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Since releasing his best-selling album ‘Pointless Nostalgic’ in 2002, Jamie has become a household name Jazz musician, consistently winning a variety of Music awards along the way.

Although primarily a Jazz musician, Jamie performs in a wide range of styles and is generally regarded as a “crossover” artist with his musical roots firmly based in Jazz.

As well as The White Stripes and Kanye West, Cullum has produced music for Massive Attack, Pharrell Williams, Rhianna & Pussycat Dolls to name a few.

Jamie’s brand new Christmas album ‘The Pianoman at Christmas’ is out now and available to buy on all digital platforms.

Social Media

Website: www.jamiecullum.com

Twitter: @jamiecullum

Facebook: @jamiecullum

Instagram: @jamiecullum

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Jamie Cullum

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Sophie rose to fame in 2001 with her first double platinum selling solo album ‘Read My Lips’. Three singles from the album achieved top three in the singles chart. The record went on to sell over 2 million copies worldwide and is still a fan favourite to this day.

Sophie recently enjoyed nationwide success with her LIVE Instagram Series, Kitchen Disco.

The Kitchen Disco album is available to buy now!

Social Media

Website: www.sophieellisbextor.net

Twitter: @SophieEB

Facebook: @SophieEllis Bextor

Instagram: @spophieellisbextor

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor

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KAACHI are the first ever UK and European K-Pop group! They are breaking the mould and breaking records, amassing millions of views on their debut releases!

KAACHI is the Korean word for ‘Value’ & ‘Together’. The London based group consist of members Nicole, Chunseo, Dani & Coco.

Formed by Frontrow Records and launched in 2020, KAACHI is set to release their second single ‘Photo Magic’, which fuses elements of K-pop, British Grime and pop to create KAACHI’s overall sound.

Social Media

Twitter: @kaachiofficial

Facebook: @kaachiofficial

Instagram: @kaachi_official

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KAACHI

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Star & winner of The Voice 2019, Molly Hocking, is set to perform at the LNYDP 2021 televised spectacular!

Molly rose to fame after flying the programme auditions and joining Olly Murs’s competition team for the televised performances.

After singing a cover of ‘I’ll Never Love Again’, by Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga, she was announced as the winner of series 8, signing a contract with Polydor Records.

Her latest single ‘After the Night Before’ is out now – WATCH NOW

Social Media

Website: www.mollyhocking.co.uk

Twitter: @hocking_molly

Facebook: @mollyhockingperformer

Instagram: @molly.hocking.music

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Molly Hocking

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Boogie Storm instantly shot to fame back in 2016 following their unforgettable performance on Britain’s Got Talent series 10.

Dressed in the iconic Stormtrooper Armour, the members of Boogie Storm are a force to be reckoned with.

Boogie Storm wowed the judges, in particular the famously ruthless Simon Cowell.

“If we could find Stormtroopers who could dance…then this show is going into a different league.”

Since then they have performed all over the world for exclusive clients such as Lucas Films. Ltd, Disney, Mercedes Benz, Bush Gardens, Golden State Warriors & Dolce Gabbana to name a few.

Boogie Storm have wracked up over a staggering 500 million views online which makes them the most watched dance group on the planet.

They have appeared on the ultimate Got Talent Champions series on NBC TV in America & Britain’s ITV and continue to impress audiences across the globe.

Social Media

Website: www.boogiestorm.co.uk

Twitter: @boogie_storm

Facebook: @boogiestorm

Instagram: @boogiestorm

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Boogie Storm

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Country Singer, Songwriter, Harleymoon Kemp, is the latest UK based musician to appear on the Country music scene. Her recent single, ‘She Looks Like Me’, was released earlier this year and is available to purchase from all digital music platforms.

Harley comes from an esteemed musical background, as pop-star, actor father, Martin Kemp, is most notable for his lead role in 80’s Pop sensation, Spandau Ballet. Mother Shirley Kemp, was formerly one half of 80’s pop duo Pepsi & Shirley.

Harley has only performed LIVE a few times this year and we can’t wait to see her welcome in the New Year, with LNYDP, on January 1st.

