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Welcome! My name is Emily Dimes, I am a singer, songwriter and KPOP cover artist ✨🎵 My debut original single Till It Fades Away is out now! Join my mailing list for exclusive updates, freebies and behind the scenes access ♥️ https://emilydimes.beehiiv.com/subscribe

🎶 ☀️  New song TILL IT FADES AWAY - https://ffm.to/tillitfadesaway

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• I sing K-Pop songs translated into English and arranged on piano, in a fresh style as "English ballad" versions 🎹 
• I also talk about my journey as an independent singer-songwriter including how I prep content, manage my schedule and stay on track for my goals 🥰 
• I plan to create some language-oriented content soon as well for language learners! 📝 💡 

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Hailing from South Carolina, CerVon Campbell is an artist whose heartfelt sound and introspective lyrics resonate deeply with audiences. Starting his creative journey as a stand-up comic, CerVon seamlessly transitioned into a multifaceted career as a singer, rapper, screenwriter, songwriter, and actor.

Renowned for his ability to blend genres, CerVon’s music transcends boundaries, weaving together elements of hip-hop, R&B, alternative, indie, country/folk, rock, and EDM. His unique approach to storytelling and artistry creates an emotional connection with listeners, reflecting his personal experiences and creative vision.

Whether it’s through his soulful tracks, engaging performances, or compelling scripts, CerVon Campbell continues to inspire and captivate audiences, cementing his place as a rising star in music and entertainment.

https://cageriot.ffm.to/cervoncampbell?fbclid=PAAaZ6RJWpMQUXYDvRrlio-I0h1gUTJzLzrziH9bY4OcqlOFRvEOPynb64KkI

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Greg Harris is no stranger to the Gospel Music community. Blazing a trail from obscurity to prominence, Greg Harris has arrived with a brand new single “Ordinary People the Remix” Greg is a native from Little Rock, Arkansas. He grew up in the church and has always used his musical talents in playing the organ, singing and directing the church choir.

In 1994, Greg formed The Little Rock Community Choir. Greg Harris and the Little Rock Community Choir traveled across the USA promoting their first project Songs from the Heart released in 1996 and Their Second Project Greg Harris Live in Little Rock released in 1998. Greg Harris and the Little Rock, Community Choir was featured on the Bobby Jones Gospel Show on the BET Network. The Choir had several hit songs from their first release that received heavy radio rotation and was listed on several radio stations’ playlist. The songs lifted and inspired the people who heard the songs playing on the radio. In 1998 Greg was recruited to be on the program the city of Chicago presented to give a salute to the late Queen of Gospel Music, Albertina Walker. The choir shared the stage with some of the elite names in gospel such as the Chicago Mass Choir, The Barrett Sisters, and Rev. Clay Evans to name a few of the featured artist on this one in a lifetime celebration of a gospel legend.

Greg Harris and the Little Rock Community Choir performed in Little Rock, Arkansas at a Democratic Rally for former president Bill Clinton and in New York City for the federal Government during the Fleet Week activities. Under Greg’s leadership many inspiring musicians had opportunities to travel across the country and receive regional and national exposure. In 2000, Greg Harris took a break from gospel to continue his day time profession as an educator. Greg received Uni-Serv training from the National Education Association and was accepted as a 2000 NEA Intern. Greg did his field experience in Binghamton New York, while in New York; Greg continued using his musical talents by playing and singing at local churches. In 2001 Greg received a temporary assignment from the National Education Association to work in Charlotte, North Carolina. The assignment went full time and he stayed in Charlotte from January 2001-December 2007. While living in Charlotte, North Carolina Greg continued crafting his gift as he played in churches and sung with the Charlotte Chapter of the (GMWA) Gospel Music Workshop of America.

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The East London School of Music (ELSOM) was formed to provide an affordable, stimulating musical training platform of the highest standard to music students of all levels and all ages. We cater for ages from 5 years all the way to adult. Our relaxing and supportive environment allow Students and Tutors to flourish and work together to develop and enhance everyone’s musical abilities, including composition and performance. We aim to ensure that children, young people and adults are given the opportunity to be creative whilst learning the proper way to play an instrument, become a singer and/or become composers in their own right.

At ELSOM we ensure that all students receive high quality classical music tuition. Our school is a non-profit musical organization, therefore you will not be paying huge amounts of money, we keep our fees low and affordable for anyone wanting to learn a musical skill. Our primary aim is to give students quality musical training that is both affordable and enjoyable.

Myself and my team at the East London School of Music are on a mission to raise funds so that we can put musical instruments in the hands of disadvantaged children, young people and senior adults. Most of our students are from the black and ethnic minorities who cannot otherwise afford classical music training and we just want to make classical music more accessible for them. Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not, and I'm on a mission to address that. Our main challenge at the moment is funding. I am looking to connect with people to who can help us, and I am so glad to have connected with Mark and ACN – without this connection, I would not have had the opportunity to connect with you guys 😊
 
We were involved in a really exciting project from Jan-May 2024 – Community Orchestra Project involving 53 BAME children and young people aged 8-19 years.

