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TPA
are proud to announce that Steve Donnelly has recently
been elected as a Board Director/Member of Council for
The Entertainment Agents' Association Ltd. Established
in 1927, the Association currently boasts a Membership
in excess of 400 Agencies, whose business activities
cover virtually every field of Light Entertainment,
handling performing artistes and booking throughout
the pop and rock music industry, television, film, radio,
recording, theatre, musicals, cabaret, clubs, cruising
and corporate and outdoor events.
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Following
the huge success of Ian Jones' panto run last December
in London, during early 2008 Ian signed a deal seeing
him perform a leading role in Jack and the Beanstalk
at the Palace Theatre, Newark during the 2008/09 Festive
Panto Season.
http://www.palacenewark.com/
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TPA
has recently launched it's exciting Production and Staged
Events Portfolio new for 2008 across many Resorts including
Costa del Sol, Cyprus, Rhodes, Tenerife & the Algarve
exclusively for Thomson.
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Production
& Programming elements exclusively created for 5T
deluxe, Sensatori Resort have recently been launched.
Sensatori, Crete is a new hotel concept exclusively
from Thomson. This world-class resort has been designed
to feed all five senses and it's entertainment offering
has been complimented with TPA devising shows, concerts
& live music with some very querky staged events.
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Vocal
Harmony Show, The Carnaby Girls recently signed exclusive
management with TPA.
This
show is a tribute to the great Artistes of the 1960’s
including the likes of Dusty Springfield, The Supremes
and Tina Turner, Just some of the other artistes included
are The Kinks, The Ronettes, The Crystals, The Beatles
and Nancy Sinatra.
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amazing harmony vocals and also an exellent visual presence
this is one show to go and see!! Complimented with a party
dance set this show is being marketed across the industry.
Full website being launched shortly |
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Stand
by to see the launch of sizzling signing ‘Voce
Liberato’. The brand new classical opera &
R&B vocal group is about to be unearthed across
the industry. Steve Donnelly Executive Producer of the
project from TPA comments “This has been a long
and exciting journey creating & developing this
brand. I have assembled an excellent production team
- standby to hear classical opera and R&B as you’ve
never heard it before! Press releases are being issued
in the near future. www.voceliberato.com |
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TPA’s
hot chick signing ‘Caution’ are sizzling
on the scene proving a popular favourite at venues across
the UK. Catch Caution’s recent showcase review.
"Two-girl
duo Caution kicked things off in great style with a
well rehearsed and attractively presented opening set.
They sang I’ve Got the Music in Me and these twin
blonde bombshells certainly did enough to suggest busy
times ahead with considerable market appeal."
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| TPA
has just signed hot vocal show 'The Carnaby Girls'. Bringing
you the sounds of the 1960s and the added touch of pop, party
and soul tunes, this is one show not to miss. With gigs already
booked for Germany, don't miss out on this new hot shot. Click
here to view website |
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| TPA
has mounted a huge audition casting trail for various Production
Cast members for contracts across Costa del Sol, Cyprus, Rhodes,
Tenerife & the Algarve exclusively for Thomson this Summer.
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the casting process for the Thomson 5 Star World Resort Sensatori
opening in Crete, May 2008 has been launched. See the TPA jobs
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TPA
Comedienne recently launched her Grantastic walkabout meet
and greet characters based upon Catherine Tate’s gran
and ‘Am I Bovvered’. Grantastic has been a huge
success at recent events and was well received by Mark Ritchie
reviewing from The Stage newspaper.
“....equally
brilliant Karen Dalton, in the guise of Catherine Tate’s
Gran character”.
“On
the meeting and greeting front, the brilliant impressionist
Karen Dalton simply circulated whilst asking “Am I bovvered?”.
A dead ringer for Catherine Tate’s nightmarish schoolgirl,
Dalton certainly broke the ice for many”. |
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Managed
artiste Lisa Stephenson has been signed to appear as Lead
Female Vocalist on the lucrative production run ‘Girls
On Film’ production at Hotel Talltrees Resort this December. |
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Qdos
Entertainment PLC has acquired TPA Ltd which will now see
TPA sit within the Qdos Content Division. The move to sit
within the Qdos Family is a perfect fit and TPA look forward
offering it’s valued clients some of the many benefits
of sitting as part of the Qdos Group. Steve Donnelly TPA’s
Managing Director commented “It is a very exciting time
and we look forward to growing TPA’s business within
the industry”.
View
the Qdos website www.qdosentertainment.com |
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TPA
is proud to announce new exclusive talent signings with more coming
soon! Please click the link below to view more details on the hot
signings varying from Classical, Opera & RnB, Comedy & Pop.
