Dreammming
At the Dreaming 2009 Bec Laughton featured with Dave Dow and the Orbits for their debut performance as a 14-piece band. Saturated in original funk/soul/reggae bliss and sleighing an Erykah Badu style Bob Marley tribute medley. Watch Bec rip up No More Trouble
The sassy songstress was also asked to perform with renowned soul singer Deline Briscoe after her performance with the Orbits. Watch the impromptu jam with the amazing Deline Briscoe
The following year at the 2010 Dreaming Lady Laughton featured with Celestino, an Andean Fusion band that is a cocktail of traditional South American music and contemporary funk/reggae.
HR25 @ QPAC
Born a theatre orphan it was only natural for Bec to take to the stage. With a long history in musical theatre that spans over a decade her first musical was in 1998. With lead roles in several youth productions, it was in 2004 that Bec landed her first lead role in a major production at 16 years of age. Playing Dorothy in the Wiz alongside Luke Kennedy (Lion) of the Ten Tenors was a dream come true.
For Harvest Rain Theatre Company’s 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre Bec was asked to revisit the yellow brick road with a rendition of ‘Home’ and ‘Brand New Day’. Backed by a 50-piece orchestra and 80-voice choir the show was nothing short of amazing. Also solo performances from Leisa Barry-Smith, Julie Cotterell, Angel Dormer, Penny Farrow, Justin Geange, Angela Harding, Catherine Heggarty, Belinda Heit, Stefanie Jones, Luke Kennedy and Sarah Punch.
Watch Rehearsing for HR25 or the Finale
See snippets of Bec performing as Dorothy (The Wiz) and Ronnette (Little Shop of Horrors) in a 25 year montage of HRTC
Conversations CD
Produced by Dave Spicer, Mark Smith and Irene Bartlett ‘Conversations’ is a collaborative album that is now released every year. The debut release was in 2010 featuring Bec Laughton singing a heart-breaking rendition of ‘If I Only Had A Brain’. The album showcases 10 amazing young jazz vocalists along side the remarkable Dave Spicer on piano. The idea spawned out of a desire to document the great vocalists that are passing through the QLD condervatorium. During Dave and Irene’s time at the con, numerous vocalists have come in as students and continued on to establish national and international recognition in their field.
Catch Bec’s one take wonder in the Studio or her performance of Holy Love live at the Brisbane Jazz Club Launch
‘At Home’ Pre-EP
In February 2010 Bec Laughton released ‘At Home’, a Pre-EP that would pave the way to her debut commercial release ‘At First Sight’. The EP features four tracks including the original QSong Award winning version of Holy Love. There were only 200 hard copies printed of the EP which will remain the only 200 ever available. They are now SOLD OUT. So if you have a copy hold onto it until the time comes to sell it on Ebay!
‘DJ’ takes you to the Pre-EP Launch
WOODFORDIA
Bec made a special appearance with Dave Dow and the Orbtis (14 piece funk/soul/reggae band) at the 2009 Woodford Folk Festival. An event of international standing, it is held over new years from Dec 27th to January 1st. More than 2000 performers are programmed featuring local, national and international guests. The festival is held on an environmental parkland on Jinibara Country which is dedicated to the arts and humanities and is underpinned by a strong sense of environmentalism.
The band is a fusion of cultures and for these performances included: Clinton Cochrane – NZ (drums), Basoki – TI (bass), Lester – Jamaica (guitar), Gavin Manikus – SA (keys), Damon Joel – Aus (Percussion), Celestino Conde – Bolivia (Panpipes) and Laisiasa Utovou – Fiji (BVs)
Watch Bec sing up a storm on this crowd phone video
QLD Symphony Orchestra & Bec!
Bec was asked to perform at the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s 2010 Season Launch at the South Bank Piazza. Recognized for her jazz vocals she was representing the contemporary aspect of the upcoming season. Dressed to the nines in 1920′s glamour Bec was a memorable act of the evening.
Almost 6 months later and entirely unrelated, Bec’s papa Peter Laughton has taken over the role as Production Manager at QSO after touring Australia with the Buddy Holly Show. Music inescapably in the blood.
Support act for Zhane!
American R&B/hip hop soul duo Zhane were most famous for their hit ‘Hey Mr DJ’. Bec had the honour of supporting Renee Neufville from the duo on her latest Australian visit.
Psycho Remedy, which was run by Global Kool at Bar 388 (now Tempo) in Fortitude Valley, strongly supports local talent as well as hosting international acts.
Backing vocalists pictured right: Josh Daveta, Charis Dewald & Seisoni Tonga
Bec’s Zhane suite also featured: Damon Joel (Drums), Greg “G Bass” Tchernez (Bass), Sterling Silver (Guitar) and Nick Hunter (Keys)
WINNER – Q Song Awards 2009
The fourth annual Q Song Awards hit the Tivoli on August 11 in Fortitude Valley crowning the next generation of Queensland songwriters. Soul/pop singer/songwriter Bec Laughton took out the 2009 Gospel/Spiritual Award with her song HOLY LOVE.
The competition this year attracted almost 2500 entries from across the state and Laughton was amazed and delighted to win her category. Along with industry recognition of her songwriting talent, she gained prizes valued at $1000.
The song features backing vocals that are quintessentially Gospel. Performing on the recording are some of Brisbane’s most talented emerging vocalists: Charis Dewald, Josh Daveta, Kimmy Smith & Laisiasa Utovou. Also featured are some of Brisbane’s most prominent musicians including Joel Warden on drums, Graham Ritchie on Bass and Dale Lingwood on piano. Engineered by Surya Sumantara this whole package of artists goes to prove that Brisbane should watch out for a new wave of emerging talent.
A new version of Holy Love also features on Bec’s Debut EP “At First Sight”, compare the tracks …
Golden Ticket to ‘Dream Inc’
Brooke Fraser, Katie Noonan, Seymour Stein, Eskimo Joe (pictured left) & Natalie Bassingthwaighte are just a few of the artists Bec was lucky enough to rub shoulders with in Melbourne last September. Kavyen ‘Kav’ Temperley of Eskimo Joe had some songwriting input on “Undone” which now features on little miss Laughton’s Debut EP “At First Sight”.
Listen to Undone
Chosen to receive a free ticket with the opportunity to sing her originals to prominent industry figures, Bec was delighted to attend the Dream Inc Music Workshop. Run by David Jaanz (world reknowned singing coach) and Michael Parisi (former president A&R Warner) the workshop showcased some of Australia’s most promising emerging artists.
Chosen to perform on the mainstage, see Bec’s 10 seconds of glory
