Vol. 34
Il Divo is celebrating 20 years of creating music with passion. We delve into this ‘new chapter’ and the upcoming tour with our cover stars. Inside, we also exclusively introduce GRACE and delve deeper into our Crossover Star 2023 winner, along with much more!
Classical Crossover Baritone (now tenor) Jay Dref
Listening to Classical Crossover singer Jay Dref for the first time it’s hard not to draw comparisons to Josh Groban. There is the same accessibility and appeal of a young Groban singing but Jay’s baritone also has a seasoned maturity and his own unique story to tell. Listening to Classical Crossover singer Jay Dref for
Emer Barry is Emer Barry
By Chantelle Constable While studying opera, Emer Barry had a chance to work with coach Mark Shanahan in London. Once, during a masterclass, he said, “Angela Gheorghiu is not a soprano, there are thousands of sopranos in the world. Angela Gheorghiu is Angela Gheorghiu.” The advice resonated with Emer, and she says, “I was obsessing
The Rhythm of Life Joanna Forest
The highly anticipated follow-up album from Joanna Forest is out NOW! Fans of the petite multi-talented soprano previously enjoyed two songs released early (“Let’s Go Fly a Kite” and “I’d like to teach the world to sing”) and today the entire album is available. Have you got your copy yet? Order Now!
In the Hot Seat: Barry Tomes
Barry Tomes Media Group operates across the globe from the UK, Europe, Australia and the US. They pride themselves on giving their clients a chance to extend their reach in the Music and Media business. I had the opportunity to catch up with Barry to talk about his career and his incredible life. Barry has
Il Divo: A New Chapter (Celebrating 20th Anniversary)
They are the most recognizable band in classical crossover music, with over thirty million albums sold, hit songs, tours, collaborations with industry legends, and a truly international fanbase. But as Il Divo celebrates their 20th anniversary, Urs Bühler shared that they are not dwelling on the past but instead focusing on the present and future:
Elvis Act Signed into law
On March 21, 2024, Tennessee marked a historic moment as it became the first state in the United States to enact specific protections for musicians against artificial intelligence (AI). The newly passed ELVIS Act, or the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, signifies a groundbreaking stride in Tennessee’s legislative landscape. This act is paramount