Social Media

Twitter: @harleymoonkemp

Facebook: @HarleymoonKemp

Instagram: @harleymoonkemp

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Harleymoon Kemp

The UK’s Premier Stunt Bike team bring together the nation’s most daring riders for your entertainment.

This is the first time UK Extreme Bike Battle have taken part in LNYDP and we look forward to seeing these talented stunt riders welcome in the New Year

Social Media

Twitter: @Bike_Battle

Facebook: @ExtremeBikeBattle

Instagram: @extremebikebattle

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Extreme Bike Battle

Anthony Anaxagorou is a British-born Cypriot poet, fiction writer, essayist, publisher and poetry educator. His poetry has been published in The Poetry Review, Poetry London, New Statesman, Granta and elsewhere. His work has also appeared on BBC Newsnight, BBC Radio 4, ITV, VICE UK, Channel 4 and Sky Arts.

He was awarded the 2019 H-100 Award for writing and publishing and the 2015 Groucho Maverick Award for his poetry and fiction. In 2019 he. was made an honorary fellow of the University of Roehampton. Anthony is artistic director of Out-Spoken, a monthly poetry and music night held at London’s Southbank Centre and publisher of Out-Spoken Press.

Anthony will be reading a specially commissioned poem to open and close LNYDP 2021.

Social Media

Twitter: @Anthony1983

Facebook: @anthonyanax

Instagram: @anthony_anaxagorou

Website

www.anthonyanaxagorou.com

Anthony Anaxagorou

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America’s Clogging All*Stars are some of the best Cloggers from across the United States. Clogging is a traditional form of dancing and in 2019, ninety two cloggers had the opportunity to entertain one of the largest parade audiences in the world, when they performed at London’s New Year’s Day Parade.

America’s Clogging All Stars are already planning international trips in the near future.

Social Media

Website: www.americascloggingallstars.com

Facebook: @americascloggingallstars

Instagram: @americascloggingallstars

America’s Clogging All-Stars

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The Walled Lake Central Viking Marching Band is working hard to reach their dream of being one of the finest marching bands in the U.S., and one step on their journey was traveling to New York to perform in the 2015 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Nothing epitomises teamwork like a marching band. Synchronised in step, coordinated in rhythm, working in harmony, all dedicated to a common goal and rewarded by life-long friends and invaluable life lessons. But to reach the highest levels of commitment, desire and talent can only take you so far.

Each year, as soon as the school year ends the marching band members, families and all of the boosters are already in motion. Marching band tryouts have been completed, boosters have formed budgets and committees are meeting. The dedication of these young men and woman can only be summed up as “absolutely awesome”.

For the past twenty years the WLCMB program has fought hard to put together entertaining and award-winning performances over and over again. From the Director and Music Developers, Set Directors, Pit and Battery Technicians, Choreography, Section Leaders, Colour Guard and all its families – the Walled Lake Central Marching Band has something to strive for – “The Road to the Top”. As persistent competitors, the WLC Marching Band has won many State Championships and are now honing their skills to continue moving on and perform at their best.

Social Media

Website: www.wlcbands.com

Twitter: @WLCewntralBands

Facebook: Walled Lake Central Bands

Walled Lake Central Viking Bands

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The Spartan Marching Band comes from Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA, just southeast of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. They have travelled coast to coast and performed for hundreds of thousands. Performances at the Tournament of Roses, Statue of Liberty, Flight 93 Memorial and Pearl Harbour are among the band’s most memorable. The band has also paraded in Disneyworld, Texas, Virginia, and Washington DC. An integral part of the community, the Spartan Band performs at many local events and ceremonies in Western Pennsylvania.

The students raised the money to come to London by making and delivering submarine sandwiches. The band holds sales 11 times throughout the school year. In 4 hours, the students and parents make between 12,000-14,000 subs!

In 2021 the band will be traveling to Honolulu to perform at Pearl Harbour.

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Website: www.hempfieldareaband.org

Facebook: Hempfield Area Spartan Marching Band

Hempfield Area Spartan Marching Band

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Gilbert High school has one of the most decorated marching band in Arizona. The Gilbert High School band program, under the skilful leadership of Director Ron Andre, has been recognised as one of the top high school marching bands in the nation. The Tiger Pride Marching Band performs in the stands and during halftime at the Gilbert High School varsity football games, and participates in competitions in Arizona and California.

