April’s showcase sees an urban twist to it, with soul singer, Kadija Kamara; hip hop crossover collective, Dancing Lotus; Cardiff grime act, Astroid Boys; and highly talented, critically acclaimed MC – Suave Debonair.

Tuesday 5th April – Doors at 7:30pm.

Strictly guestlist only. Email luke.armitage@metropolis-group.co.uk for guestlist.

Suave Debonair
Astroid Boys
Dancing Lotus
Kadija Kamara

After a successful debut showcase at Metropolis Studios, Thursday 24^th March sees the return of Comedy Power Down.

Your Hosts for the evening are the fantastic Canadian songstress, Mae Martin & Tom O’Donnell who has been described as  ’Acoustic guitar wizardry with witty erudite lyrics’.

With standup from:

The Three Englishmen

The Three Englishmen come fresh from qualifying for the finals of the Musical Comedy Awards 2011 to tickle your ears with their unique sketches and songs. Formed in 2009, so far they have enjoyed selling out their debut show at the Edinburgh Fringe 2010, appearing on BBC2, and garnering the following praise:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Bizarre, charismatic, and side-­splittingly funny” THREE WEEKS ★ ★ ★ ★ “Priceless… as good as it gets” Brian Donaldson THE LIST Critics Choice TIMEOUT “Sharp comic instincts to match their unquestionably strong performances” CHORTLE

Joanne Lau

Joanne Lau is a Chinese-Canadian stand-up comedian now based in the UK. She was 1st runner-up in the Funny Women competition in 2007 and came 3rd in So You Think You’re Funny the same year. She’s been the winner of various new act competitions and was named in Time Out’s Best London Comedy of 2007 article. She has since gone on to appear in BBC3’s Most Annoying People 2008, and in 2010 was a writer & star of the BBC3 comedy pilot, Laughtershock.

“Charming…grown as a performer with every show.”- TimeOut

Gerry Howell

Since starting in 2006, Gerry Howell has made quite an impact on the scene. His eye-catching style, which combines a rambling, rhythmic stream-of-consciousness with brilliantly conceived one-liners, has earned him award success and critical acclaim.

He is performing paid 15 and 20 spots all over the UK, and is regularly performing headline spots at smaller clubs across the South East.

“Surreal rambling brilliance… A truly brilliant rising talent… A one man Mighty Boosh” Time Out

“Howell fizzed with some truly original ideas and clearly one to watch” Chortle

Cara Cummings

A laid-back and likeable newcomer, Cara Cummings will no doubt soon be making an impression on the circuit with her wry observations on life.

Adam & Obermüller

These exciting up-and-comers are new to the circuit bring an enjoyable mix of music and sketch comedy.

This event is guestlist only. For guestlist please contact: info@funnywomen.com putting ‘Comedy Power Down’ in the title.

Click HERE for more information.

Start time: 7:30pm

Remember, Metropolis Studios is a working studio  and as such is not open to the public. Entry to events is by invitation-only. Please contact luke.armitage@metropolis-group.co.uk for more information and guestlist.

A Genuine Freakshow
“A thrilling Reading-based seven-piece… String section, sheets of Pink Floyd and Sigur Rosfed through the Radiohead filter.” Mark Ellen, The Word

“A seven-piece experimental post-everything pop bonanza, and as you’ll hear, A Genuine Freakshoware even better than that. What an absolutely marvellous band” Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music

RTP (Royal Treatment Plant)
“Raised by fanatical missionaries in New Guinea, heard nothing but Christian folk until the age of 18, and awakened by the biblical barkings of Pixies … Metric alt.polish and Strokes serration … Filthy/regal” NME

“Sharp, sexy, shuddering stuff” The Fly

“The most exciting band in England” The Dumbing of America (USA)

Emiko
A three time featured performer of the Songwriters Hall of Fame New Writers Showcases, Emiko has graced the pages of Billboard Magazine, FM Sound, Music Connection, and other mainstream music publications. As an award winning songwriter with credits under her belt for SONY/ATV, she hit the studio in 2009 with Grammy nominated, multi-platinum producer Tommy Faragher (of the hit TV show “Glee) before leaving on a world tour encompassing Asia, Europe and the US. Believing that performing is just as important as recording, Emiko’s 2009/10 world tour had her touring everywhere from the US to Japan and Europe.  Some tour highlights included the Steelbridge Song Festival with Jackson Browne, the Sun Valley Pavilion at Acoustic Weekend with Keb Mo’, Après Ski 2010 at Sun Valley, showcasing at Japan Music Week and The 2009 Special Olympic World Winter Games.Between that and a massive production schedule for her upcoming album (with some super secret superstar producers!,) Emiko is just on the brink of exploding on a global level.

