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\u2018Fame Academy\u2019 star Lemar is performing at the Teatro Auditorio Felipe VI in Estepona on June 24.<\/h2>\n\u2018Fame Academy\u2019 star Lemar is performing at the Teatro Auditorio Felipe VI in Estepona on June 24.<\/h2>\nLemar received critical acclaim after appearing on the hit BBC talent show in 2002 and went on to have a successful solo career with 4 chart topping albums whilst netting two Brit Awards and three MOBO\u2019s in the process.<\/strong><\/p>\n He has also been helping out as an Ambassador on a great new Costa Del Sol talent initiative – Rising Stars – organised by Louise Gibson and Adele Blaney, co-founders of events management company Diamonds & Pearls, in the aim of launching a bright singing star\u2019s career. Marbella Rocks caught up with Lemar to find out about giving back, the fame and, of course, the music.<\/p>\n What made you decide to get involved with Rising Stars?<\/em> <\/strong> Does it feel good to be giving back\/helping other young stars achieve their dreams?<\/strong><\/em> What songs will you be singing as part of your repertoire on your June 24th Concert?<\/strong><\/em> What song is the biggest crowd pleaser in your opinion and why?<\/strong><\/em> Have you been working on any new material recently?<\/strong><\/em> What inspires you musically?<\/strong><\/em> What was it like competing in the BBC One show \u2018Fame Academy\u2019?<\/strong><\/em> Despite coming third in the competition you are the biggest star, are you still in touch with the other contestants?<\/strong><\/em> What advice would you give to the Rising Stars?<\/strong><\/em> You have won 2 Brit Awards and 3 Mobo’s – what was it like winning these prestigious awards?<\/strong> <\/em> What plans have you got for the future?<\/strong><\/em> \u201cThis is one concept of the company which is really exciting. Team D and P have been auditioning singer\/songwriters from the ages 14-19 years old who gain a 2-3 year contract with us,\u201d<\/em> Adele and Louise said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have discovered the amazing talents of Angela 16, Aida 19, Ronan 16, Paris 16 and Amalia 14. We are all very excited for their future. They have been working with our producer Terry Shaughnessy on their debut singles which they will be performing live at their Launch on 4th June, before releasing them on top music sites such as iTunes and Google Play. Our aim is to nurture these talented youngsters who will also get to perform alongside top local and international acts such as Lemar, who is acting as Ambassador and will be performing at the Teatro Auditorio Felipe VI on June 24.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Diamonds & Pearls have lots of exciting things planned for the future as well, including their next set of auditions in September to expand the team.<\/p>\n We hope that you will all show your support for the Rising Stars progress and come along to their official launch at the Speakeasy Jazz Club in Fuengirola. Cocktails and Canapes are provided between 7 – 9 pm, so you can relax and hear them showcase their talents.<\/p>\n For more information contact:<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2018Fame Academy\u2019 star Lemar is performing at the Teatro Auditorio Felipe VI in Estepona on June 24. Lemar received critical acclaim after appearing on the hit BBC talent show in 2002 and went on to have a successful solo career with 4 chart topping albums whilst netting two Brit Awards and three MOBO\u2019s in the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6401,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6400","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nI think any initiative that encourages new artists to find a platform to be heard and promoted should be supported. I like hearing and supporting new artists, especially those early in their journey, so it was an easy decision for me.<\/p>\n
\nYes I always try to do what I can when it comes to young artists. A little inspiration goes a long way.<\/p>\n
\nI’ll be doing the songs that people would know me for – hopefully the kids will remember the songs and get involved. It should be fun.<\/p>\n
\n\u2018Dance With You\u2019 usually gets people going. Maybe because it\u2019s the first single I released so… the penny fully drops when that one lands. That and probably… \u20185050.\u2019<\/p>\n
\nYes I’m always in the studio, always creating new music. I have a few things I’m excited about. Hopefully you’ll get to hear them soon.<\/p>\n
\nLife. Living. Meeting people and hearing their stories. We all have so much in common regardless of background. That stuff inspires me.<\/p>\n
\nLife changing obviously but very surreal. It\u2019s never an easy (or normal) thing to be filmed 24 hours a day for 3 months. But I’m glad I did. It played a big part in changing my life for the better and allowing me live out my dream of being a recording artist.
