Bec Laughton - At First Sight

NEW WEBSITE

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:42:25 +0000

NEW WEBSITE CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION! Since returning from Europe Bec has been a busy little bee indeed. Read all about her latest mayhem and the exciting news she has for 2012 VERY SOON! Builders anticipate the new house will be done by end of January 2012 so hold tight!

EUROPE/UK!

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:19:05 +0000

Lady Laughton strut her stuff abroad from June-August 2011 playing in

London (UK), Mykanos (Greek Is), Den Haag (Netherlands), Cologne (Germany) and Barcelona (Spain)

More info in the NEW WEBSITE

SINCE EUROPE …

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:24:40 +0000

more info on the NEW WEBSITE including …

BRISBANE FESTIVAL SPIEGELTENT alongside KIMBRA! (CHANNEL 9 & 10)

2 HIGH FESTIVAL @ BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

VALLEY FIESTA

BALCONY TV FEATURE

TELSTRA RD TO DISCOVERY

LORD MAYOR’S LIGHTING OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE – KING GEORGE SQ (CHANNEL 9)

LOGAN MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS CAROLS with WARNER BROS

SUPPORT JAMES BLUNDELL @ LOGAN METRO SPORTS CENTRE

National Tour!

admin — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:10:28 +0000

‘Loop de Loop’ Clip

admin — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 05:37:59 +0000

On a sleep-deprived high and surrounded by the glory of Nimbin and Byron Bay, Bec and her suite undertook the joyous task of shooting a film clip to ‘Loop de Loop’. The track was also recorded at 301 Studios Byron Bay by Anthony Lycenko (Pete Murray) and is track two of the Debut EP ‘At First Sight’. It features Willy Manukia (far left) from the Spacifix, award winning funk/soul/reggae band from New Zealand. Tau Manukia (front centre) and Imraan Paleker (mid centre) also from the band also featured in producing and playing guitar (respectively).

Debut EP Launch

admin — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:16:19 +0000

On Wednesday October 27 Bec Laughton launched her Debut EP “At First Sight”. The launch was held at the Fort in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane and filled to maximum capacity. Smashing out soul chops on the recording and live are Damon “DJ” Joel (drums), Basoki (bass), Imraan Paleker (guitar), Gavin Manikus (keys), Paul Lozana aka “Paulie Paulie” (percussion), Cassie Godbold (sax), Bob Schultz/Jose Vides (trumpet), Laisiasa Utovou & Miss Rachel Everett-Jones (backing vocals). Willy & Tau Manukia from renowned New Zealand funk/soul/reggae band Spacifix both featured and produced. Supporting at the launch were acoustic soul sensations Mark Lowndes and the ‘I Am’ trio as well as hip-hop dance crew Zennith. // Watch the launch R&B Sample Medley

At First Sight …

admin — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:29:02 +0000

Bec Laughton’s debut EP ‘At First Sight’ was recorded at 301 Studios Byron Bay with producer/engineer Anthony Lycenko (Pete Murray) then sent off to Tom Coyne (Maxwell) at Sterling Sound in New York for mastering. It features two Q Song recognised tracks, “Holy Love” and “Sensation”. The incredible 1950′s pop art was penned by mastermind and set designer Josh Macintosh. The recording features Bec’s too hot-to-trot 10-piece suite, some of Australia’s finest. Selling like hot cakes the CD sold out even before the ‘At First Sight’ National Tour! With more in the making you can always grab a copy from CD Baby or on iTunes.

ABC with Richard Fidler

admin — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:29:42 +0000

June 30, 2010 - Interview on ABC Radio // Holy Love Live on ABC Radio

October 26, 2010 - Loop de Loop Live on ABC Radio

March 4. 2011 – Loop de Loop & I Can’t Hear You // LIVE from the BRISBANE POWERHOUSE // Brisbane Comedy Festival

Recording DEBUT EP @ 301 Byron Bay

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:43:23 +0000

With Anthony Lycenko (Pete Murray) by her side as engineer/producer, Bec Laughton hit up the recording studios at 301 in Byron Bay mid July. With a stellar line-up of musicians and co-producers Tau Manukia and Willy Angelo from the New Zealand phenomenon the Spacifix, the recording is sure to be soul pleasing. With the groove of Maxwell and the folk-like lyricism of British sensation Adele, the CD aims to melt and stimulate you simultaneously.

You can now buy the Debut EP “At First Sight” here

Finalist! Q Song Awards 2010

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:12:29 +0000

After winning a 2009 Q Song award for Holy Love, Bec Laughton is back in the finals again for 2010!

Over the past five years, the awards have attracted more than 8000 entries with Queensland songwriters continuing to impress judges with the high quality of entries. Judges from around the country have selected four finalists in each category, with the winners announced at the gala awards night on Tuesday, August 10 (Ekka holiday eve) at one of Brisbane’s finest venues, The Tivoli Theatre. The awards night will be hosted by 612 ABC Brisbane’s Richard Fidler and triple j’s Sarah Howells with performances on the night from a host of established and emerging songwriters including the legendary Kev Carmody.