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NICK BATTLE INTERVIEWS STUART FOR PREMIER RADIO'S "MEN AT WORK" SERIES - 17th July
Posted on 13/07/2010
Stuart spent a fun hour in the studio with Premier Radio's Nick Battle last week chatting all things career, faith, football and babies(!) for Nick's Saturday night series "MEN at WORK".
The interview can be heard on Saturday 17t July at 8.00pm.
Premier Radio broadcasts nationally on DAB Freeview Channel 725 and Sky Digital 0123, and on medium wave across London 0123, (1305, 1332, 1413)
You can also tune in via www.premierradio.org.uk
Stuart returns to Cherwell for SINGER OF THE YEAR 2010
Posted on 08/07/2010
Stuart is delighted to have been invited back by the staff and students of Oxford's prestigious Cherwell School, to once again adjudicate at their Singer of the Year Competition. Following on from a wonderful celebration of the musical talents of the students last year Stuart is joined on the panel by Cherwell's own Stephanie Grafe and BBC Radio Oxford's DJ Gary Smith. In an evening that will also feature performances from Cherwell's Gospel Choir, Stuart is very much looking forward to meeting and hearing this years finalist's and to enjoying another evening of fun and music where every student who takes part is already a winner!
STUART SINGS AT THE FINALS OF THE AEGON INTERNATIONAL TENNIS - EASTBOURNE -19TH JUNE.
Posted on 19/06/2010
Stuart is delighted to be taking his group PRIMA VOCE down to Eastbourne to sing before the finals of the AEGON TENNIS INTERNATIONAL on Saturday 19th June.
As part of the build-up to the Finals, PRIMA VOCE will be performing just before the players enter onto court. Helping to build up the atmosphere they will be performing the famous, rousing anthems 'Zadok the Priest', 'O Fortuna' and 'Nessun Dorma'.
Further information about the AEGON TENNIS INTERNATIONAL, Eastbourne can be found at www.lta.org.uk
"FOREVER ENGLAND!" - WORLD CUP SONG AVAILABLE 6TH JUNE.....
Posted on 29/05/2010
"FOREVER ENGLAND!' the World Cup song co-written by Stuart is available for download and cd single purchase on the 6th June 2010.
Penned by Stuart and Jeff Chegwin and set to the Stringfever arrangement of the Geoff Mindel track 'FOREVER ENGLAND!' is a wonderfully catchy, up-beat anthem perfectly pitched for all fans who not only love their National Team but who love their Nation and are simply proud to be English.
Download, or buy, from the 6th of June and get behind our nations bid to win their second World Cup in South Africa....
"ENGLAND, FOREVER ENGLAND,
FOREVER ENGLAND!
ALWAYS!'
STUART INTERVIEWED FOR BBC THREE COUNTIES RADIO - MONDAY 31ST MAY 2010
Posted on 29/05/2010 - Taken From www.bbc.co,uk/threecounties
Stuart recently took time-out from his incredibly busy schedule to meet with Three Counties Radio presenter Ian Brown to chat about his career to date.
Recorded at the Royal Festival Hall Stuart and Ian chatted about the rich and varied path that his career has taken thus far and about some of the very exciting developments that are in the pipeline for this year and beyond.
Stuart's interview can be heard between 4pm and 6pm on Monday 31st May.
All further information can be found at the Three Counties Radio website: www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties
STUART IS AWARDED THE SIR REGINALD GOODALL SCHOLARSHIP
Posted on 28/05/2010
"FOREVER ENGLAND!" - NEW WORLD CUP SONG IS LAUNCHED...!
Posted on 25/04/2010
Stuart was both delighted and honoured to be approached recently by the incredibly talented electric string quartet, Stringfever, to co-write lyrics and be the guest vocalist on a new song to support the England football team in their bid for World Cup glory in South Africa.
"Forever England!" has been co-written by Stuart and Jeff Chegwin, with the track composed by Dave Mindel and arranged by Stringfever. The track is a wonderfully patriotic anthem that is sure to get the heart of any Englishman, and woman, proudly beating, as we cheer Rooney, Lamps and the rest of the boys onto victory...!
The track is being launched, before an audience of music industry, tv and sporting celebrities on Tuesday 27th April at the BBC Club in London.
"This is our chance, our chance for glory.
This is our time, our time is now.
Each step we take, we take together.
We will never, never give in!
England, Forever England
Forever England.
Always."
It will be available for download on 6th June and for cd purchase on the 7th June.
STUART INTERVIEWED ON PREMIER RADIO - 9TH MARCH!
Posted on 02/03/2010
Stuart is Bridgitte Tetteh's guest on her "Drive-Time" show on Tuesday 9th March from 3.20pm onwards.
This is the second time that he has been on Bridgitte's show and is delighted to have been asked to return once again where they will chat about his career to in general but will be looking particularly at his forthcoming performance of Brahms' - "A German Requiem" as well as his forthcoming follow-up album to the hugely popular "Benedizioni" and his appearances at this years "Big Church Day Out"..... there's alot to pack into 20 minutes....!!!