Managed
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TPA's
Management stable is expanding with many new exclusive signing
deals. Press Releases will be launched very soon.
TPA
are entering the commercial recording market with an excellent
production team. Watch this space for a stunning new Female
Group in development. More to follow....... |
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| Siren
are appeaering for Lloyds TSB Banks Senior Management Convention this
month in Warwickshire. |
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Prince William and Prince Harry will mark the 10th anniversary of their mother's death with an event to celebrate her life. The Concert for Diana taking place on the 1st July 2007 will be one of the first events to take place in the new Wembley Stadium.
Catch the string girls from Siren playing LIVE! onstage with Puff Daddy. |
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| Live managed rock band, Element recently began their Summer brochured tour for Parkdean Holidays. In addition to their party sets, the band has entered another level with specially produced concert style tribute sets celebrating the music of Queen & Robbie Williams. |
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Unleashed and their management has just returned from appearing at the 5 Star Prime Rated World Qualifying Series Surf Event in the Indian Ocean. The international event that attracted surfing competitors from Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa and Japan was a realing success. Following the appearance at the Surf Finals, Unleashed appeared at a private island party, promoted and organised by the Maldives Tourism Board. |
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| TPA has recently launched two new shows across the highly acclaimed Warner Hotels across the UK. “Atlantic Street Soul” and “Kentucky Fried Country” have been well received. Further shows are in production for roll out this year. |
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Ian Jones will be playing the role of Wishee Washee at the Broadway Theatre, Catford over the festive season. Ian Jones looks forward to tasting pie & mash this Christmas during his London run! |
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Caution recently stormed the outdoor show for the HMS Armed Forces in Hampshire.
The large outdoor show managed by TPA, saw a huge biking competition with troops from all across Europe taking part.
Don’t miss Caution appearing on BBC’s Let Me Entertain You with Brian Connelly this Summer! |
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Summer 2007 is hotting up in Cyprus with exclusive new fast-moving shows. The contrasting shows have hit resort in great style. Keep up the hard work guys! |
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| Two
of TPA’s managed acts Unleashed & Nicky Wright will be appearing
in two No. 1 Theatre Tours during 2007. Unleashed can be seen appearing
in “007 Bond in Heaven” with Sonia, Mike Holoway &
Celena Cherry (the Honeyz). Nicky Wright will be appearing beside
Michelle Thorne, Scott Wright and Rachael Holoway in “Babewatch”.
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is thrilled to announce it has secured a deal with Bourne Leisure
as their Preferred Production Company servicing all Warner Breaks’
Resorts across the UK. The deal sees TPA producing, directing and
co-ordinating all stage production for the 13, 5 star resorts. |
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This
autumn, TPA expanded its artiste management division signing fresh
young vocalist, Charley Bird and rockin’ five piece party
band, Element.
Charley
Bird, previous winner of BBC Talent is certainly one to watch out
for!
Element
is an outgrowth of fusion that emphasises its rock side. Consisting
of a versatile front showman, bass, drums, lead and rhythm guitar
this show is unobtrusive, slick and highly polished, where the overall
sound will rock you.
Check
out more details on the Artiste Management
page.
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managed artistes will be cruising the high seas next spring. Unleashed,
Rob Underwood, Caution & Charley Bird are hitting a Norwegian
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summer, TPA is providing entertainment support and production for
a hotel group based in Sri Lanka. Staff, training, production and
programme writing has been produced with a trip by the TPA artiste
management division! |
| Nicky
Wright, 2x dancers and her management experienced the waves on the
paradise islands of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean appearing at
a huge surfing event sponsored by Oakley. The
event saw surfers attend from Australia, South Africa, Japan, USA,
New Zealand, France, Spain and England who all chased a serious
slice of the $US75 000 prize.
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has sealed an exclusive management & representation deal with
Female Vocal Dance Show, Caution. The last two months has seen the
TPA management team working closely with the girls developing &
producing their act for the market place. The show has kicked off
in great style. Click the box below to view the Official Caution Website. |
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| TPA
has extended Nicky Wright’s Summer Season in Turkey returning
back to the UK in November. Nicky is appearing every week at a Planet
Hollywood style party venue. |
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| Ian
Jones has just been signed to appear as Buttons in Cinderella at The
Cresset Theatre, Peterborough this Xmas. |
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is producing two musical production shows for Pontin’s during
2006. The musical rock shows hit resort later next month. |
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TPA
produced a bespoke Grease production show that appeared at the RBS
conference in Athens, over the 9 day conference period. Special
invited speakers included The Duchess of York and Lisa Tarbuck.
