New ArtistDAVID LANG has now come on board and we welcome him into the ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME. David is currently amidst Vocal Training and preparations for his first ever original composition with our friends at NOMADIC SOUND SOLUTIONS! FEBRUARY 2013 |
VIDEO CLIPSSocial Media Networks are already - buzz as KATIE WOODLAND & MATT CAVANAGH ready themselves to release their BRAND NEW VIDEO CLIPS for the fans to view! STAY TUNED!!!! FEBRUARY 2013 |
NEW ARTISTSJan-Feb has been a very busy time for new Artists KATIE WOODLAND & MATT CAVANAGH as they continue their journey of discovery in our Artists Development Programme. Both recently took part in the recent round of X FACTOR open cattle call auditions (more on that later) and both have now HIT THE ROAD to show off their unique vocal styles! FEBRUARY 2013 |
CHRISTINA PARIELatest WARNER signing CHRISTINA PARIE will be hosting and performing at the Annual SLIMEFEST FESTIVAL on NICKELODEON featuring her new Band Lineup and some VERY SPECIAL GUESTS!! TUNE IN!! SEPTEMBER 2012 |
A NEW BUSINESS PARTNERVOCAL CHORDS is very proud to announce its affiliation with NOMADIC SOUND PRODUCTIONS who have Toured, Recorded and Produced some of the Music Industry's best known Artists!! We'll be working closely with Directors RYAN ENRIGHT & LEIGH PIERCE to assist the development of some carefully selected Artists form our stables to create some new Music Magic!!! October 2012 |
LIVE FROM MARSThe highly successful CONCERT SERIES " Live From Mars " ( an ALL AGES EVENT) makes a triumphant return to MARS HILL CAFE commencing THU 4/10 from 8pm. OCTOBER 2012 |
NEWS FLASH!!CHRISTINA PARIE's Debut Single is all set for a 'Lucky Friday the 13th' release through ITunes. Catchy and infectious, its already been preview on the HOT 30 Countdown and YouTube snippets. Looking forward to seeing this get to #1!!!!! VOCAL CHORDS also welcomes EMERYN BOWKER, MATT CAVANAGH, SABRINA CHARTERS, SOPHIA CHARTERS and old friends GABRIELLA COZZUPOLI and LUKE HEMMENS to the Voice School and Artist Development Programmes!! Former student NATASHA DUARTE continues to prove her hard Touring Schedule is paying off with the release of her followup single to the successful 'Wanted to Feel' - PUNCH ME IN THE HEART is now available and climbing the ITunes Charts! JULY 2012 |
CHRISTINA PARIE...signs to the WARNER MUSIC stable of Artists!! The release of her debut single and video is scheduled for JULY!! July / June 2012 |
SIMPLE PLAN ' Get Your Hearts On' Oz Tour 2012International, Chart Toppers SIMPLE PLAN return to Australia for a National Tour with American rockers WE THE KINGS . CHRISTINA PARIE will be jamming with the Bands on all their Aussie appearances!!!
NATASHA DUARTE ( Empire Records) cracks the Top 40 Charts with her catchy pop tinged Single ' WANTED TO FEEL '
CARLO GEBILAGIN ( Viva Entertainment) arrives back in Australia for a 3 mth holiday before his debut release -Welcome Home CARLO!! JUNE 2012 |
Willy Russells ' BLOOD BROTHERS 'Victor takes the stage for the first time in 3 years in this adaption of one of the most succesful Musical Productions of modern times. A sad pact and tragic love triangle is the scene of an explosive course of life events and Victor assumes the part of 'The Narrator' who is an ominous presence thourghout the proceedings. Still running on Londons West End, Blood Brothers is a show NOT to be missed!! MAY 2012 |
Website LaunchedThe ALL NEW Vocal Chords website goes LIVE on cyberspace!! Keep checking this space for the very latest in whats happening with the School and its Students!! Dec 2011 |
Christina Parie signs with Harbour AgencyChristina Parie is signed to the HARBOUR AGENCY Sydney: Australia's Premier Booking Agency for National and International Music Artists. Dec 2011 |
X-FACTOR tour 2012Christina Parie joins the X-FACTOR 2012 Tour for dates in Sydney and Melbourne. Victor Reyes has been appointed Tour Manager for these dates!! Dec 2011 |
Christina Parie hits X-FACTOR Top 10!!Christina Parie makes Vocal Chords history by being the first student in the X FACTOR Top 10!! GO GO CHRISSY!!!! Oct 2011 |
Jagged Stone debut EPLatest Artist Management signing JAGGED STONE makes their debut on eve of their EP release to a full house in Oct 2011 |
