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The Gemstones
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WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE GEMSTONES. WE ARE ON A BREAK FOR THE YEAR AND RE-LAUNCHING IN 2010 WITH A PROFESSIONAL AGENCY & MANAGEMENT COMPANY. WE WILL BE LAUNCHING A GREAT NEW WEBSITE IN EARLY 2010. THANKS
FOUNDER & OWNER: Dorothy Mdoe
CREATIVE PARTNER & MUSICAL Director: Marcus Davidson
VOICE COACH: Rob Millner
WE SHALL BE AUDITIONING FOR NEW PROFESSIONAL SINGERS TO RE-FORM IN EARLY 2010 UNDER A NEW PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY & AGENCY.
WE ARE NOT ASSOCIATED ANYMORE WITH THE GEMSTONESGROUP.CO.UK OR THE OWNER OF THE URL. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING DOWN THE OLD WEBSITES - www.gemstonesgroup.co.uk AND www.myspace.com/gemstonesgroup. THE INFORMATION IS OUTDATED AND COMPLETELY NEW SINGERS ARE BEING HIRED IN 2010. THE SINGERS LISTED THERE NEITHER TOOK PART IN THE LAST CHOIR STANDING OR XFACTOR 2008. IF YOU WANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE GEMSTONES AND THE GIGS IN 2010, GET IN TOUCH VIA ULTIMATEBIGBREAK.FJM@GMAIL.COM.
DISCLAIMER: THE GEMSTONES IS A LEGALLY REGISTERED TRADEMARK OWNED BY DOROTHY MDOE AND ANY OTHER PERSON(S) DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO USE THE NAME OR PERFORM AS THE GEMSTONES WITHOUT MY WRITTEN PERMISSION. PLEASE NOTIFY ME IF ANY PERSON(S) ARE CLAIMING TO BE A MEMBER OF THE GEMSTONES AND ARE PERFORMING UNDER THE NAME. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU HIRE SINGERS CLAIMING TO BE THE GEMSTONES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN HIRED DIRECTLY THROUGH DOROTHY MDOE. THE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE IS REGISTERED UNDER DOROTHY MDOE FOR THE GEMSTONES PERFORMANCES. ANYONE CONTACTING YOU VIA ANY OTHER WEBPAGE OR WEBSITE OTHER THAN THIS ONE OR MY DIRECT EMAIL DOES NOT HAVE PERSMISSION TO PERFORM AS THE GEMSTONES NOR ARE THEY COVERED BY OUR INSURANCE.
We are the Gemstones, a contemporary vocal harmony ensemble. We met through social networking sites, after answering an Ad for singers by Founder and Manager Dorothy Mdoe in early 2008. We formed the current Gemstones Group in March 2008 specifically to enter Last Choir Standing on BBC1. We were in the top 60 in the whole of the UK after forming 3 weeks before the competition and beat off choirs that had been together over 10 years.
If you would like to know more about The Gemstones contact Dorothy on ULTIMATEBIGBREAK.FJM@GMAIL.COM . We have a talented musical director, Marcus Davidson, who is a professional pianist and composer and creates fantastic sounds from very challenging harmonies. www.marcusdavidson.net
The Gemstones was formed as part of a community project, The Ultimate Big Break and has continued to create various generations of Gemstones from a gospel choir, a contemporary choir for Last Choir Standing, an acapella group for Xfactor, and an acapella/vocal harmony group in late 2008 to 2009.
We also mentor various worthy community groups like UNITY Carnival Arts and PR for up and coming groups like Chante and The Fore.
The contemporary choir for Last Choir Standing was a combination of some of the gospel singers, classical singers and some great soul/jazz belters. The acapella group for Xfactor was a smaller group with 2 fantastic lead vocalists with a gospel background.
