Kyra Bernice - Dead Girl On Earth

I'm pleased to say that I got through to the FINAL of Live & Unsigned. It's being held on Sunday 20th April and it's a sellout! You may be able to buy tickets on the door though - not sure. I'll be singing an original song again and fighting for a place in the Grand Final in London. The winner is offered a Management/Record deal of up to £20,000 skwid! Read on...
New Footage from 'Old Tavern' Acoustic show coming soon! Watch Me On The Box!! I will be making an appearance on Brian Conley's 'Let Me Entertain You' on June 13th at 6:30pm BBC2. Go ahead and watch it - great fun! Etched In Stone Split - 2006 Print this flyer to get £1 off at the Fleece on Monday 18th September where 'Etched In Stone' will be kicking off the night with a bang. 3 other great bands lined up! On stage at 8:30pm. Do Not Miss!Come and see Kyra Bernice headline at the Bunch Of Grapes on 15th October. Selected songs from 'DGOE' and classic covers. Possibly with Bassist Rob Quick from 'Etched In Stone'. At the grand final of Emergenza, E.I.S came 3rd! Not bad going at all! Etched In Stone came in 1st place at the Emergenza Semis in May @ The Fiddlers. We now play 'The Carling Academy' regional FINAL on 8th July! Check our website for ticket info. The "Etched In Stone" Website is now fully functional with guest book, free video downloads and tons more! I've got Golden Circle tickets PLUS VIP pass to see Bon Jovi this Saturday at Milton Keynes - woohoo! What a lovely Birthday present! The Bierkeller Launch was a success! Thanks to everyone who showed their support. Also for helping us get through to the Semi-Finals of Emergenza at The Fiddlers Club, Bristol We now have our very own website at www.etchedinstoneuk.com
OR here on Myspace www.myspace.com/etchinstoneK.B & Etched In Stone Headlining @ The Bristol Bierkeller 19th April (Launch Night)Visit website for details - not to be missed!Kyra Bernice hosts EMERGENZA 2006 - The leading WORLDWIDE UNSIGNED TALENT FESTIVAL. Heats: The Fiddlers, Bristol. Semis: Carling Academy, Bristol. Finals: The London Astoria. See you there & good luck!CLICK THE ALBUM FOR LOADS MORE VIDEO & MP3'SNot registered? To get FULL access to K.B.com sign up here don't miss out!BUY the fantastic debut album here!!!" Dead Girl On Earth "Kyra Bernice has been singing/writing and playing for 15 years and is proud to announce the long awaited independent release of her new album, Dead Girl On Earth. The 12-track debut album was entirely written, recorded, Produced, Designed & Promoted by Kyra herself. Kyra showcased the album as a solo artist over several well-received gigs but has only just recently decided to introduce the full band set up. The band are looking towards a more gritty, heavier sound with prog tendancies for DGOE and future albums. Fronted by a powerful, unique Rock Bitch who can SING rock. 'The Band' are currently in rehearsals and will be launching at 'The Bierkeller' in Bristol on 19th April. (read on) Presenting @ The London Astoria Emergenza Finals 2005
If ya look closely...ah! There I am! CLICK THE PIC IF YOU WANT TO ENTER YOUR BAND INTO EMERGENZA!!!It was such a fantastic buzz to be presenting the Emergenza finals at 'The Carling Academy' in Bristol and also the 'London Astoria' Finals last year. What a blast!! Really looking forward to being a part of the whole set up again this year...hope I'll see some of you guys there...if not for the sheer thrill of playing to a tanked up huge audience, then at least for the free VIP booze (and god knows what else!) backstage. Looking forward to meeting lot's more TOTTY this year...yummy...but watch out...I bite! So if anyone...you'd better look forward to meeting ME backstage, not that you'd need another excuse to be nervous with all those THOUSANDS of roaring fans out there!!! Good luck guys n' dolls. KxWanna laugh your socks off? CLICK HERE to read the hilarious story of Kyra's WORST GIG - Thanks to Kevin from 'Bristol Rocks' for adding it to the site and also the addition of those very humorous illustrations.I've been asked by Kevin who runs the excellent all music website 'Bristol Rocks' if I'd like to contribute to the band review section when I'm not out gigging myself. I've been involved with most areas of the music business at some point or another over the last 15 years and there should be a little write up in the reviewer section of Bristol Rocks with a bit more info. So, if any bands out there (preferably in Bristol or surrounding areas) are interested in being reviewed then please email me either here or via the website (go to 'contact details' and hit 'review' in the drop down menu) and leave details of the gig/s that you would like to be reviewed and I'll do my best to get out to see your band in action. And if I can't make it, then I will pass your gig details on to other review sources in the area. Please hit the banner to check out Bristol Rocks.
