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 Kate Akhurst's Profile |
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| Last Login: | May 8, 2009 (215 days back) |
About Me |
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KATE AKHURST'S DEBUT ALBUM "LIKE LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD" IS AVAILABLE TO BUY AT www.beverlymartelmusic.com OR DOWNLOAD THROUGH ITUNES NOW!!! .. Australian singer/songwriter Kate Akhurst began her musical journey at age nine when she began trumpet lessons. Quickly developing a love of music she moved on to the piano and as a teenager began writing her own songs. Looking to extend her musical inspiration, she went on to study a jazz course at a the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. This continues to have a major influence her as a writer to this day. Juggling school and music, Kate joined a number of bands and started performing around Sydney where she developed her love for playing live. Kate's real passion was song writing and at the young age of sixteen she signed her first publishing deal with Songshed Australia. During that time she had the opportunity to collaborate with some of Australia's most talented songwriters including Andrew and Michael Tierney of Human Nature and renowned producer Paul Begaud. During 2006, Kate went on to win various singer/songwriter competitions including being a finalist in the prestigious "MusicOz Awards" where she was touted as one of Australia's finest unsigned talents. Looking to further her music, Kate made a trip to the US where she met with fellow Australian producer Vince Pizzinga who was one of the principle people behind the record breaking success of artist Delta Goodrem. In him, she found a kindred spirit in the way they go about creating music, using his wealth of experience in orchestral arranging and cutting edge production to create an innovative and unique sound. In 2007 she returned to Los Angeles where they began recording her debut album fusing Kate's jazz inspired piano with r'nb and trip-hop beats and cool retro elements such as woodwinds, horns and strings. Vince then presented Kate's newly recorded material to his distinguished manager Sandy Roberton and he was so impressed he offered her a management contract with his prestigious company Worlds End. Sandy is one of the music industrie's most respected and successful managers, whose clients include "The Matrix" (7-time Grammy-nominated songwriting and production team behind Avril Lavigne, Shakira, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera). Almost immediately, many major labels started expressing serious interest in Kate. In September she was flown to New York to perform private showcases and as a result was offered several recording contracts. However, not completely satisfied that any of these deals would ultimately best serve her music, Kate took the courageous step of opting to hold out until the right opportunity presented itself. In April 2008, industry journal "Music Connection" featured an article about Kate and her decision to bypass the traditional path of the major labels, utilizing the plethora of new opportunities in the changing face of modern music industry. With a musical style invoking pop, r&b and jazz and with confessional lyrics on par with Fiona Apple and Alanis Morissette, Kate is set to take the music world by storm. For more info contact... Worlds End (America) Inc. 183 N. Martel Avenue, Suite 270 Los Angeles, CA 90036 323-965-1540 ph 323-965-1547 fax www.worldsend.com . .. |
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Music:Member Since: 1/23/2006Band Members: All songs written by Kate Akhurst All songs produced/arranged by Vince Pizzinga Mixed by Helik Hadar Mastered by Bernie Grundman Contact: Sandy Roberton "Worlds End Management" www.worldsend.com www.beverlymartelmusic.com Artwork: Travis Stearns www.iammintcondition.com Influences: Jon Brion, Beck, Nelly Furtado, Fiona Apple, Radiohead, Regina Spektor, Prince, Muse, Tori Amos, Ella Fitzgerald, Tegan & Sara, Kate Bush, James Taylor, Jeff Buckley, Vanessa Carlton, Carole King, Bjork, Damien Rice, The Sleepy Jackson/Luke Steele, Pharrel Williams, The Cure, PJ Harvey, The Cops, Camille (France), Nerina Pallot, Gwen Stefani, Donald Fagen, Regurgitator, Alanis Morissette, Carly Simon, Daniel Johns, Van Dyke Parks, KT Tunstall, Jason Mraz, Portishead, Sarah Vaughan, Timbaland, Elvis Costello, Little Birdy, Imogen Heap, Stevie Wonder, Don Henry, Tina Dico. Type of Label: Major |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Pop / Indie / Alternative) |
My Blog |
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My Latest... |
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| Hi Guys!Check out my latest project.... FICTIONwww.myspace.com/fictionhq Let me know what you think!xxx Kate Posted by on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:15:00 GMT |
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KGRL- Best of 2008!! |
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| Hi Everyone!Just wanted to let you know that my fave station KGRL, has put my album on the "Best of 2008" list...You can check it out, and also see who else in on there- discover someone new!! www.kgr... Posted by on Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:20:00 GMT |
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KGRL KATE!! CD giveaway, videos and more... |
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| Hi Everyone!!Sorry it's been a while since I've written... I have been in the studio writing 40 songs... not for me though, for other artists. I'm absolutely loving it, some exciting things are in sto... Posted by on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:04:00 GMT |
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Kate Akhurst Interview by Parx-e |
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| You can check out the latest interview here... www.parx-e.comIn this interview you can find out about what Kate is currently working on, how she is finding living in LA, and her most recent "I know it... Posted by on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:26:00 GMT |
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New Songs! |
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| Hi Everyone!It's been a while since I've written a blog, but I thought I'd say hi and post some new songs!I've been busy co-writing in LA with the wonderful Vince Pizzinga for other artists... but I h... Posted by on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:27:00 GMT |
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Signing Stories- Music Connection Magazine |
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| Check out the latest issue of Music Connection magazine for the Kate Akhurst Signing Story!!Here is the article... (you can also check it out on their website www.musicconnection.com)KATE AKHURSTDate ... Posted by on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:16:00 GMT |
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CDs NOW AVAILABLE!! |
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| For those of you who are like me and like to buy actual CD's, to play out of your home system, car, look at the artwork, etc... (the old fashioned way!!) You can now buy my album, "Like Little Red Rid... Posted by on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:58:00 GMT |
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FICTION Podcast |
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| I have started a new writing team "FICTION" with my producer Vince Pizzinga. You can hear all about it and listen to some songs, Todd from Worlds End management has done a podcast.... check it out....... Posted by on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:42:00 GMT |
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Album Released on Itunes!!! |
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| I'm very excited that my debut album, "Like Little Red Riding Hood" is now released on itunes!There are 10 tracks and a digital booklet, please let me know what you think of it!! I'm very grateful for... Posted by on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:39:00 GMT |
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