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5 days ago
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- The Advertiser
'Exhilarating': Students take the spotlight at Civic Theatre for DioSounds
Musicians played a funky jazz riff as lights spotlighted budding stars belting out Michael Buble's rendition of Feeling Good on the Newcastle Civic Theatre stage. This is only the beginning of the Catholic schools' annual DioSounds performance. Ahead of the June 5 evening show, the Newcastle Herald caught a sneak peek inside the 130-minute musical performance from 13 Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Diocese secondary schools. In its 18th year, DioSounds features more than 450 high school students in small ensembles, choirs and concert bands performing under the theme One Call. One Mission. Phoebe Porter, a year 12 student at All Saints' College Maitland, was sad to be taking to the stage for her last year. "It's been such a journey, from my first DioSounds you see not only yourself grow but others grow as well," she said. "I get to see all the year sevens and how they enjoy it as much as I did in my first year." Ms Porter will be singing in her school's mash-up of Silverchair's The Greatest View, Harry Styles' Music for a Sushi Restaurant and Sister Sledge's We Are Family. "It starts slow and then it builds up, and it's just so much fun, it's a fun one to groove out to with everyone," she said. Ms Porter and her fellow performers Charley Hill and Emma Whiting said it was a great chance to meet musically inclined students from other schools. "It's so good to be with a group of like-minded people who have the same interests as you," Ms Porter said. St Joseph's Catholic College, Aberdeen's Jimmy Dever has been a performer ever since he can remember. "I've been singing since birth," he said. "It's always something that's been so special to me and it's so surreal when you're in the moment." Mr Dever will be singing in his school's mash-up that includes Aerosmith's I Don't Want to Miss a Thing and The Killers' Mr Brightside. "It's so exhilarating to be on stage," he said. Flautist Hazel Keeble from Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie was "pumped" to perform for her second year. "We get a bunch of talented, strong individuals who come together and show off their talent," she said. Her school is staging Australian singer G-Flip's version of Taylor Swift's Cruel Summer and Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4. "I like that I can play more than just classical music, and I love how energetic I can be with the flute," she said. Students will take to the Newcastle stage from 6.30pm on Thursday, June 5. Musicians played a funky jazz riff as lights spotlighted budding stars belting out Michael Buble's rendition of Feeling Good on the Newcastle Civic Theatre stage. This is only the beginning of the Catholic schools' annual DioSounds performance. Ahead of the June 5 evening show, the Newcastle Herald caught a sneak peek inside the 130-minute musical performance from 13 Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Diocese secondary schools. In its 18th year, DioSounds features more than 450 high school students in small ensembles, choirs and concert bands performing under the theme One Call. One Mission. Phoebe Porter, a year 12 student at All Saints' College Maitland, was sad to be taking to the stage for her last year. "It's been such a journey, from my first DioSounds you see not only yourself grow but others grow as well," she said. "I get to see all the year sevens and how they enjoy it as much as I did in my first year." Ms Porter will be singing in her school's mash-up of Silverchair's The Greatest View, Harry Styles' Music for a Sushi Restaurant and Sister Sledge's We Are Family. "It starts slow and then it builds up, and it's just so much fun, it's a fun one to groove out to with everyone," she said. Ms Porter and her fellow performers Charley Hill and Emma Whiting said it was a great chance to meet musically inclined students from other schools. "It's so good to be with a group of like-minded people who have the same interests as you," Ms Porter said. St Joseph's Catholic College, Aberdeen's Jimmy Dever has been a performer ever since he can remember. "I've been singing since birth," he said. "It's always something that's been so special to me and it's so surreal when you're in the moment." Mr Dever will be singing in his school's mash-up that includes Aerosmith's I Don't Want to Miss a Thing and The Killers' Mr Brightside. "It's so exhilarating to be on stage," he said. Flautist Hazel Keeble from Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie was "pumped" to perform for her second year. "We get a bunch of talented, strong individuals who come together and show off their talent," she said. Her school is staging Australian singer G-Flip's version of Taylor Swift's Cruel Summer and Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4. "I like that I can play more than just classical music, and I love how energetic I can