I'm very pleased to announce that I've been nominated for an awardfor 'Best Solo Artist - Female'! It would be lovely (and really make my year), if you could spare a minute to vote for me here with the heading GSMC, Best Solo Artist - Female: Anna Neale:
http://bit.ly/2gwzTOT
Or you can vote FB message here: https://www.facebook.com/gsmcmusicawards with (with the same heading) by December 31st. There's 1 vote for each category per email address or FB address, so if you'd also like to vote for another hard working solo artist (but male, obviously) in Nick Tann, I'm sure he's appreciate it. The winner will be announced in the new year. You are all wonderful!
Anna
Some of you have been asking what #widesky is about. It's the title of what will be my new album. Yes, new album! I have six new songs I'm currently working on with Jez Larder, and plan to pull together a collection of eight to ten tracks to release some time later next year. The album will be a progression from River Man, with a mixture of Indie, Pop, Folk, Alternative and some 'World' influences in there (including a possible guest appearance from one of my 90's heroes).
I'll be launching a Pledge Music/Kickstarter campaign towards the end of February when I have a few of the tracks in a more finalised format. In the mean time I need your help in creating a 'wide sky'. I'd love it if you could send me photos of what constitutes a 'wide sky' to you. This could be anything, from a sunset, to a city skyline to anything that inspires you when you're out walking etc. These will be collected and form part of the album artwork and photo book!
On Wednesday I headed over to the West Country to perform in Swindon!
While I was there I popped in to see Dan Chisholm who runs the 'Late Show' on BBC Wiltshire, BBC Bristol, BBC Glouscester and BBC Somerset. We did a little interview about my role as a composer and session musician, and played a couple of tracks from 'River Man'. The interview is hilarious (we've known each other for a long time!) so if you missed it you can listen on the iPlayer here about 40 minutes in: http://bbc.in/2eIFa7P
After that it was off to The Rolleston Arms to headline! Great night, great gig, and good to be back in the West Country!
Anna x
With Allison Ferns in Jubilee Square
Yesterday I was asked to do a last minute live performance for BBC Sussex and Surrey, who have been touring towns in the two counties with their special 'broadcasting bus'! It was great to see them in Woking, supporting local live music, and a real pleasure to play for them! You can catch the performance at the end of the show on the iPlayer here!
Http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p047tlbk
Big thanks to the Phoenix Cultural Centre for the heads up, and to Cardboad Carousel for the 'equipment hire'!
Anna x
While sorting out my 'studio' area I found all these in the back of a cupboard! Ah! The memories! So much travel and so many wonderful experiences! Some times it's good to take a walk down memory lane, and rediscover all the things you've achieved so far!
I've been a little quiet on the local live music front, so it was good to be back playing in my home town for 'Street Live' in conjunction with the Phoenix Cultural Centre and Woking Shopping. I had a great afternoon, made some money, and had a chance to catch up with some other local musicians and fans. Thanks all!
You may remember I posted a little while back about being involved in a fantastic new annimation for children called 'Myro'. Well I'm pleased to say that 'Myro' is off to the MIP Junior event in Cannes in a few weeks, and I have to say all of us are both in incredibly proud, and very excited! Please do watch, like and share the trailer, and the You Tube channel! Links are below!
https://youtu.be/Bi8 3dOgS0bjs
Anna x
Big belated thank you to the team at BASCA for organising another fabulous party! This time on a sunny roof terrace near St. Paul's in London. Great views, great company, and lots of networking! Nice to see local college ACM there too showcasing some of their talent!
Next up, finishing the new song! 😱
Anna
In 2010 I was asked to sing for a brand new children's series called 'Myro'. The series included six books and a song book which features yours truly! I'm very proud to announce that it's now going to annimation! You can watch the teaser for the pilot show, and hear some of my vocal chords, here:
Please do give the Facebook page and the You Tube video a 'like'. Every bit of support helps!
www.964eagle.co.uk
Big thanks to Lewis, Stuart and all at Eagle Radio for having me last week (and to Tante Marie for the hot chocolate, big thumbs up!). If you missed my interview and live performance for on Wednesday, you can listen again this evening at 9.30pm, on 96.4fm, DAB or online at www.964eagle.c.uk! The video of my live performance is on Eagle Radio's Facebook page, and on You Tube here: https://youtu.be/ihmvKDkw4c