Stuart will be on air from 3.20pm onwards and you can tune in and listen by heading to;
1305, 1332, 1413 MW
Sky Digital 0123
Freeview 725
DAB
For further information please visit the website;
http://www.premier.org.uk
STUART - in his own words - A Monthly Update
Posted on 24/02/2010
Stuart has decided that this year he wants to do a monthly update throughout the year so that people can follow his progress in the studio the second album, writing, rehearsing and of course performing.
It's been such an exciting start to the year for Stuart that he is going to already be bringing you the first TWO months worth of news and updates in February - and the end of February at that!
So, watch out for the "STU's NEWS" updates - starting very soon...
Stuart invited to hold a Singing Master Class with the Salvation Army Youth Choir - 17th February 2010
Posted on 12/02/2010
Stuart is thrilled to be taking time out of his busy recording and recital preparation in order to spend the day in Bournemouth with the Territorial Youth Choir of the Salvation Army
Under the leadership of the Creative Worship Specialist for Music Ministries Ira Thomas and Major Andrea Sawyer the Territorial Youth Secretary.
Heading back to his spiritual roots, where his mother was a Salvation Army Officer (the equivalent of being a vicar or priest) Stuart is delighted to be spending the day with the 80 strong group of 12 to 20 year old's who are taking the opportunity to spend a fun but very intense week of music and singing that culminates in a combined concert with the Territorial Youth Band at the end of the week. He is truly honored to have been invited and see's days and opportunities like these are really important in the support and devlopment of young people with a passion to sing.
Stuart will start the day by joining the choir for a rehearsal and feedback on both technique and interpretation. He will then follow that with a Q & A session about both his professional career to date, the influence of his faith in his life and will conclude the day with a performance of a few songs from his operatic repertoire, his debut album 'Benedizioni' and his forthcoming second album which he is currently recording in the studio and which is due for release in May/June of this year.
STUART PERFORMS BRAHMS' A GERMAN REQUIEM - LONDON - 20TH MARCH
Posted on 05/01/2010
Stuart is absolutely delighted to announce that he will be the baritone soloist, alongside soprano Monica Bancos, in the forthcoming performance of Brahms' A German Requiem on Saturday 20th March.
Performing with the CLIC Sargent Symphony Orchestra and Combined Choir of the Royal College of Music, the Royal Academy, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the Royal Northern College of Music and Trinity College, under the leadership of conductor Will Kunhardt-Sutton, the performance will be held at St. Pauls, Onslow Square, London. SW7 3NX.
The rest of the programme features Craig Greene performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No.24
The concert is FREE but there will be a collection taken at the end of the performance and all monies raised are to be split equally between CLIC Sargent Charity; the Bone Cancer Research Trust and Andy's Angels - a trust that has been set up in memory of Stuart's friend Andy who died of bone cancer in November 2009.
This is a FREE concert.
PERFORMANCE - 7.30pm with Doors opening at 7.00pm
St Pauls can be contacted directly on;
+44 (0)207 460 5490
First Concert dates of 2010 announced!
Posted on 04/01/2010
Stuart is delighted to annouce the first concerts dates for his diary for 2010. In what promises to be an exciting year with the recording and launch of his second solo album, Stuart is also already looking forward to a full diary of live performances.
Please visit the Tour Dates page of this site to view the details for concerts on the 20th January, 6th February and his debut London recital on 10th February.
Further details of future concerts and his performances at Detling 2010 along with The Big Church Day Out and his debut in "La Traviata" will be posted very soon.
Words of encouragement - Staines Concert
Posted on 01/11/2009
Stuart recently performed in Staines at the Salvation Army Hall as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Canaan Bookshop.
Sharing a stage with the wonderful author Michele Guiness and with a guest appearance by Fiona Castle, who's husband Roy, opened the first Canaan store all those years ago, it was a wonderful evening of music, laughter and thanks-giving.
Following the event, Stuart was honoured to recieve the following message from a member of the audience who took the time to write the following;
"...I wanted to thank you for sharing your talent and inspiring the entire audience on Friday night. I have been listening to your cd and finding great comfort and peace.... Thank you again for uplifting me on a night when I so deeply needed it."
Written by a lady called Sue, Stuart wanted to share how encouraging such a message was to him to have recieved from a member of the audience. Such words of encouragement are so precious and certainly never taken for granted. It is always an honour to perform, but sometimes it is all too easy to forget the 'bigger picture' of what God can and does do in the lives of all of us when we allow Him to work through us, inspite of us and with our fragility of humanity and ability.
Thank you Sue!
Great day for Andy's Angels at rhe Royal Parks Half-Marathon!
Posted on 13/10/2009
It proved to be a very special day for everyone connected with Andy's Angels and the continuing fight against bone cancer.
