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Nicky Spence is a music student currently finishing his studies at the Guildhall School of Music. But unlike many of his fellow students, Nicky has a major label recording contract, and is looking forward to going into the studio to record his first album in 2006.
Enamoured by music from a young age, Nickys path to a record deal has been one of excellence. Born in Dumfriesshire in 1983, Nicky won his first competition at the age of 14 (the Dumfries and Galloway Young Musician of the Year Award), and hasnt looked back since. A short stint working at the local fish and chip shop after school only helped him set his finances straight before going to Wallace Hall Academy in Dumfriesshire, where he continued his musical education, discovering a love of classical music and a great affection for the Scottish songs of his upbringing. Singing at various public concerts (including a steady stream of Caledonian club gigs!), Scotland began to notice one of its sons beginning to make a name for himself.
Winning a place at the Guildhall School of Music marked Nickys entry into the top tier of professional singers. Since arriving there, he has won the extremely prestigious Kathleen Ferrier Award, and has appeared in a number of very well received, high profile performances. Perhaps prime amongst these was his part in a version of Peter Grimes at the Berlin Philharmonic, where he had the opportunity to work with Sir Simon Rattle and Sir Trevor Nunn-impressive collaborators for a 22-year-old!
Nicky has also had considerable recital experience, and is increasingly being considered as one of the finest singers of his generation. But on top of his obvious talent, Nicky is a natural performer whose generous nature and infectious optimism communicate themselves to all who work with him. And whilst hes busy working with the top people in his profession, he never forgets where he comes from: Nicky Spence is a great Scot in the making, with the ability and persona to make it to the very top.
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Member Since: 3/27/2006
Band Website: www.nickyspence.com
Band Members: Nicky Spence
Record Label: UCJ
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Hooch, 2007 has kicked off to an exciting start!

Hooch, 2007 has kicked off to an exciting start! Not only have I released my first album, 'My First Love', which sprang into the top three of the Classical charts and the top ten of the Scottish pop ...
Posted by on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 01:47:00 GMT

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Hope ye had a great Hogmanay& I just managed to keep my kilt down in all that wind! It's already been a busy start to the year getting ready for the release of 'My First Love' o...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 02:31:00 GMT

HMV instore signing!

We're delighted to announce that Nicky will be appearing at HMV in Glasgow on 15 January in order to sign copies of 'My First Love', released that day. Nicky will be appearing from 12.30pm at the HMV ...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Jan 2007 02:46:00 GMT

Merry Christmas everybody!!

Just thought I'd send you some festive love before I go and eat my own weight in chocolate. Are you all ready for Christmas? My Mum put the sprouts on last week, so I knew that Christmas was fast appr...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 02:15:00 GMT

Nicky on two new Compilations

There are two fantastic new compilations that have recently been released - which both feature tracks from Nicky. 'The Classical Album 2007' features 'My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose' and 'A Classic Ch...
Posted by on Thu, 07 Dec 2006 01:54:00 GMT

Scotland's Top 100 Eligibles

This Sunday just gone - November 19th, Nicky was featured in 'Scotland on Sunday'. In the feature entitled 'Scotland's Top 100 Eligibles' Nicky came in at a very impressive Number 9! When asked for hi...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 03:47:00 GMT

Nicky on LK Today

Nicky will be appearing on Lorraine Kelly's ITV1 morning show this coming Wednesday. Nicky will perform 'My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose' and take part in an interview with Lorraine. LK Today - 8:35am,...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Nov 2006 01:49:00 GMT

October Entry

Hey there& Mr Nicky Spence here! Seems like just yesterday since I was writing about my sweaty Summer but Autumn has truly arrived and with lots of singing, concerts, appearances, and auditions...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Oct 2006 05:05:00 GMT

Summer Greetings!

Summer Greetings to ye all! Well, Im writing this long-over-due update from a wee café in Dumfries and it feels like the first time Ive sat down in a quite a while Did you see the Classi...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 02:16:00 GMT