Date ...5th February 2012
2nd February.
Visit Manchester are advertising Russell's concert at the Bridgewater Hall
31st Jan.
From the Express and Star.
Russell Watson returning to Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tuesday 31st January 2012, 2:53PM GMT.
Classical BRITs winner Russell Watson is to return to Birmingham Symphony Hall performing some of his most loved songs in his own tribute to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Watson will play Symphony Hall on Sunday, June 3, 2012. Tickets cost £25, £40 and £60, plus booking fees, from www.thsh.co.uk
The programme will include such heart-warming numbers as You’ll Never Walk Alone, Men of Harlech, Land of Hope and Glory and Rule, Britannia!
For this tour, Russell will be joined by special guest singer Laura Wright, whose debut album, The Last Rose, topped the classical charts last year.
They will be accompanied by the London Concert Orchestra under the baton of Robert Emmery.
With five albums each going gold, platinum or double platinum and four Classical BRIT Awards under his belt, Russell Watson is recognised globally
as one of the UK’s biggest-selling artists.
A dynamic and inspirational talent, he has also been on the judging panel of the BBC 1 hit show Last Choir Standing, starred in the Royal Variety
Performance and headlined at the Llangollen Eisteddfod.
Commenting on this concert Russell Watson said: “I am thrilled to be offered this opportunity to perform across the country and to personally celebrate
through performance the wonderful occasion of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.”
29th Jan.
This advert is in the 'What's Happening Hartlepool 2012' brochure.
27th Jan.
From the Hartlepool Mail.
Singer set to sell out
Published on Friday 27 January 2012 13:54
OPERA star Russell Watson can be confident of a sell-out audience for his second Hartlepool concert as almost all tickets have been snapped up already.
More than 800 tickets for Hartlepool Male Voice Choir’s summer concert featuring tenor Russell have been sold five months ahead of the performance in June
Tickets were due to go on general sale through Hartlepool Tourist Information Centre from Tuesday, February 7.
Only around 50 seats are currently left after the choir was bombarded with advance bookings.
The choir will be responsible for selling the remaining tickets.
Russell, known as The Voice, will perform alongside the male voice choir at The Borough Hall on the Headland on Saturday, June 16.
It will be his second appearance in Hartlepool after first wowing an 800-strong audience with the male voice choir two years ago.
Duncan Graham, chairman of Hartlepool Male Voice Choir, said: “The choir has always taken orders during January and towards the end of the month we pass on any unsold to
the Tourist Information Centre but this year it’s gone berserk.
“The choir has also grown in size where we now have 80 members and a lot of people have approached members for tickets.
“Over 800 tickets have gone and there are abut 50 left.
“I’m glad that we have sold the tickets, but I’m sorry that some people will be disappointed.”
A total of 889 music fans will pack into the Borough Hall to see Russell, 45.
Although most of the tickets have been sold, organisers are expecting a small number to become available through returns and cancellations nearer the date.
Previously, the choir has sold around half to two thirds of tickets for the popular celebrity concerts themselves before giving the remainder to the Hartlepool TIC.
Aled Jones and Lesley Garrett have performed alongside the choir in hit shows in the last few years.
People should contact choir members to inquire about remaining tickets.
27th Jan.
On twitter today....
russellthevoice Russell Watson
@
@realadamdeacon it was a great day Adam , cracking way to spend an afternoon ! Sipping tea with HRH for @princesTrust x
7 minutes ago
PrincesTrust The Prince's Trust
Good to see @realadamdeacon @JKcorden @Mr_Luke_Evans @BBCR2ZoeBall @russellthevoice & more for @PrincesTrust tea with HRH yesterday!
4 hours ago
26th Jan.
Russell has just put this on twitter...
russellthevoice Russell Watson
I'm on my way to Clarence house today to meet with HRH Prince Charles . He wants to thank me for raising money for the Princes trust x
Congratulations Russell,you deserve some recognition for the work you do for charity.
25th Jan.
Russell's Facebook information page now has the name of his management and booking agent,
this has also been confirmed by Russell's Official forum admin.
It is ...General manager bookings@lmeworldwide.com
24th Jan.
From the Blackpool Gazette.
A special ChildLine
Published on Monday 23 January 2012 10:56
Blackpool-based band leader Greg Francis has teamed up with chart topping tenor Russell Watson for a special charity concert at Southport Theatre in aid of ChildLine.
24th Jan.
This week on the Official DVD music chart 'Live at the Royal Albert Hall' is at no..25.
22nd Jan.
From Today's Telegraph...
Russell Watson's Sydney
The opera singer Russell Watson
Interview by York Membery
8:00AM GMT 22 Jan 2012
WHY SYDNEY?
It's an incredibly cosmopolitan city – a bristling, "alive" sort of place, and in this respect it is rather like New York, but is a bit more homely. Plus it has the harbour, the bridge, the Opera House – and the most fantastic weather.
