Talents Profile for dec 5th

Saturday December 5th 2009 @ ITV Centre, London
Saturday December 5th 2009 @ ITV Centre, London
ROOTS & ROUTES Presents its Talents:
Name
Profile
After attending classical ballet lessons at the Royal Academy of Dance in south London from the
age of 3, and then spending 2 years studying musical theatre at the BRIT School For Performing
Arts and Technology in Croydon from 16, Amy Doyley who on stage prefers the title Queeny,
decided upon a career led by music.
On-line Presence/Contact details
www.myspace.com/queenymusic
London born lyricist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Renell Shaw has been uniquely placed
between the genres of African-classical, soulful hip-hop, Jazz and world music. He is an innovative
songwriter/producer working within the worlds of film, theatre, dance and as a session musician.
www.renellshaw.com
Deborah Stevenson is a performance poet who likes to push raves into people’s mouths.
Channel Four has just finished filming her for a year, culminating in a 3 series TV show and online
networking site. She has performed at The Roundhouse, The Victoria and Albert, The Royal
Festival Hall and Whitechapel Art Gallery and The Y theatre in Leicester. As well as performing,
Debris spends the rest of her time, hosting gigs, organising debates, drawing, dancing, raving and
waitressing part time.
Ms.Darks (born Justine Francis) is a music artist - Rapper, Producer, Song writer & Engineer. She
began making music from the tender age of 8, for fun. Ms Darks is now 18 and is making a steady
career out of it with 4 Street Albums/Mixtapes, 3 promo CDs and 2 official music videos. Ms.Darks
feels she still has so much more to prove!
www.yeardot.co.uk/whoweare14/deborah-stevenson.html
Ramona Khan (Ronaya) is a singer/songwriter who has performed at various locations including
Leicester's National Festival, Troy's Bar, Stratford Circus and Charlton Football Ground. She
writes her own songs and is currently working on new material for her album with an
International producer who has worked with some of the greatest artists in America including
Janet Jackson, Rhianna, Kci & JOJO. As well as singing Ronaya also has a passion for street
dancing.
www.myspace.com/ronaya
www.msdarks.tk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzeWehwky
qw
http://twitter.com/msdarks
Saturday December 5th 2009 @ ITV Centre, London
Aaron Roach Bridgeman is a 22 year old University Graduate from North West London. He is a
talented and confident Journalist, Actor, Poet, MC/Rapper and Host. With such an extensive array
of skills within Media embellished with an extremely humble personality, Aaron conveys himself as
an amazing candidate for this programme, not to mention a talent to definitely look out for in the
future.
www.roachman20.blogspot.com.
David Atandare is an energetic, quirky performer who is indeed ready to spread his wings. He is
currently writing his album after collaborating with a variety of U.K and New York based artists.
Providing the personality and uniqueness that U.K Hip Hop is most definitely in need of.
www.myspace.com/familytiesconnection
Karinah Turner is a final year BA media and sociology student. She has worked on numerous
video productions, was a runner for the BBC’s Any Big Questions and worked on a promotional
video for London School of Business & Finance. Most recently Karinah did the videography for a
fashion magazine at the London Fashion week and worked with BFI media as a PA on one of their
film shoots. She is particularly interested in film, documentaries, music and dance.
www.myspace.com/karinah88
Jamaican born Yondie Murray, known affectionately as Yonz, is a former model and Miss Flavor
2007 winner turned presenter. Yondie was the face of UK FUNKY LIVE TV, she also co-hosted the
night alongside Eddie Kadi, at Wembley Arena. Yondie was also the face for Oliver Greeves '2
MINUTES WITH..'programme. Yondie has also interviewed the majority of the UK's entertainment
scene,as well as international music artists, Jagged Edge and Souljah Boy.
www.youtube.com/user/olivertography#
p/a/u/2/Ct5z0XHKJjY
Rising R&B singer/songwriter and performer, Nathan Devonte has always had a passion for
music and performing arts and entered his first singing competition at the age of 4. Growing up,
he modelled for clothing catalogues and toured with various performing arts companies before
attending The B.R.I.T. School specialising in Performing Arts. Nathan has already performed in
various venues including indigo2 & the Royal Albert Hall.
Ava B is by far one of the most talented actress and singer/songwriters to have come out of the
funky house scene. Her versatile style, originality and consciousness in her work, combined with
her strong passion for music, performing and acting, makes her an all round entertainer.
www.myspace.com/mrnathandevonte
www.myspace.com/avabmusicworld
Saturday December 5th 2009 @ ITV Centre, London
Liina Tuominen is a 22-year-old Finn studying Drama & Performance at Queen Margaret
University near Edinburgh. Since a child, her dream has been to become a performer. Apart from
singing and acting, she also likes to dabble in song writing, set design, costume design - and
skydiving, for a wee change of environment!
[email protected]
Levi Haughton is a musician and a model. He is currently also writing a book called Mirror of The
Soul consisting of creative short stories and the spoken word. He has appeared in a Major Movie
(Street Dance 3D). Levi has many diverse people skills and always strives to attain the highest
levels at whatever he sets his attentions to and excels within any situation that requires
spontaneity, quick thinking and effective action.
