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Feeling good october 2007
Man Who Can't Be Moved October 2008
Billericays Got Talent September 2008
We Will Rock You!
Josh Dubovie
Male
AGE 18, 27/11/1990
Presently attending the Billericay School, Billericay Essex in his second year of A level studies and past student of Stageability Drama School, Brentwood, Essex
Drama Diploma examinations:
Elementary I - Passed with honours 94%
Elementary II - Passed with honours 90%
Elementary III - Passed with honours 92%
Elementary IV - Passed with honours 93%
Intermediary I - Passed with honours 89%
Intermediary II - Passed with honours 95%
Intermediary III - Passed with honours 94%
Intermediary IV - Passed with honours 96%
Experience:
Jan 2009: 60th anniversary of Basildon for Essex FM
entertained the dignitaries & crowds on the Essex FM stage with Dom along with Georgie Swan to promote Basildon's Birthday celebrations for the coming year
New Years Eve - was asked to bring the New Year in at a ticket only function for Pizza Express (famous for their jazz events throughout London and Essex)
All throughout 2008, Josh was invited to entertain at various private functions golf courses, exclusive hotels and council events. He has also been interviewed by various newspapers. He has also been interviewed on the radio by BBC Essex, Essex FM, Link FM, Gateway FM, who regularly support and follow his progress.
December 2008: ‘Age Concern’ charity sponsored by Basildon Eastgate Centre
Performed a two hour set in the Basildon Town Centre Food Court for the Age Concern Christmas Party
December 2008: Dates throughout December - asked to entertain in Basildon Town Centre singing swing set entertaining the shoppers during their Christmas shopping
December 2008: Provided entertainment for St Lukes Hospice, Little Haven’s Hospice and St Francis Hospice Christmas parties
December 2008: Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch – Following the success of his previous guest performance, and by popular demand, Josh was asked to do his own show in the week leading up to Christmas
December 2008: BBC Radio Essex Christmas lights and firework party – Southend on Sea
December 2008: BBC Radio Essex Christmas lights for Chelmsford with Austin Drage (X Factor), Zoe Tyler (star of Loose Women) and a star from The Gladiators
December 2008: Essex FM Christmas lights with Sue and Dom for Basildon – other artists including Austin Drage (X Factor) and Signature (Britains Got Talent)
December 2008: Bentley Golf Club Brentwood - asked to be the entertainer for 2 hour set for both their Christmas Parties
November 2008: Solo singer: Annual Bobby Moore Cancer CharityJosh was personally asked by Stephanie Moore to perform at her fund raising event at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London - other performances included: Gareth Gates, Souled out and Hoopla of Britain's Got Talent.
October 2008: Special request from the Chairman of the Basildon Council to perform at his civic ball
October 2008: Queens Theatre, Hornchurch. Evening of swing appearing with Keith Ball (son of legendary Kenny Ball)
October 2008: Entertained Southend United Football Club at their sponsors celebration at the Cliffs Pavilion
October 2008: Havering Festival swing set closing the weekend with a show with Andy Abrahams (X Factor)
September 2008: Won Billericay’s Got Talent with an original song written by Daniel Suett. Josh performed in a boy band with Tim Reeve and Dan Suett and claimed first prize. Judges included: Xfactor girl band - Hope - and Winner of Britain's next top model - Lauren McAvoy.
September 2008: Burnham-on-Crouch – 100th anniversary centre stage with BBC Essex Radio.
September 2008: Solo swing set Essex Air Ambulance 10th Anniversary
with June Brown (Dot from Eastenders) & Essex F.M Radio
July 2008: Javert in Les Misérables at Towngate Theatre, Basildon. Director : Gary & Ann Sullivan
July 2008: Basildon Festival –performed swing set on centre stage supporting The Bootleg Beatles and Journey South in front of 40,000 people on a two day event with Basildon Council and Essex F.M
May 2008: Southend United Blues Idol Champion – from auditions all over Essex, became one of six finalists – each finalist had to sing in front of the fans at each home fixture. The fans voted by text who they wanted to sing their anthem. On the team’s final fixture date, the finalists all sang again and the winner was chosen. Josh won and now represents the football club singing their new anthem “Like a bridge over troubled waters”. The CEO of Southend FC then requested his presence at their Annual Ball the next evening to sing a set in front of 350. He received a standing ovation.
Mar 2008: Requested by Pete Corrigan to be a special guest and perform live with “Peter Corrigan & The Band of Hope” at Queens theatre Hornchurch.
Feb 2008: We Will Rock You - played the principal role of Britney Spears in to be taken to 3 theatres in Essex later this year; a festival in Waterford in Ireland in September and Grays Theatre in February 2008.
Throughout 2008: Various Radio interviews and live performances including BBC Essex radio, Link FM (The Peter Corrigan Show + Pop Rock Hour) and Gateway FM. Various events for St.Lukes providing entertainment and raising money for charity. Private functions around UK (weddings, parties, special appearances).
Dec 2007: Mad Maldon Mud Race 2007 – requested by BBC Essex to sing a variety of swing songs and entertained the crowds of 8000+ people just before the race.
Nov 2007: The Mayoress of Thurrock requested that Josh sing at the opening of the new “Grahame Thomas Pavilion” at Orsett Hall in front of 450 dignatories (which had burnt down earlier that year).
Nov 2007: Basildon Christmas Lights - sang just before the turning on of the Basildon Christmas Lights by Brian Bello Winner of Big Brother 2007 – the event was covered by BBC Essex and Josh was interviewed live after his performance.
October 2007: Won 1st place in the "Search for a star - Voice of St.Lukes Hospice" of which he will now be represtenting the Hospice in charitable events throughout the year.
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September 2007: Played the role of Britney Spears in the Schools edition of We Will Rock You at the Waterford Festival of Light Opera in the Theatre Royal Waterford.
August 2007: Sung for Stephanie Moore on a charity fund-raiser for "The Bobby Moore Bowel Cancer" Charity.
June 2007: youngest singer in Rat Pack swing evening on the Sunborn Yacht Hotel at Royal Victoria Docks in Canary Wharf.
May 2007: Appeared as a special guest in the "Legends Reborn - Buddy Holly Tribute" night singing "Singing the blues" at the Famous Cliffs Pavilion in front of 1600 people
May 2007: youngest singer in Rat Pack swing evening on the Sunborn Yacht Hotel at Royal Victoria Docks in Canary Wharf.
March 2007: youngest singer in Rat Pack swing evening on the Sunborn Yacht Hotel at Royal Victoria Docks in Canary Wharf.
March 2007: Just been awarded the principal role of Britney spears in We Will Rock You to be taken to 3 theatres in Essex later this year; a festival in Waterford in Ireland in September and Grays Theatre in February 2008.
January 2007: First time singing solo in Rat Pack swing night in The Royal Tiger restaurant in Rettenden, Chelmsford. Received accolade from the management and ovation from a full house.
February 2007: Les Miserables: Principal role of Enjolras in the Stageability/Essex Group production shown at the Thameside Theatre Grays. One reviewer said "Josh Dubovie was Enjolras, the best performance for me of the night". The show recieved standing ovations most evenings.
November 2006: Calamity Jane: principal role of Wild Bill Hickock, University Theatre, Colchester.
July 2006: Short listed to 1 of 3 from 600 auditionees to play the lead role in the film Innocent Love - the main backers unfortunately backed out and the film was shelved.
March 2006: Sweet Charity: Lead role of Oscar in Billericay School production. Jeffrey Rogers (choreographer to the stars and now director of Performing Arts College Stanford le Hope) said he was "absolutely superb - made him laugh and made him cry"
February 2006: My Fair Lady: Principal role of Freddy Einsford Hill at Thamside Theatre Grays.
December 2005: Norwich Review: promotional show for showcasing Stageability - chosen (one of 10 senior Stageability pupils) to support the Norwich School in an all singing all dancing extravaganza.
July 2005: Catastrophe Creek: principal role of The Mayor (singing, dancing and acting) Thameside Theatre.
February 2005: The King And I: principal role of Prince Chulalongkhorn, Thameside Theatre Grays.
January 2005: Hollyoaks: Channel 4 TV extra work - called back 6 times for various filming in school scenes due to his experience and co-operation with the production team.
October 2004: As You Like It (Shakespeare): principal role in representing Billericay School in the UK Drama Festival at the Civic Theatre, Chelmsford.
February 2003: Oliver: played book boy and one of fagin's gang - Thameside Theatre Grays
January 2002: Annie: one of the orphans - production at Thameside Theatre
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Music:

Member Since: 3/21/2007
Band Members: Just the one member - Josh DubovieBut I am looking for a band to back me.
Influences:

Bobby Moore Fund Sports Ball

Josh as Javert in Les Miserables
BASFEST 08!

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Basfest The girls watch the boys & new york

Blues idol
..Southend United end of season ball

Jamming session at the Queen's Theater

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Basildon Town Square
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Josh was live on air!

BBC Radio ESSEX 95.3

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The public were able to tune in to hear him singing. He performed on the BBC Radio ESSEX 103.5 and 95.3 fm on the Dave Monk show to set the theme of the "Battle of the Christmas Carol" competition.

The Final will then be launched in the Basildon Eastgate Center on the 23rd of December where Josh will be opening the show and will be one of the Judges on the panel.



Why these people influence me
Growing up I have always listened to swing music but it wasn't until January of 2007 that I decided to give it a crack myself - I have a lot of influences, not all of them are swing artists but every one of them has helped me in some way.

Frank Sinatra
Is definatly my biggest influence and I don't doubt that he has also touched the lives of many other swing artists - if not all of them.

Jamie Cullum
I have several of Jamie's albums and he is a very creative man - he has influenced me by his use of Pop and Jazz

Michael Buble
is also a big influence on me and my music as he too uses Pop as well as Jazz, he also has an incredible and powerful voice with a huge range - I hope to be as successful as him someday.

Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole
have all been influential on my style of music.

Harry Martin
is one of our close family friends. It was because of Harry Martin that I decided to take up Swing as a possible career. I was suddenly inspired whilst watching him do a gig in Romford.

James Hearn
is actually my singing coach. I have James to thank for bringing out my voice and still training with me to bring out the best of it. I also have James to thank for giving me the confidence in my voice and believing in me and helping me to believe in myself.

Gary Sullivan
is my drama school teacher. I owe a lot to Gary. I have been attending his stage school for nearly 8 years and it is because of his influence that I have the confidence and ability to get up on a stage or go anywhere to do what I love most - singing.
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Sunborn Yacht Hotel March 2007

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