Personal Best times were achieved by 5 of Andy's Angels - including Stuart who was delighted with his time of 1 hour 51.04 mins!
Another 4 of the Angels ran the distance for the very first time and therefore achieved their own pb's too!!
And Andy's 'Angelic Race Wings' took their maiden flight!
Wonderful race weather coupled together with a great course that wound its way through four of London's Royal Parks meant that it truly was an inspiring run!
Read an in-depth review of the day and view the photographs and sponsor Andy's Angels and Andy's chosen cancer charities, if you haven't already done so, by logging onto Andy's humbling and inspiring blog;
Andys Angels - race 10 - Royal Parks 1/2 Marathon - 11th October 2009
Posted on 11/10/2009
Stuart joins a group of 14 other 'Angels' as the 'Andy's Angels' Race series continues on Sunday 11th October when they tackle the beautiful, but tough Royal Parks 1/2 Marathon in London.
Since the 'Angels' series was started, the number of people who have shown a desire to support both Andy and, by extension, other people fighting cancer, has steadily grown and the 15 'Angels' will be joined by a further 85 runners all wearing the vest of the Bone Cancer Research Trust.
The 'Angels' have set themselves a target of £10,000 to be raised through the race series and a number of other events that are currently in development - including concerts.
Please help the 'Angels' reach their target as soon as possible by donating whatever you can. The fight against cancer is something very close to Stuart's heart having already felt the shadow of it's devastating impact on homes and families within his own immediate family. He is determined to do what he can, with what little he has, for as long as he can in order to help in the fight to find a cure.
Sponsorship is really easy and takes just a few minutes and a couple of clicks.
Go to the humbling and inspiring website/blog of Andy and follow the prompts.
Further information about the Royal Parks 1/2 itself can be found at;
THANK YOU!
Stuart, Jimmy Floyd, the Chelsea Old Boys and a Salvation Army Army album launch - all in one day!
Posted on 14/09/2009
What a day ahead is in store for Stuart on September 14th!
Not only has Stuart dusted-off his boots, got his shin-pads checked for relaiability and packed his brother Darrell's old Pilgrim school football team socks in preparation for a stint of 'Roy of the Rovers' fantasy football....!
But... the 14th also see's the launch of the latest offering from the Regent Hall Salvation Army Band with their album "Songs of Praise" featuring the voive of Stuart.
As part of a charity team that will be playing against some of Chelsea's legends when he takes part in a match at the clubs state-of-the-art training complex in Cobham he will be playing against a team of players that graced the Blue shirt over the decades he will be joined on the same team by Englands most capped cricketer in the form of former captain and wicketkeeper Alec Stewart as well as Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. A man with one of the hardest shots in the game but also one of the most popular with Chelsea fans! Stuart is incredibly honoured to be bringing his footballing skills, last seen when he played for his school a 'few' years ago, to the table....
This coupled with the launch of an album where Stuart was invited to add vocals to two of his favourite tracks on the arrangements chosen by the band of Regent Hall Salvation Army for "Songs of Praise" means that Monday 14th September will prove to be a very special day...
SECOND ALBUM - STUART IS BACK IN THE STUDIO!!
Posted on 10/09/2009
Stuart is absolutely delighted to be heading back into the studio where he will start work on his follow-up album to the hugely successful and popular debut album 'Benedzioni'!
Alongside his co-writer and collaborator Oliver Davis, work has already started on the album, which has been commissioned by the Kingsway label. Due for a 2010 release including the USA, it will follow a similar path in style to that of the richly praised 'Benedizioni' and will feature the unique classical arrangements of some of today's modern worship hymns and songs that have impacted Stuart's personal faith journey alongside new, original compositions from the partnership that have already produced tracks such as the beautiful 'Bambino Mio' and 'Ma Credo Ancora' - two of the most popular iTunes downloads on 'Benedizioni'.
Watch this space.....!!
"When Pendred sings, it's not just with his voice, it's like his soul is in charge." TIME OUT
Salvation Army 'Songs of Praise' album , featuring the voice of Stuart Pendred, is launched 14th September 2009
Posted on 10/09/2009
The new praise and worship album "Songs of Praise" recorded by the band of Regent Hall and featuring the voice of Stuart Pendred is released on the 14th September.
Featuring brass arrangements of some of today's most popular worship songs and hymns, Stuart was delighted when he was asked by Kingway to record vocals for two of his favourite hymns 'How Deep the Father's Love for Us' and 'Light of the World (Here I am to Worship)'.
The album and individual tracks will be available for purchase and download through all normal channels from September 14th.
Stuart on Twitter!
Posted on 28/07/2009
For all you Twitter addicts - you can now follow all of Stuart's news via Twitter.
From the inane, what he had for breakfast, to the exciting news on his second album, studio and song-writing insights and latest concert and performance information!
Follow Stuart on @stuartpendred
New collaboration with classical guitarist Jason Carter!