[email protected]
Dirty Wallz is a hip hop artist from Coventry and a member of Influential Entertainment. His
range of styles and unique appearance have made him a recognisable figure in the local Hip Hop
Scene. Expect a rollercoaster of emotions from a Dirty Wallz performance.
www.facebook.com/l/28525
www.myspace.com/dirtywallzuk
Danieal is a versatile singer/songwriter whose passion for music is reflected in every
performance. Her portfolio includes numerous events such as Weddings, Artsfest, Festivals,
Magazine launches, Carnivals, Winner of Talent 2009 and The Black International Film Festival to
name but a few.
www.versatilevocals.co.uk/
www.myspace.com/daniealmusic
Georgia Copeland-Angus has been dancing for 5 years and is Creative Director/Choreographer
of Dance collective ‘Fusion’ (formed 2008). Fusion have performed throughout the Midlands/UK,
won competitions and featured in UK Music Videos. Georgia taught at Nottingham organisations
‘Take 1 Studios’/ ‘QMX Dance School’ and taught/trained at Brant Lake Dance Camp, New York
State, US (Summer 2009).
[email protected]
Daniel Gibson has been rapping and making music since the age of 16. Despite having had a
difficult start, he has developed his musical skills and confidence to perform in public. Daniel has
honed his skills doing lot of recording, shows and promotions and now hopes to further his career
in music and showcase his musical talents.
[email protected]
Saturday December 5th 2009 @ ITV Centre, London
Birmingham based, Tan Mathews is an MTV award winner for her work with young people in the
West Midlands. She has inspired music, dance and theatre disciplines in young people through her
work across Europe. She has performed in the UK, Sweden, Holland, France and Germany.
www.myspace.com/tanthemc
Charlie Healy is an exceptional talent who's vocally gifted to say the least, this 22 year old
singer/songwriter burst onto the Coventry R&B and Hip-Hop scene in 2007 and amazed crowds in
and around the city with his debut single "It's Over Now" and then moving on to collaborate with
"Dan-W" & "Mousie" with "Ease the Pain". His first album "Healed" was released in 2008 and was
a perfect platform for Healy to perform at various venues including and amazing performance at
the "Godiva Festival" where he supported Kano.
Abbee Pule is a genre diverse Singer/Song writter & Dancer who was born in Africa and lived in
America for some of her life. Since moving to the UK she has blossomed as a singer and come out
of her shell bringing all of her life experiences to her music adding diversity and flavour. She sings
and song writes all her own songs and it can range from Pop to R&B to Electro to even Soft Rock.
She recently featured on Englands most watched Talent show X factor in a group called Harmony
Hood that got to the Judges houses but did not make it to the Live shows. Her love of music is her
motivation for life and is a natural born performer
www.influentialent.co.uk
[email protected]
Saturday December 5th 2009 @ ITV Centre, London
Event Partners
ABi Associates is a London based business and economic development company which provides
a focused and diverse range of support to entrepreneurs, businesses and communities
throughout the UK and Europe. Established in 1995, its mission is “to unlock the potential of
individuals through enterprise”. For over fourteen years, it has pursued, developed and
promoted entrepreneurship within the UK’s diverse communities through ground-breaking
initiatives. As a result of this, it has acquired an excellent reputation and track record and is well
respected by its clients.
R&R Academy is a two year international training programme (running in France, Germany,
Hungary, The Netherlands and The United Kingdom) for a select group of coaches and talents
who have the ambition to maximize their caching and entrepreneurial skills and/ progress in the
Industry. It’s funded through the EU’s Leonardo da Vinci Programme.
www.abi.co.uk
www.grangebusinesshub.co.uk
www.faithinbusiness.co.uk
SAI photography, founded by Saira Awan, is a professional female freelance photographer,
based in London and operating all over the world. Her passion for the visual arts is what pulled
her into the photography world and is what has kept her there. Clients include: BBC, BAFTA,
Barclays, Club Asia, Eddie Kadi (1xtra), Flavour magazine, Media Moguls, Royal Opera House,
Steve Smart (Kiss 100 DJ). Sai has exhibited her work in numerous venues across Europe
including: BAFTA head office in London (UK), No Label festival in Utrecht (Netherlands) and
Roots and Routes in Lille (France).
Frontline AV’s Founder Colin Bell and Partner Colin (Junior) have established an arts, media and
event production company based in central Coventry. It has over 17 years of expertise in using
arts as an engagement tool to involve individuals and organisations to help build stronger social
skills, team building and an increased confidence. Its dedicated CRB checked staff work closely
with educational, statuary and corporate clients to provide projects and services, including the
training and delivery of Dance , Video / DVD / media, Music Production, Drama, Arts / Design
and Event Management.
www.saiphotography.com
www.rootsnroutes.eu/projectid2
www.rootsnroutes.eu
www.frontlineav.com
Saturday December 5th 2009 @ ITV Centre, London
Anika Vaghela is the founder of London Elite Events, a young and upcoming events
management company specialising in social networking and corporate events. It has access to
unusual venues across London and has a professional team to support companies and
organizations put up all types of events.
www.londoneliteevents.co.uk
A big thank you to our supporters who have
helped us to make this event possible
ITV London Centre
Miranda Wayland, ITV Plc
Anthony Ojunmuyiwa, Atop Productions
Flavour Magazine
Tan Matthews
Eco Everyday Limited
Leonardo da Vinci Programme
ABi Associates Limited, The Grange, Neasden Lane, London NW10 1QB
www.abi.co.uk 020 8438 4550