ANYTHING SPECIAL I SHOULD PACK?
Shorts, T-shirts, sunglasses, sun block – and that's pretty much it. The area around the harbour is very laid-back and I've never been turned away from anywhere for being dressed casually.
WHAT'S THE FIRST THING YOU DO?
Go for a stroll by the harbour, take in the view – and then find a tennis coach and have a game outdoors in the sunshine.
WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO STAY?
I've stayed at a couple of hotels, but my favourite has to be the Four Seasons (0061 2 9250 3100; fourseasons.com; doubles from £154), which boasts such magnificent views of the city.
WHERE WOULD YOU MEET FRIENDS FOR A DRINK?
If you take a stroll by the harbour you will find all sorts of trendy bars in which to meet friends, but the one I use most when I'm in town is probably the bar at the Four Seasons.
WHICH IS THE BEST PLACE FOR LUNCH?
It's got to be Doyles on the Beach (9337 2007; doyles.com.au; Marine Parade). The fish and chips there are terrific – so much better than they are in the UK where they seem to be about the grease.
AND FOR DINNER?
The last time I was there I went to The Cut (Argyle St; 9259 5695; cutbarandgrill.com), where the food was just astonishing.
WHERE WOULD YOU SEND A FIRST-TIME VISITOR?
The city's most iconic feature has to be the Opera House. It doesn't matter whether you attend a performance, it's just an astonishing piece of architecture. I've sung there a few times and while acoustically it's not the best in the world, it's still one of the world's handful of dream venues.
WHAT SHOULD I AVOID?
I was pretty disappointed by Bondi Beach, which I thought was hugely commercialised. Watch out for the extremely strong sun, too . You can go for an hour's walk and end up looking like a lobster.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING HOME?
It has to be a boomerang, doesn't it? You can buy them pretty much everywhere in Sydney – and they're painted in all sorts of great patterns and colours. Just make sure you get one that comes back.
ANYWHERE THAT ISN'T YOUR KIND OF TOWN?
I must admit that I was disappointed by all the graffiti in Rome last time I visited. I can't believe the locals would disfigure their beautiful city in such a way.
21st Jan.
Russell has replied on Twitter to all the nice comments last night.
JoeRoebuck Joe Roebuck
@
Thanks @russellthevoice was amazing to hear you perform!
1 hour ago
russellthevoice Russell Watson
Thanks for all your comments on yesterdays event at the RAH for St James's place ! Had a super day x
4 hours ago
»
Russell Watson
russellthevoice Russell Watson
@
thanks @JoeRoebuck it was a fantastic day ! We will be cheering you on at the Olympics . Russell x
4 hours ago
21st Jan.
Lots of comments on Twitter about Russell performing at the Royal AlbertHall yesterday for the charity
St. James's Place Foundation,Clare Balding,Blake, Seb Coe , Gareth Malone and others were also there.
@clarebalding1 u was great Clare!! Loved Russell Watson and Blake!!
clarebalding1 Clare Balding
Got very wobbly at the knees when I walked on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Very daunting but great day with SJP team. Met Russell Watson,
Andrew Betts
SJP ACM...Russell Watson, Gareth Malone & more. Superbly hosted by @clarebalding1. Well done all, very much enjoyed
Ben Godfrey
@russellthevoice was UNBELIEVABLE today. If Nessun Dorma in the Royal Albert Hall doesn't move you- you're already dead ;-)
Joe Roebuck
Been front row to see @russellthevoice perform today was a highlight!
Russell Watson, what a voice. He sang il Gladiatore which when i listen to literally makes me feel I could run through a brick wall. Amazing
- zacp10 6 hours ago
Karl Lehmann
Thank you @garethmalone & @russellthevoice for the performances at #TheRoyalAlbertHall today. Never thought I'd say I sang with you guys!
20th Jan.
This link for WIRE IMAGE.com has 29 photo's of Russell from the concert last year at Portsmouth.
Russell Watson
Apr 21 2011 - Portsmouth Guildhall - Portsmouth
29 Images
17th Jan.
On the Official Music DVD chart this week , Russell's 'Live At The Albert Hall' has only moved down one place
to No..21 having been in the top 20 for 9 weeks.
16th Jan.
From The Formby Times.
Jan 17 2012 by Janine Yaqoob, Formby Times
SENSATIONAL tenor Russell Watson will headline a special charity concert at Southport Theatre in aid of ChildLine.
A Voice for the Children will take place on Saturday, March 17 and will also feature singer Janette Monroe and the Greg Francis Orchestra.
Salford-born Russell never imagined he’d someday become one of the world’s greatest tenors.
Winning four Classical Brit Awards, Russell has now graced the stage of some of the biggest venues in the world including The Vatican, Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, and Old Trafford.
With his breathtaking voice, he’s sure to impress the audience at Southport Theatre, when he becomes the “voice for the children” to support the 25th anniversary of ChildLine.
