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Singers of Distinction 2013<\/h1>\n

Following our series of showcase events last year, ArtsIn Productions ran its 2013 series of shows featuring Singers of Distinction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The final show of the current season was \u00a0held on \u00a0Wednesday 21st August<\/a>.<\/p>\n

See our reviews of the Singers of Distinction shows 2013<\/a>\u00a0where you will be able to download or view biographical details of all the artists who have performed at these shows.<\/p>\n

See the page on Singers of Distinction 2012 on Arts in Leicester.<\/p>\n

Last year, performances were arranged at the Shed, The Soundhouse and the Musician, culminating in a finale event at Curve.<\/p>\n

Singers of Distinction 2013<\/h2>\n

The series of showcase events to honour Leicester’s best singer\/songwriters and solo artists, returned this year for a series of six shows.<\/p>\n

All 28 artists who performed at the shows were carefully selected as being those whose work merits the accolade ‘distinction’ – those who stand out as singers, songwriters and performers. There are of course other artists who would have been on these shows (had we been able to fit them all in) but for a variety of reasons certain artists were either not available or we simply did not have the right slot at the right time. \u00a0So, to those who were left out this year we say, definitely next year.<\/p>\n

We also wanted to achieve a balance between age, length of experience and musical style. We included a rapper (Jonezy) because we acknowledge the important of this vocal style and because the one artist we did pick in this category has a career that stands out for this style of music.<\/p>\n

All our artists were selected from those who currently live in our local area or were previously resident here. \u00a0Our mission is to celebrate and showcase the musical talent of our locality.<\/p>\n

All 28 artists delivered excellent performances; all were supremely good at what they do. Our shows set out to reflect the diversity and vibrancy of the local acoustic scene, ranging from traditional folk singers through to the alternative acts that push at the edge of the genre, such as the satirical songs of \u00a0Carlos Stein, the raps of Jonezy and the r ‘n b of Matthew Richards. \u00a0We brought to the mic, \u00a0young artists with great promise \u00a0(Aaron Stratton) and established artists who need no recognition (Steve Faulkner, Nancy Dawkins.)<\/p>\n

We are very grateful to the managers of The Exhchange Bar for making their room available to us. \u00a0The boutique venue offered a stylish and comfortable ambience for the shows. \u00a0Thanks also to Andy Fox for his work on the PA, plus others who volunteered to help out when there was a need.<\/p>\n

Each artist received<\/p>\n