HOLAH
Cool, credible and very, very sexy, Holah (pronounced ‘Holler’) are primed for lift off.
This is POWER POP the world hasn't seen since the likes of Abba.
The band’s own reworking of funky anthem ‘The Only Way Is Up’ is to be released this Summer.
Yazz’s original was the best-selling single of 1988' The Only Way is Up' the very catchy up tempo feel good factor thumping Summer track. Carina, Gary, James, Kingsley and Ayshen's thoroughly modern funky interpretation is set to tear up dance floors nationwide.
Multi-talented performers, Holah have already served their live dues. Major festival shows and nationwide support slots to the likes of Simon Webbe and Liberty X won them rave reviews.
Teaming a quality pop sound with edgy attitude and irresistible charisma, Holah have wowed not just the key teen market, but club-goers who loved ‘The Only Way Is Up’ the first time around, as well as the trendsetting gay crowd, too!
And now Holah are ready for take off!
Accompanying ‘The Only Way is Up’ radio edit is a super-glamorous video shot in a spectacular 5* beach location which all major music channels will be carrying. A UK tour of clubs - dates are still being finalised – will further support the single.
Currently, Holah are set to start work with Grammy award winning producer John Hudson, owner of the famous Mayfair Recording Studios, where such legends such as Tina Turner have recorded monster hits including "Private Dancer" and icons such as Madonna and Kylie Minogue are regulars. A selection of great new material by hot song writing duo Mark Frisch & Antony Galatis is currently being written to be recorded in 2007.
Further supporting Holah is a multi-talented team with decades of experience for picking and refining musical talent:
Hardest Thing Management
Husband-and-wife team Clive and Sandra Filek have extensive production and management experience. Previous collaborations include projects with Really Useful Theatres and Delfont Macintosh Theatres, performing arts training and agency management placing young clients in all aspects of the entertainment industry.
JOHN HUDSON - Record Producer.
Leading Record Producer and owner of the famous Mayfair Studios recording icons such as Madonna, Tina Turner, Tom Jones & Annie Lennox. Recent leading recording artists include amongst many - Artic Monkeys, Corrine Bailey Ray, Take That and The Sugababes etc., etc.,
Holah also work with Aron Friedman - producer of the 12" Holah Dance track and radio edit of 'The Only Way is Up' Aron has had extensive experience in the UK and US and No. 1 success with The Fame Academy winner. Gary White co-writer of 'The Hardest Thing' written for Holah by Cathy Dennis is also a producer for the band.
Brian Rasic - Photographer.
Brian works exclusively in the music industry. One of the most in demand live music photographers in the business. From The Stones to Christina Aguilera Brian has photographed them all! The list is too numerous to mention. A visit to Brian's newly updated website www.brianrasic.com is like a tour of every possible leading recording artist you could mention over the last 20 years.
Stevie Vann Lange - Vocal Coach
Stevie is a recording, performing & Songwriting artist in her own right and regularly coaches leading artists such as Simon Webbe, Jamie Cullum, Robbie Williams, Girls Aloud, The Sugarbabes and Van Morrison. Previous clients include Elton John. Chaka Khan, LuLu and Bryan Adams, Blue etc., to name but a few!
Rod Buckle & Terry Connolly, Advisers
MD of Mute and Sonet records, Rod has published material by global acts like Depeche Mode and Allison Moyet, and has record sales of 800 million to his credit. Terry is former MD of Chrysalis Records and a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Power Promotions - Distribution, Radio Plugging and Ibiza Promotion.Power is the UK's leading dance music promotions company. Having been established since dance music's inception. They know a thing or two about promoting the world's biggest and best club tracks. Club promotion is the leading avenue to expose and establish acts and Power Promotions are experts in their field.
Booking Agents
FUTURE CLUBBING UK CLUB NETWORK - CONCORDE INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS.
Concorde represents many chart artists including Lemar, Simon Webb, Jamelia, Javine, Friday Hill etc.,
Further sponsors include leading celebrity hairdresser Paul Edmonds of Brompton Road Knightsbridge, Gavin Pierre Medford, fashion stylist and dress designer winner of The Best London Streetwear Award 2006 and Sheraton five star hotels and resorts.
GBMI with years of experience in the music industries manages all production, song sourcing, promotional and marketing work for Holah.
All Egypt images taken by Star Photographer: Brian Rasic
http://www.brianrasic.com
Location: SOMA BAY Egypt
(click for client page) .
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