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TPA
has expanded its work load with First Choice PLC, winning the production
deal producing full production, with exclusive shows for First Choice
Hotels across many resorts in Majorca, Menorca, Costa Del Sol, Cyprus,
Egypt, Kos, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Bulgaria, Corfu & Portugal.
Steve
Donnelly, TPA’s Producer stated “With recruitment undertaken,
the shows have now begun rehearsals for Dr Funkenstein’s Rock
& Roll Café © and Skool of Rock ©". TPA
has appointed one of our high profile Choreographers Kelly Sims
whose recent credits include “Footloose” and the London
Production of “The Rat Pack” to stage the shows.
The
shows have begun rehearsals at the training seminar for all the
entertainment cast members. Two of TPA’s managed live acts,
Unleashed and Rob Underwood are also appearing for First Choice.
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TPA
proudly presents Steve Walls as host and compere as part of the
fast-moving concert Abba Fever.
The
concert that runs for two nights at the Churchill Theatre Bromley,
welcomes Steve quick wit and humour linking the whole show together.
Steve's Newcastle accent is strangely sounding very Swedish these
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has been engaged by Bourne Leisure to write, produce and direct
a stunning new musical production for all 13 Warner Resorts nationwide.
"Cinderella Rock Err Fella" one of TPA's exclusive
shows, is a magical & musical production with a modern day twist.
The show has limited dialogue and is staged using the lyrics
in songs to deliver the funky, yet magical tale.
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Rehearsals
for the show begin early September at TPA's rehearsal facilities opposite
the Millennium Dome. One of the show Producer's from TPA stated
"We are very excited about being brought onboard by Warner's
to assist developing and enhancing their in-house shows &
brand. This is a huge project for us and we have engaged
extra staff to deliver the show within the tight production deadlines.
One of our high profile Choreographer's will be putting
the cast through their paces incorporating many different styles
of dance. Once the initial rehearsal process takes place at
the TPA HQ, our key creative team consisting of Producer/Director,
Choreographer & Vocal Coach will be spending 10 weeks on
the road, visiting each site to mount the shows".
TPA are producing
magnificent costuming, stage sets and props. Our Lighting
Designer is very excited at the prospect of designing Warner's Shows.
It's time for in-house production shows and the light entertainment
industry to be kicked into shape, moving with the times
and TPA are doing it".
TPA share the
same artistic vision as the newly appointed Director of Entertainment
for Warner's and TPA are developing more ideas for 2006. |
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finished Production on Catwalk for a major Pontin's resort.
The huge production show featuring Bling, Gwen Stefani, Scissor Sister's
among others were produced with slick and up-tempo musical arrangements.
Raunchy costuming and huge stage sets set the scene for this
modern day musical. |
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week saw the TPA office supply and oversee the smooth running of swish
corporate event housed in the private VIP areas above Tower Bridge. The event
organised for a major investment company saw the supply
of a party DJ, irish band and a high profile
catering company. |
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TPA
are proud to announce that Gemma from one of our managed acts, FUNK*D
and Cem a former male dancer from our
"Stripped" Show, have been successful being auditioned
through to the final televised heats of BBC1's new series, "Strictly
Dance Fever".
The programme
hosted by Graham Norton sees salsa, swing and the lambada
being the order of the day. Strictly Dance Fever will be the biggest
dance-off in history as the progress of ten talented couples is
followed from the embarrassing panic of auditions through to the
final glitzy performance.
All the couples will be trained by professionals to competition
standard before they dance to a different discipline every week.
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The
series builds on the huge success of Strictly Come Dancing. The
winning couple will waltz away with a staggering £50,000 prize and
the coveted Strictly Dance Fever trophy.
Don't miss Gemma from FUNK*D and remember to ring in and
vote her live on the night! Watch this space!
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Following
our close association with Pontin's resorts
over the years, TPA are thrilled to have landed the tender as show
consultants supplying musical production, costuming and staging for
three of the seven Pontin's Resorts.
Over the last year, TPA
have worked as Consultants for a number of large scale
resident production shows, staged at the resorts. One of the biggest
shows staged throughout 2004 was a huge latino
show 'La Carnival'. La Carnival took a four month period to mount
production and stage.
Most recently hitting resort
is 'Girls On Film, 80's Chick Flick' ,gaining
rave reviews. Musical content and arrangements were stripped and twisted
bring the show to life with a pure rock edge. 80's hits such as Footloose,
Maniac, She's Like The Wind have been complimented with state of the
art laser lighting, an American style taxi stage set and authentic
and bizarre 80's costumes! |
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A
truly funky 70's show, a musical extravaganza and a horror show are
currently under production for this Summer.
