Category: Radio
Nottingham; Children
in Need
Date: 02.08.2004
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Nottinghamshire
music-makers are getting together to celebrate what would have been
the 70th birthday of Elvis Presley - the king of rock and roll.
The unique charity concert - the first of its kind according to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Radio Nottingham staff who are putting the show together - will
tell Elvis's story through his songs.
Leading performers and musicians from around the East Midlands will
recreate his hits from Heartbreak Hotel to the
big rock anthems like American Trilogy in their own personal styles,
in a multi media production.
Among those lined-up to take part are country star Sarah Jory
as well as Rockola, Revival, The Malcolm Lees Ladies
Choir, Sara Knight, Hicksville Bombers, Mick Smith,
Kick 'n' Rush, Carlton Male Voice Choir and The Toothill
Big Band.
Two well-known mystery guests from the show-business world will also
be taking part.
Director Vince Eager, who starred in the award winning West End
musical Elvis, will also be performing in the show.
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The Fifties pop star is co-producing the event for
Radio Nottingham with the station's Michaela Atkins.
Vince says: "We would love to reveal the full line-up but we have
been sworn to secrecy."
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Happy Birthday Elvis is being staged to raise
money for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Children In Need and is on 18 January 2005 at Nottingham's
Royal Concert Hall.
Michaela Atkins says: "It's going to be a fabulous night - a must
see for all Elvis fans!
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"It's great because, as well as celebrating what
would have been Elvis's 70th birthday and enjoying yourself on an amazing
night out, you'll be supporting Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Children in Need Appeal."
Tickets which cost Β£10 are on sale from the Royal Concert Hall
box office: 0115 989 5555.
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All proceeds go to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Children in Need.
For further information on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Children in Need, log onto: bbc.co.uk/pudsey
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