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The Starlite Gala in Marbella 2011
the most important, and one of the best charity events in Spain.
Almost 500 attendees, more than 40 celebrities and 300 journalists was what made the first edition of the Starlite Gala in 2010 one of the most important events in Spain. The Starlite Gala is an international platform which unites the world of Business, Celebrities and Phylanthropy hosted by Antonio Banderas and Eva Longoria. A project founded by Sandra García-Sanjuán and María Bravo whose objective is to raise funds to improve the quality of life for communities, families, and children in need.
The I Edition of the Starlite Gala which took place in 2010 had a media repercussion far more than was expected, with over 190 accredited media and an audience of over 57m in Spain. Media coverage converted into figures means 376 headlines with an economic value with more than €8m from what was published during the month of August. The valuation of international coverage exceeded 90m from published articles in the international press in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, Brazil and Middle East.
The Gala was a resounding success which, by far, exceeded our objectives and all money raised was destined to the three charities and the following projects were materialized:
Carlos Alberto Madrazo school was built by Niños en Alegria Foundation, in Acapulco. The school was inaugurated at the end of 2010 with 258 children. Kindergarden Tierra y Libertad is also being built for 100 children in Pie de la Cuesta development, one of the most affected areas of Guerrero (Acapulco).
Eva Longoria's Foundation, The Eva Longoria Fund, financed 60 social integration programs for poor children and adolescents with problems of development.
Antonio Bandera's Foundation, Lagrimas y Favores, created 30 scholarships through the University of Malaga. The Foundation also channelled social aid through Caritas and financed treatment programs for the terminally ill of cancer through the Cudeca Foundation. For this reason the II Edition of the Starlite Gala is being repeated this year on 6th August with a lot more effort, enthusiasm and objectives together with Eva Longoria and Antonio Banderas.
Directives:
Sandra García-Sanjuán
Sandra García-Sanjuán
María Bravo
Francisco Fortes
Fernando Moreno
Ignacio Maluquer
Honorary Board:
S.A.R. Princesa de Bulgaria, Carla Royo-Villanova
Margarita Vargas of Borbón, Duchess de Anjou
Patricia Olmedilla, Duchess de Terranova
Condesa Gunilla von Bismarck
Ahmed Ashmawi, Alejandra Alemán
Alejandra Prat, Alexandra Polacci
Ignacio Maluquer
Honorary Board:
S.A.R. Princesa de Bulgaria, Carla Royo-Villanova
Margarita Vargas of Borbón, Duchess de Anjou
Patricia Olmedilla, Duchess de Terranova
Condesa Gunilla von Bismarck
Ahmed Ashmawi, Alejandra Alemán
Alejandra Prat, Alexandra Polacci
Alexandra Swarovski, Ana Saucedo
Anastasia Soare, Andrea Ranninger
Carolina Herrera de Báez, Claudia Fabra
Cristina Valls-Taberner
Cucha Cabane de Puig
Eugenia Silva, Javier Banderas
Jesús Andreu, Joanna Dogmoch
Enrique Sarasola, Kristina Szekely
Nina Junot, Olivia Valere
Anastasia Soare, Andrea Ranninger
Carolina Herrera de Báez, Claudia Fabra
Cristina Valls-Taberner
Cucha Cabane de Puig
Eugenia Silva, Javier Banderas
Jesús Andreu, Joanna Dogmoch
Enrique Sarasola, Kristina Szekely
Nina Junot, Olivia Valere
Paloma Cuevas de Ponce
Preston Haskell, Raúl Rodríguez
Sergio Berger, Sophie Sarkozy
Confirmed guests:
Confirmed guests:
- Hosted by Antonio Banderas and his wife Melanie Griffith and Eva Longoria
- Maria Bravo, Director of Eva Longoria’s Foundation and co-founder together with Sandra García-Sanjuan of the Starlite Gala
- Alejandra Alemán, daughter of the ex president of México, and President of Niños en Alegría, one of the Foundations
- Anne Igartiburu, presenter of the Gala
- Joseph Fiennes, presenter of the Gala, who will be accompanied by his wife Mª Dolores Dieguez
- Eduardo Cruz, brother of Penélope Cruz
- Jermaine Jackson, brother of Michael Jackson who sang at his funeral and member of the group “Jackson Five”
- Austrian singer Victoria Swarovski
- Members of the group La Unión and their respective partners.
- Oceana, well known worldwide for her single “Cry, Cry”, released in 2009 and reached top position in the charts.
