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Based: LondonWorking: WorldwideStyles: JazzMain type of work – live performanceInstruments played: PianoAdditional skills: reader, by ear, vocal arranger, songwriter,Apprearance: 5’6†Blonde hair, green eyes, size 10.Having been one of South Africa’s busiest singers, Kate relocated to the UK in 2003 and quickly became established in the UK covers band scene. She was spotted by House DJ’s and producers, Ninja Cowboys and recorded for them, performing one of their tracks, Saxman, in venues across the UK. She also became involved in session work.In 2005 she passed a diploma in popular music performance at the world renowned Tech Music Schools, with distinction and was chosen to perform at Shepherd’s Bush Empire. She went on to study a degree course in Popular Music Performance at Tech Music Schools and is currently in the second year. She is taught by some very highly acclaimed teachers such as:Kim Chandler (Natalie Cole, Jocelyn Brown, Michael Jackson, Puff Daddy) Iain Mackenzie (Ronnie Scott’s, Tomb raider soundtrack) Katie Saunders: (Sugarbabes) Yak Bondy: (S Club, Steps, Amy Studt, Emma Bunton) David Combes: (x-factor, Ray Quinn album, Andrea Ross) Juliet Russell: (Damon Alban)Live performance credits include:Sun City Casino and Hotels Caesars Casino and Hotels Shepherd’s Bush Empire – chosen along with Victoria Hart to perfom O2 Wireless Festival Fat Cats Manchester Fronted a number of highly acclaimed function bands and duo’s both in South Africa and UK. Currently performing in a jazz duo with producer and singer/pianist Aaron Greenwood, and also fronts a jazz quartet and quintet.Singing TV appearances: South African Idol, Coca-Cola pop stars and Sing London advert.Kate has also written and arranged ensemble pieces & directed them to choirs as well as performing as part of a vocal ensemble and gospel choir, and is able to hold difficult harmonies.“Kate is quick to learn and easy to communicate with as a musician, she is receptive to new ideas and also enthusiastic, open minded to trying out new ideas, and takes on board what people say in the studio as well as in performance.â€Photo Album Backing Vocals for Raisonneurs - O2 WIRELESS FESTIVAL