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Requests to hire Olly Murs, Stacy Solomon, Jamie Archer and many of the other X-Factor contestants from this year’s competition on ITV have accounted for the vast majority of enquiries that we’ve received here at E3 Artists this month, and in fact, for the last twelve weeks whilst the show has aired. In a series that has attracted up to a staggering 20 million viewers at its peak, the interest from both the general public and from our existing clients to book this year’s acts has been unprecedented.

Although the show is now over, with a worthy winner decided in Joe McElderry, the interest is unlikely to dissipate for some weeks and months to come. With event planners booking X-Factor singers for dates up to six months in advance, the careers of many of this year’s acts are certainly looking secure for 2010.

Our booking agents here at E3 Artists have been dealing with a flurry of requests today from clients looking to hire Jamie Archer for their events in December. Jamie left the show last night after receiving the fewest public votes, yet despite this fact his unique style and vocal ability has made him one of this year’s most popular contestants.

The X-Factor’s leaning towards pure pop has made Jamie a unique act in the X-Factor roster on account of his genuine rock credibility. From the Kings of Leon to Queen, Jamie can belt out just about any rocking number. Jamie has limited availability for private and corporate bookings. For furthers details please contact one of our agents.

X-Factor singer Lucie Jones is now available for corporate and event bookings following her shock exit from the ITV show last Sunday night. The talented contestant has spent the last few days engaged in television interviews, publicity and negotiations for her future appearances.

Despite losing out to novelty act John & Edward, Lucie’s exceptional vocal ability has already made her a popular choice for event bookings this Christmas. She joins Kandy Rain, Rikki Loney, Miss Frank and Rachel Adedeji who are all also available to hire for events. For further details on booking this year’s acts, contact one of our entertainment agents.

Our entertainment agents here at E3 Artists are currently inundated with requests from our clients to book acts from this year’s X-Factor contest. Kandy Rain, Rikki Loney and Miss Frank are proving popular choices with Christmas event planners looking for current, up-to-date acts to entertain their guests. With some X-Factor finalists fees as low as £2,000 for a performance, it’s also a cost-effective option for securing a high-profile act without the high-profile price tag.

For advice on booking an X-Factor act, please contact one of our agents at our London office on 020 7836 4759 or click here to contact us via our online form.

Scottish singer Rikki Loney has become the second act to get voted off the live finals of 2009’s The X Factor, following Kandy Rain’s departure last week. Rikki’s departure is all the more controversial for the fact that oddity act, John & Edward, have remained in the competition. The Irish twins baffled, bemused but entertained with a badly performed rendition of a Britney Spears track.

Although still bound by certain contractual obligations with ITV and possible commitments to the touring show, Rikki Loney is now available to hire for corporate and private events. For further details contact one of our entertainment agents.

Series 6 of the X-factor aired on Saturday night with a significant twist to the new series. Where awful contestants used to be eliminated in front of the judging panel and a television camera, they now have to confront both this and an arena sized audience. Clearly adopted from Simon Cowell’s other similar show, Britain’s Got Talent, this move by the producers has created an unusual result. Perhaps it has something to do with the sense of vastness in the studio, or maybe it is the lack of a flashing red ‘X’ that the judges can summon by buzzer, but the process of ousting the awful wannabes seems less fun. In fact, at times, it seemed quite cruel. Perhaps the difference with BGT lies in the fact that many of the contestants were there simply to “have a go” and enjoy themselves whereas the format for X-Factor lends itself to those who have a genuine belief in their ability to make it in the pop world.

Although some of the contestants were truly awful and a bit painful to watch there were, of course, some obvious winners. Danyl Johnson is already an internet sensation; his performance outstripping all the others. The phones in our office are already buzzing with enquiries about how to hire X-factor singers for parties and events, and Danyl is set to become top of the list. Of course, bookings for Danyl will not be possible until the the show has finished. All contestants on the show have contractual obligations with ITV and, unless they are eliminated, will not be available to hire for some time. So if you’re planning an event and would like to hire Danyl Johnson, don’t hold your breath, as we predict he may have some distance to go.

Filming for the 2009 series of ITV’s The X Factor began last week with an audition in London presided over by judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh and Danni Minogue. A ratings winner since the first series aired in 2004, the show has made stars of Leona Lewis, Steve Brookstein and Shayne Ward.

At E3 Artists we have forged a close link with many of the show’s former contestants. This weekend the memorable and uniquely talented singers Ruth Lorenzo and Diana Vickers will be performing for our client Barnstaple Town Centre Management. Appearing as part of our client’s “Games to Inspire” event, the singers will support the local Devon authorities fundraising endeavours whilst also adding some star quality to the day.

Alongside Ruth and Diana we have forged links and acted as booking agents for a range of other former X Factor stars including Chico, Journey South, Same Difference, Austin Drage, Laura White and G4. With the new series of The X Factor set to air on ITV this August, I will certainly have my entertainment agent hat on whilst watching the show; always on the look out for great new acts to book!