Hi Welcome to our site! We are The Urban Vocal group (UVG) a Havant based group of young singers who formed in 2008. Since then we have increased from 6 members to 30 and have wowed audiences across the South with our unique take on modern and not so modern tunes led by our fantastic music leadersAmba Tremain(musical director / arranger), Sally Salmon. (vocal technique tutor) , Justine Taylor (assistant music leader) and ran by founder / director Charlie Fletcher.
We meet regularly every Monday at Bedhampton Social Hall between 5:45 and 7:15pm where we have the opportunity to sing as a large ensemble whilst also learning ways to improve and protect your voice.
The group is free to join with no experience necessary, just an enthusiasm for singing and a desire to have fun. So if you 're aged between 11 and 19 and would like to join us just pop into a session OR e-mail us at info_theuvg.co.uk message our facebook page.
The Urban Vocal Group (UVG), is a young persons music project based in Havant who meet weekly at Bedhampton Social Hall. The groups founder Charlie Fletcher had a vision to create a group of young singers from all areas of the borough, representing many of the local schools and colleges, to create a truly collaborative community project.
The project, now in its third year, focuses on young people aged 11 - 19 and its aim is to encourage and develop vocal and performance skills in young people whilst enabling them to express themselves in a positive way. It achieves this by providing a local opportunity for young people to access professional vocal support and ultimately feel part of a unique singing community.
The group is taught by a local session singer Amba Tremain whose arrangements of mainly contempory repertoire both test and inspire the young people.
Membership has steadily increased and we currently have 30 young people regularly attending the weekly sessions at Bedhampton, some of whom have taken on further roles and responsibilities as mentees within the group.
The sessions are attended by young people from many of the boroughs secondary schools and UVG is open to any young person who expresses an interest in singing and keen to develop their voice.
The group have performed at several events across the borough and beyond including a sell out concert at The Spring Arts Centre, BBC Comic relief, The Kings Theatre Southsea, New Theatre Royal Portsmouth and an exclusive reception at The House of Commons. UVG have established themselves as one of South Hampshire's premier vocal groups for young people so what's stopping you!?
Promo about The UVG filmed by Shed Light productions
Here are some excerpts of solo and group performances tracking the groups progress from 2008 - 2010; including our recent Express FM radio show, Party in the Park performance and our single with Russell Stone.
2008
Apr Havant Spotlight Havant Arts Centre
Jul Hayling Carnival Hayling seafront
Jul Havant Play Days Staunton Country Park
Oct Music Madness Kings Theatre Southsea
Dec Emsworth Xmas market
2009
Mar An Evening with UVG Havant Arts Centre
Apr Youth Collaboration event Havant Arts Centre
May Grassroots function House of Commons
Jun Comic relief - Big Night Out South Parade Pier
Jun Party In The Park Havant Park
Sep Culture in the Park QE Country Park
Sep Music Fusion Live Havant Arts Centre
Nov Emsworth Xmas market
Dec Grassroots annual review Intech Winchester
Dec Carols at the Meridian Centre Havant
2010
Mar Youth Variety Show New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
May 13th Mayor making ceremony Havant Civic Offices
Jun 5th Party in The Park Havant Park 12 - 4pm
Jul 17th World Sound and Movement
Festival Gunwharf Quays - 1:30 - 2pm
Jul 18th World Sound and Movement
July 2010
UVG Portsmouth starting September 2010
UVG are pleased to announce the startup of a new group in Portsmouth. Rehearsals will take place at Mayfield School starting on Thursday 16th September. If you are aged 11 - 19 and interested in singing fresh, exciting tunes with the opportunity to perform and work with professional musicians then just turn up at the first session or contact us at info_theuvg.co.uk.
May 2010
Legendary singer songwriter to collaborate with The UVG
Russell Stone has an impressive history of success in the business & has worked with: George Martin, Georgio Moroder, Henry Mancini. Ray Charles and Marvin Gaye to name but a few. This summer UVG will accompany Russell on a his new composition written for local charity Kids Alchemy. Russell will premiere the song with The UVG at Tiger Tiger in Gun Wharf Quays on 17th and 18th July. UVG will record the song at the Music Fusion studios in early June
UVG to pilot Arts Award Scheme
Members of the UVG will have the opportunity to take part in the Arts Award. This award allows young people aged 11-25 to gain a recognised qualification through exploring and participating in any of the art forms including performing arts, visual arts, literature, media and multimedia. The award builds confidence, helps young people to enjoy cultural activities, and prepares them for further education or employment. To find out more please visit www.artsaward.org.uk
If you want to contact us about bookings, dates or joining the group, please fill in this form and we will get back to you as soon as poss - Thanks!
