The Urban Vocal Group

Transforming young peoples lives through the power of creativityThe Urban Vocal Group HOME Hi Welcome to our site! We are The Urban Vocal group (UVG) a Hampshire based group of young singers who formed in 2008. Since then we have wowed audiences across the South with our unique take on modern and not so modern tunes led by our fantastic music leaders Amba Tremain , Sally Salmon, Justine Taylor (volunteer music leader) and ran by founder / director Charlie Fletcher. The group meet regularly every Monday at Bedhampton Social Hall group sessions run from 5:45 to 7:15pm with one to one and small group tuition from 5:15pm. 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 one of the sessions OR e-mail us at info_theuvg.co.uk message OR click on 'E-Mail Us'
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The Urban Vocal Group's founder Charlie Fletcher had a vision to create a group of young singers from all backgrounds 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. Participants have the opportunity to sing as a large ensemble and learn techniques that improve and protect the voice.The group is taught by a local session singer Amba Tremain whose arrangements of mainly contempory repertoire both test and inspire the young people and Sally Salmon who ensures that every member has the opportunity to learn the correct techniques to enhance and protect their voice.Membership has steadily increased with some of the older participants taking on further roles and responsibilities as volunteers music leaders within the group which have led to employment and training opportunities. The sessions are attended by young people from all areas and the 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 (please see our Gigs page) and have established themselves as one of South Hampshire's premier vocal groups for young people. So....what's stopping you!?
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An Evening with The UVG March 2009

Launch of Spring Arts Centre Oct 09

Youth Voices 1

Youth Voices 2

Youth Voices 3

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The Urban Vocal Group

About Us

The First 3 Years

1. UVG perform 'You've got a Friend'

2. Promo filmed by Shed Light productions

3. The First 3 Years

MUSIC

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.

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Valerie - 2008

Somewhere only we know - 2008

Rule The World - 2008

Run - 2009

Home - 2009

Coming Around Again - 2009

Black and Gold - 2009

You Got a Friend - 2009

Rain on my Parade - 2010

Yellow - 2010

Run - 2010

Empire State of Mind - 2010

will you still love me tomorrow 2010

Heart 2 Heart - 2010

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List of performances / up and coming Gigs
201118th Dec - A Night with UVG and special guests More Details3rd Dec - Tesco Xmas Fair - Havant26th Nov - Special guests at local Glee competition - Guildhall30th Sep - Horndean Proms Concert15th Sep - Business in the Community Event - The SpringAug Havant Volunteer Awards Langstone Tech ParkJun Party in the Park 11 Havant ParkApr Youth Variety Show 11 New Theatre Royal Jan BBC Radio Solent Sally on Saturday show2010 Dec Emsworth Xmas Lights Oct Youth Music Youth Voices Southampton University Jul World Sound and Movement Gunwharf QuaysJun Party in The Park 10 Havant Park May Mayor making ceremony Havant Civic OfficesMar Youth Variety Show New Theatre Royal 2009 Dec Carols at the Meridian Centre HavantDec Grassroots annual review Intech WinchesterNov Emsworth Xmas marketSep Music Fusion Live Havant Arts CentreSep Culture in the Park QE Country ParkJun Party In The Park 09 Havant ParkJun Comic relief - Big Night Out South Parade PierMay Grassroots function House of CommonsApr Youth Collaboration event Havant Arts CentreMar An Evening with UVG Havant Arts Centre2008 Dec Emsworth Xmas marketOct Music Madness Kings Theatre SouthseaJul Havant Play Days Staunton Country ParkJul Hayling Carnival Hayling seafrontApr Havant Spotlight Havant Arts Centre

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Dec 11UVG Xmas Concert with special guests TremainUVG are delighted to have the opportunity to perform at The Wedgewood Rooms on Sunday 18th December. This is an amazing opportunity for the group to show off their talents to a wider audience and gain much needed funds to enable the group to continue free of charge. Tickets are £8 and all profits will go to The UVG.Mollie plays the O2!!UVG are proud to announce that one of it's members Mollie Scott has made it through to the final of Open Mic UK 2011. Click here to find out more. Oct 2011UVG secure Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation GrantWe are delighted to announce that we have been given a small one off grant by the foundation to enable us to continue into 2012. The trustees were very impressed with the project and are hopeful that the funding will encourage others to support the project in future years.UVG Headline Portsmouth Glee eventUVG have been invited to headline the Portsmouth Glee competition at the Guildhall on 26th November. This is a great honour for the group and confirms our position as the benchmark music project for young singers in South Hampshire. Mar 2011UVG a model of participatory Youth ArtsThe Urban Vocal group have been featured as a case study for the English National Youth Arts Network (ENYAN) campaign Youth Arts transforms lives - FACT!. This is a great honour for the group who stand as a model for succesfull participation in Youth Arts. Thanks to all who make this happen!Feb 2011Success at Portsmouth Music FestivalUVG soloists and duets performed at the Portsmouth Music Festival held at Warblington School. The event was adjudicated by Kim Chandler, a hugely succesfull session singer and vocal tutor and the standard was very across all sections. 3 members of UVG won trophies, Sinead and Mollie for the duet section and Lois for the solo section. Our other competitors received excellent praise and feedback for their performance so well done everyone.Jan 2011UVG perform on Radio SolentOn Sunday 15th January, 18 members of The Urban Vocal group had the opportunity to perform on the Sally Taylor Show at BBC Radio Solent. The group performed three songs, 'Otherside of the World', 'Coming around again' and 'Goldentouch' with a fantastic solo by Lois Bibbins. Both Charlie and Amba were interviewed by Sally and the group really enjoyed the experience of performing at the studio.Oct 2010UVG Portsmouth movesPortsmouth UVG are moving to the Charles Dickens Centre in Lake Rd. The central location will hopefully enable us to access more young people in the local area.July 2010UVG Portsmouth startsUVG in partnership with Music Fusion are pleased to announce the startup of a new group in Portsmouth. 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 or contact us at info_theuvg.co.uk.May 2010Legendary singer songwriter to collaborate with The UVGRussell 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 JuneUVG to pilot Arts Award SchemeMembers 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

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The Urban Vocal Group is comitted to providing a safe, healthy environment that promotes learning and mutual respect amongst it's tutors and young people. This includes ensuring that all our staff are CRB checked and that parental consent is gained when using images, attending gigs or events. If your child would like to attend the UVG we would be grateful if you could download and complete the consent form below and have it returned to The UVG.

We will also attach forms for other events as and when they are required and reports detailing the groups activities

YearlyReport2010.docx

PHOTO-VIDEO-IMAGE Consent.doc

Case StudyMarch2011.doc

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