In addition, the Tiger Pride has been invited to participate in regional and national events include the Rose Bowl Parade and the Presidential Inaugural Parade. They travelled as far as London in 2015 to participate in London’s New Year’s Day Parade and are delighted to be a part of the LNYDP TV special!

Social Media

Twitter: @GPS_District

Facebook: @gpsdistrict

Gilbert High School

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The Wellington High School Big Blue Marching Band has over 150 participants. Now in its 32^nd year, the Wellington High School Band program has consistently earned straight Superior ratings at Marching Performance Assessment seven years in a row, and Superior Ratings at Florida Bandmasters Association district assessments in the areas of marching, concert, solo, ensemble, jazz, and auxiliary performance. The band program has also earned several Gold ratings and Sweepstakes Awards in national competitions held in Nashville, Atlanta, Toronto, Orlando, New York City, and Chicago.

Social Media

Website: www.whsband.com

Facebook: @WolverineBandBoosters

Wellington High School Big Blue Marching Band

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This award winning Marching Band performs at all their home football games while competing in weekly national ‘Youth Education in the Arts’ marching band competitions. They were crowned the New England States Champions in 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017. In 2016 and 2017 they were also first, in their class, at the US Bands Regional Championships and fourth at the US Bands National Championships. They last performed at London’s New Year’s Day Parade in 2019 and were very glad to be a part of the special TV broadcast.

Robert E. Fitch High School Marching Band

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At 315 members, The Panther Marching Band is the largest student organisation on the University of Northern Iowa campus. Each year the Panther Marching Band combines Panther spirit, pride, musicianship, and more than 120 years of tradition to create renowned gridiron excitement.

In 2015 the band made their international debut at London’s New Year’s Day Parade and in 2017 travelled to Rome, Italy to perform the Rome New Year’s Day Parade. Experience the energy and excitement of the Pride of Panther Nation at LNYDP 2021!

Social Media

Twitter: @UNI_PMB

Facebook: @PantherMarchingBand

University of Northern Iowa

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The San Luis High School Marching Band, from San Luis Arizona, has over 100 participants. Now in its 14th year, the San Luis High School Band program has consistently earned recognition locally and statewide as one of top bands in the area. It has won parade awards as the best marching band in the lights parade. Currently the band is scheduled to make its first international participation in the 2022 London New Year’s day Parade.

Social Media

Twitter: @SanLuisHigh

Facebook: @shlsmb

The San Luis High School Sidewinders

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The Marshall University Marching Thunder is the largest and most visible student organisation on campus. With over 200 students, the marching band provides entertainment and school spirit. Performing a mix of popular music and classic band charts, the Marching Thunder offers a fun performance experience in a family atmosphere.

Marshall University is home to the largest sports disaster in history. in 1970 the entire football team was lost in a plane crash. There is a movie about the incident and each year we celebrate the 75 people who lost their lives.

Social Media

Twitter: @marshallubands

Facebook: @marshallubands

Instagram: @marshallubands

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Marshall University Marching Thunder

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The Olentangy Liberty High School Patriot Marching Band hail from Powell, Ohio The band travelled to London in 2013 to take part in London’s New Year’s Day Parade. They were set to perform once again in the UK capital for LNYDP 2021 but will instead send us a pre-recorded performance from their hometown.

We look forward to seeing and hearing the Patriot Band in London soon.

Social Media

Facebook: @liberty2london

Olentangy Liberty High School Patriot Marching Band

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The Majory Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment – consisting of the high school’s Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz band and Indoor Percussion and their nationally ranked Colour Guard – is recognised as one of the finest and most comprehensive high school band programs in the US. The award-winning band is the largest organisation at Stoneman Douglas High School, and attracts some of the most academically high-achieving and talented students in the school.

The Eagle Regiment Marching Band has won multiple FMBC Regional Championships and is consistently a State Championship Finalist. Most recently, the Eagle Regiment was a 2016 and 2018 BOA Regional Finalist Band and has been the FMBC Class 5A State Champion for two consecutive years (2017 and 2018).