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\nHow did you cope with fame at such a young age?<\/strong><\/em>
\nI don\u2019t feel I got it that young to be honest. However I have a good base of family and friends that always keep me and perspective in check. I think that counts for a lot. Family and friends.<\/p>\n
\nOn and off – I’m in touch with a few. They’re all fine – living life and doing the do.<\/p>\n
\nDon’t just talk the talk, walk the walk. Make sure you practice your craft every day and be the person \/ artist you set out to be. There are many hurdles along the way and the saying goes that ‘hurdles are there to stop the people who don’t really want it’. Do you really want it?<\/p>\n
\nIt was great. It\u2019s always nice to be recognised for any hard work that you put in. There\u2019s nothing like spending time creating something that people eventually get to appreciate.<\/p>\n
\nMore music, more life, more living.<\/p>\n![\"ROCK-OUT-DIAMONDS-AND-PEARLS-LOGO\"](\"https:\/\/rocksmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ROCK-OUT-DIAMONDS-AND-PEARLS-LOGO.jpg\"){kind=logo}
<\/p>\nMarbella Rocks is also pleased to introduce you to Diamonds & Pearls very own \u2018Rising Stars\u2019 who were selected after a Costa Del Sol-wide talent search.<\/h2>\n
\ninfo@diamondsandpearlseventsmanagement.com<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nMEET THE RISING STARS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Amalia<\/strong> is 14 years old and moved to Spain when she was five. She has been making and performing music for as long as she can remember. Amalia plays guitar, piano, drums and writes and performs her own music. She has entered and won Spain’s Got Talent and LAPA song writing competitions and has appeared on Marbella TV. As well as interviews on Central FM, Amalia performs at many local events and venues. Her dreams are to bring her music to big concerts performing live and people liking her songs. “I want to make music and perform for the rest of my life, It’s the best thing in the whole world!\u201d she says.
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Angela Koernap Dideriksen<\/strong> is 16 years old and from Denmark. She speak 5 languages; Danish, Dutch, German, English and Spanish. Her greatest passion is singing, because there is nothing else that can make her feel better than music. She also has a big passion for horse riding and drawing\/sketching. Angela said, \u201cMy future goals are travelling around the world and learning about new cultures. Of course my major goal would be making it in the music industry, but that\u2019s not always the case, so I am leaving my options open!\u201d<\/p>\n![\"ROCK-OUT-RS-Aida\"](\"https:\/\/rocksmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ROCK-OUT-RS-Aida-617x1024.jpg\")
Aida Garner<\/strong> is 19 years old and was born in Spain. Her mother is half English and half Welsh while her father was born in England but was originally from Australia. Aida is currently studying at Madrid University in the Performing Arts Institute. Not new to the business, Aida has starred in many musicals in the theatre of Fuengirola where she is currently living at the moment. Her hobbies are singing, composing, acting and photography.<\/p>\n![\"ROCK-OUT-Ronan\"](\"https:\/\/rocksmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ROCK-OUT-Ronan-723x1024.jpg\")
The only boy in the competition is Ronan<\/strong>, who is 16 years old. He went to the Mandy Ellen performing arts school for 2 years and performed at the Hazlitt Theatre on many occasions which gave him a lot of experience. When he started senior school at Saint Augustines in Maidstone, Kent, they had a recording studio and used to put on big productions which taught Ronan how to sing confidently in front of a crowd. He said \u201cAt 13 I moved to Spain and gave up singing so I am very grateful to be given this opportunity. My dream is to see and hear people sing my songs.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"ROCK-OUT-Paris-pic\"](\"https:\/\/rocksmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ROCK-OUT-Paris-pic-656x1024.jpg\")
Paris Gibson<\/strong> is a 16 year old singer and songwriter. She has been singing since she was 7 and ever since then she has had a driving passion about performing. Paris is English, however lived in Germany for 4 years and more recently Spain for 3. In 2016 she entered the local Spain\u2019s Got Talent and won, then came runner up in LAPA song writing competition. \u201cI have been doing many radio interviews and had an appearance on The Hub due to D and P. In the future it would be my dream to sell records and have a sell-out show, let\u2019s see,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"