boyband with his 3 brothers ‘3SL’ – referring to their family name ‘Scott Lee’. Sister Lisa was in Steps of course. Andy then went on to become a finalist in the second series of Pop Idol coming in 7th place. He was also featured in the family reality show ‘Totally Scott Lee’ and was briefly married to Michelle Heaton from Liberty X
www.myspace.com/andyscottlees |
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The worlds busiest and best Madonna tribute show. Melissa is originally from Virginia in the US, and was discovered in Chicago – where she kept being mistook for the legendary popstar. Turned out she also had the voice to match. She travels the globe performing as Madonna and even stepped infront of simon Cowell on this years ‘Britains Got Talent’ Her new album ‘Madonnalicious’ is out now.
www.melissatotten.com |
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Birmingham Pride's 
Got Talent Final
hosted by Phil Oldershaw
Followed by Fashion Show
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Nikki Belle from Cahill
Hit the Top 20 as vocalist on Cahill’s ‘Trippin On You’ and was one of the vocalists on Mousse T’s ‘Horny’ Released other big club tunes including ‘Teardrops’ and ‘Sexshooter’
www.nikkibelle.com |
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Cheeky Girls
Rocketed to fame a fter appearing on Pop Idol. Went on to score a UK Number 1 with ‘We Are The Cheeky Girls – Touch My Bum’ Had a run of several chart hits, followed by their own reality TV show and an ex Member of Parliament boyfriend Lembit Opik! |
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The Sheilas
The pink sequinned darlings of the car insurance world are back by popular demand. Cathi, Emma & Carly. |
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Laura White
In November 08, Laura’s exit from the Xfactor was called the ‘biggest controversy in TV history’, with over 50,000 people petitioning for her return, her name discussed in parliament and thousands of viewers boycotting watching the show ever again. Yet, she herself never felt angry about it. “My music is just me. I am an artist who writes, plays and sings. I loved being on the Xfactor, it was amazing! I learned so much and I was just grateful for the opportunity.” Her debut single ‘you Should Have Known’ was a Top 30 hit late last year – with a new single to follow this summer. www.laurawhiteofficial.com |
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Eliza Doolittle
Currently on tour with Jamie Cullum. Eliza Doolittle – strong of opinion, smiley of face, loud of tights (and with a childhood nickname that stuck) – was born in Camden, north London 21 years ago. She has the outsize humour, intelligence, talent and the exceptional pop nous to rise above the current cut and dried pop mould, delivering exceptional music that breaks the rules and stereotypes.
www.myspace.com/elizadoolittle www.elizadoolittle.com
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