Social Media

Website: www.stonemandouglasband.com

Twitter: @EagleRegimentHS

Facebook: @eagleregiment

Instagram: @eagle.regiment

Majorie Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment

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The Troy High School Trojan Marching Band from Troy, Ohio consistently qualifies for State Marching Band Final competitions. The band was founded in 1980 and has received a Superior rating at the State Finals since 2002. The band has performed in the London’s New Year’s Day Parade in 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2018.

In addition, the band has performed for Presidents Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush and Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin on their campaign stop to Troy., Finally, the marching band performs at all home football games as well as selected away football games and main community events.

Social Media

Website: www.troybands.org

Facebook: @TroyHSBand

Troy High School Trojan Marching Band

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Leading exponents of Latin rhythm and dance are heading to London to warm the cockles on January 1^st at London’s New Year’s Day Parade.

A variety of dancers and musicians from across Latin America will recreate Rio Carnival style scenes participating in the event which ushers in 2021.

Carnaval del Pueblo, supported by the Arts Council, will include participants from numerous Latin American nations including Yuruparí Grupo Folklorico, Cali Swing UK, Paraiso School of Samba, Folklor Mexicano and Salsa Soark from London.

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One of the entry’s highlights will be the beautifully talented Banda de Musica Secondaria Number 50, from one of the most economically challenged areas of the country, use music, performance and cultural exchange to benefit the local people and economy.

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Website: www.carnavaldelpueblo.com

Twitter: @CarnavalPueblo

Facebook: @carnavaldelpuebloassociation

Instagram: @carnavaldelpueblo

Carnaval del Pueblo

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Urban Fox Orchestra Steelband, aka UFO, has is based in Ealing in West London. The steelband have performed all over the UK including the world famous Nottinghill Carnival and London’s New Year’s Day Parade.

On January 1st 2020 the group performed at LNYDP as part of the London Borough of Ealing’s entry into the 2020 Borough Competition.

The UFO team are always creating new ways to share the accessible joy of steelpan with new audiences and to introduce music making to people who never thought they could learn a new instrument.

Social Media

Website: www.ufosteelband.com

Facebook: @UFOsteelband

UFO STEELBAND

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Panash Steel Orchestra UK is a steel pan pan orchestra and dance group, consisting of members aged from 6 to 80 years of age, of all technical abilities. Our aims are to promote the steel pan, run classes for the local community and to transcend cultural, social and class barriers to create an atmosphere of fun and learning for all!

Panash Steel Orchestra UK is therefore very excited to be bringing a taste of Caribbean life to London, on January 1st at LNYDP 2021!

Fun Fact:

Panash Steel Orchestra UK was originally formed in 1983 by David Griffiths in Harrow, North-West London. The Orchestra was briefly disbanded in 1996, however in 2008 under the excellent guidance of Jay Butcher and Varina Kellman, who remain the current Orchestra Director!

Social Media

Website: www.panashsteel-uk.com

Twitter: @PanashSteelUK

Panash Steel Orchestra UK

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The Kinetika Bloco is a performance group with an exuberant mix of young brass and woodwind players, drummer, steel pan and dynamic dancers all in costume creating a “unique new British Carnival sound with a decidedly London edge”.

The group draw influences from the Caribbean, Brazil, West & Southern Africa, New Orleans Jazz, Funk & Hip Hop.

Their achievements include performances at Notting Hill Carnival, Bestival & London Jazz Festival; headlining Roundhouse: performing for Nelson Mandela who called the group “enchanting”.

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Kinetika Bloco was established as a charity in June 2010, but has been in existence since 2000 when it was first established as a project within Kinetika Art Links Internationally.

Social Media

Website: www.kinetikabloco.co.uk

Twitter: @KineticaBloco

Facebook: @KineticaBloco

Instagram: @kinetica_bloco

Kinetika Bloco

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FAKI – the Kimbanguist Brass Band is a London based African band. We are part of the Kimbanguist. Church founded by Simon Kimbangu, a peaceful activist in the colonial era.