The Arts Council England sponsored a 17-week orchestra training programme at our site which involved 6 teachers. The end result – 2 concert performances at our school site and at the Royal College of Music, May 2024.
 
Here are a few short performances from the Royal College of Music Concert:. It was an absolutely amazing experience for the children and youth! Enjoy 😃
 
Isaac and Jalon, Shostakovich Violin duet
https://youtu.be/skMrTElBIM4?si=O8HuspG_mUo-o9lO
 
“Sailing By”- Community Orchestra Project, ELSOM, supported by the HACS Philharmonic Orchestra
https://youtu.be/UTCODrzFPvk?si=35Iawa5-UPmdba3M
 
God Who Spoke In The Beginning
https://youtu.be/rIYLggZ6mx0?si=WOf2ASs71pPr9mca
 
You Are The Deliverer
https://youtu.be/xePJYoZjxDU?si=xcyiXfkTDw37HdFp
 
After their experience at the Royal College of Music, the players turned their eyes towards the Royal Albert Hall. They asked me “will we get to perform at the Royal Albert Hall one day”? I answer, yes you will, nothing is impossible!” I would love to make this opportunity happen for them with help from professionals in the industry, like yourself 😊
 
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As an active member of the music industry for over 20 years Emma Harding is passionate about supporting the growth and development of the Canadian Music Industry, specifically within the country music genre.

As well as managing her studio for the past 10 years, and hosting and producing a successful podcast, she serves as a coach for television shows, voice actors, and platinum-selling, touring artists, contributing to their success with her expertise. Most recently, Emma was selected to bring her musical expertise to the community as the Musical Artist in Residence at the Calgary library, and as the voice coach for CMI’s AE West program. Emma also has 10 years of experience in the broadcast industry as on-air host and marketing and promotions director.  She is currently on the board for Country Music Alberta.

Her diverse educational background includes graduating from the London Music School, completing the artist management program at CMI, the Music Business course at Berklee and achieving her voice health certification. She recently completed the mental health informed practitioner certification, focusing on the effects of the music industry and its practices on artist’s mental health.

Emma is a passionate ambassador and advocate for ensuring artists can connect, create and share their music with authenticity, consistency and confidence, with the big picture goal of supporting the growth of the music industry from it’s very center, being, the artists who are creating the music.

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Cyprian Peter Komba (Chill Axy Beatz) Is a Tanzanian music producer, Singer, and composer who has more than 10 years experience in music production. He is known by his stage name Chill Axy Beatz and basically he is specialized in Reggae and dancehall music but also he produces music for other genres like Bongo Flavour, Hip-Hop, Afro-pop, Afro-beats, Amapiano, Gospel Music and so many more. He is identified by Unique sound of his own which known as Mellow Vibes, a sound which soften hearts of listeners through cool rhythms and relaxation melodies in it and it can be applied in any kind of music genre based on specific sound selection. That is why he also known as GRANDFATHER OF THE GROOVE 🇹🇿. 

He has worked and collaborated with major Tanzanian Musicians in Reggae and dancehall like Dabo Mtanzania, jhikoman,Hadmad and Others. Also artists from other Music Genres who are doing good in Tanzania Music industry such as Nuh Mziwanda,Baghdad, Belle 9, Vannilla,Steve RnB, Hammer Q and so many others.

He has worked with diffrent recording studios and Music labels in Tanzania such as Nickdee Production (2012-2015), Swaggz Music (2015-2017), Legendary Music Tz (2017-2020) and Smartsound Records (2020-2021).

Apart from music he is a bachelor degree holder in Economics and Finance. Also he is an Accountant in Bongo Reggae and Dancehall Association Tanzania ( BORED


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Hi, I’m Michelle Rouady! For over six years, I’ve been immersed in the creative world, from acting to filmmaking and music production. Every day brings a new adventure, and my path began in the corporate world before discovering my true passion for storytelling and creativity.

✨ Highlights of My Journey:

🌟 Directed my first award-winning short film, Bonded by Blue, which gained recognition at film festivals worldwide.
🎥 Writing and directing my upcoming feature film, My Inner Child, a heartfelt exploration of life’s challenges and reconnecting with the carefree spirit within us all.
🎶 Creating an original soundtrack for My Inner Child, collaborating with incredible Australian artists to bring my vision to life. These songs reflect my childhood, life experiences, and the journey of self-discovery.
🎵 Original Songs Include:

My Inner Child
Glow
Candle in the Dark
Break Away
...and many more! (Full playlist here: Spotify)
🌈 What to Expect:

Behind-the-scenes glimpses of my filmmaking process.
Music videos, sneak peeks, and updates on My Inner Child.
Stories and reflections from my creative journey.
🌟 Join Me: Let’s celebrate creativity, rediscover our inner child, and embrace the stories that make us who we are. Don’t forget to subscribe for updates and inspiration!