The story for Last Choir Standing was an amazing feat by Dorothy Mdoe whom 3 weeks before the competition advertised for singers the internet via sites like Facebook, myspace & Bebo to form an contemporary urban vocal harmony ensemble that would sing challenging classics, popular pop songs and songs in foreign languages. We think there is a gap in the market for an all female vocal ensemble like us who defy industry stereotypes and can sing very well, look good and captivate audiences.
Dorothy Mdoe wrote the Lyrics and tune for an original song, Bwana Yesu and Marcus Davidson composed it. This is a Swahili Gospel Song. We will be recording Bwana Yesu in 2010 with professional singers.
Please check out our Youtube auditions on the credits section. Below is our showcase repertoire to show our vocal ability, the songs have been arranged by Marcus Davidson. We have 1 original song and more in the pipeline as we develop as a professional performing group with our own management.
Repertoire (with our own arrangements)
1.Bwana Yesu (Our original African song sang on BBC World Service)
2.Something inside so strong – Labi Siffre
3.Seasons of Love – from Broadway musical RENT
4.Don't stop me now – Queen
5.Lean on me – Bill Withers (Gospel)
6.Set them free – Sting
7.Take a chance on me – Abba
8.September, by Earth, Wind & Fire in 1978,
9. Fields of gold – Sting
10. Rescue Me, Fontanella Bass/ Aretha Franklin
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eMail:
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[Click to Contact]
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Address:
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Near London Bridge
London
SE1
Greater London
United Kingdom
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Agent:
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George Myrants, TRADE MARK CONSULTANTS CO.®
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Date Of Birth:
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2000-03-20
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Playing Ages:
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18 to 36
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Weight:
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12.5 Stone (79 Kg)
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Height:
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5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
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Eyes:
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Black
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Hair:
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Black
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Vocal Range:
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Alto, Contralto, Mezzo-Soprano, Soprano, Tenor
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Languages:
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International
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Accents:
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All
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Training and Skills
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Formal Training:
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- Harmonising
- Singing acapella
- Singing accompanied with keyboard/piano
- Choreography
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Other Skills:
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Singers of varying levels from beginners, semi-professionals to professional singers who blend with different styles. We sing contemporary songs, classics, popular pop songs, gospel and songs in foreign languages. We also attempt to sing songs that female ensembles would not normally attempt like September, Set Me Free (Sting), I wish it could be Xmas Everyday (Wizzard)
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Additional Information
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BOOKINGS
TO BOOK US PLEASE EMAIL the manager at ULTIMATEBIGBREAK.FJM@GMAIL.COM to get a quote. Our rates are reasonable depending on the extent of the job and we do take high profile expenses only jobs as well.
We are available for bookings and if given enough notice we can sing a repertoire of your choice for your event. We can do corporate events, private functions, TV, Radio, any City of London celebrations, concerts, fashion shows, award shows, festivals, competitions, weddings, religous events such as Christenings, Bar Mitzvahs etc..., , shopping centres and more.