The inspirational singer, who has recovered from two near-fatal brain tumours, return to the stage this summer with a brand new UK tour.
Joining Russell in Southport will be Janette Monroe, has performed with him on many occasions.
A singer-songwriter with compositions on Disney films and albums, international single releases gave her the opportunity to perform all over the world and for British royalty.
The Greg Francis Orchestra will be the accompaniment for the evening.
Greg has worked with some of the worlds leading orchestra’s and has built up an enviable career scoring arrangements for film and TV, including Memphis Belle and Stars in their Eyes.
Chorley entertainer Steve Royal will be your host for the evening.
A comedian and BBC Radio presenter, Steve has toured with the likes of comedy heavyweights Peter Kay and Steve Coogan.
Help support ChildLine and experience the best of the north west at the A Voice for the Children concert at Southport Theatre on March 17 and 7.30pm.
Tickets are priced at £25. To book call 0844 871 3021 or visit Southport Theatre box office between Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm.
13th Jan.
A 2nd Concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 2nd June has just been announced on Russell's Official Site.
13-01-2012
In celebration of the Queen\'s Diamond Jubilee, we\'re pleased to announce Russell will now perform a second live show at the Royal Albert Hall this summer.
In addition to his evening performance on 2nd June, fans will now get the chance to catch Russell earlier that day for a special matinee performance at 3pm.
Featuring performances of Russell\'s favourite British anthem\'s including You\'ll Never Walk Alone and Land of Hope and Glory, and with special guest LAURA WRIGHT,
this event is not to be missed
A Gala for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Saturday 2 June - 3:00 PM, 7:30 PM
13th Jan.
From Southwestshows.co.uk
Opera
Russell Watson to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee at Plymouth Pavilions
Devon / Laura Wright / London Concert Orchestra / Pavilions / Plymouth / Russell Watson
Britain’s favourite tenor Russell Watson will perform a tribute to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at Plymouth Pavilions in 2012.
Joined by special guests Laura Wright and the London Concert Orchestra, Russell will sing You’ll Never Walk Alone, Men of Harlech,
Land of Hope and Glory, and Rule Britannia as well as a selection of his own hits.
The self-styled ‘People’s Tenor’ has sold millions of albums worldwide with his trademark mixture of Italian arias and pop classics.
Recognised as the UK’s biggest selling classical artist of the 21st century, he has broken a succession of records.
Russell’s debut album The Voice, released in 2000, reached number five in the UK pop charts and broke worldwide records by holding the number
one position in the classical chart for a year. It was only knocked off by his follow-up album Encore.
Encore went multi-platinum in the UK staying at the number one spot in the classical chart for 30 weeks. It also achieved multi-platinum status in New Zealand and Ireland.
His most recent album, La Voce – the Italian for his famous Voice nickname – reached number 13 in the UK album charts back in 2010.
Russell Watson hits Plymouth Pavilions on June 8, 2012. Tickets cost £60, £40 or £29.50 from the Pavilions website.
11th Jan.
A new concert for Russell on 17th March at Southport.
Janette Monroe Presents
A Voice for the Children Concert
In Aid of ChildLine
Featuring Russell Watson And Janette Monroe
An opportunity not to be missed at Southport Theatre on Saturday 17th March 2012 - 7.30pm
Russell Watson. Born in salford, never imagined he’d someday be the world’s greatest tenor. Winning Four Classical Brit Awards, Russell has now graced the stage of some of the biggest venues in the world, “The Vatican, Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, and Old Trafford!. With his breathtaking voice, he’s gracing the stage of Southport theatre, and becoming “A voice for the children” to support the 25th Anniversary of ChildLine.
Janette Monroe, also a crossover artiste has performed with Russell on many occasions. Born in Wigan, Janette is a singer/songwriter with compositions on Disney films and albums. Having international single releases herself gave Janette the opportunity to perform all over the world and for British Royalty.
The Greg Francis Orchestra will be the accompaniment for the evening. Greg from Blackpool has worked with some of the worlds leading orchestra’s and has built up an enviable career scoring arrangements for film and TV, including “Memphis Belle” and “Stars in their eyes”.
Steve Royle, a Chorley lad, will be your host. A comedian and BBC Radio presenter, Steve was voted “Entertainer of the Year” and has toured with the likes of Peter Kay, and Steve Coogan.
Help support ChildLine and experience the Best of the Northwest
In “A Voice for the Children”
Tickets £25
Box office 0844 871 3021
Mon-Sat 11am-4pm
Book tickets
11th Jan.
A special offer for Speke Hall tickets being advertised on ONE card Liverpool.co.uk
Russell Watson
The People's Tenor Headlines New Speke Hall Concert - Purchase three general admission tickets and get the fourth ticket free (subject to availability)
To receive 4 tickets for the price of 3 (including car park) click here or call 0844 888 9991 and quote 'One Card Russell Watson 4 tickets for price of 3 offer'.