be with the flute," she said. Students will take to the Newcastle stage from 6.30pm on Thursday, June 5. Musicians played a funky jazz riff as lights spotlighted budding stars belting out Michael Buble's rendition of Feeling Good on the Newcastle Civic Theatre stage. This is only the beginning of the Catholic schools' annual DioSounds performance. Ahead of the June 5 evening show, the Newcastle Herald caught a sneak peek inside the 130-minute musical performance from 13 Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Diocese secondary schools. In its 18th year, DioSounds features more than 450 high school students in small ensembles, choirs and concert bands performing under the theme One Call. One Mission. Phoebe Porter, a year 12 student at All Saints' College Maitland, was sad to be taking to the stage for her last year. "It's been such a journey, from my first DioSounds you see not only yourself grow but others grow as well," she said. "I get to see all the year sevens and how they enjoy it as much as I did in my first year." Ms Porter will be singing in her school's mash-up of Silverchair's The Greatest View, Harry Styles' Music for a Sushi Restaurant and Sister Sledge's We Are Family. "It starts slow and then it builds up, and it's just so much fun, it's a fun one to groove out to with everyone," she said. Ms Porter and her fellow performers Charley Hill and Emma Whiting said it was a great chance to meet musically inclined students from other schools. "It's so good to be with a group of like-minded people who have the same interests as you," Ms Porter said. St Joseph's Catholic College, Aberdeen's Jimmy Dever has been a performer ever since he can remember. "I've been singing since birth," he said. "It's always something that's been so special to me and it's so surreal when you're in the moment." Mr Dever will be singing in his school's mash-up that includes Aerosmith's I Don't Want to Miss a Thing and The Killers' Mr Brightside. "It's so exhilarating to be on stage," he said. Flautist Hazel Keeble from Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie was "pumped" to perform for her second year. "We get a bunch of talented, strong individuals who come together and show off their talent," she said. Her school is staging Australian singer G-Flip's version of Taylor Swift's Cruel Summer and Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4. "I like that I can play more than just classical music, and I love how energetic I can be with the flute," she said. Students will take to the Newcastle stage from 6.30pm on Thursday, June 5. Musicians played a funky jazz riff as lights spotlighted budding stars belting out Michael Buble's rendition of Feeling Good on the Newcastle Civic Theatre stage. This is only the beginning of the Catholic schools' annual DioSounds performance. Ahead of the June 5 evening show, the Newcastle Herald caught a sneak peek inside the 130-minute musical performance from 13 Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Diocese secondary schools. In its 18th year, DioSounds features more than 450 high school students in small ensembles, choirs and concert bands performing under the theme One Call. One Mission. Phoebe Porter, a year 12 student at All Saints' College Maitland, was sad to be taking to the stage for her last year. "It's been such a journey, from my first DioSounds you see not only yourself grow but others grow as well," she said. "I get to see all the year sevens and how they enjoy it as much as I did in my first year." Ms Porter will be singing in her school's mash-up of Silverchair's The Greatest View, Harry Styles' Music for a Sushi Restaurant and Sister Sledge's We Are Family. "It starts slow and then it builds up, and it's just so much fun, it's a fun one to groove out to with everyone," she said. Ms Porter and her fellow performers Charley Hill and Emma Whiting said it was a great chance to meet musically inclined students from other schools. "It's so good to be with a group of like-minded people who have the same interests as you," Ms Porter said. St Joseph's Catholic College, Aberdeen's Jimmy Dever has been a performer ever since he can remember. "I've been singing since birth," he said. "It's always something that's been so special to me and it's so surreal when you're in the moment." Mr Dever will be singing in his school's mash-up that includes Aerosmith's I Don't Want to Miss a Thing and The Killers' Mr Brightside. "It's so exhilarating to be on stage," he said. Flautist Hazel Keeble from Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie was "pumped" to perform for her second year. "We get a bunch of talented, strong individuals who come together and show off their talent," she said. Her school is staging Australian singer G-Flip's version of Taylor Swift's Cruel Summer and Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4. "I like that I can play more than just classical music, and I love how energetic I can be with the flute," she said. Students will take to the Newcastle stage from 6.30pm on Thursday, June 5.