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Credits
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Production Name |
Company |
Role |
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Corporate |
Haiti Appeal gig February 2010 |
Haiti Appeal |
The Gemstones |
2010 |
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Music CD |
Studio Recording January |
Independent Label |
The Gemstones |
2010 |
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Short Film |
Paper
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Independent |
Director/Actress |
2010 |
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TV |
Launch of London Family Television (LFTV) 14/02/10
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London Family Television |
Management Team |
2010 |
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Corporate |
Acoustic Nite The Queen Boadicea
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EarMusic |
The Gemstones live |
2009 |
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Corporate |
Macmillan Singers, 14 June |
M&S Lakeside Shopping Centre, Essex |
The Gemstones |
2009 |
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Corporate |
Macmillan Singers, 20 June |
Westfield Shopping Mall |
The Gemstones |
2009 |
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Corporate |
Richard Carr-Gomm OBE, Southwark Cathedral Service
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Carr-Gomm/Abbeyfield/Family |
The Gemstones |
2009 |
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Corporate |
Showcase nite
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The Vibe Bar |
The Gemstones |
2009 |
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Corporate |
Sprit Factor 29th July,
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The White Hart, Springfield, Chelmsford |
The Gemstones |
2009 |
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Corporate |
The Ballroom, 29th March 4-6pm
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The Cavendish Arms, Stockwell |
The Gemstones |
2009 |
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Corporate |
The Big Barn 19th April
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Duck Pond Market |
the Gemstones |
2009 |
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Corporate |
The Daffodil Appeal 14th March
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Marie Curie Cancer Care |
The Gemstones |
2009 |
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Corporate |
The London Bridge Festival 8th August
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Southwark Cathedral |
The Gemstones |
2009 |
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Theatre |
Improv - November 2009 |
Young Vic Theatre |
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2009 |
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Theatre |
UK Unsigned FINALS 12/07
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UK Unsigned (Hackney Empire) |
The Gemstones (FINALISTS) |
2009 |
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Theatre |
UK Unsigned Semi Finals 07/06
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UK Unsigned (Mick Jagger Theatre) |
The Gemstones (semi finalists) |
2009 |
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Corporate |
Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland (21st Dec)
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Hyde Park |
Headline Act |
2008 |
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Corporate |
Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland (23rd Dec)
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Hyde Park |
Headline Act |
2008 |
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Corporate |
St Anne (Pre Xmas Service)
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St Anne & St Agnes Concerts |
Choral |
2008 |
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Corporate |
Whiteley's Xmas (12th Dec)
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Whiteley Shopping Centre |
Choral |
2008 |
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Corporate |
Whiteley's Xmas (16th Dec)
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Whiteley Shopping Centre |
Choral |
2008 |
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Corporate |
Whiteley's Xmas (18th Dec)
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Whiteley Shopping Centre |
Choral |
2008 |
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Radio |
Recording@St Anne's(broadcast Xmas Day 6.45 pm)
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BBC World Service |
Choral |
2008 |
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TV |
Last Choir Standing
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BBC |
Choir |
2008 |
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TV |
X-Factor 2008
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ITV |
Vocal Harmony Group |
2008 |
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TV |
X-Factor 2008 Bootcamp
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ITV2 (Xtra factor) |
Bootcamp auditionees (Gemstones) |
2008 |
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TV |
Xfactor 2008 (Scroll to 3.17 mins, Bootcamp Cut)
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ITV2, Xtra Factor |
The Gemstones |
2008 |
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TV |
Xtra Factor (Simon Cowell's Calendar Girls)
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ITV2 |
Xfactor Promo |
2008 |
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Web site |
Marcus Davidson
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Marcus Davidson |
Gemstones Musical Director |
2008 |
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Documentary |
Dirty Dancing Wedding Video
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All Bar Love, Producer James Derbyshire |
N/A |
2006 |
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Documentary |
Making of Sea of Trouble
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CORD (Universal-Island Records) |
N/A |
2006 |
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Feature Film |
All Bar Love
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Tepapa Films |
Dorothy. The Gemstones Manager non speaking role |
2006 |
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Music Video |
Bible, Torah, Koran
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Headland directed by Andrew Harmer |
Gemstones at speakers corner on Headland Video) |
2006 |
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Music Video |
Sea of Trouble
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CORD (Universal-Island Records) |
Extras (The Gemstones on CORD video) |
2006 |
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Music Video |
Hotklub Centennial
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Rebecca Closure (Rumpy Records) |
Hotklub ladies (The Gemstones with Hotklub ladies) |
2005 |
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Music Video |
You're Gonna Lose Us - The Cribs
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Colonel Blimp |
Dancers (The Gemstones on The Cribs Video) |
2005 |
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TV |
The F-Word (Season 1, Ep 1, 5:5 Scroll to 2.24)
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Optomen TV (Gordon Ramsay) |
The Gemstones at the F-Word Restaurant |
2005 |
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The Gemstones's Page Statistics
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