Posted on 13/07/2009
Stuart is very excited to be travelling to Nimes, France in August where he will be working on new material with the incredible classical guitarist Jason Carter.
Following a meeting earlier this month with Jason on the Isle of Wight, they both felt that the possibility of creating a sound that was very unique and exciting was something that they wanted to investigate and after further talks have managed to find a space in their schedules to get into the studio to collaborate.
Both pioneering artists in their own fields they are both excited about the potential of their working together and of what it will result in creatively.
Jason is an amazing musical talent that Stuart is not only very excited about working with but would also urge you to check out for yourselves.
Meet both the music and the man by visiting his website.
http://www.vimeo.com/album/18894
His new Harp Guitar album "In and Out of Time" is now available.
When asked Stuart described it as "Beautiful, strange, enigmatic and to be listened to again and again!"
Stuart records with the Regent Hall Salvation Army Band.
Posted on 13/07/2009
Stuart is truly going back to his roots as the guest vocalist on the forthcoming new album from the Salvation Army Band of Regent Hall - "Songs of Praise".
Stuart is heading to a studio in Manchester later this month to record vocals to two of his favourite modern hymns, 'Here I am to Worship' and 'How Deep the Father's Love for Me'.
Due for release on the Kingsway label, Stuart is delighted to have the opportunity to be involved on such a special project and is honoured to have been asked to appear on the album.
Further details on the recording, release and purchase details will appear in future news bulletins here on Stuart's website.
Stuart 'After Hours' @ DEtlings Conference - Monday 10th August 2009
Posted on 05/07/2009
Stuart is absolutely delighted to be the guest of Steve Legg as part of his After Hours Show at the DEtlings Conference on Monday 10th August 2009.
An interview with Stuart, talking about his music and journey of faith recently appeared in Steve's magazine SORTED and can be viewed again via www.sorted-magazine.com
Steve's show starts at 9.30pm.
Being held again at the Kent County Showground, Detling Hill, Kent ME14 3JF please contact www.detling.com for further information.
Stuart is Guest Adjuticator for prestigeous Oxford school's Singer of the Year Competition - Tuesday 7th July 2009
Posted on 05/07/2009
Stuart is delighted to have been invited by the staff and students of the prestigious Cherwell School, Oxford to be one of their guest adjudicators at their Singer of the Year Competition for 2009.
Stuart is joined on the panel by Cherwell's Head Teacher Jill Judson and former Cherwell student Amy Webber who is currently studying at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. With 13 finalists it is sure to be a wonderful evening of music which Stuart is very much looking forward to as Cherwell celebrates the musical talent it currently enjoys within the ranks of it's students.
"Wembley 09 - An All Blue-Affair" - ITV 1 - FA CUP FINAL - 30th May 2009
Posted on 30/05/2009
Stuart's light-hearted song "Wembley 09 - An All Blue-Affair" will be part of the 'fans colours' montage that is being shown by ITV 1 as part of it's build-up to the FA Cup Final.
Filmed under the statue of the great Sir Bobby Moore in the shadow of the new Wembley Stadium and it's already iconic arch Stuart can be seen and heard on ITV1 at 1.45pm
FA CUP FINAL SONG - MEDIA FRENZY!
Posted on 30/05/2009
It's been an incredible week for Stuart after his lighted-hearted self-penned lyrics looking at the FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Everton was picked up by numerous radio and television stations.
Set to the wonderful music that is Puccini's most famous aria 'Nessun Dorma' Stuart has paid homage to both of the teams in Blue who will battle for the last piece of silverware at the end of what has been an incredible season.
"Wemberly!
Wemberly!
It's FA Cup Final day
We're gonna take a little stroll down Wembley Way
For an all Blue affair.
There's Mosey and his Toffee-Blues
Saha, Pienaar, Cahill and Neville too
But here comes Hiddink with his Blue-Bridge-Blues
JT, Lamps, Boswinga, Drogs, Mikel, Ashley Cole.
The Towers are gone it's now the great Wembley Arch
But the famous Cup lives on.
Will it be sweet success for the Toffee-Blues
Or final Flying joy for the Dutchman and his Blues?
It's the Cup!
It's the FA Cup!"
Stuart has already been invited to sing his song on talkSPORT radio, Chelsea TV and Setanta TV.
With performances scheduled for the last ever Eamonn Holmes show on BBC Radio 5, Chelsea TV again and with a rendition being filmed under the Bobby Moore statue at Wembley itself for ITV 1 that will be aired in the build-up to the Final at 1.45pm it truly has been a wonderful, busy, exciting and 'All BLUE' week for Stuart and his music!
Andys Angels Race Series - race 5 - 25th May 2009
Posted on 19/05/2009 - Taken From http://grumpyoldgit.org
Stuart is taking part in the second running of the Bupa London 10,000 as part of the on-going Andy's Angels Race Series, raising both cash and profile for the Bonce Cancer Research Trust and the fight against this awful disease. This is race 5 in a series of races that are taking place throughout 2009.