The Voice: Judges announcedTHE VOICE Oct 2011 |
The Voice AuditionsAuditions for THE VOICE open with no less than 5 Vocal Students (past and present) submitting for a place in this Australian First TV Show. Oct 2011 |
The Big FoozleVocal Chords is proud to announce its association with THE BIG FOOZLE Productions: a great new medium for Unsigned Talent to be heard!! Check out "The Big Foozle" FACEBOOK page! Sep 2011 |
THS play UK Summer FestivalTOWN HALL STEPS plays the UK Summer Festival with the likes of SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM, INXS and SHIHAD. We are SO PROUD of these Boys!!!! Sep 2011 |
Christina Parie Sydney TourChristina Parie’s TIME to FLY Tour begins with a 6 date Sydney Tour followed up by her EP Recording at ELECTRIC SUN STUDIOS. Sep 2011 |
Sydney SongwritersVocal Chords begins its association with SYDNEY SONGWRITERS. We wish Russell Neale all the very best in his endeavours to bring Live Music and Unsigned Talent to the fore in Aug 2011 |
Christina Parie BandThe all new CHRISTINA PARIE BAND has its first jam at Sydenham's TOP END STUDIOS. Check out YouTube for this early footage! Aug 2011 |
Support for Justin Bieber?Natasha Duarte is touted for the National Support Slot for JUSTIN BIEBERS Australian Tour (damn you Gudinski!!) Jul 2011 |
Christina Parie on X-FACTORLong term student Christina Papoulias (aka Christina Parie) auditions and takes the Judges by storm in the 2011 new series of X FACTOR!! Apr 2011 |
Molly Meldrum and Natasha Duarte!!Natasha Duarte makes her regular jaunt to Mar 2011 |
Christina ParieVictor takes on official Artist Management/Development of Christina Parie as she embarks on a series of Live Performances across greater Mar 2011 |
Young Guns Live at Mars Hill CafeThe SECOND Live Event 'Young Guns' is held at MARS HILL CAFÉ featuring Christina Parie in her headlining Debut with band Losing Sight. The night is another overwhelming success!! Mar 2011 |
Natasha Duarte Live from MarsA PACKED HOUSE was in place at MARS HILL PARRAMATTA for Natasha Duarte’s recorded acoustic performance. LIVE from Mars also featured Christina Parie in main support along with Jasmine Reyes making her live performance DEBUT!! Congrats Jazz!! Jan 2011 |
THS head to the UKTOWN HALL STEPS heads to the UK to become the latest ex-patriots setting out to stamp their mark on the International Scene. Dec 2010 |
Mars Hill CafeVocal Chords is proud to announce its association with MARS HILL CAFÉ Parramatta NSW. The ideal ‘Chill Out’ venue for great Music, Food and Fine Coffee blends. THANKS SO MUCH Kevin and Luke for your support Guys!! Dec 2010 |
Natasha Duarte supports Stadium tours!Natasha Duarte has been slotted for the Support Slot in the upcoming National Stadium Tours with The Bangles and Pat Benatar. Nov 2010 |
VC artists Live at the BasementThe very first LIVE GIG under the VC PROMOTIONS Banner will be held @ The Basement!! 3 of the school's best Female Girl Rockers will be strutting their stuff in what's billed as the 'TEENAGE RAMPAGE' Aug 2010 |
Back to the 80'sVictor makes his Directorial Debut in the Neil Gooding penned Stage Production BACK to the 80s for a 6 performance run. May 2010 |
Natasha Duarte signed to Empire RecordsVocal Chords Student NATASHA DUARTE is now SIGNED to Empire Records (the label behind Delta Goodrem's early recordings) is now in the throws of writing material for a full album debut!! Mar 2010 |
THS hit Australian Top 40!Victor’s long time friends and Students TOWN HALL STEPS hit the Top 40 with the release of ‘DISCO ‘ a Dance-Themed rock anthem taken on by Rebel Sports Stores for their InHouse music programme. 2009 |
Luke Hemmens scores FLASHPOINT MUSIC dealStudent LUKE HEMMENS and his 3pce Power Punk outfit ZYGOTIC have been taken into an Artist Development Programme with FLASHPOINT MUSIC - the label behind 2009 |
THS tour the USTOWN HALL STEPS head to the 2009 |
Jennifer Trijo scores Miss Saigon
Jennifer TRIJO is cast in the National Touring Production of Cameron Mackintosh’s MISS SAIGON becoming the ONLY Australian to date to be cast in the Lead Role of ‘Kim’. Jennifer holds the role for the full 2yr duration of the Production. 2008 |