11th Jan.
Russell was featured in an article in HOT magazine (from Malaysia )before Christmas ,and now thanks to Wendy the scan of the article can be seen on
on the 'Articles In Magazines'page on this link...
WHAT A CHARMER ,Russell Watson proves that he is more than just a voice.
9th Jan.
An article on SHROPSHIRE LIVE.Com. with a couple of pics of Russell and the Fron Choir (Text A Santa).
January 9th, 2012
shropshirelive.com
A Shropshire student from The Marches School in Oswestry enjoyed the experience of a lifetime, when he sang with Russell Watson, as part of the world renowned Fron Choir on Christmas Eve.
Ian took part in his first concert with the Choir on 17th December in Stoke before his appearance on ITV1 on Christmas Eve.
As part of the Fron Choir, Ian sang with Russell Watson on ITV1’s ‘Text Santa’. Filmed in Leeds, Ian made the journey north on Christmas Eve morning and amidst rehearsals and met a few TV stars
including Chris Chittell who plays Eric Pollard in Emmerdale.
The Fron Choir, started in 1947, is highly acclaimed worldwide and Ian has been a member for the last 7 months. The Choir has enjoyed International success as one of the most distinguished
Male Voice Choirs in the world.
Ian commented “This was a fantastic opportunity and I loved every minute of it!”
The performance can be viewed on You Tube – search “Text Santa Christmas Eve Part 5”.
The Link for TEXT A SANTA on YOUTUBE
9th Jan.
The Ultimate Collection is in the Official Classical charts for the 2nd week, but down one place at no... 29,
yet it hasn't even entered the Classic fm chart
Russell's DVD Live at the Royal Albert Hall is still in the Official DVD Music chart at no .. 20 this week.
9th Jan.Pictures of Russell ( 6) from Who Wants to Be A Millionaire's Facebook page.
7th Jan.
On the Amazon DVD Music Bestsellers list today ,Russell's DVD Live At the Royal Albert Hall has gone UP 9 places
to no..10
7th Jan.
For anyone remotely interested in listening to the Classic Fm chart show, it has now been changed to a Sunday at 5pm for 2 hours,
in it's place on Saturdays is Alan Titchmarsh playing his fav. tunes, this week in 3 hours the only singers he
included was Bryn Terfil &Robert Alagna singing The Pearl Fishers (so not much change then).
5th Jan.
Following the article in the Daily Mirror someone sent a nice letter in to the paper who have printed it along with the
photo of Russell and Louise. It has been scanned to the 'Russell in the News' page
Since the article there have been a number of comments of support for Russell on Twitter and his Facebook page from others who
have themselves had problems or a member of their family.
He
is an inspiration to many the way he has coped with his illness, and now
speaking about it raises awareness and also lets those
with the same
condition know that there is still light at the end of the tunnel.
Sandra
5th Jan.
As mentioned last year (12th Dec) Russell is to be a judge on the new Schools Choir of the Year competition, tickets now
available on BBC Songs Of Praise web site.
We are pleased to announce that the 10th Songs of Praise School Choir of the Year competition takes place at The Lowry Theatre in Salford in February 2012
If you would like free tickets to be at either recording and enjoy the performances of the young semi finalists from the around UK, then you can apply now.
The Junior School Choir competition will be recorded during the afternoon of Saturday February 11th and the Senior School Choir competition will be recorded during
the afternoon of Sunday 12th February, 2012.
Aled Jones will present the competition and the judges will be David Grant, Suzi Digby and Russell Watson.
5th Jan.
Russell's Official Site has confirmed that he will sing with the Hartlepool Male Voice Choir on 16th June.
Tickets go on sale in Feb.
16-06-12
On Saturday 16th June Russell will perform as a special guest star alongside the Hartlepool Male Voice Choir at Hartlepool Borough Hall.
Ticket prices £35 (with a few restricted view tickets available at £30)
Tickets available after 7th February from Hartlepool Tourist Information Centre, Church Square Hartlepool. Tel. 01429 890000
3rd Jan.
The article below from the Mirror was in the Daily Mirror newspaper today(with nice pic of Russell & Louise) and can now be seen on the
'Russell In The News ' page on this link...
3rd Jan.
An article in the Mirror.co.uk online ... dated 3rd Jan
Tenor Russell Watson on his fight back from the brink of death
by Steve Myall, Daily Mirror 3/01/2012
2nd Jan.
Some good news to start off the New Year on the charts, 'The Voice The Ultimate Collection' has re entered the
Official Classical top 40 chart at no..28
And on the DVD music chart Live at the RAH is still in the top 20 at no...19
It is also at No..19 on Amazon's DVD music chart.
1st Jan.
A couple of nice pictures of Russell and members of the Froncysyllte Choir (Text a Santa) on these links.