- Elisabetta Briatore
- Elena Tablada
- Ex tennis player Manola Santana
- International Top Model Eugenia Silva
- Amaia Salamanca and Rosauro Baro
- Paz Vega
- Polo players Eduardo Novillo Estrada and Diego Osorio (ex boyfriend of Ana Boyer)
- Carmen Lomana
- Boris Izaguirre
- Rubén Nogueira
- Paloma Cuevas
- Remedios Cervantes
- Gunilla Von Bismarck y Luis Ortiz
- Fran Ortiz and Elisabeth Dutu
- Patricia Rato
- Mar Saura and her husband Javier Revuelta
- Singer and composer David de Maria
- Top international model Astrid Muñoz
- Patricia Olmedilla
- Mariló Montero
- Singer Marta Sánchez
- Alberto Cerdán
More info on: www.facebook.com/starlite.gala
The Best of Marbella Founder, Maria Petrak, had a great pleasure to meet one of the Founders of the Starlite Gala, Maria Bravo, during her summer holidays in Marbella in July 2011. The result of this encounter is not only a deep appreciation for Maria Bravo´s enthusiasm, beauty and kindess, but hopefully a long-lasting friendship despite of distance. Maria Petrak lives in Vienna, Austria and continues to promote Marbella as one of the best cities in the world through one of her websites http://www.thebestofmarbella.com/.
Patricio Moreno, Maria Bravo, Maria Petrak and Beatriz Dominquez Prieto
Beatriz Dominquez Prieto, newly appointed Director of The Best of Marbella and one of the best professional photographers in Marbella, attended the gala´s press conference and took some photos that are included below. Feel free to share this link with your friends and post comments. Thank you in advance!
Copyright: Beatriz Dominquez Prieto
The Best of Marbella Director
The former secretary general of the UN - Mr Kofi Annan in Marbella
Marbella, Costa del Sol in Spain is seen as one of the most popular tourism hotspots in the world, however, there is 'much more than a wonderful climate, glamour, luxury and famous parties.
This article is inspired by the two original articles from:
Marbella Marbella: Dario Poli:
World Conference on Climate Change and Wine and
Kofi Annan addresses the world
Marbella Marbella: Dario Poli:
World Conference on Climate Change and Wine and
Kofi Annan addresses the world
Over 800 participants attended the recent talk by Kofi Annan at The 3rd World Conference on Climate Change and Wine from 13-14 April in The Palacio de Congreso in Marbella. Marbella was the chosen venue by the Wine Academy of Spain to present the largest and widest selection of fine wines with an inspiring collection of speakers on the subject of climate change in the business of winemaking.
Pancho Campo MW, Kofi Annan and the mayoress of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz
Since the end of his secretary post in the United Nations in 2006, Kofi Annan has been devoted to the protection and development of social causes all over the world. The former Secretary-General has been championing the importance of economic, social and environmental sustainability throughout his career at the United Nations. He believes this is the key to “reduce the environmental impact for future generations”.
The climate change challenge was the main focus of Mr. Annan’s speech on the first day of the III World Congress on Climate Change and Wine. Mr Annan’s conference was titled “The Global Compact: A challenge in the business word to become leaders in sustainable development” (13th of April. 18.00 h.) and was introduced by Pancho Campo MW.
The conference was directed to the Business community on the Coast and focuses on the importance of adapting to sustainable measures in order to deal with climate change. The conference was open to businessmen and the general public. After the conference there wias a 30 minute session of questions and answers with the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize winner. On the evening of April 13th, Kofi Annan and his wife joined the mayoress of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz and attended the official dinner, that took place in La Cabane, Hotel Los Monteros. This dinner wias held in aid of the charity Vicente Ferrer Foundation.
Last November in a climate change conference in Switzerland, Mr Annan explained the impact of this phenomenon in sectors where high irrigation is needed, such as agriculture or farming: “The gradual increase in temperature is producing in increase in the seawater. This causes more floods and less frost”, which is crucial for the growth of some grape varieties. In this speech, the Secretary-General will reiterate the responsibility of businesses and individuals to address environmental challenges; undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; protect human rights; and encourage the development and transfer of environmentally-sustainable technologies.
A report released by the Forum in May of 2009 estimated that climate change is responsible for the deaths of 300,000 people every year, with 325 million of the poorest suffering most. All its work ultimately aims to be of benefit to the most vulnerable, particularly those living in least developed countries. In an address to the World Economic Forum in 1999, he challenged business leaders to join an international initiative – the Global Compact – that would bring companies together with UN agencies, as well as labour and civil society, to promote and respect universal environmental and social principles.
This III World Congress on Climate Change and Wine (http://www.cambioclimaticoyvino.com/) will rely on professionals in this field who have already begun implementing new concepts in Spain and abroad. In order to fight climate change, Campo believes that we need to focus on two issues: one of prevention, which would aid in diminishing CO2 emissions as well as energy costs; and mitigation and adaptation directed specifically to vineyards and wineries.
