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E3 Group have developed several new and exciting shows for our client Hi! Hotels. We will be holding auditions in London on Friday 29th January to find the stars of our 2010 summer season.

We would like to hear from exceptional vocalists who can dance well. Successful candidates will be performing in our shows ABBA Reloaded and Legends Reloaded as part of a team touring Mallorca and
Menorca.We’re also looking for larger than average female performers who can sing and dance to the highest standard, to become a part of what will be the ‘biggest’ girl group of 2010.

For further details on any of our entertainment jobs please send your details through to recruitment@e3grouponline.com.

The E3 Group team would like to say a huge thanks to all our clients, suppliers and associates for your much valued input into our business in 2009. Everyone at our head offices in London and Brighton including, David Hill; Martin Harrigan; Jamie Greaves; David Parker; James Hubbard; Dan Kujawski, Gita Wallis and Ryan Curtis would all like to wish you a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.

It’s been a strange few days here in the E3 office; with the news of Michael Jackson’s premature death still reverberating. It goes without saying that the indisputed “king of pop” was an entertainment giant, and perhaps the only man in the world capable of selling out 50 concert dates at the O2.

Whilst also feeling the shock here at his passing we have also felt overwhelmed by the volume of enquiries we’ve received from our clients, wishing to pay tribute to Michael Jackson by organising themed events in his honour. Since Friday we have been inundated with requests to hire Britain’s Got Talent dance act Signature. The dancing duo caused a stir on the 2008 series of the show with their infusion of classic Michael Jackson songs and dance moves mixed with bangra. Tipped to support the now cancelled concert dates, many event planners are viewing Signature as the perfect act to honour his memory.

An extraordinary and controversial entertainer, possibly the most famous one in the world; Michael Jackson’s impact is demonstrated again through our clients’ desire to organise a fitting “farewell”.

• Our agent on the street, Ryan Curtis, just bumped into David Hasslehoff. #
• requests to book Susan Boyle are flooding in. However none are being taken until she is in better health after pulling out of the BGT Tour #

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The Dora Bryan musical spectacular was held yesterday at Her Majesty’s Theatre London, and was a huge success. After weeks of hard work organising the celebrity performances and musical production numbers, the E3 team had spent many an hour trying to get things just right on the night and all the dedication really paid off. This was the first West End show produced by E3 Group and there were a lot of new experiences involved including an army of fans camped outside the theatre awaiting the arrival of the likes of Brian Conley, Anita Harris Rosemary Ashe, Sir Cliff Richard and of course, the lovely Dora herself.

The show opened with Zoë Tyler leading the cast in their rendition of a classic from one of Dora’s many musical turns, Hello Dolly, before E3 Group CEO David Hill began his duties as compère for the night. Comedian Johnny Casson, West End Star Rosemary Ashe and new face of musical theatre Mark Joseph then took to the stage, followed by a fabulous performance form Anita Harris. Steve Hewlett, comedy ventriloquist added some variety to the evening leaving the audience in hysterics with his array of vocal skills. The lovely Linda Lusardi then introduced her husband and singer Sam Kane whose performance was as powerful as his voice. Stars of Last of the Summer Wine, Jean Ferguson, Juliette Kaplin and Liz Frazer then reminisced about their time on set with Dora before Bryan Conley dazzled the audience with a true variety act. Singing, comedy and even fire swallowing comprised the show performed by one of the true kings of cabaret. The E3 dancers brought the first act down with the number Comedy Tonight from A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum, one of Sondheim’s greatest shows.

The second act kicked off with Sir Cliff Richard performing an amazing, intimate solo set. Just Sir Cliff and his guitar filled the whole stage while he displayed that unquantifiable ability to get everyone singing along, no matter the situation. This was then followed by a sixties themed section recapturing the mood and feel of the decade which produced Dora’s iconic film A Taste of Honey. Dominic Halpin and The Honey B’s, a stylish combo, provided the music. Rita Tushingham appeared to reminisce on her staring role alongside Dora in the movie followed by the keyboardist Bobby Crush and comedienne Mia Carla. The students from GSA then dazzled the audience with their rendition of Coffee in a Carboard Cup, a performance worthy of any West End Stage. Dancing on Ice Judge Robin Cousins and electric comedy keys player Kev Orkian followed. Jill Martin then delivered a few anecdotes about her time working with Dora before the all star finale, Before the Parade Passes By, once again lead by Zoë Tyler, supported by the GSA students and the fantastic E3 dancers. Overall, the event was a fantastic success and a real demonstration of E3’s ability to adapt their skills to produce and manage any kind of event on the largest scale.

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Tickets are still available for E3 Group’s one-off West End musical spectacular, celebrating the career of BAFTA and Olivier award winning actress, Dora Bryan OBE. The show will feature songs from musical favourites including Hello, Dolly, Showboat and 70 Girls 70 together with exclusive performances from Sir Cliff Richard, Brian Conley, Rosemary Ashe, Zoe Tyler and many others. The show will also feature a full supporting cast and a live orchestra.

Tickets start at £25 and are available through See Tickets on 0844 4124 657. Ticket sales will raise money for two charities close to Dora’s heart; the Variety Club Children’s Charity and the Alzheimer’s Society. A special £20-off discount is available on the top two ticket price bands for readers of this blog; call See Tickets and quote “Dora31″.

Sir Cliff Richard has confirmed that he will be making a special guest performance in E3 Group’s one-off musical spectacular commemorating the career of BAFTA and Olivier award winning actress Dora Bryan. Cliff will appear alongside a host of other celebrities, many of whom will also be performing supported by a live orchestra and full-cast, including Brian Conley, June Whitfield, Amanda Barrie, Liza Goddard, Robin Cousins, Zoe Tyler, Linda Lusardi and Sam Kane.