1st January 2012
From Russell on Twitter...
russellthevoice Russell Watson
A very heartfelt , happy new year to everyone . May 2012 bring you everything you wish for . Lots of love Russell x
2 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply
And a very HAPPY NEW YEAR to you too Russell,with good health and happiness and much more success for 2012.
Best Wishes for the New Year to all the visitors to RussellWatsoninfo.uk and thank you for your continued support over the last year.
Sandra x
28th Dec.
The latest on Twitter from Russell ...
russellthevoice Russell Watson
@
@Milwiveschoir it would be my pleasure to RT a post .
3 hours ago Favorite
Milwiveschoir Military Wives
@
@russellthevoice OMG thank you so much Russell. Your support means the world to us. It's been released in the US today, will you RT a post?
27 Dec Favorite Retweet Reply
Retweeted by @russellthevoice
russellthevoice Russell Watson
@Milwiveschoir congratulations ladies !! I have got my copy . So pleased you made it to the top spot , nobody deserves it more xxx
27 Dec
Great to see Russell supporting the Military Wives.
Video clip of their song on this link.
26th Dec.
On the Official Classical Charts this week, LA VOCE is at no...34
and The Return Of The Voice DVD is at .... 17 on the Music DVD chart
26th Dec.
From ET Now (Entertaiment Technology) Production News
Russell's Special New Suit
21st December 2011
The Projection Studio
Russell Watson Performs his Christmas Concert in the First 'Singing' Suit
Legendary English tenor Russell Watson, who has consistently topped the classical charts over the last 10 years, was back in the news this week when he performed at the Festival Hall
with the London Philharmonic Orchestra in a spectacular Christmas concert.
For the occasion the legendary voice had a special wardrobe made by Souster & Hicks – the renowned tailors to the stars who made him the first ever 'singing' suit.
The handsome tenor who has survived two brain tumours, commissioned the top tailors to make him a 'singing' suit that allows his chest to expand and contract while performing. Russell, 43,
had complained he felt too constricted and uncomfortable in made to measure suits so he ordered Souster & Hicks – based in Savile Row and Woburn – to create a unique ergonomic design that
allows him to belt out the top notes while keeping his jacket firmly in place on his shoulders and at his waist.
Russell said: "I needed a very special and individual suit so I contacted top tailor Geoff Souster. The man is a genius, he created a special design which allows me to perform comfortably and feel
fabulous at the same time."
Tailor to the stars, Geoff Souster (60), formerly responsible for Lenny Henry´s colourful suits, Noel Edmunds' wardrobe which includes a striking new suit for his forthcoming Christmas TV
special and fellow crooner Michael Bublé's get up said: "Hand crafted bespoke suits have a loose canvas in the front forepart rather than a fusible canvas which is stuck onto the cloth, like
most ready-made suits.
"This not only gives a softer feel but enables us to build dome-like shape into the chest area of the jacket. This is done partly by the cutting for Russell where the front dart is opened up and
a neck dart – hidden under the lapel – also throws fullness into the chest area.
"Each of Russell's suit takes a minimum of 50 hours to make. They are crafted out of the finest cloth, feature contrasting silk linings in an array of bright colours and extraordinary detailingincluding the Souster & Hicks' trademark – the angled cuff. This however was our very first 'singing' suit."
22nd Dec.
A lovely performance on Breakfast TV this morning from Russell .
21st Dec.
Russell came 4th on the list of artists, great stuff,well done Russell.
From MMagazine.
Hardest working bands of 2011 – The charts in full
Most Performances at Major Venues
1. JLS/Olly Murs
3. Take That
4. Russell Watson
5. Alexandra Burke
6. Westlife
7. The Wanted
8. Beady Eye
9. Michael Ball
21st Dec.
Two articles today which mention Russell on the list of performers who have performed most at big venues.
Music Week.com...
PRS crowns 2011's hardest working live acts.
Barney Hooper, Head of PR at PRS for Music said: “Performing live and going on tour are fundamental to any artist and is a great way
for them to engage with their fans. Congratulations to both JLS and Olly Murs and all the songwriters who they have worked with to create
the music that so many people are enjoying.”
Those honoured in each category were:
Most Performances - Major Venues
X Factor
JLS
Olly Murs
Take That
Russell Watson
and this
PRS For Music.
Here are the ten most active live acts in each of those categories this year, according to the PRS stats:
Most performances in major venues: X Factor, JLS, Olly Murs, Take That, Russell Watson, Alexandra Burke, Westlife, The Wanted, Beady Eye, Michael Ball.
CONGRATULATIONS RUSSELL
21st Dec.
