January 5th, 2010
Promark PR raised the profile of Leroy Vickers, a young Tenor from Hull, over a two year period.
Achievements:
- Secured an industry known and respected A&R representative, followed by an audition with the major record label, Warner Music
- Secured an audition for Phantom in the West End musical Phantom of the Opera in front of Sir Cameron Mackintosh and his team
- Secured an audition at call-back level for Khashoggi in the West End musical ‘We Will Rock You’. With a personal introduction by Spike Edney, Musical Director and keyboardist with legendary rock band Queen via Pippa Ailion Casting (Wicked, Billy Elliot, The Lion King, The Rocky Horror Show, Million Dollar Quartet, Legally Blonde and many more shows around the UK and Europe)
- National TV appearance on CBBC TV’s ‘The Slammer’, television’s only talent show for professional artists. Filmed at Elstree Studios, Leroy won the show performing as the character, opera singer Frederico Forte! The programme was aired in the UK and abroad on multiple occasions
Activity:
- Brand new website build, with continued maintenance www.leroyvickers.com
- Demo CD with professional wraparound brochure produced and distributed to a number of booking agents and promoters, venues, festivals and hotels throughout the UK
- Vocal coaching with three professionals over the two year period
- Live shows and public appearances organised and promoted, including Doncaster Christmas Lights switch-on and The St Leger Ladies Day
- Promark helped Leroy organise a charity event in Hull, The Freedom for Children Music Festival, (Leroy had top billing) including promoting Leroy and the event via the local press and radio
- Media interviews and press activity, in print and online
- Organised live interviews on various regional radio stations (including air-play of Nessun Dorma and his original track Liberta Siamo Noi)
- Secured ‘Dining & Opera’ evenings for Leroy in hotels and venues in London and the South East.
Leroy has a versatile vocal range but his true passion lies in the Classics. His performance of the late, great Pavarotti’s Nessun Dorma at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London and the reaction from the audience, gave him the confidence to follow his dream, singing for private and corporate events in the UK and abroad.
Nessun Dorma:
Liberta Siamo Noi:
www.leroyvickers.com
January 4th, 2010
A trained singer, dancer and compère, Caroline has worked in venues throughout the UK and abroad for over ten years. She also has a dedicated following of fans for her Madonna Tribute act.
Promark Entertainment Activity:
- Build artiste profile
- Secure bookings as Caroline Seymour and the Madonna Tribute act
- Handle contracts and venues
Caroline’s musical repertoire includes songs from famous female artists such as Blonde, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and Stevie Nicks. Plus powerful renditions from iconic rock greats such as Queen and from theatrical musicals such as Fame, Chicago, Westside Story and Cabaret. Caroline has also taken the lead role in these musicals in local productions.
Caroline and her band Trip Manhattan (5 piece) are also available for bookings, with many original songs having been written in collaboration with Caroline. A CD should be available to buy shortly.
Listen to Caroline and Trip Manhattan:
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CAROLINE SEYMOUR AS MADONNA
Caroline Seymour captivates audiences with her lively performances and quick, multiple costume changes throughout her Madonna tribute. She studied Madonna for many years and was greatly influenced by this successful icon to female rock and pop. Caroline’s likeness is uncanny and her dance moves and posture exactly duplicates her idol. And all the songs are performed by Caroline – no lip-synced, voice-overs for this professional and passionate artiste.
Listen to Caroline Seymour as Madonna:
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The Show
Focusing on early Madonna (80’s) – the look here is lace, crucifixes and of course the iconic ‘Like a Virgin’ wedding dress! Inspired by Madonna’s Blond Ambition tour which has achieved cult status, with elements such as the cone brassieres and ponytail hair extensions becoming cultural icons in their own right! Caroline incorporates songs ranging from the late 80’s right up to present day in this performance.
www.carolineseymour.co.uk
January 2nd, 2010
CDC POINT S.p.A, a major player in the Italian computer accessories market is launching Kraun, its extensive branded range of computer accessories and peripherals, into the UK.
Promark are totally responsible for the UK business development of this stylish brand. With over 160 products in six product categories, Kraun offers the consumer a terrific selection of high quality products, with novel colours and unique designs, encased in striking informative packaging.
We are looking for resellers and distributors – contact Colin Pattison, 01293 823890
Promark Strategy:
- Attendance at trade and consumer shows
- Press release writing and distribution to a mix of media, trade and consumer press
- Appointment of agents throughout the UK
- Online e-commerce website creation and management
- Full customer liaison and customer relations
We launched the brand at Channel Expo, NEC and handled all logistics for the show, including stand design and staffing and all subsequent activity inclidung follow-up calls and orders and appointing UK sales agents.
With over 20 years experience and listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, CDC has a turnover in excess of 300m Euros and owns one of the largest retail networks in Italy, with over 200 retail outlets and some 30 Cash & Carry stores that distribute to over 30,000 specialised IT outlets.
www.kraun.it
January 1st, 2010
Promark built and managed e-commerce site myPCstuff to handle direct consumer sales of the stylish Italian-styled KRAUN brand of computer accessories and peripherals. With a range of novel colours and unique designs, encased in striking, informative packaging, supported by stringent quality control these items are reliable, eye-catching and desirable.
We were responsible for the whole operation, including price structure, orders, payment gateways and product distribution.
We issued press releases to the consumer press, arranged sampling and competitions to build brand awareness, eg with regional radio stations such as TRAX FM at the Christmas lights switch-on in Doncaster city centre.
January 1st, 2010
Celebrated rock legend photographer
Promark secure photographic assignments and handle exhibition publicity
Mark says:
“Special thanks to Shirley at Promark without whom I’d have just had the one Anthology story to tell over dinner now and again. My first photography break was in the ‘EMI 100 Years of Recorded Music’ exhibition where my shot from Abbey Road was chosen to represent the Beatles Anthology. Since then I have managed to capture many of the people who changed my life through their music; from the instigators such as Sam Phillips right up to the “new hopefuls” of today. Although I have been lucky in my access to many a great gig, the thrill, anticipation and appreciation of covering these events has never left me and I hope this comes across in the pictures themselves.” 2007
www.markmawston.com