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Orange UnsignedAct
''Orange UnsignedAct'' (known as ''mobileAct Unsigned'' during its first series) was a Channel 4 talent competition, with bands and artists competing for a recording contract with Universal Music, a £60,000 advance, a single released after the series, an album deal and a multi-media marketing campaign. (The £60,000 was disbursed as follows: 50% on completion of the recording contract and confirmation of the winner and 50% on delivery of the final mixed, mastered and cleared album.) The show was sponsored by Orange and Sony Ericsson. Finalists 2007 * Envy & Other Sins * Revenue * Mancini * Ginger Bread Men * Bad Robots 2008/2009 * Scarlet Harlots * Hip Parade * Tommy Reilly Winners Envy & Other Sins won ''mobileAct Unsigned'' on 23 December 2007.Channel Four BloEnvy and Other Sins' BlogRetrieved 12 May 2009 As a result, their first single "Highness", was released on 3 March 2008. Tommy Reilly won the competition with his song "Gimme A Call". The winner was announced li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Zane
Alex Zane (born Faris Alexander L. Albayaty; 3 March 1979) is a British television presenter and DJ. Early and personal life Zane was born in Leeds and attended Boston Spa School before going on to study Medicine at University College London, a course which he left after a year, and then Media and Communications at Goldsmiths College. His father is an academic based in Trinidad and his mother a charity worker from Leeds, though a March 2014 interview with the ''Evening Standard'' reports that "Wikipedia has Zane's real name as Faris Alexander L Albayaty but when I email asking him to clarify this and some other family details his responses are prompt, polite and discreetly uninformative". He bought a house in Highgate in 2005, having previously rented in the area. In June 2018, it was reported that he was engaged to Nettie Wakefield following a "whirlwind year-long romance". Stand-up comedy and radio Zane began his career at the age of 18 when he became a finalist on an open-m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ginger Bread Men (band)
A gingerbread man or a Gingerbread man cookie is a biscuit or cookie made from gingerbread, usually in the shape of a stylized form / caricature of a human being, although other shapes, especially seasonal themes (Christmas, Halloween, Easter, etc.) and characters are common too. History Gingerbread dates from the 15th century, and figurative biscuit-making was practised in the 16th century. The first documented instance of figure-shaped gingerbread biscuits was at the court of Elizabeth I of England. She had the gingerbread figures made and presented in the likeness of some of her important guests which brought the human shape of the gingerbread cookies. Characteristics Most gingerbread men share a roughly humanoid shape, with stubby feet and no fingers. Many gingerbread men have a face, though whether the features are indentations within the face itself or other candies stuck on with icing or chocolate varies from recipe to recipe. Other decorations are common; hair, shir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orange S
Orange most often refers to: *Orange (fruit), the fruit of the tree species '' Citrus'' × ''sinensis'' ** Orange blossom, its fragrant flower *Orange (colour), from the color of an orange, occurs between red and yellow in the visible spectrum *Some other citrus or citrus-like fruit, see ''list of plants known as orange'' * ''Orange'' (word), both a noun and an adjective in the English language Orange may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Game of Life'' (film), a 2007 film originally known as ''Oranges'' * ''Orange'' (2010 film), a Telugu-language film * ''The Oranges'' (film), a 2011 American romantic comedy starring Hugh Laurie * ''Orange'' (2012 film), a Malayalam-language film * ''Orange'' (2015 film), a Japanese film * ''Orange'' (2018 film), a Kannada-language film Music Groups and labels * Orange (band), an American punk rock band, who formed in 2002 from California * Orange Record Label, a Canadian independent record label, founded 2003 Alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pringles Unsung