Russell's latest on Twitter along with another Twitpic (of himself?)
russellthevoice Russell Watson
Is this the REAL Russell Watson ???? yfrog.com/od5eosxj
5 minutes ago
russellthevoice Russell Watson
Who's driving home for Christmas ? Chris Rea is on MTV !! What's your fave Xmas song ? #Christmas
44 minutes ago
»
Russell Watson
russellthevoice Russell Watson
back on the road again . travelling down to london for an early start on BBC breakfast news . singing o holy night in the early AM x
2 hours ago
20th Dec.
Who Wants To be A millionaire Face book has this photo of Russell
19th Dec.
Some fantastic photos of Russell at the Festival Hall by Ian Miles on this web site.
19th Dec.
From Russell's Facebook page ,a list of the Jubilee Concert Tour
19th Dec.
and another Twitpic from Russell..
Russellthevoice 19 mins 21 secs ago Twitter
Does this look like a scene from the godfather or what !! ; ) ps . Just learnt how to tweet piccies yayyyyyyyy yfrog.com/h04a4rhj
19th Dec.
Russell has just put on this on twitter with a twitpic.
russellthevoice Russell Watson
I have a lovely new garden gnome for Xmas x yfrog.com/kkoi5fhlj
19 minutes ago
19th Dec.
There is a now new page of pictures of Russell at the Festival Hall on this link .....
19th Dec.
Good news on the Official Classical charts again this week, LA VOCE has gone UP another 6 places to no...30
And on the Official DVD music chart THE RETURN of THE VOICE at THE RAH has gone UP a place to No...16
16th Dec.
All the dates for the concerts and the links for tickets are now on the Concerts & events details page here on this link...
15th Dec
A picture on Twitter of Russell at the Trafford Centre today.
15th Dec.
Another nice pic of Russell here...
and another here
14th Dec.
Sheffield on 22nd June
The Best of Russell Watson and his tribute to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Coming Soon - On sale from 16 Dec 2011 at 09:30 AM
You’ll Never Walk Alone
Men of Harlech
Land of Hope and Glory
Rule, Britannia!
and many more
With special guest Laura Wright
Conductor TBC
Manchester Concert Orchestra
In association with The Agency Group Ltd
Tickets priced £55, £45 & £25 for Russell Watson at Sheffield City Hall are available online through this web site at www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk,
through the ticket hotline on 0114 2 789 789 or in person at the Sheffield
12th Dec.
Russell to be judge on School Choir Of The Year 2012
From Independant Catholic News
Ampleforth: school choir reaches BBC semi-finals
Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2011 11:55 pm
Ampleforth: school choir reaches BBC semi-finals | St Martin’s Ampleforth School,BBC Songs of Praise,
St Martin’s Ampleforth Junior School Choir
The pupils of St Martin’s Ampleforth School are celebrating reaching the semi-finals of the BBC Songs of Praise, Junior School Choir of the Year Competition 2012.
The school choir is one of six UK junior school choirs to reach the semi-finals, which are due to be filmed in Manchester in February 2012 ready for broadcast, on Songs of Praise, in April.
For the initial audition, the choir recorded the inspirational song: “When the Saints Go Marching In” and the hymn “The Lord is my shepherd” with a solo by chorister Rupert Waley.
“I am really excited about singing the solo” said Rupert “but I am also very nervous”.
“It is a great achievement for the choir to reach the semi-finals” said headmaster, Mr Nicholas Higham, “It is wonderful that the hardwork of the children and the two choirmasters,
Mr. Conyngham and Mr. Little, has been recognised in this way.”
The School Choir of the Year competition is celebrating its 10th year and the judges for the 2012 competition will be Russell Watson, Suzi Digby, and David Grant.
11th Dec.
Russell has put this comment on Twitter in response to all the nice messages after the Fern Britton interview.
russellthevoice Russell Watson
Your comments are really appreciated , the huge amount of goodwill towards me means so much x THANK YOU x
48 minutes ago
11th Dec.
Fern Britton Meets Russell
That was a really emotional programme to watch, 10 years of memories in an hour .
It brought home how close we were to losing him ,thankfully we didn't.
A good interview by Fern who let it flow with most of the talking done by Russell with a few impressions as well , also clips of Russell in his early days .
Well worth watching again.
Sandra
9th Dec.
Russell's Official Site has the complete list
7th Dec.
Some nice pictures on REX Features of Russell at the Loose Women show.
Also 3 very nice ones on CONTACT Music
5th.
A photo of Russell on Twitter.
3rd Dec.
LA VOCE re entered the Classic fm chart today at no...38 and Parla Piu Piano was played, so more good news for Russell.
The link to hear the play again ...Russell on at 19 mins past 9
.
2nd Dec.
Some great news this week, LA VOCE went back into the Official Classical top 40 chart at No..31
1st Dec.
According to information received today, the article about Russell and his new car number plate that was supposed
to be in an issue of Regtransfers.co.uk. will now be in the NEW Spring Anniversary issue for 2012(no date given).
It seems they thought he was so good he was perfect for their first Anniversary edition .
