With Covid-19 restrictions putting a stop to live performances, Billy & Louie went online as part of a virtual gig organised by BBC Wiltshire. We talk to the boys about their experience.
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For so many reasons, 2020 will be a year that will be hard to forget. Aside from Covid-19, one moment that shook the world was the unlawful death of George Floyd, which sparked global protest as people from all sides campaigned for an end to racism and persecution against people based on the colour of their skin. It was these events that inspired Temi Atiba to write her song ‘Weak’ – find out more below:
Continue reading “The meaning behind ‘Weak’ by Temi”Showered with ideas
Anyone who has ever had a great idea at odd times of day or in odd places will know that inspiration can often strike when you’re least expecting it. This is exactly what happened to Will Mercado. Read about the inspiration behind his new song ‘Shower Thoughts’ below:
Continue reading “Showered with ideas”Loving the music of Motown
On 16th December, the BRIT School hosted an evening celebrating the music of Motown, featuring some of the hit songs from well known Motown acts. One of the performers at the show ‘Live from the Obie: The Music of Motown’ was JSS’s very own Temi Atiba. We asked Temi to put a few words together describing the event and her experience of performing. This is what she said:
Continue reading “Loving the music of Motown”A big performance that wowed Little Mix
By Amanda Neale (Manager for Billy & Louie and Founder of Junior Star Singer Songwriter )
I switched the TV off and smiled. Part of me was relieved it was over, but the other half of me was excited for more exciting times to come. I had just watched Billy and Louie perform on Little Mix the Search, a new talent show that the band’s management company had produced for BBC television.
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