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Local choir sing at Rugby World Cup, Festival success at Hickstead, Next Hot Model UK 2015 at The Grand Hotel

Local choir sing at Rugby World Cup
We Bop appeared at Brighton Community Stadium this weekend to sing national anthems of the teams playing the Rugby World Cup. The choir were privileged to sing the South African and Japanese anthems on the field of play at the historic match that saw the world cup holders lose in the dying seconds of the match. On Sunday they sang the USA and Samoan anthems in the glorious sunshine and were given a big hand by the crowd as they walked off the pitch.
Progress Productions approached the choir after being impressed by Youtube footage of their recent summer concert at St Luke’s Church. The all-female community choir, who rehearse in the Queens Park area of Brighton, were joined by male singers from a number of different Sussex choirs including Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, Jam Tarts and Sussex Harmonisers.
They have all been rehearsing extremely hard over the past few weeks to learn the languages of the Japanese, South African and Samoan anthems. Rachel Myer, We Bop Choir’s founder and Musical Director has been running extra rehearsals at her own home to help choir members learn the languages. “Learning the anthems’ lyrics by heart was a real challenge for the choir, but one we have relished. To stand on the pitch with the rugby players before their first world cup match, and to sing their national anthems in front of 30,000 people was an incredible experience. We Bop Choir love performing and it is safe to say that this was our biggest gig yet!” – Rachel Myer, Musical Director We Bop Choir.
Go to www.webopchoir.co.uk to find out about upcoming concerts

Festival success at Hickstead
The first ever Boomerang festival at Hickstead International Arena proved to be a huge hit with the thousands of fans who turned up to see the likes of Simple Minds, Jessie J, The Vamps and The Proclaimers play along side rising stars Andreya Triana, Rae Morris, Nathan Ball and Brighton bands, Common Tongues, The Dubarrys and Bradley.
The sun shone down on the show ground which had been transformed to host the global stars who came to Sussex to entertain the crowds. We’re pleased to hear the event will be back next year and hope it will be for many years to come.

Next Hot Model UK 2015 at The Grand Hotel
Following the coveted Grand Final at The Grand Hotel, Brighton, aspiring models Layla Harris and Will Glover have been crowned the male and female winners of the hallowed Next Hotel Model UK 2015 competition, walking away with a life-changing two year modelling contract with FIRST Model Management and a destination photoshoot in The Seychelles.
The beauty of the South of England was explored and no stone was left unturned in the search to find The Next Hot Model UK 20I5.
Throughout February to April the annual Next Hot Model Competition 2015 held heats across 8 of the major towns, cities and festivals of the South from Bristol and Portsmouth, right over to Brighton and Eastbourne and up to Croydon in a bid to find aspiring and unsigned models who dream of ditching the high street for the cat walk and entering the glossy world of high-fashion. Run in partnership with the London-based and internationally-acclaimed boutique model management company FIRST Model Management London and multiple influential media partners, the project aims to discover and mentor potential male and female models, offering them a platform to showcase their talent and launch their careers in the fashion industry.
The Grand Final saw a night of VIP glamour and excitement featuring stunning fashion shows from the 2015 finalists parading clothing collections from Café Bleu Clothing, Walk in Wardrobe, and RTH London with hair and makeup by Forde Hair, Brighton and Beyond Foundation. Guests were also entertained by incredible live performances throughout the evening including opera legend Miss Kyla White and upcoming sensation Larissa Eddie fresh from supporting Lionel Richie on his UK tour, both transfixing the guests with their commanding performances.
Finally, the winners of the title were announced with Will Glover and Layla Harris scooping the top spots and strutted away with an incredible once in a lifetime prize: a luxurious trip and professional photo shoot in the paradise destination of the Seychelles Islands, compliments of the NHM hotel partners and a two year modelling contract with FIRST Model Management London. Also placed were Lois and Stefan in second position, Amber Smith and Michael in third and Betsy and Max as the ‘People’s Choice’.
Find out more at www.nexthotmodeluk.com