28th Nov.
Russell is going back to Hartlepool ...June 16th
The Voice is coming back to town
Published on Monday 28 November 2011 12:18
WORLD famous opera singer Russell Watson is to make a return performance in Hartlepool.
The tenor, known as The Voice, made his first visit to the town last year when he sang to 850 adoring fans with the Hartlepool Male Voice Choir.
Now the choir has announced that Russell is to make a repeat visit as the star of their summer celebrity concert next June.
Duncan Graham, chairman of Hartlepool Male Voice choir, said: “We’re delighted. He was very keen to come back. He said ‘any time you want me back I will come.’
“He is available so we booked him.
“Russell was on his comeback trail when he performed with us last year and he was fantastic then.
“I think he has got even better.”
Russell’s first concert at the Borough Hall on the Headland sold out in just 10 days, and the choir is expecting next year’s show to be just as popular.
Russell, who has sold millions of records worldwide sang alone and also with the choir.
The audience even joined in with patriotic favourites Land of Hope and Glory and Jerusalem.
Next year’s concert will take place on Saturday, June 16, again at the Borough Hall.
Tickets will go on sale to the public in February.
From Speke Hall Concerts
Russell will perform in the ‘Last Night of the Proms’ on Monday 4th June 2012. Members of the public are encouraged to bring their own picnics and be wowed by the classics,
such as Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia, all culminating with a spectacular firework finale.
22nd Nov.
From The Liverpool Post.
Russell Watson to perform in outdoor Diamond Jubilee concerts at Speke Hall
by Katie Oakes, Liverpool Daily Post
Nov 22
SPEKE Hall will play host to a major outdoor concert for the first time, to tie in with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Singer Russell Watson will headline the third of three days of live shows next year, which will each bring up to 10,000 visitors to the historic
south Liverpool setting, which is run by the National Trust.
Concert-goers will be encouraged to bring their own picnics to the Last Night Of The Proms event on Monday, June 4.
A huge firework display will culminate a patriotic evening of classics including Jerusalem, Land Of Hope And Glory and Rule Britannia.
Simon Whithead, visitor experience manager for Speke Hall, said: “This is the first time we are running a huge musical event and
hopefully it will be the first of many.
“We thought it was a great idea to tie it in with the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
“It is fabulous for Liverpool and really great for the south of the city as well.”
Watson, dubbed “the People’s Tenor”, will perform alongside the Manchester Camarata Orchestra.
The British tenor’s debut album The Voice went to number one in the UK and the USA in 2001
From The Liverpool Echo.
Russell to headline concerts at Speke Hall ..June 4th
14th Nov.
From NME TV Scotland
mneTV Story Page
Cathy Celebrity series
Newsroom
BBC ALBA's celebrity series Cuide ri Cathy is back in production for a third series. In this flagship show charismatic presenter Cathy MacDonald spends
a day in the life of an exciting mixture of renowned celebrities and figures from business or public life. With her warm personality and brilliant interviewing style,
Cathy relaxes each of her guests and gets amazing insight into their lives, often showing aspects of their career or private life previously unseen in other media.
In the first of the new series to be recorded the mneTV crew are heading to Manchester this week to spend a day with English tenor Russell Watson.
"People's Tenor" Watson won the Album of the Year at the Classical BRIT Awards in both 2001 and 2002,as well as collecting awards for Best-Selling
Debut Album (2001) and Best-Selling Album (2002).
However, the singer's career suffered a major set-back when he became seriously ill in 2006. Diagnosed with brain cancer he underwent surgery and
radiotherapy and endured a long period of rehabilitation. Following his recovery he released a new album in 2010. La Voce is the tenor’s ninth album.
Cathy is spending a day with Russell at his luxury home, lunching with the award winning singer before touring the private recording studio which he has
had purpose-built inside his home. A keep-fit fanatic, Russell has also challenged Cathy to a game of tennis. A regular player herself Cathy is looking forward to the challenge!
This promises to be an engaging programme that offers a unique personal insight into the life of one the UK's most talent singing stars.
Series three of Cuide ri Cathy transmits on BBC ALBA from the 20th of February 2012.
14th Nov.
Russell's wonderful DVD has gone into the Official DVD music chart at no..4 this week.
Russell's DVD is at no..3 on the Amazon Music Bestsellers list.,it should be no...1 , it is FABULOUS ,he is FABULOUS..
Amazon
Bestsellers in Music
No...3. 128 days in the top 100
Russell Watson Return of the Voice Live From the Royal Albert Hall [DVD
5.0 out of 5 stars (4)
3rd Nov.
Another review,this one from The New Straights Times for the concert in Malaysia,again with pictures
English tenor Russell Watson was next to enthrall with his lush operatic tone.
The timing of his vocals with the music was extremely on point, showcasing his perfect chemistry with the band.
Engaging the crowd with his charm and wit, Watson had everyone in giggles with his playful demeanour.