On a course that will take in part of the proposed Marathon course for the London 2012 Olympic Games Stuart is hoping to better his time from last year when he achieved a personal best over the 6.2mile distance.
For more information on the Race Series, to meet Andy and to find out how you can help support please visit Andy's blog at http://grumpyoldgit.org
Andy's Angels Race Series - race 4 - Oxford Mail video interview
Posted on 19/05/2009 - Taken From http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/media/video/83568/
Stuart was interviewed just after finishing the Oxford Town and Gown 10k race as part of the Andy's Angels Race Series 2009.
Click on the following link to view the interview;
Andy's Angels Race Series - race 4 - 17th May 2009
Posted on 15/05/2009
Stuart is taking part in the Oxford Town & Gown 10k run as part of the on-going Andy's Angels Race Series raising both cash and profile for the Bone Cancer Research Trust and the fight against this brutal disease. This is race 4 in a series of runs that are taking place throughout 2009.
For more information on the Race Series, Andy and how you can help support through donation, please visit Andy's blog at http://grumpyoldgit.org
Stuart interviewd live on BBC Radio Oxford - Sunday 24th May 2009
Posted on 10/05/2009
Stuart will be the guest of BBC Radio Oxford's Phil Mercer on Sunday 24th May.
Phils' show airs from 06.00am and 09.00am with Stuart heading into the studio to discuss his spiritual journey, life in general and his debut album 'Benedizioni' between 07.30am and 08.00am
Tune into BBC Radio Oxford on 95.2 FM
For further information please visit;
Stuart interviewed live on talkSPORT Radio - Thursday 21st May 2009
Posted on 10/05/2009
Stuart is the guest of talkSPORT presenters Mike Parry and Andy Townsend on Thursday 21st May as they look ahead to the FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Everton. There will be plenty of banter between True-Blue Stuart and Toffee's fanatic Parry as they discuss the upcoming FA Cup Final, sport/football in general and no doubt having a little 'sing-song' together to end the show!
Parry and Townsend's show airs between 10.00am and 1.00pm with Stuart on-air from 12noon.
Tune in on 1089/1053 AM
For further information visit;
Stuart sings at Baptist Assembly - BIC - 1st May 2009
Posted on 24/04/2009
Stuart will be taking his unique style of worship and performance to the Baptist Assembly 2009 at the Bournemouth International Centre on Friday 1st May.
As part of their Assembly Unplugged schedule of events, Stuart will be performing songs from his debut album 'Benedizioni' from 9.30pm onwards.
For more information on Assembly Unplugged and the Baptist Assembly Conference in general please go to http://baptistassembly.org.uk
Stuart runs in Race 3 of Andy's Angels Charity Race Series - 19th April
Posted on 19/04/2009
Stuart is running in the very first Newham 10km this Sunday as part of his fund-raising charity race-series for Andys Angels and the Bone Cancer Research Trust.
On a run that will take Stuart through the site of the 2012 Olympics this is race 3 in a series of fund-raisers for the Bone Cancer Research Trust.
To find out more about his friend Andy's journey; the Andy's Angels Race-Series and to SPONSOR please visit Andy's blog.
Stuart debuts at Spring Harvest - 7th April 2009
Posted on 06/04/2009 - Taken From www.springharvest.org
Stuart makes his debut at Spring Harvest - Centre Stage at Skegness as part of their After Hours programme.
Stuart will introduce himself and his music with a guest slot during the Big Top service and then perform a set from his debut album 'Benedizioni' at the Centre Stage venue from 10pm onwards.
Please visit the Tour Dates for further information or www.springharvest.org
Stuart speaks to Mike Hill on Sunday - BBC Tees Sunday 8th March
Posted on 06/03/2009 - Taken From http://bbc.co.uk/tees
Stuart is the guest of BBC Tee's Mike Hill on his regular programme Mike Hill on Sunday.
Talking about his life, career, faith and debut album 'Benedizioni' Stuart can be heard on Sunday between 6am and 9am on 95FM DAB
Stuart interviewd on PREMIER RADIO - Saturday 7th March 2009 - 10.45am
Posted on 27/02/2009 - Taken From www.premier.org.uk
Stuart will be a guest of Tony Miles and Lizzie Crow on Premier's BIG BREAKFAST on Saturday 7th March 2009.
Whilst also discussing his debut worship album 'Benedizioni' Stuart's main focus for the interview will be about his charity race-series in aid of the Bone Cancer Research Trust under the banner of Andy's Angels - a group of runners who have come together for Andy Greig and his chosen charities. Andy, a friend of Stuart's was diagnosed in 2008 with the disease in his right knee and subsequently with secondaries in his lungs. After a knee replacement operation, chemotherapy and radiation treatment Andy is slowly making a recovery with on-going monitoring of his condition.