The Wine Academy of Spain is a private organization founded in 2003 by Pancho Campo MW, the first Spaniard to hold the title Master of Wine. It focuses its activities on the education of wine professionals and amateurs; the international promotion of Spanish wine through its Spanish Wine Experience; the promotion of Spain as a destination for wine tourism; the analysis of the impact of climate change on the industry; and study trips to wine producing regions with the collaboration of the University of California Davis (US). It is also an Approved Programme Provider for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), which it promulgates in Spain; has organised the internationally-acclaimed conferences Climate Change & Wine, Wine Future-Rioja ’09, and Vinoble Jerez 2010.
En Español:
Algunas reflexiones por Jose Luis Hernandez, Concejal de Turismo Ayuntamiento de Marbella, despues de conferencia de Kofi Annan
"Algunas ideas que recuerdo que manejó Kofi Annan en su exposición en Marbella:
1.- Manejó un término interesante aunque fuese para un concepto viejo... el concepto de "quien contamina paga". Este concepto, al menos que yo sepa tiene 20 o 25 años de antigüedad, y se refiere a que el costo económico de la contaminación en los acuerdos internacionales, no puede ser igual para un país cuyos ciudadanos circulan en "bicicleta", que en otro país en que lo hacen en "todoterrenos" y "deportivos". El término que usó para referirse a este concepto de "quien contamina paga" fue el de "justicia climática". Me pareció una forma elocuente de designarlo.
2.- Se refirió a la importancia económica que tiene el hecho de que los empresarios identifiquen en el respeto a la naturaleza una oportunidad económica "green opportunity", no sólo en términos de sostenibilidad ambiental sino también de rentabilidad económica. La limitación de los recursos y de la capacidad de contaminación abren nuevas puertas al desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías y, por tanto, de nuevas áreas de negocio Además, el respeto a la naturaleza es algo cada vez más valorado por los consumidores que premiarán a las empresas que lo hagan adquiriendo sus productos.
3.- Habló también sobre el poder individual que tenemos cada uno de nosotros como votantes en relación al medio ambiente... votando a los políticos que desarrollen políticas de protección medioambiental y no votando a los que no lo hagan.
4.- Manifestó su apoyo implícito al cultivo de transgénicos: Para Annan es evidente que el incremento de población debe sustentarse sobre los terrenos que actualmente se destinan a la agricultura y no devastar más zonas arboladas. La única manera de conseguir alimentar a más personas con la misma superficie agrícola estriba en que la ciencia dé una respuesta a través del perfeccionamiento de los transgénicos.
5.- Energía nuclear. Dejó la responsabilidad sobre su desarrollo futuro a cada Gobierno del mundo"
Stephen Lloyd-Morgan with The Marbella Concert Orchestra
Stephen Lloyd-Morgan with The Marbella Concert Orchestra
The Summer Event Concerts - El Castillo de la Duquesa
For a chance to win tickets supplied by event sponsor Ibex Insurance please go to www.ibexinsure.com/summerconcert-competition - closing date 30th June.
Following the phenomenal success of The Summer Event Concert last year; reviewed as “World Class entertainment delivered direct to our door step”; this Summer there will be two concerts inside the magnificent and intimate setting of El Castillo de la Duquesa on Saturday 24th July & Saturday 21st August, sponsored and supported by Ibex Insurance, Essential Marbella Magazine, Talk Radio Europe, Sur In English & Fischer Car Group among others, and in collaboration with the Ayuntamiento de Manilva.
The concerts will star popular tenor Stephen Lloyd-Morgan with the new and specially formed 16-piece Marbella Concert Orchestra, conducted by renowned Musical Director Ian Green, with a selection of songs from Musical Theatre, Opera and Cross-Over, sung in English, Italian and Spanish.
Special guest artists also bringing an eclectic and contemporary repertoire to the event include Yazz, International Recording Artist; Julie-Anne Hunter, Mezzo Soprano ENO & Royal Festival Hall; María Lourdes Benítez, Soprano El Coro de Ópera de Málaga and Spain´s WOW Factor Winner and Runner-up, Christian Fa & Rebecca Tate, and The Unity Gospel Singers.
Event organiser Nick Holland said, “We are very excited about bringing the Marbella Concert Orchestra to accompany Steve at this year´s concerts in Duquesa. We are also delighted that Yazz, who very rarely performs in Spain, has agreed to join the special guest line-up. The costs incurred by bringing a live orchestra, as well as a more spectacular sound and lighting show, (Nigel Davis – Soto Events) has resulted in an increase in ticket price this year. But we are certain the sweeping improvements we have made since last year to both the content and staging of the concerts will be appreciated by the audiences and we hope this will lead to another very unique and successful event!”
Tickets, €40, will go on sale from 9th June, from Beccy´s, Monte Duquesa; Christina´s Cards, Sabinillas; Glitterati Books, Centro Diana Benavista & Anglo Wines, Sotogrande or call 697 783 942. Ticket numbers are strictly limited at this venue and last year was sold out several weeks before the concert! All tickets must be prepaid, although available for collection on the door.