After he did a glorious cover of Nessun Dorma,
3rd Nov.
From Jazzuallity.com.
Pictures and review of the concert in Jakarta.
The next ‘friend’ was Russell Watson. He’s known as an english tenor who has an incredible moving carreer story against his medical condition years ago,
just like what he told in his bestselling autobiography titled ‘Finding My Voices’. Russell sang his single “Because We Believe” then showed an entertainingly
interactive act with audience in “Volare”. Foster then showed us that Watson’s not only capable of his tenor style by asking him to sing James Brown’s “I Feel Good”.
Together they shone brightly on stage. Watson ended his performance with Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up” and the classically arousing “Nessun Dorma
30th Oct.
A review of the concert in Jakarta from Allvoices.com.
30th Oct.
Russell got a brief mention in this review for the concert in Jakarta ,it had to be translated by google & the link is too long
to add here.
Warmth was brought by David Foster that night. He is not only good at playing music, but with humility and playful, David can create an atmosphere like at home..
Time after time he interacted with the audience, down from the stage addressing the audience, whether young or the same age as himself. David can put him as a
grandfather, friend or father in their interactions. Kesan seperti keluarga besar pun dapat dirasakan di tempat konser. Impression of such a large family can be felt at the venue.
. The concert continued with the appearance of Russell Watson who brought several hits such as Because We Believe, I Feel Good, and You Raise Me Up,
27th Oct.
A review of the Manila concert from The Philippine Daily Enquirer
Fun with David Foster and friends
A gallery of pictures including a few of Russell taken at a press conference in Malaysia for Mixfm
25th Oct.
Pictures here of Russell at the concert in Malaysia fom Entertainment MSN.
14th Oct.
Those of you who have Sky Tv may have been lucky enough to see Russell on the League Of Their Own show tonight.
There are some pictures in their gallery on this link.
21st Sept.
This Facebook link has some nice pictures of Russell at the 'Lunch With An Old Bag' charity event.
12th Sept.
A few pictures here on Photoshelter of Russell at Hyde Park.
11th Sept.
Picture of Russell at the Proms..
Tenor Russell Watson performs at BBC Proms in the Park in Hyde Park, as music-lovers come together to celebrate the world-famous Last Night of the Proms on Saturday 10 September 2011.
Russell performs with the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Keith Lockhart. Photo by Mark Allan/BBC
10th Aug.
From Russell on Twitter.3am
russellthevoice Russell Watson
Boyhood dream complete !! Played alongside Roy Keane for mufc at Celtic park tonight and sang nessun dorma ! Raised loads for OXFAM too x This happened a couple of hours ago
14th July.
Pictures of Russell on Castlhill Estate Facebook page.
Russell Watson at Castle Hill
By Castle Hill Estate (Albums) · Updated on Tuesday
11th July.
Pictures on BBC radio Devon Facebook from the concert at Castle Hill Devon.
28th June.
This photographers web site has 3 pages of photos from the concert at Cheltenham.
Thousand word Media.com
26th June.
This Photographers web site PLANETCUBE.co.uk has some really nice pictures of Russell at Oxford
14th June.
An interview in Stuff.co.nz.
Russell Watson's Topsy Turvy Ride.
13th June.
Some nice pictures of Russell in the Australian Associated Press.
[ Sony Music / CD - released 30/May/2011 ]
11th June.
This Facebook page has pictures (over 30) of Russell rehearsing and singing at the concert in Taipei.
7th June.
Pictures in today's China Times of Russell at the concert in Taipei.
Also in the Liberty Times
and from TW.nextmedia.com
23rdMay.
A picture on Twitpic of Kirsty with Russell and his chocolate namesake at the charity event earlier tonight..
From Diane Bourne.
23rd May.
Pictures from the concert at Ipswich on this link for Flickr
18th May.
Pictures of Russell at the Royal Albert Hall on this link for CAPITAL PICTURES.
12th May.
Some nice pictures of Russell at the RAH on this link for Getty Images.
and Wireimages..com.
8th May.
This link on Flickr has a slideshow of pictures by Ben Mathews from the concert at Ipswich.
and this one from Jen O N'eill also on Flickr mentions that more pics. will be in the East Anglian Daily Times / EveningStar.
Russell Watson
Preview from gig at The Regent, Ipswich this evening.
Full set will be up soon at www.jennyoneill.co.uk
Shot for the East Anglian Daily Times/Evening Star, should be in print on Sunday or Monday.
6th May.
Some nice pictures from the RAH on this link for LIFE.com
4th May.
Some pics here on Getty Images.
20th April.
This website has 20 pictures taken at the concert in the Lowry..
Musicpics.co.uk
12th April.
Some brilliant photos of Russell in his kilt at Glasgow on this link from Photoshelter.
29th March.
Picture on Flickr of Russell at the Lowry Concert
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