Pringles Unsung was a music competition in the United Kingdom that ran once from 2006 to 2007. It was sponsored by the Pringles snack brand, and was one of several brand-sponsored music competitions to be launched during this period. The competition invited unsigned artists to upload a song to the official Pringles Unsung website, where they could then be voted on by the general public and a panel of judges. The most popular songs from each of seven regions progressed to regional heats in Newcastle upon Tyne, Birmingham, Ipswich, Kingston upon Thames, Leeds, Bristol and Plymouth. The winners of the regional heats then competed in a grand final, where they each performed in front of the judging panel. The judging panel consisted of producers Kevin Bacon (producer), Kevin Bacon and Jonathan Quarmby, ex-Island Records managing director Marc Marot, journalist Paul Sexton and Echo & the Bunnymen lead singer Ian McCulloch (singer), Ian McCulloch. McCulloch had become involved as he wanted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orange Playlist
''Orange Playlist'' is a British music chat show TV series, produced by INITIAL, a subsidiary of Endemol UK for the ITV Network. The third series was presented by Jayne Middlemiss. A different guest each week joins Middlemiss to discuss their lives, nominating a variety of songs to be played, one from their future, past and present, as well as their favourite track of all time. The show was originally presented by Lauren Laverne Lauren Cecilia Fisher (née Gofton; born 28 April 1978), known professionally as Lauren Laverne, is an English radio DJ, model, television presenter, author and singer. She was the lead singer and additional guitarist in the alternative rock ba .... See also *'' Orange unsignedAct'' – a similar music TV show sponsored by Orange and featuring Laverne References * * External links * * 2004 British television series debuts 2007 British television series endings 2000s British music television series ITV (TV network) original programming Orang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4Music
4Music is a British music television channel owned and operated by Channel Four Television Corporation. The original incarnation was launched on 15 August 2008, and until 29 June 2022, showed a mix of music and entertainment programming. It was a replacement of The Hits television channel. The original version of 4Music was replaced by E4 Extra, a new sister channel and extension of E4, on 29 June 2022. At the same time, 4Music was relaunched into a full-time music TV channel and replaced Box Hits, which ceased broadcasting since. History 4Music began its broadcast in 2008 with an on-screen countdown which lasted for ten minutes. During the countdown, clips from popular music videos were faded through the screen, including clips from promotions for the channel. The channel then launched at 7 pm with a promotional advert before fading into " Davina (McCall) and Steve (Jones)'s 20 Big Ones"; the first song at number 20 being " The Pretender" by Foo Fighters, and Kylie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T4 (Channel 4)
''T4'' was a scheduling slot on Channel 4 (''T4 Saturday'' usually 9 am until 2 pm) and E4 (''T4 Sunday'' usually 9 am until 5 pm). It also aired on weekdays in the school holidays. The slot had a separate station identification on screen graphic from Channel 4 and E4. Channel 4 originally produced the strand in-house until 2002, when production was passed onto independent companies. The slot was targeted at the 16-24 age group. Until 25 March 2012, ''T4'' aired on Channel 4 both Saturday and Sunday. To make way for the introduction of ''Sunday Brunch'' in March 2012, ''T4 Sunday'' was later moved to run on E4. ''T4 Saturday'' remained on Channel 4 and some programmes that previously appeared within the ''T4'' block, such as ''The Simpsons'', remained on Channel 4 on Sunday afternoons. On 12 October 2012, Channel 4 announced that it would be axing ''T4'' at the end of December 2012. The show ended on 29 December 2012. Early history Early on in ''T4''s run, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Reilly (Scottish Singer-Songwriter)
Tommy Reilly (born 7 March 1989) is a Scottish singer–songwriter from Torrance, East Dunbartonshire. He gained recognition after winning the Channel 4 TV show ''Orange unsignedAct''. Shortly after, Reilly's first single "Gimme A Call" reached number 14 in the UK Singles Chart in its first week of release. Reilly released his debut album, '' Words on the Floor'', in 2009. His follow-up, ''Hello! I'm Tommy Reilly'', was released less than a year later on 14 June 2010. In December 2015 he released the 6-track EP "Weightless", recorded in the Scottish highlands and released bGizmo Tunes Recordings Reilly is also composing music for TV and movies, for instance for the Scottish movie production ''Anna and the Apocalypse''. The duo arranged the music and wrote the score for “Our Ladies” (due for release in 2020 via Sony International), and are currently writing songs for Steven Spielberg’s revival of ''Animaniacs''. Orange unsignedAct Reilly entered the television talent show ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip Parade