Stuart will be discussing his idea for the race-series and what they, as Andy's Angels are hoping to achieve throughout 2009 and beyond.
For more information on Andy, Andy's Angels and the Bone Cancer Research Trust, and how you can help, please go to the following;
Premier Radio
1305 1332 1423 MW
Sky Digital 0123
Virgin Media 968
Freeview 725
DAB
Stuart makes his pre-match 'debut' with Gus Hiddink in the UEFA Champions League - TONIGHT!
Posted on 25/02/2009
Stuart's pre-match build-up before the Chelsea faithful continues when, along Gus Hiddink, they both make their 'home debuts' tonight under the new Chelsea managers reign!
Stuart will lead the full-house of 43,000 in the traditional Chelsea anthem 'Blue is the Colour' as the teams come onto the pitch for the first-leg of the UEFA Champions League last 16 tie.
Chelsea, already bouyed up by the arrival of Hiddink and their strong victory over Aston Villa at the weekend will be looking forward to the return of one of their former managers and ever popular 'the Tinkerman' Claudio Ranieri as he brings Juventus, one of the truly great european teams, to Stamford Bridge in a much anticipated European nights under the floodlights.
The match is live on Sky Sports Xtra - 19.30pm with Stuart singing just before kick-off at 19.45pm.
Stuart's Race-Series 09 in support of the Bone Cancer Research Trust
Posted on 19/02/2009 - Taken From http://grumpyoldgit.org/andys_angels/
STUART and ANDYS ANGELS Race-Series 2009
National Cross Country Championships
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, London. Saturday 21st Feb 09
Dear Friends and family,
One of my oldest mates, Andy, was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in his right femur in February 2008 at the age of 41. Since then he has had the primary tumour removed by replacing his right knee with a Titanium one and had six months of Chemotherapy. In November 2008 he had secondary tumours removed from both lungs. Andy is now finishing a course of Radiotherapy to his leg. As yet he has not been declared free from Cancer so will be closely observed over the coming months.
To read more about Andy's fight against cancer, visit his wonderfully brutal, honest and inspiring blog -
http://mackixwindoze.wordpress.com
I have been profoundly impacted by my friends fight, having already lost my uncle Roger at the age of 47 to this horrific disease. So, I have decided to use something that I enjoy doing in order to raise as much money and profile as I can for Andy's chosen charities. So, throughout 2009, I will be running a series of races, varying in distance from 10k (6 miles) to Half-marathon (13 miles). Having done two marathons in the past both my knees and the rest of me will enjoy, and be able to achieve far more mileage, by avoiding a third!
The race series starts THIS Saturday with the National Cross Country Championships, Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, London.
To read more, follow and support please click on media and head to press where you can read the un-folding story in full....
Eamonn Holmes - AGAIN - Listen 'AGAIN'!
Posted on 17/02/2009 - Taken From www.bbc.co.uk/five/live
Stuart was once again a guest on BBC Radio 5 Live's Eamonn Holmes Show. Following the shock departure of Chelsea manager Phil Scolari, Eamonn's producers contacted Stuart to once again put his satirical writing skills to use following the success of his 'Eamonn jingles', in the penning of a musical look at the happenings down at Stamford Bridge. Having set his new lyrics to the famous tune of 'Volare', Stuart was then invited onto the show to sing his ditty live.
In Eamonn's absence he was welcomed by guest host 'Mock the Week' regular Andy Parsons, where not only was Stuart asked about his thoughts regarding all things Chelsea but his acting and singing career were given the full comedy treatment by Andy.
Due to a technical problem visitors to Stuart's website weren't able to read about his appearance before the live transmission of his interview and performance but you are able to 'listen again' by visiting the BBC's website and clicking on the view again button.
Stuart's original lyrics, in homage to Scolari, can be read by clicking on the 'lyrics' tab on the homepage.
Benedizioni on 'Sunday Breakfast' - BBC Radio Humberside.
Posted on 01/02/2009 - Taken From www.bbc.co.uk/humberside
Geoff Howlett will be featuring and playing a track from Stuart's debut album 'Benedizioni' during the Sunday Breakfast programme on BBC Radio Humberside.
Listen 'LIVE' by visiting the website www.bbc.co.uk/humberside or via the 'listen again' facility and choosing 'LISTEN AGAIN' and choosing "Sunday Breakfast".
The show is between 6.00am - 8.00am with Geoff's feature starting at 6.30am.
Listen on 95.9fm, 1485am & DAB Digital Radio in East. Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.
Festive Spectacular Review - "...the remarkable talent of singer Stuart Pendred..."
Posted on 21/01/2009 - Taken From www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk
"Pendred, though, was the star attraction...."
Read the full review as it appeared in December 15th's edition of the Scarborough Evening News by Martin Dowie.
