Christmas in the Park... Done!

I know, its 12:35am, I just got home and I'm straight on to blogspot updating, but hey... you can't just go to sleep after performing in front of around... 10,000 people, you'd be over 'life' and all its pleasures if you just did that!

Well, it was a huge show, the lights, the stage, the sound, the cast, the audience, and of course santa (for the kids). I had a great time 'entertaining' the people. "Open Happiness" went really well and I'm extra glad that the people from Coca-cola were pleased with that number, because that was the huge campaign they were pushing.

MJ performance was cool, its a hard one pulling off his dance moves, all I can say is I hope the people liked what they saw, we all had a great time doing the MJ Finale and I'm hoping it turns out alright on TV lol.

Christmas in the park is a gig you never forget, the organizers really know how to put on a show and so I just have to make a huge shout out to the those who put this together and to those I shared the stage with...

My Manager Richard Beck, Kate Ward Smythe, Penny Dodd and Band, Drew Ne'emia, Midnight Youth, Dane Rumble, Carolyn our stage manager, The Lady Killers, Phil 'Daddy' Madsen, Frankie Stevens, Dane Rumble, Ginny Crocker, Eve, The funky monkees, Swarm Dance Crew, Request, Barry Southgate, Rebecca Thompson, Ainslee Allen, Petra Bagust, Mike McRoberts, Lisa Crawley, The Kids crew.... If I missed your name out on this blog huge apologies but you know who you are....

Well there it is, I've said enough. Not long till christmas folks, hope you've all got awesome plans ahead to celebrate. Until next blog...

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BLACKSTREET TOUR Sydney and Melbourne

SYDNEY - I got picked by the main promoter and founder of hoopdreamz Marco Selorio, who had waited hours for my delayed flight, poor guy already had alot on his shoulders but still managed to pick me up personally which I'm very greatful for.

Hopped in the car and made our way to The Outback Steak house in Parramatta i think it was. Teddy Riley and his new fiance were there having dinner along with his tour Manager Bull who is definitely someone I wouldn't mess with, especially with that name lol. Had my first introduction to him there which was cool, now... i don't know if its the same for anyone else, but when you first meet, I guess, your "Hero" in the music industry, your kinda lost for words, luckily I pulled my thoughts together quick enough to say "Hi nice to meet you, I'm Vince Harder"... haha, that was funny, anyway, Marco shouted me the grilled salmon, perfect for the evening.

Next day I went to town, picked up some fresh clothes from Adidas Originals at the QVB which I'm very thankful for, thanks to Trisco at such late notice, went down to meet up with Blackstreet at the Hotel and then drove to the Venue for sound check...

Sydney Sport Center Olympic Park was Just the right venue for this gig, we had around 2000 people or more at the show which was great, I did my thing and then it was time for Blackstreet to perform.... 1 word, CRAZY! Being a huge RnB fan and a huge fan of Teddy and Blackstreet, these guys set the record straight, they performed like they were still 20 lol, and sang like there was no tomorrow. The new members Quinn and J Styles were 'tight', vocally they had all the licks and that crazy Gospel tone and feel in their voice. And of course, Teddy was pretty much the man workin it on the Voice Box and Vocoder. The rest is History...

I could blog more on this show and the Melbourne show too but I just have to say that if you missed out, make sure you don't next time, coz these guys are the real deal. They sang played and performed RnB and New Jack Swing music at its finest.

Want to make a huge shout out to the ones that I met on this tour and everyone else I was hanging with...

Teddy, Chauncey, Zac Scott, Luke, Kemit, Quinn, J Styles, and Don Dolla and crew, Marco and Ralph thanks for the opportuntity, Josephine thanks for your patience, Lenny, Linda, Fui and Tom from Nesian wear, Trisco from Adidas, Tolu, Anthony McCarthy aka Rat, Hadz, Keith, Steve Tran, DJ dumbo, DJ Mac, Aunty Rose and anyone that I've missed out!

Thanks for reading my blog, catch you all again.

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Statement from Management.

It is today announced that Vince Harder and Dirty Records have mutually agreed to part company. The split is entirely amicable and both parties wish each other the very best for their future endeavours. Vince will continue recording tracks for his debut album to be released in 2010, and is now actively seeking a new home for this release.

During his tenure with Dirty Vince Harder released the singles "Strobelight" and "Lyrical Love" and featured on the number one hit "Everything" with P-Money.

Vince will appear on the forthcoming P-Money album in 2010 and is currently featured on the single "Love Alone". The two will continue to collaborate with songwriting and live performances.

From Management.

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"Love Alone" in NZ. New Single...

Out now in NZ guys so listen out or request it! Support NZ music!
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P-MONEY - LOVE ALONE featuring Vince Harder

**Zane Lowe's "Hottest Record In The World" BBC Radio 1** - 02-10-09

**BBC 1Xtra MistaJam's "Jam Hot" Record Of The Week** - 27-10-09

Love Alone caught the ear of the BBC's most influential DJ Zane Lowe who quickly nabbed the world exclusive and announced the track as his 'Hottest Record In The World' earlier this month. 
Love Alone is currently in high rotation in the UK as MistaJam's 'Jam Hot' Record of the Week on the BBC's number one digital urban station 1Xtra.

P-Money reinvented his sound last year with the hugely popular #1 airplay and #1 Chart hit "Everything ft. Vince Harder". The sound of "Everything" was heard around the world and has enabled him to make big moves internationally. Recently scoring a Number 16 single on the UK dance Charts, serious daytime rotation on the BBC's Radio 1 and most recently joining Zane Lowe for a run of sold out dates on his DJ Hero Tour (as-in Guitar Hero, but for DJ's!). 
Our first appetizer from the forthcoming (as yet untitled) album comes in the shape of this latest offering "Love Alone" written by and featuring once again the amazing vocal talents of Mr. Vince Harder.

Solid club beat, check, catchy-as-all-hell vocals. Love Alone is a heavy slice of pop, dance and soul with a distinctly cool edge.

"Its a Hit" Review from the US

Just thought i'd share with you this review that has been posted up online. Short and Sweet :-)

http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/its-a-hit/Content?oid=2473781

Sunrise Samoa, Tsunami Relief Concert

We're getting together to raise funds for the Tsunami Victims in Samoa!  Its going to be a great line up, Herbs, Three Houses Down, Cydel, Myself and many more.  

If your in Auckland, come around and support this gig :-)

VH

Neyo Reply... for those asking... etc

hey guys, thought i'd post up something real quick regarding the neyo gig. So the deal with that was it was supposed to happen this year november and my understanding is that the promoter's have decided to put it back to another date next year. Not sure when, and it's not guaranteed that I have the opening slot... but as soon as i know i will be posting it up. Just remember peeps, I'm only the artist opening for neyo and not the organizer lol so it's completely out of my hands when it comes to questions like "When is neyo coming? I thought tickets were on sale" etc, wish i could just call the brother up and say "yo, you got huge fans in NZ and AUS, hurry up and get yo ass over here" lol, but it ain't like that, have never met him, but am keen to. hope this gives you a lil more insight into the matter from me, I guess we all just have to wait for now,but... know that you can enjoy the rest of the talent coming to our shores this year like.... Black Street Black Eyed Peas Lady Hawke (you rock) Pmoney AC/DC and heaps more, there will be festivals happening this summer in NZ too so check out your gig guides peeps... there will be more dates from me too, sorry i've been really busy to post them up but i will do it soon... god bless to all... (Samoa mo Samoa!)

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