Hip Parade are a Scottish pop band from Glasgow, who formed in 2008. They are best known for supporting The Stereophonics on their 2010 UK arena tour and appearing on Channel 4's '' Orange Unsigned Act''. The band have appeared twice at Scotland's premier festival T in the Park and also appeared on the main stage of RockNess Festival in 2010. TV success The band were featured on the Channel 4 show '' Orange Unsigned Act'' in 2009. The band beat 7000 other acts to finish in second place behind fellow Scotsman Tommy Reilly. Hip Parade toured several times in 2009 which included several sell out shows at the Classic Grand and two nights at Glasgow's King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. Hip Parade made their debut festival appearances that year playing on the T-Break Stage at T in The Park and headlined the Freedom Stage at The 2009 Wizard Festival in Aberdeen. Deal In December 2009 it was announced that Hip Parade had signed to BMG Rights Management. Tony Moss, MD of BMG Rights UK said "We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scarlet Harlots
Scarlet Harlots are a five-piece band from Birmingham, England. They shot to fame in 2008 when becoming finalists of the Channel 4 show ''Orange unsignedAct''. The group have been together as this line-up for two years and have supported Jamie T, Young Knives, Howling Bells, The Twang, Reverend and the Makers and many other successful bands. Orange Unsigned Act In January 2009 the band reached the final of TV talent show ''Orange unsignedAct''. They came in third place. Three months on they are releasing their first EP :- "Word is Bone, Back is Strong" on 13 April 2009 consisting of four tracks:- "Benefits" "Porcelain" "A Secret" and "Backlash" on the independent records label Cut And Come Again. After Orange Unsigned Act After the recent exposure, the Scarlet Harlots were able to support Calvin Harris in Coventry Coventry ( or ) is a City status in the United Kingdom, city in the West Midlands (county), West Midlands, England. It is on the River Sherbourne. Coven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Robots (band)
''Bad Robots'' is a British television prank show that originally aired on E4 from November 2014. Made by Objective Productions, the show centres on a fleet of seemingly defective and even mischievous machines, devices and robots produced by the fictional ''TezCorp Industries''. Unsuspecting members of the public were filmed using these everyday machines, resulting in practical-joke and hidden-camera laughs. ''Bad Robots'' was commissioned for ''Comedy Blaps'' (Channel 4's vehicle for piloting comedy) in late 2013. The pilot was written and performed by Lee Kern, who played a prototype version of the show's primary robot, "BOT".http://comedyblaps.channel4.com The show was subsequently commissioned for a full series of 6 episodes, to air on E4. The series was created by Nathan Eastwood, directed by Paul Routledge, and written and produced by Ben Spiteri. Lee Kern wrote the sequences featuring "BOT". Motion graphics for the series were created by Compost Creative. A host of co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mancini (band)
Mancini () is a surname of Italian origin which, etymologically, comes from the Italian adjective ''mancino'', which literally means "left handed". People Art and literature *Antonio Mancini (1852–1930), Italian painter *Dominic Mancini, 15th-century traveler and author *Don Mancini (born 1963), author of ''Child's Play'' *Giulio Mancini (1559–1630), 17th-century physician, art collector and writer *Hannah Mancini (born 1980), American singer who works and lives in Slovenia *Marie Anne Mancini (1649–1714), patroness of La Fontaine Film and television *Al Mancini (1932–2007), American actor, acting teacher and television writer * Robert Mancini (born 1964), MTV News Music *Francesco Mancini (composer) (1672–1737), 18th-century Italian composer *Giovanni Battista Mancini (1714–1800), Italian voice teacher *Henry Mancini (1924–1994), Grammy-winning American composer and arranger Politics and governance * Mancini family, Italian noble house * Alessandro Mancini (bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