Just click on the 'media' link.
www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk
Latest album review -
Posted on 18/01/2009
The latest review for 'Benedizioni' is another full of praise, not only for Stuart's vocals, which are described as 'warm and smooth' and likened to Andrea Bocelli and Red Hurley but for the whole sound of the album about which the following is written
"...I enjoyed the sound immensely....rates as highly as those I have heard before in this genre...." Geoff Howlett
To read the review in full go to the 'press' link under 'Media'.
Pendred creates new jingle 'live on air' for Eamonn Holmes and the BBC!
Posted on 12/01/2009 - Taken From www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/
"What a voice!"
These were the first words said to Stuart by Eamonn Holmes after they'd left the studio following his interview on Radio 5.
Stuart had a fantastic time on Saturday morning with Eamonn and his team managing to stun and suprise the entire studio with the unexpected creation of a new 'Holmes jingle' and off the cuff as he sang the famous and fun Italian tarantella 'Funiculi Funicula' with his own re-worked lyrics to close Eamonns' first 5 Live show of 2009.
Sharing the studio with Calum Best, son of footballing legend George, Stuart entertained the studio and listeners nationwide with the story of Vinny Jones's 'worst Best-man speech' ever at Denis Wise's wedding before talking about his debut solo album 'Benedizioni' and closing the show in a style that brought him a rapturous round of applause from everyone present!
Listen out for the new jingle next week on Eamonns show from 9.00am - 11.00am Live on BBC Radio 5 - 909 and 693 AM and MW.
To hear the interview again, log onto the BBC website and go to iPlayer and listen again or download the Eamon Holmes Show as a podcast.
Live on the Eamon Holmes Show - BBC Radio 5
Posted on 10/01/2009
Stuart is Eamon's guest tomorrow morning on BBC Radio 5 live from 10.30am when he'll be talking, and playing tracks from his album 'Benedizione' and discussing all things football and sport including the day he sang at Denis Wise's wedding, Vinnie Jones's 'best' Best-man speech, the build-up to the big clash between Man Utd and Chelsea and maybe even having a bit of a sing at the end of the show!
The Eamon Holmes Show
BBC Radio 5 Live - 909 & 693 AM
9.00am - 11.00am
Stuart will be on Eamon's show from 10.30am
"....you'll really enjoy Stuart Pendred" - Holland reviews 'Benedizioni'
Posted on 04/12/2008 - Taken From www.bottomlineonline.nl
"If you like the music of Alessandro Safina and Il Divo: you'll really enjoy Stuart Pendred"
Henk-Jen van der Klis writing for www.bottomlineonline.nl
Benedizioni has recieved a great review in the Netherlands. To read the full review please visit the press page on site or to read the review in it's original language please go to the following;
http://www. bottomlineonline. nl/99/4195/Stuart_Pendred_-_Benedizioni/index. html
Album review
Posted on 31/10/2008
Please check the press page for the review by Darren Mangold, which appears in the Winter edition of 'C' Magazine.
Serbian concert - 25th October 2008
Posted on 28/10/2008
I was amazed at how quickly we (or to be more precise I) forget conflict and war when it has been going on very recently in another country and is then no longer on the front of the news headlines and therefore not 'grabbing' for my attention. My immediate thoughts when I think of Serbia are of two incredibly gifted tennis players Ana Ivanovic and the Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic. This thought struck me as I was being driven from Belgrade airport past buildings in the capital city that had been the target of bombings during the conflict between Serbia and it's Balkan neighbours only twenty years ago - bombed out and dangerously wrecked. I won't even begin to try and explain the complicated political issues that stretch back hundreds of years that lay behind such wars - only comment upon how positive the people subsequently appear to be and determined to move their country forward in it's history. Thankfully, for all concerned in this part of the world, the only conflicts that now go on are those carried out in the fields of the sports and political arenas.
However, there is still very much a battle going on in terms of the health and welfare of people's across the globe.
These trips are both incredibly exciting but also very frustrating, because just as you are beginning to get a small flavour for a city and it's people, let alone an entire nation, you have to jump back on a plane. But I wouldn't miss these opportunities, however short, to be able to try and use what giftings I have by way of my voice to try and help to make a positive difference and effect change for the good in people's lives. Being asked to perform for the work of Hospices of Hope and it's partner hospice organisations across eastern Europe is one of those occasions.
Under the Directorship of Dr Natasa Milicevic BELHospice are trying to provide urgently required palliative care, support and medical help for the people of the city of Belgrade and beyond, when they are diagnosed with terminal illness.
Unlike here in the UK, where we may bemoan our lot with the National Health, in Serbia they have no such service provided to them to moan about! BELHospice is reliant upon generous donation and charity grants in order to continue it's work of home visits and support by the wonderful nurses who work for the charity.
So it was a privilege and with great pleasure that I appeared at the Belgrade Ball at the Hyatt Hotel, Belgrade in order to raise much needed funds for the work of BELHospice. In the presence of Stephen Worsdworth, British Ambassador to Serbia, and other dignitaries and guests a wonderful evening of fundraising was had highlighting the work of BELHospice. I am not party to the amounts raised on the night, and I know that everyone is feeling the financial squeeze, but any monies raised are vital in continuing the work of such vital organisations.
