Festival4Stars 2008 - UK Wide Talent Competition

Judges

Stuart Newton - Head of Judging Panel

A successful publisher who has created hits in the UK, Europe and the USA, with such artists as the Sugarbabes, Emma Bunton, Rod Stewart, Zuchero plus he created the successful international recording group Mike and the Mechanics.

Stuart has worked with Chris Neil producer of Celine Dion and Mike and the Mechanics and more recently with Steve Mac who has written and produced tracks for Westlife, Ronan Keating, Kelly Clarkson and the this year’s (2007) first No1 with Leona Lewis.

In all cases these acts have HITS, because of the quality of the songs they write and record, good promotion and “a little bit of luck”…

Nicky Graham

Music Producer, Song Writer, Musician, Music Publisher and A&R Man, Nicky Graham has a wealth of experience in the music business having sold millions of records and been involved with some of the most successful artists over the past thirty five years. From David Bowie and Mott the Hoople through The Nolans and Barbara Dickson to BROS, Let Loose and Ant & Dec and recently Darius Danesh, Shakin’ Stevens, Katie Price and Peter Andre, Nicky has brought his songwriting and A&R skills to many artists and is still Producing from his Studios in London where he is working at present on albums for Julio Iglesias.

Picture: Judge Nicky Graham with winner Grace Scourfiel

Stevie Vann Lange

Stevie Vann Lange is a famous vocalcoach. Stevie has worked with KT Tunstall, Blue, Joe Elliot (Def Leopard) Girls Aloud, Pharrell Williams, Robbie Williams, Sugababes, Justin Hawkins, Steps, Lulu, Paul Young, Jamie Cullen, Paolo Nutini, and many many more. She also works with Audio Engineer hiusband 'Alan' in their Recording Studios in London