For more information and
case studies please click this
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part of the Company's major and on-going marketing campaign within
the press and corporate entertainment journals, TPA are proud to be
associated with The Stage Newspapers 125 Year Special Souvenir Anniversary
Edition which was published on the 3rd February 2005. TPA invested
a full colour page advert, which can be
seen by viewing the link below. TPA have
gained a close working relationship with The Stage over the years
and appreciate all their help and support. Happy 125th Anniversary! |
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TPA
are proud to be long term supporters of Exercise Enduring Help,
a 24 hour cross country motorcycle event that not only provides
driver training for the military but raises tens of thousands of
pounds for charity.
Over
the past 4 years TPA have provided the entertainment on the 'play
hard' phase of the exercise which not only entertains the troops
but acts as an attractor for teams to participate.
The
highly successful event in May attracted over 75 teams of Troops
from across England, Germany, The Netherlands & Cyprus. TPA is proud
to have contributed to the training of the British Army. Live Acts
that appeared included: Stripped, FUNK*D, a raunchy dance troop
and a special guest appearance from Model, Caprice.
Red
Bull who sponsored the event, provided
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| Switch
on and see "Blayz" our stunning string quartet playing as the
backing string section for Westlife &
Katie Melua live on ITV's 'The Record of the Year 2004' on Saturday
4th December. Presented by Cat Deeley this
is one of the highlights of the music calendar. |
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| TPA’s Noize Boyz were delighted to
once again provide and run the technical sound production for ‘Music
in Wanstead Park’, London on Saturday 17th
July. Our technical team installed and operated a large outdoor concert
system for various artists and bands throughout the event! A mixture
of music was seen and enjoyed by all. |
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Most
recent credits include the completely custom made and produced musical
backing for Pontin’s Holiday Centres Ltd.
Our
brief was to research, produce and deliver a Latino Carnival Show,
70’s/Disco and a Variety Show.
TPA
researched suitable song titles and produced the arrangements in
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were
up-tempo and fast-moving. Musical arrangements were slightly twisted
and spiced up to bring the show to life! When producing the Latino
Carnival Show, in addition to our ‘core’ session musicians,
we also engaged the services of session bongo players & percussionists.
The
resident show teams were supplied with lyrics and original recordings
to rehearse and learn their new show.
TPA
also designed, constructed and sourced the full costuming, stage
sets, neon signs and accessories for the shows.
TPA
maintained contact and ensured Client approval at every stage of
the creative and recording process. |
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“As
the Organiser of the largest driver
training exercise in the British Armed Forces, I am delighted
to recommend TPA. In the work hard, play hard spirit of the British
Army we start the exercise with a show & band. TPA enables
me too leave the entertainment with them, giving me the confidence
to place my efforts elsewhere.
The
show was fantastic. The troops loved every minute. Varied repertoire,
costumes and audience interaction. The best accolade is that I
have already booked them for the 4th year running!”
Major JF Butler REME, HMS Armed Forces.
“Thanks
for providing a top class evenings entertainment. The show provided
was amazing value for money and our guests were constantly engaged
with the action on stage. The costumes where out of this world,
with so many so many costume changes there was never time to become
bored”.
The
complete show ran with true professionalism, I won’t hesitate
to re-book and look forward to seeing you at our next function
in a few weeks time. Please pass on my thanks to all the team
for their help in promoting the event”.
Dave Lillie, Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
"...the
musical arrangements and quality of the products is amazing. The
service has been excellent".
Carly Spring, Entertainment
Co-ordinator, Pontins
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Credits
Alton
Towers Theme Park
Barbados Tourist Authority
Barry Young’s
Stardust
Big On Taste Catering
Ltd
Break Thru Breast Cancer
Britannia Stadium
British Holidays
Cats UK Tour
Chamber of Commerce
Cher – World Music Awards
Cliff Richard TV Special
Common Wealth Games
2002
Corus & Regal Hotels
CTC Cruise Lines
Clothes Show Live
Danni Minogue
Pop Promo Tour
Fish
Formby Golf Club
Gatwick Airport
Gina G Live
Grease
Haven Holidays
Holiday Club Pontin’s
HMS Armed Forces
IBM Computers
John Major
Junior Star For A Night
Marie Curie Cancer Trust
Mazda
Music In Wanstead
Park
Muswell Hill Street Festival
Natwest Bank
Nottingham Law School
Orient Lines
Park Dean Holiday Centres
Park Resorts
Pepsi Chart Show/CD:UK
Radio 1 Roadshow
RAM FM
Saturday Night Fever
Star Cruises
Sunderland AFC
Swallow Hotels
Steps Arena Tour
Stars In Their Eyes
The Deutche
Bank
The National Lottery
The Round Table
Thomson Cruises
Top of The Pops
Vanessa Mae Tour
Vauxhall Motor Show
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