The Kimbanguist Brass Band was formed in 1993 in the UK and is comprised of members aged 5 to 70, all of whom are united by their passion for music and their deep willing to spread joyful vibes through their unique and happy sounds! We truly love to perform as a band and have a great time in doing so.

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LNYDP 2021 will mark the band’s 11th anniversary of performing at LNYDP! Therefore to celebrate, we will also be performing ni the ‘LNYDP Concert Series’, that runs parallel to LNYDP.

Social Media:

Facebook: @FAKItheKimbanguistBrassBand

FAKI – the Kimbanguist Brass Band

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The London School of Dhol & Maharashtra Mandal London provides students, of all abilities and ages, with the chance to learn and show their true potential in the wonderful art of Dhol! We aim to give our students all the tools they need to become a professional Dhol players and to really enjoy and love playing the Dhol.

We are truly honoured to be performing at the LNYDP for only the fourth time and have doubled our numbers from 30 performers to 100 performers.

Fun Fact:

We are so excited about taking part in LNYDP for the fourth time in our history that we started rehearsing our exclusive routine for LNYDP 2021.

Social Media:

Website: www.londonschoolofdhol.co.uk

Twitter: @LSOD

Facebook: @LondonSchoolofDhol

London School of Dhol

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The London School of Samba is a Latin American performance group, open to all ages and levels, with our main mission to allow people to experience the feel and emotion of Brazilian arts through Samba. For LNYDP 2020, we have decided to name our entry ‘Sambafari’, as we passionately believe in loving all forms of life, including Nature, Wildlife and Animals.

Our entry will consist of numerous bright and vivid sections all represented through dance and music! We will have Flamingos, Felines and Zebras to name a few animals, providing a perfect fusion to the sounds of Rio de Janeiro and the visual beauty of wildlife.

Fun Fact:

The London School of Samba played its first official gig at Covent Garden Piazza on April 1st 1984. In that same year, we also became the very first Samba School to play at the Notting Hill Carnival! Another fun fact that few people know, is that all of our costumes are lovingly handmade by our Samba dancers and for those interested, we offer costume making workshops.

Social Media

Website: www.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk

Twitter: @The_LSS

Facebook: @Uniodosdelondres

Instagram: @londonschoolofsamba

London School of Samba

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Since 1974, Varsity Spirit has been the driving force in making cheerleading the dynamic, athletic, high profile activity it is today. By combining high energy entertainment with traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit has driven the development of cheerleading as an international phenomenon that now not only includes millions of young Americans, but also a rapidly growing number of participants Worldwide.

While its heritage is rich and its traditions renowned, Varsity Spirit continues to be the innovative global leader in growing cheerleading’s influence and profile. The organisation’s commitment to the health and well-being of the young people who participate is embedded in its high quality educational curriculum and its leadership in establishing instructional safety standards.

Varsity Spirit All-Americans include high school cheerleaders, dancers and spirit performers who qualified at one of the following Varsity Spirit summer camps: Universal Cheerleaders Association, Universal Dance Association, National Cheerleaders Association, National Dance Alliance, Urban Cheerleading Experience and United Spirit Association.

Social Media:

Twitter: @VarsitySpirit

Facebook: @VarsitySpirit

Instagram: @VarsitySpirit

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LNYDP Participants

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Jamie Cullum

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

KAACHI

Molly Hocking

Boogie Storm

Harleymoon Kemp

Extreme Bike Battle

Anthony Anaxagorou

America’s Clogging All-Stars

Walled Lake Central Viking Bands

Hempfield Area Spartan Marching Band

Gilbert High School

Wellington High School Big Blue Marching Band

Robert E. Fitch High School Marching Band

University of Northern Iowa

The San Luis High School Sidewinders

Marshall University Marching Thunder

Olentangy Liberty High School Patriot Marching Band

Majorie Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment

Troy High School Trojan Marching Band

Carnaval del Pueblo

UFO STEELBAND

Panash Steel Orchestra UK

Kinetika Bloco

FAKI – the Kimbanguist Brass Band

London School of Dhol

London School of Samba

Varsity Spirit All-American Cheerleaders, Dancers & Spirit Performers