Tickets for the show are now on sale through See Tickets on 0844 4124 657. The show will take place on 31st May 2009 at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London and ticket sales will raise money for the Variety Club Children’s Charity.

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Dora Bryan is one of the nation’s most beloved stars of stage and screen. As Aunt Ros Utterthwaite she endeared herself to fans of Last of the Summer Wine and picked up a BAFTA nomination for her role as Dolly in Absolutely Fabulous. Before these memorable roles, Dora picked up a BAFTA for her scene stealing performance in A Taste of Honey and an Olivier Award for her turn in Harold Pinter’s The Birthday Party. All these accolades lead to Dora receiving an OBE in the Queen’s honours list in 1996, recognising her stellar contribution to British film, television and theatre. Dora’s life has certainly been eventful and not exactly what you would call smooth sailing. This excellent article in the Daily Mail served to emphasise this while extolling what a true talent to be admired Dora really is. E3 Group entertainment agency CEO David Hill, who is also Dora’s manager and close personal friend, decided that at the very least, Dora deserved an evening of entertainment to celebrate all her achievements. And so Dora was born; a Gala Charity Show celebrating the career of Dora Bryan OBE. David Hill commented on the celebration, “It is a wonderful opportunity to pay tribute to a very special lady and an incredible British talent.”

The event will be held at The Really Useful Group’s Her Majesty’s Theatre, London on the 31st May 2009. Dora herself will be the guest of honour at the gala show which will bring together many of her friends and fans for an evening of entertainment and reminiscence on the career of this highly renowned BAFTA and Olivier award winning actress. The evening will consist of performances and speeches from many of the famous friends Dora has made throughout her career which has now spanned seven decades. The show will be ticketed in order to raise money for a charity very close to Dora’s heart, the Variety Club Children’s Charity, whose dedication to helping sick and disabled children through variety entertainment has inspired the evening. The Variety Club’s Chief Barker, Kenneth R. Mustoe commented on Dora. “Dora Bryan is a true legend of the entertainment industry and has been a supporter of The Variety Club for over 30 years. We are extremely honoured that she has nominated us as the charity of choice for her well deserved tribute evening. This gift will make a true difference in the lives of sick, disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.”

Tickets are available to purchase through See Tickets and ticket enquiries can be made on 0844 4124 657 or through www.seetickets.com. The full line up of the evening’s entertainment will be confirmed shortly. Please don’t hesitate to contact E3 Group for any information pertaining to the show.

For more information on the Variety Club Children’s Charity please visit www.varietyclub.org.uk

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• my time in sunny Spain is coming to an end. Boiling hot today so sad to be returning. Will upload the pics when i get back! #
• RT @ShentonStage: The Arts Council “only” lost £4m in yesterday’s budget cuts to the DCMS., instead of £14m. Shttp://bit.ly/6igux #
• Really liking this audioboo thing. Its like twitter, just audible! http://audioboo.fm/ #
• Heading over to the launch of our brand new Majorca office now. The trilogy is complete! #
• the overseas team through a fantastic graduation prom last night for all the hardworking overseas entertainers. slightly peaky today! #
• touched down in Majorca, preparing for the prom night celebrating the hard work of all our overseas entertainments managers. #
• some of the E3 team are headed out to the Majorca office today. a few tweets from sunny spain coming up! #
• Enjoying Susan Boyle’s version of Cry me a River. not the Justin Tmberlake one we’re talking Julie London circa 1955 http://twurl.nl/dw2bii #
• E3 Agent Ryan has just returned from a meeting with Louis Marrette, Britain’s Next Top Model’s new Judge! on http://twurl.l/al524p #

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So Alistair Darling has announced the 2009 budget to mixed reactions. Some say his economic projections for the coming years are ludicrous and that the Government is living in a “fantasy world”. Others are slightly more positive, but only as much as “it wasn’t as bad as we thought it was going to be”. While the budget will affect us all personally and impact on everyone’s lives in some way or other, I was more concerned with the impact the current economic climate would have on the arts budget. Arts are always first on the chopping block. It is as if entertainment and culture are luxuries that we can’t afford in difficult times. With the joy that London felt after it was announced we had secured the 2012 Olympic Games, many people in the arts and entertainments industry began to notice subtle relocations of funds from community arts projects to the ever growing Olympic pot. As soon as a funding gap emerges, the arts suffer and that is a false economy, especially in an economic downturn.

The Guardian has taken the view that the £4 million cut from the Arts Council is good news following predictions that were much worse than this eventual result. The Stage however has emphasised that this will have an impact on the Arts sector and reiterate my view that arts are more than “a luxury add-on” to be cast off in times of want. My worry is for the future of entertainment if this trend continues. Now those artists who find themselves out of pocket can look to supplement their income by working with a company like the E3 Group. Our corporate clients are always looking to hire talented singers, dancers and performers so options still exist. It is those just getting in to the industry at, to coin a sporting phrase, ‘grass roots levels’. Without the funding to community projects, arts schools and workshops, our resource of entertainers may dry up as time goes by. With less encouragement and support for young talent, we run the risk of impacting on all of the entertainment sectors we love. Fewer British artists sweeping music and film award ceremonies. Reducing queues at The X Factor and Britain’s got Talent auditions and fewer Star studded West End productions. The Government must stop ignoring all the evidence indicating just how important entertainment and live performance is to the British public and stop treating the Arts Council and community arts projects as cannon fodder in difficult economic times.

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