http://www.philippaberry.com singer and songwriter Tue, 18 May 2010 17:54:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It’s been quieter on the gig front in the last few months hence the lack of updates, but I’ve been doing a lot of travelling across the UK for singing-related projects, and I did get to play a set at the fab Floating Fish Cabaret in Worthing at the end ... http://www.philippaberry.com/2010/05/poetry-and-motion/ I hope you had a good Christmas and New Year.  First off, a big shout out this month to Julian Lewry (www.julianlewry.com).  As a result of his form filling and submissions I have received my first ever PRS royalties for the Brian Houston support slot I did back in May.  Ok, ... http://www.philippaberry.com/2010/01/snow-business/ A slightly shorter update this month.  Cards to make, tree to decorate etc etc.  Anna and I did some guest vocals on a cover of ‘Sweet Dreams’ for latin band El Camino last Friday at the Global Cafe in Reading.  The band played a great set, and it was a lot ... http://www.philippaberry.com/2009/12/hark-hark-what-news/ I’m still excited about having been part of the audience for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ on Saturday 24 October.  Apparently I was one of a lucky few whose name was drawn at random from around 250,000 applications and given 2 golden tickets which entitled us to spend 2 hours queuing outside ... http://www.philippaberry.com/2009/11/strictly-sparklers-2/ Thought for the month... I was at a workshop entitled ‘web wisdom’ last week, where creative coach, Mark McGuinness (www.wishfulthinking.co.uk) referenced a quote from writer Kevin Kelly - “a creator needs to acquire only 1,000 true fans to make a living.” *                             *                             *                             *                             *                             * It’s been quieter on the ... http://www.philippaberry.com/2009/11/strictly-sparklers/