Simon Kennard

London, United Kingdom

Musician

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Champagne Lemonade 'Ed Drewett' - Tech M
Former Tech Music School graduate and Special Guest Ed Drewett playing his original song 'Champagne
Former Tech Music School graduate and Special Guest Ed Drewett playing his original song 'If I Ruled

Physical Details

Height:187 cm / 6ft 2in Skin colour:White
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian Eye colour:Blue

Experience

2011

  • Greenbelt Festival : Bassist and Guitarist for The Scratch Choirs, Cheltenham, UK
  • The Wedding Singer : Croydon Stagers Production (Bass Guitarist), Croydon, UK
  • Sacrebleu the Cabaret (Fairfield Halls) : House Band, Croydon, UK
  • OneSound : Bass Guitarist, National Christian Youth Orchestra, Various, UK

2010

  • Sacrebleu the Cabaret (Fairfield Halls) : House Band, Croydon, UK
  • Croydon Schools Music Festival (Fairfield Halls Concert Hall) : Band, Croydon, UK
  • Ed Drewett Band (Shepherd's Bush Empire) : Tech Music Schools Graduation, London, UK
  • Guitar-X : Master Performance (ATCL), London, UK
  • OneSound : Bass Guitarist, National Christian Youth Orchestra, Various, UK

2009

  • Little Shop of Horrors (Fairfield Halls Concert Hall) : CODA Production, Rehearsal Deputy, Croydon, UK
  • St. Andrew's C of E High School : Bass Guitar Teacher, Croydon, UK
  • Southampton Solent University : BA Hons Popular Music and Record Production, Southampton, UK
  • OneSound : Bass Guitarist, National Christian Youth Orchestra, Various, UK

2008

  • Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers : Bass Guitarist, National Christian Youth Orchestra, Various, UK

2007

  • "Rejoice, The Lord Is King" Album : Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers, Nottingham, UK
  • We Will Rock You : Purley Youth Theatre, Croydon, UK
  • Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers : Bass Guitarist, National Christian Youth Orchestra, Various, UK

2006

  • Assassins (The BRIT School) : Session Bass Guitarist, Croydon, UK
  • Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (The BRIT School) : Session Bass Guitarist, Croydon, UK
  • Jesus Christ Superstar : Purley Youth Theatre, Croydon, UK
  • Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers : Bass Guitarist, National Christian Youth Orchestra, Various, UK

2005

  • Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers : Bass Guitarist, National Christian Youth Orchestra, Various, UK
  • Les Miserables : Purley Youth Theatre, Croydon, UK
  • A Chorus Line (The BRIT School) : Session Bass Guitarist, Croydon, UK

2004

  • "The Reason We Sing" : Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers, Birmingham, UK
  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat : Christ Church Methodist, Addiscombe, Croydon, UK
  • Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers : Bass Guitarist, National Christian Youth Orchestra, Various, UK

2003

  • Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers : Bass Guitarist, National Christian Youth Orchestra, Various, UK

Music

Reach Out
Guitar ability:IntermediatePercussion ability:Intermediate
Bass Guitar ability:ExpertLike to join a band:Yes

Favourite genres

PopRockIndieElectronic
I have extensive performance experience in a wide range of styles such as rock, pop, soul, R&B, Motown and musical theatre. I have played with groups including bands, musical theatre pit bands, rhythm sections within a full orchestra, and have experience of studio recording. In particular, I am a skilled sight-reader. I am calm, flexible and professional, work well under pressure and can adapt to the differing stylistic and practical demands of any performance situation. In addition I have teaching experience and am competent in transcription.

My performance experience is underpinned by my academic qualifications. I have completed a Master Performance - Bass Guitar course at Guitar-X (ATCL). I studied Music at GCSE, and Music and Music Technology at A Level. I am also a qualified sound engineer/designer, having graduated with a BA (Hons) Popular Music and Record Production from Southampton Solent University. I am equally at home working in both studio and live situations. My experience as a sound engineer/designer provides me with an insight and understanding of the differing demands placed upon musicians and engineers.

Venues I have played at include:
Shepherd's Bush Empire, Blackpool Winter Gardens, Ely Cathedral, Fairfield Halls Concert Hall & Central Hall Westminster.

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