It is in such acts of kindness one to another that our true humanity is shown.
It was an honour to be a part of such an important evening.
If you want to find out more about the work of Hopices of Hope and also BELhospice in Belgrade please check the following websites.
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Album of the month in New Zealand!
Posted on 20/10/2008 - Taken From www.sstar.co.nz
I had the fantastic news last week that 'Benedizioni' was album of the month in New Zealand on the Southern Star Christian Radio station and is also featured in the Manna Focus newsletter.
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Concert at Tonbridge
Posted on 17/10/2008
I had a wonderful evening on Friday in Tonbridge. The concert was held in the beautiful setting of St. Stephen's Church, and drew a really warm and friendly audience to spend an evening of song and the spoken word with the author Michele Guiness and myself. The evening started with a couple of classical songs from myself and then a short q+a with the host of the event Norman Nibloe where I answered questions about my career, faith and new album 'Benedizioni' before I sang again and then had the privilege of listening to the very funny, witty and pithy observations of Michele Guiness talking from two of her books 'Chosen' and 'The Heavenly Party' - both of which I would heartily recommend to you. I then rounded the evening off with a couple of songs from the album and a performance of the beautiful arrangement by Albert Malotte of The Lords Prayer.
It was a pleasure and a privilege to stay behind and meet some of the audience who had taken the time to stay in oredr to speak to me and pass on some lovely compliments about the evening. Thank you to you all for your support and encouragement and I look forward to meeting you all again the next time I am in Tonbridge for a concert. Hopefully it won't be too long.
Romania for Hospices of Hope
Posted on 22/09/2008
This was quite an incredible three days. Challenging, tiring, sad, but also incredibly inspiring, full of joy and ultimately uplifting! I travelled (horribly early!) from the very new and impressive Heathrow T5 with Graham Perrolls, the Founder and Director of Hospices of Hope and it's patron Lady Georgina Norfolk, Duchess of Norfolk.
The purpose of the trip was multi-faceted. To go and visit and encourage the staff and patients of the Hospice in Brasov and to hold two concerts to highlight and continue the work in Brasov but also to begin a new work in Bucharest the capitol city. The concert in Brasov was held in a beautiful intimate setting in the town and was attended by both supporters of the charity and new-comers to the vital work of the hospice in Brasov. The second concert took place in the beautiful Museum of Geology and was hosted by the British Ambassador, Robin Barnett, at which the appeal for the building of a new 4 million euro Hospice to be built in Bucharest was launched.
I've never had the privilege of visiting Romania before, my only connection before being ex-Chelsea players Dan Patrescu and Adrian Mutu and some lovely people I used to live next door to in London. The little bit of the country I was fortunate to see is beautiful and the people incredibly friendly. I immediately warmed to the atmosphere of the nation and it's people as we drove from Bucharest up through the stunning mountains and into Brasov and beyond where we were actually staying in a mountain chalet in the regions ski-ing resort. I can only imagine the breathtaking views that would be there when there was snow on the mountains.
Both of the concerts went very well and it was a great honour to perform and to be made to feel so welcome and appreciated in their country.
But I would have to say that for me the most challenging but also inspiring aspect of the trip was on the Tuesday morning when we went to the Hospice in Brasov to meet the staff and some of the patients. The doctor who was still there six years after travelling to do a six month internship. The mother who had lost her son to cancer working for the hospice and the wonderful gentleman who drove us everywhere for the charity who was awaiting some potentially tragic news regarding the health of his son. The care, love and positive spirit with which these people worked and supported some of the neediest people in Romania was truly humbling.
Then the patients. The dignity with which they held themselves in the most difficult of circumstances; the laughter and amazing joy that sparkled in the eyes of the children despite the pain they were suffering. It's difficult to put into words the effect spending time with people like this can have on you - in a good way. The levelling effect it can have. Life is truly put into perspective.
Singing for this group of people, both patient and carer in the day-room before we headed to visit another exraordinary boy who's life had been saved by the Hospice and then on to the concert in Bucharest was an absolute honour and privilege and is something that I hope I am given the opportunity of doing again in the near future.
Please go to www.hospicesofhope.co.uk to find out more about the amazing work done by this charity and if you can, please help.
PREMIER RADIO Big Breakfast Show interview.
Posted on 06/09/2008
Tune into PREMIER Radio's Big Breakfast Show, hosted by Tony Miles and Lizzie Crow this Saturday, when Stuart is the shows guest and will be discussing his journey of faith and the inspiration behind his debut album 'Benedizioni'.
The show is live from 8.00am with Stuart being interviewed from 8.20am onwards.
Tune into Premier;
1305, 1332, 1413 MW
Sky Digital 0123
Virgin Media 968
Freeview 725
DAB