🕊️ Stay Inspired: Together, we’ll bring dreams to life. 💫

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Professional Development Director at MMF the world’s largest trade body of music managers. Paul leads on a number of initiatives including Accelerator, supported by YouTube Music a programme which has supported the development of 135 music managers representing including The Staves, Bree Runaway, PinkPantheress, FLO, Moses Boyd, Nafe Smallz, Dream Wife, Wes Nelson, Shygirl, Dry Cleaning. Paul oversees the strategy and development of a wider programme for the membership of over 1500 music managers and partnerships.

https://themmf.net/accelerator/

About me

Experienced relationship manager with a demonstrated history of working in both the commercial and non-profit culture industries, in particular music. Specialist skills include Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, leadership development, organisation development, community engagement, and program management. Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc focused in Social Sciences from City, University of London. 

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Darryl Hurs boasts over 30 years in the music business, having launched and managed one of Canada’s largest music showcase festivals and conferences, INDIE WEEK. In response to COVID-19, he adeptly transitioned INDIE WEEK to a virtual format and founded three innovative online conferences: Music Pro Summit, indie101, and SCREENxSCREEN. This virtual shift also led to the creation of DIT (Do It Together - http://ditcommunity.com), a dynamic online community designed to host webinars, conferences, B2B and networking sessions, cultivating a rapidly growing global membership.

From 2019 to 2024, Darryl served as the Business Development Manager for Canada at CD Baby / DOWNTOWN MUSIC, enhancing collaboration with sister brands FUGA and Songtrust. His extensive expertise in graphics and web design is demonstrated through his freelance work with Live Nation, which included a corporate rebrand, logo design, and the launch of VIPNATION.com, along with projects for high-profile artists/brands such as U2, Nickelback, Madonna, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, American Express, House of Blues, and Dave Matthews.

Darryl's diverse industry experience also includes roles as an artist manager, tour manager, and venue booker, emphasizing his broad influence and adaptability in the music industry.

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Tom Jolliffe is a screenwriter, producer and film journalist, known for Renegades (2022), War of the Worlds: The Attack (2022), Cinderella's Revenge (2023) and The Baby in the Basket (2024).

He grew up in Marlow, England with a passion for cinema that began in the video store aisles. After studying film at university he focused more on writing film reviews including some guest reviews for publications like Aint it Cool and Moviehole, before becoming a regular contributor (and still remains so) for popular UK film site, Flickering Myth.

With an interest in screenwriting, he began focusing increasingly on trying to get scripts made, coming close to selling a number of shorts and features (which fell at the final hurdle). He then took to producing to take more control over the outcome and co-produced Out (2015) an award-winning short film starring Shone Romulus (Top Boy) and Joerg Stadler (Saving Private Ryan).

After successfully following up with a number of award-winning short films, he transitioned to features writing low-budget horror films, including Amityville Witches, Jurassic Island and Jack and Jill, which have all been released worldwide on DVD and VOD.

In 2020 he signed on to write the star-studded revenge film, Renegades (2021), starring Lee Majors, Danny Trejo, Michael Pare, Tiny Lister, Billy Murray and Ian Ogilvy. In 2022 he signed on to work with Mark L. Lester (Commando) on Cinderella's Revenge (Natasha Henstridge) the first of four horror adaptations with Lester as producer.

He continued to write regular features, jumping between several genres before looking to produce his own films. After working with long-time friend, Nathan Shepka on the critically acclaimed When Darkness Falls (2022), the pair collaborated once again on The Baby in the Basket (Maryam d'Abo, Paul Barber) joined by Gary Collinson, the editor-in-chief of Flickering Myth for whom Jolliffe has written articles since 2010.

He also began working on the Singaporean production, The Hungry One based upon Chinese folklore, as well as ghostwriting several projects. In April 2024, the film Cinderella's Revenge was released in US cinema, with more international theatrical releases following. He also has several projects in development with LA-based producer, Jane Chua including the psychological horror, Psykhe and apocalypse horror, Demon Hunter.

The future will see Jolliffe continue to work for hire, (but more selectively) whilst producing his own films, beginning with the psychological drama, We Go Again.

Turned down writing Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey due to a schedule conflict.
Plays guitar and has composed several of his own films.
Has had three films feature on Red Letter Media (a show he's a fan of). Mega Lightning was reviewed on an episode of Best of the Worst. Amityville Witches and Ouija Hosts are both referenced in the episode, Beyond the Black Void: Watchbait.
Also writes scripts for Youtube videos, particularly on the subject of soccer. The videos have accumulated 10s of millions of views.
Comes from a musical family. His uncle Steve is a former member of Tangerine Dream. His Uncle John was in a band called Big Big Sun, which had one album released in the US and featured on Baywatch (1989). His cousin Ben was in the British rock group, Young Guns whose song Bones was used as entrance music by The Undertaker (WWE) once.

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