Mike Hough
In an unorthodox introduction to the music scene, 19-year-old Mike Hough has made a huge impact in the UK and internationally by recording covers of renowned songs from the comfort of his own home. East London born Mike then began broadcasting the recordings on his YouTube Channel across the globe – leading to recognition from not only millions of online viewers but also major acclaim from the artists whose songs he had covered. He has now been acknowledged as one of the UK’s most prolific talents by chart topping artists and is recognised as an unstoppable force in the UK music industry.

The Power House is home to a brand new night of entertainment, Comedy Power Down, born out of a partnership between Metropolis Group, Funny Women and Red 24 Management.

Comedy Power Down aims to showcase a mix of the very best upcoming comedy and musical talent. The launch night shall see a metro-sexual mix of extraordinary hilarity, following a predominantly musical comedy theme with some stand-up, character and sketch thrown into the mix.

The Comedy Power Down at the Power House will be taking place on February 24th. Our comedian acts for the evening include: Mae Martin, Tom McDonnell, Jay Foreman, Javier Jarquin, Henry Ginsberg, and a host of female comedians from the 2010 Funny Women Awards including Gemma Whelan, Julia Clark, and Clare Lomas. Don’t miss your chance to see this hilarious show right here at the Metropolis Studios!

For Booking information email: info@funnywomen.com to be put on the GUEST LIST
Please visit:  http://www.metropolis-group.co.uk/events.php?p=1&id=64 For More Information
Doors Open at 7:30 pm, Show starts at 8:00 pm

Our first Power Down at the Power House of 2011 will be held on February 1st. We will be treated to some truly special performances from Will And The People, Elliot Morris, Natalie McCool and others to be announced very shortly!

Metropolis Studios is a working studio and as such is not open to the public. Entry to events is by invitation-only. Please contact rsvp@metropolis-group.co.uk for more information and guestlist.

WILL AND THE PEOPLE
Will and the People are more than just a band. They are a way of life. Living, rehearsing, being together, who are on a journey beyond the realms of conventional popular music. Will and the People have percolated into the gaps of the live music scene in the UK with their own unique sound, honest and fresh…

ELLIOTT MORRIS
One of the best young musical talents in the UK, but don’t just take our word for it:
Newton Faulkner: “Wicked, awesome!”
Tom Robinson, BBC 6Music: “Extraordinary… ludicrously youthful and absurdly talented”
BBC Introducing: “his talent is astounding yet effortless”

NATALIE MCCOOL
EXTRAORDINARY; all original; able to calm the most disorderly of minds – you could forgive one as young as singer/guitarist Natalie McCool for buckling under the praise of musical touchstones such as Mark Radcliffe and Chris Martin. Hotly tipped as a ‘rising star’ by the BBC, Natalie McCool is a must see for 2011. Catch her before the rest of the world does.

EMEL MICHAEL
Emel Michael is a young and passionate singer song writer who has been producing and performing her own music since she was sixteen years old. From the tender age of five, Emel has been a natural performer and a true artistic creative. Emel Michael has an innate talent with regard to writing songs. This ability to craft original melodic arrangements set to meaningful lyrics with character is what sets her apart. She is one of a few artists today that can take on a sound with intimate touches of tonality, quirkiness, and clarity of voice.

7:45 – The Mentalists
8:15 – Marcus Bonfanti
9:00 – Melissa Cupernall
9:45 – Treetop Flyers

For more information please contact music@metropolis-group.co.uk

We are delighted to announce an amazing headline band for Power Down at the Power House, Treetop Flyers. They will perform a special 30min set because we think they’re phenomenal.

Have a listen to ‘Mountain Song’, one of their tracks, now:

www.myspace.com/treetopflyersband

Please keep checking back for line-up announcements

Here we will keep you updated with reviews of each showcase, let you know how you can apply to play at Metropolis Studios in front of music industry professionals and give you our tips for the top!

If you have any questions please get in touch: music@metropolis-group.co.uk

About Power Down at the Power House

Power Down at the Power House is a monthly showcase of creative talent with acoustic live performances from the industry’s most promising up and coming artists. The first was held on June 9th 2009 and since then we have been treated to performances from Sam Sallon (pictured), Sadie Jemmett, John West, Catherine Pockson, Mark Hole, Vandeville Falls and many many more!

About Metropolis Studios

Metropolis Group offers a One Stop Shop of creative services for the entertainment industry. The four recording studios including two large tracking rooms make Metropolis Studios Europe’s largest independent music recording complex. With 11 world renowned mastering engineers and six mastering suites, Metropolis is the largest independent mastering house in Europe. The Digital Media team offer the ultimate one stop shop experience – Blu-ray, DVD, promos, web tools, photography, live shoots and more.