ONLY MEN ALOUD! STAR ROSS LEADBEATER ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
Following his critically acclaimed West End concerts, Ross Leadbeater, the award winning Welsh singer-pianist and musical director releases his debut EP and solo UK Tour celebrating his musical favourites from The Great British Songbook.
From Ivor Novello to Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lionel Bart to Leslie Bricusse, with covers of The Beatles, Ed Sheeran, and some original material, there is something for everyone in this not-to-be-missed opportunity to enjoy the massive hits and forgotten gems.
Ross shot to fame in 2008 with the Classical Brit Award winning group Only Men Aloud, releasing two albums with Decca Records, achieving worldwide record sales of over 300,000 and performing alongside artists such as Shirley Bassey, Katherine Jenkins, Bonnie Tyler and Josh Groban.
He regularly performs on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio London and recently on the BBC Radio 2 documentary Keep The Home Fires Burning with Don Black and Simon Callow. His television appearances include The Royal Variety Show, Proms in the Park, and The One Show.
The EP is produced by the award-winning Rupert Christie who has worked with artists ranging from U2, Coldplay and Jessie J.
Ross said, “I am thrilled to be releasing my debut EP and taking my favourite British songs out on the road. I am looking forward to celebrating the great songs with fans of my music all around the country! ”
The debut EP will be available to buy on the tour which starts in Wales on 18th May at Blackwood Miners Institute and will be playing Birmingham, Manchester, Hastings and in London on 29th June at the iconic music venue The Pheasantry.
Ross Leadbeater’s tour dates are as follows:-
18th May - Wales - Blackwood Miner’s Institute
4th June - Birmingham - The Bramall
10th June - Manchester - Royal Northern College of Music
23rd June - Hastings - White Rock Theatre
29th London - The Pheasantry
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“An extremely entertaining evening!” - BBC Radio 2
“Gorgeous music, beautifully presented” - BBC Radio London
“A great night - worthy of a standing ovation!” - BBC Radio Wales
“Sharp, funny, lyrical - above all musical” - Simon Callow
“Simply Sublime” - London Theatre
“Positively glowing” - Musical Theatre Review
Ross Leadbeater will be available for interview. For more information please contact Dave Clarke
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