Vogue
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
With the Public Theater's ‘Goddess,' Amber Iman Steps Into Her Powers
What was the first song of Simone's you loved? Probably 'Be My Husband.' I started singing it in my solo shows, and at the time I was dating a drummer, and that's a song that is just drums and voice. It exposes you so much, you have nothing to lean on. The challenge of that song made me love it. Also the lyrics of it? She's threatening a man: If you cheat on me, I will kill you. These are all the things you need to do if you want me to stay with you. Something about that really hit for me. What was her first song you felt you really understood? When I did my 92Y concert, it became 'Feeling Good.' That's the song everybody knows, with this big band sound. When Jocelyn Bioh and I were looking at it, I went, 'Jocelyn, I hate this song.' Everybody uses it as an opportunity for sex. Everyone just wants to be sultry, and every time I hear that song, I'm like, What is this about? We found that it came from a musical about two men [The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd, from 1964]. The character who sang it had no name, he was just called 'The Negro,' and it was the eleven o'clock number. When you listen to how it's sung, it is completely the opposite of anything you've ever heard in your life. It's not about sex, it's about strife and struggle and trying to find the silver lining. And what my music director, Michael O. Mitchell, and I did with it—of all the songs I sang, people came up to me and said that was the first time they'd ever understood it. We're going to record a cover of it, because it was so powerful. And I didn't know it came from a musical! Nina took from Broadway a lot and, listening to the songs from Goddess that have already been released, it feels like there could be a similar crossover. From your mouth to God's ears, please. Because it belongs there. I feel like sometimes Broadway musicals don't center music in a way that music can be felt and experienced. I feel like Goddess has the opportunity to do musicals in a new way.
CairoScene
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Michael Bublé Will Land in Egypt's New Capital on May 26th
The Administrative Capital for Urban Developments and Live Nation are bringing global icon Michael Bublé to Egypt. May 07, 2025 Michael Bublé is bringing the swoon to Egypt's New Capital this May 26th, and yes, it's as dreamy as it sounds. In a power move to turn the New Capital into the region's next big entertainment hotspot, Administrative Capital for Urban Developments, TicketsMarche, and Live Nation Middle East are teaming up to roll out the red carpet for global icons. First up: Mr. Bublé himself. With hits like Haven't Met You Yet, Home, and Feeling Good, Michael Bublé has turned swooning into a sport. Whether you've been in love, heartbroken, or just lost in a late-night jazzy YouTube spiral, the Grammy-winning artist has probably been the soundtrack.
CairoScene
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Michael Bublé to Perform in Egypt's New Capital
This major event is part of a new push to position Egypt's New Administrative Capital as an entertainment hub. Apr 11, 2025 Grammy-winning superstar Michael Bublé is set to croon his way into the New Capital on May 26th, and we're already swooning. Brought to you under a landmark entertainment alliance between Administrative Capital for Urban Developments, TicketsMarche, and Live Nation Middle East, this major event is part of a bold new push to position the New Capital as a regional entertainment hub, where global icons take the stage and Egypt joins the international touring circuit in a big way. And who better to kick things off than the king of old-school crooner charm and pop-swagger? With megahits like Haven't Met You Yet, Home, and his knockout cover of Feeling Good, the Canadian smooth-talker has sold out stadiums, scooped up four Grammys, and claimed Christmas as his own personal season. He's serenaded royals, hosted SNL, and somehow made swing cool again for millennials and their mums alike. If you've ever fallen in love, fallen apart, or just fallen into a YouTube black hole of jazzy covers, chances are, Bublé was involved. Want in? Pre-register NOW at to be first in line, and get ready to lock in your spot when presale tickets drop exclusively next Tuesday, April 15th on TicketsMarche.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ArtBreak Got Talent Show recap
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Caddo Parish Schools showcased its best young performers during an exciting show Saturday night at the ArtBreak Got Talent Show. More than 14 finalists qualified from area schools. The students left their nerves backstage and brought vocal power and confidence to the stage. KTAL/KMSS sponsors the 2025 ArtBreak Got Talent Show. The hosts for the night were Fox 33 Anchor Alexandra Meachum and reporter Myriam Samake. The performances wowed the audience. Chai Gray-Garrison, an 8th grader from Evangel Christian Academy, won Best of Show for her performance of 'Feeling Good' by Nina Simone. Chiaralou Garrett, a second grader from South Highlands Elementary, won the People's Choice award for her rendition of 'Naughty' from Matilda the Musical. More Local News Violet Ogea, a 5th grader from A.C. Steere Elementary, won the Elementary Division for singing 'Rise Up' by Andra Day. Tessa Atkins, a 6th grader from Caddo Middle Magnet, won the Middle School Division for her dance to 'Cradles' by Sub Urban. Ishmael Swiney, an 11th grader from Captain Shreve High School, won the High School Division for singing 'The Beautiful Ones' by Prince. Each winner took home cash prizes. Miss Gray-Garrison won an expense-paid trip for a family of four to a front-of-the-line 'America's Got Talent' audition on behalf of NBC 6 and Fox 33's General Manager Mark McKay. He said all the students were winners for their exceptional talents and congratulated them all. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