National Final Beckons - Kyra Bernice Rocks Again
Mega-Talent Kyra Bernice from Bristol has now made the regional finals, previously battling through rounds of auditions and a semi final live show to reach the regional final competition of Live and Unsigned 2008.
At this moment, Kyra Bernice is one impressive performance away from making it to the Grand National Final, taking place in London, in a bid to be crowned the UK’s best ‘Live and Unsigned’ band or solo act of 2008.
Live and Unsigned is a national music competition for unsigned bands and singers to compete live. It stands as the biggest music talent search in the UK outside a certain ITV show. The difference with Live and Unsigned is that the acts taking part are encouraged to do their own thing; be individual, original, perform their own genre and style Live.
Chris Grayston, Events Director of Live & Unsigned explains “This cannot be compared to any other talent searches as the acts talent is the show. We are interested in discovering and exposing talent at its best; live! It is as simple as we say Get Live, get signed.”
One contestant who has evidently caught their eye is local talent singer/songwriter/guitarist Kyra Bernice, now competing for a place in the National finals, with the possibility of grabbing that break through recording contract from over 10,000 that have applied for this years competition. The overall adult winner of the competition wins a Recording and management contract with Future Music with an investment of up to £20,000 to release their single with Future Music.
If Kyra Bernice continues with her success she could be crowned the UK's best Live and Unsigned act in front of a capacity crowd at Fairfield Halls, London on the 28th of June, including many professionals from within the music industry. They will be thrust into the media spotlight through television, radio and the press and furthermore all winners will all be invited on the UK Live and Unsigned Tour. The 2007 competition boasted ITV coverage and for 2008, Sky Television plan to film the regional and grand final, programmed to be broadcast with a weekly peak time show. Dane Bowers, who anchored the R&B quartet Another Level, is a Judge comments; ‘This competition gives everyone a great opportunity to show what they can do’. Paul King from Future Music, who is better known in the music industry as the former Manager of Tears for Fears, Julian Cope, Level 42 and tour Manager for Genesis says “We have found that the competition is so effective for us to discover talented acts and bands and to place them in the music market place. We can really see those acts that have the commitment and fan base to be successful in the industry…and for the acts involved it is a great opportunity to develop, improve and impress.
Kyra Bernice, who is currently training hard to raise money for her first ’Race For Life’ (held 17th May) will be competing amongst other talented hopefuls at the regional final show held at St George‘s Hall, Great George St, Bristol on 20th April 2008 for a place in the National Grand final. Show begins at 6.15pm!
For more information visit the website!! http://www.LiveandUnsigned.UK.com
Review by Marty Drury National Press
Kyra and I need to talk. I'm this close to referring to Kyra Bernice as The Voice. There are thousands of people on this Earth who can sing. There are only a few who sing with a gift in their voice. Kyra Bernice could swat away some of her more famous contemporaries as if they were flies. Early Song, the first track on this album, is fantastic. Expertly written verses are complimented with an earth-shattering chorus that still manages to be beautiful. The presentation value of the new album is immense and I was instantly intrigued by the demo because of its cover. Kyra Bernice is what music is all about and boy can she sing.
Music speaks through Kyra Bernice and Kyra adds her own unique talent to complete the mix. You find yourself wanting to play individual tracks from the album over and over again and it is ridiculously easy to tap into the mood and meaning of Kyras music. But be careful. A cryptic wave is heading the listeners wave and, just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, a master lyricist is restored to her throne. There really is something special about this album. Kyras range is never plodding and she can lull her listener into a false state of security by allowing a pulsing track to follow a ballad. This album is a journey and you simply wont want the drive to end.
Blame the flame is an awesome track and one finds a sorry sense of disappointment come over them when they realise there really are only twelve tracks on this album. One leaves this album hungry to get hold of more recordings of this beautiful and stunning voice. I know all the tricks of the trade that the record industry can throw at the listener. And I remain in awe of Kyra Bernice. You will too.
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