Written for Listed Magazine
“We came here with Calvin Harris and you were animals. We’re here tonight and you’re animals. Bournemouth – you are animals!”
Sporting a leather jacket and jeans, Mr Hudson reaches out to touch the outstretched hands of the crowd, before launching into ‘White Lies’.
The retro settings of Bournemouth’s Orange Rooms made it a stella venue for the gig, with their quirky 70s wallpaper, swinging chairs and TV screens playing Star Wars. Drinks were a bit more expensive than in other places, but their inventive cocktails are well worth the price.
After ‘Forever Young’, which saw the audience leaping up and down, screaming the lyrics back at the artist, came the hit which saw Mr Hudson rocket to fame – ‘Supernova’.
After a performance that was out of this world came the black hole that this was already the end of the set. The artist sang only three songs, leaving the audience wanting more.
The venue was refreshingly different and the set had a lively atmosphere. I've no doubt Mr Hudson’s performance will be talked about for lightyears to come.
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
DMF Insights with guest speaker Dave Morgan - IP (Intellectual Property)
Review written for The Dorset Music Forum, published by the Bournemouth Echo
NB My name has been misquoted as 'Foster'
Protecting intellectual property is essential in creative industries, where artists rely on the originality of their work to earn a living.
On Wednesday 18 November Dorset Music Forum welcomed Mr Dave Morgan, who came to speak to members about safeguarding their creative ideas.
The talk covered patents, registered designs, trademarks and copyright and gave plenty of information on the various laws, procedures and conditions. At the same time, it was also very entertaining, with the examples of unusual patents such as dust-covers for dogs drawing laughs from the audience.
“I wrote a sit com when I was younger...and I’m working on a musical,” said Paul Coombs, who attended the talk, “[at the event] you network and you get information for lots of stuff like that.”
After the presentation there was a chance to ask questions and an impromptu discussion broke out about music royalties for cover songs. A number of people took the opportunity to promote local music events. The evening ended with a chance to network.
DMF Insights will welcome Robin Oxford a producer from London on 13th January. Details will be on the DMF website shortly.
NB My name has been misquoted as 'Foster'
Protecting intellectual property is essential in creative industries, where artists rely on the originality of their work to earn a living.
On Wednesday 18 November Dorset Music Forum welcomed Mr Dave Morgan, who came to speak to members about safeguarding their creative ideas.
The talk covered patents, registered designs, trademarks and copyright and gave plenty of information on the various laws, procedures and conditions. At the same time, it was also very entertaining, with the examples of unusual patents such as dust-covers for dogs drawing laughs from the audience.
“I wrote a sit com when I was younger...and I’m working on a musical,” said Paul Coombs, who attended the talk, “[at the event] you network and you get information for lots of stuff like that.”
After the presentation there was a chance to ask questions and an impromptu discussion broke out about music royalties for cover songs. A number of people took the opportunity to promote local music events. The evening ended with a chance to network.
DMF Insights will welcome Robin Oxford a producer from London on 13th January. Details will be on the DMF website shortly.
A Smooth Criminal Masterclass
Written for Listed Magazine.
The group of dancers move perfectly in time with the music, the sound of their trainers echoing around the room. They sidestep, before pretending to pull down the brim of a hat, whilst ‘Smooth Criminal’ blares from speakers.
Watching from the front of the room and occasionally shouting encouragement is the dance’s creator – Jeffrey Daniel - the late Michael Jackson’s choreographer.
Members of the Pure Funk dance group were given a master class by Mr Daniel on Saturday 7 November at Poole and Bournemouth College. The former member of 70s group Shalamar – who created hits such as ‘Night to Remember’ and ‘I Can Make You Feel Good’ - taught the King of Pop to moonwalk and has been credited with bringing street dance to Europe.
“The classes have gone exceptionally well,” he said, “the kids are enjoying it – that’s what it all boils down to.
“The dance I showed them, ‘Smooth Criminal’ - we rehearsed that thing at for least three weeks for the video. It’s not just your average 1 2 3 4, it’s done to this really intricate beat. So to come in here and do something that intricate in that amount of time is really very impressive. They loved the challenge and they did very well.”
Amy Beveridge, the founder of Pure Funk said, “it’s been a massive inspiration to them, not just because of the choreography that Jeffrey is teaching them, but to learn that he’s a really nice, down-to-earth person as well.”
For more information about Pure Funk, visit their website at http://www.purefunk.co.uk/
Fancy trying your hand at street dance? Pure Funk’s Classes run nearly every day of the week and do adult courses, as well as those for children. There are options available for all abilities.
The group of dancers move perfectly in time with the music, the sound of their trainers echoing around the room. They sidestep, before pretending to pull down the brim of a hat, whilst ‘Smooth Criminal’ blares from speakers.
Watching from the front of the room and occasionally shouting encouragement is the dance’s creator – Jeffrey Daniel - the late Michael Jackson’s choreographer.
Members of the Pure Funk dance group were given a master class by Mr Daniel on Saturday 7 November at Poole and Bournemouth College. The former member of 70s group Shalamar – who created hits such as ‘Night to Remember’ and ‘I Can Make You Feel Good’ - taught the King of Pop to moonwalk and has been credited with bringing street dance to Europe.
“The classes have gone exceptionally well,” he said, “the kids are enjoying it – that’s what it all boils down to.
“The dance I showed them, ‘Smooth Criminal’ - we rehearsed that thing at for least three weeks for the video. It’s not just your average 1 2 3 4, it’s done to this really intricate beat. So to come in here and do something that intricate in that amount of time is really very impressive. They loved the challenge and they did very well.”
Amy Beveridge, the founder of Pure Funk said, “it’s been a massive inspiration to them, not just because of the choreography that Jeffrey is teaching them, but to learn that he’s a really nice, down-to-earth person as well.”
For more information about Pure Funk, visit their website at http://www.purefunk.co.uk/
Fancy trying your hand at street dance? Pure Funk’s Classes run nearly every day of the week and do adult courses, as well as those for children. There are options available for all abilities.
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