Doors & Bar Open from 8.00pm - 1.00am
Steve´s first performance with The Marbella Concert Orchestra will be at the prestigious 10th Anniversary Max Clifford Celebrity Butterfly Ball Gala in aid of The Rhys Daniels Trust at the Hotel Puente Romano on 5th June. Later this summer he will record a new album with the Orchestra as well as performing with them in Madrid and Barcelona.
Information: www.slmlive.com/mco & www.slmlive.com/summerevents
Photographs Copyright CJ Hadlow www.cjhadlow.com & Paul Wilcockson LMPA, www.weddingsandportraits.eu
Stephen Lloyd-Morgan con la Orquesta de Conciertos de Marbella
Los Conciertos de Verano de Eventos - El Castillo de la Duquesa
Tras el éxito de El Concierto de Verano del año pasado, este verano habrá dos conciertos dentro de la magnífica El Castillo de la Duquesa el sábado 24 de julio y sábado 21 de agosto, patrocinado y apoyado por Ibex Insurance, Essential Marbella Magazine, Talk Radio Europa, Sur in English y Fischer Car Group, y en colaboración con el Ayuntamiento de Manilva.
Los conciertos tenor Stephen Lloyd-Morgan con el nuevo y especialmente formado 16-pieza Orquesta de Conciertos Marbella, dirigida por el Director Musical Ian Green, con una selección de canciones de Teatro Musical, Ópera y Cross Over, cantado en Inglés, Italiano y Español. Los invitados especiales al evento incluyen Yazz, Artista Internacional de grabación; Julie-Anne Hunter, Mezzo Soprano ENO y el Royal Festival Hall, María Lourdes Benítez, Soprano El Coro de Ópera de Málaga y WOW Factor Ganador de España y subcampeón, Christian Fa y Rebecca Tate, y El Evangelio Unidad Cantantes.
Organizador del evento, Nick Holland dijo: "Estamos muy emocionados de traer la Marbella Concierto de la Orquesta para acompañar a Steve en los conciertos de este año en Duquesa. También estamos encantados de que Yazz, que muy rara vez se realiza en España, se ha comprometido a unirse a la invitada especial line-up. Los gastos efectuados por traer una orquesta en vivo, así como un sonido más espectacular y show de iluminación, se ha traducido en un aumento de precio del billete de este año. Pero estamos seguros de las mejoras que hemos realizado desde el año pasado para el contenido y la puesta en escena de los conciertos será apreciado por el público y esperamos que esto nos llevará a otro evento muy exitoso!"
Entradas, 40€, se pondrán a la venta a partir del 09 de junio, a partir de Beccys, Monte Duquesa, Christina en Sabinillas; Libros The Glitterati, Centro Diana Benavista y Anglo Wines, Sotogrande o llame al 697 783 942.
Primera actuación de Steve con la Orquesta de Conciertos Marbella será en el prestigioso 10º Aniversario de Max Clifford famoso Butterfly Ball Gala a beneficio de La Fundación Rhys Daniels en el Hotel Puente Romano, el 5 de junio.
Información: www.slmlive.com/mco y www.slmlive.com/summerevents
Marbella: Helping Haiti
For additional information about this noble activity and Stepen Lloyd Morgan, please check:
http://thebestofmarbella.blogspot.com/2010/02/prayer-for-haiti-charity-single-with.html
Charity lunch and fashion show in Trocadero Restaurant
Charity lunch and fashion show in Trocadero Restaurant
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Inzona Magazine
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The Spring Concerts for Cudeca: Stephen Lloyd-Morgan
The Spring Concerts for Cudeca – The Pontarddulais Welsh Male Voice Choir
www.slmlive.com/choir
www.slmlive.com/choir
Following the overwhelming success of The Autumn Concert for Cudeca last October at The Hotel Kempinski, Estepona, there will be a series of Concerts this Spring with the world famous 75 strong Pontarddulais Welsh Male Voice Choir, with special guest soloists Stephen Lloyd-Morgan, Yazz and Siân Hopkins. These Concerts are sponsored by Ibex Insurance, celebrating their 10th Anniversary year!
The Pontarddulais Male Choir - Côr Meibion Pontarddulais – established in 1960, is the most successful competitive and prestigious male choir in Wales. Having won the main choir prize at the Welsh National Eisteddfod a record 15 times; the latest in 2008, and the International Eisteddfod prize on two occasions. The male choir is also internationally renowned, having appeared in many parts of Europe as well as Canada and the United States. They also performed choral parts in the Pink Floyd film 'The Wall' and recorded with Roger Waters on his hit single 'The Tide is Turning'.
On five occasions the choir has given concerts in its own right at The Royal Albert Hall, London, which ranks among the Choir's UK highlights.
The Choir has been honoured to sing before members of the Royal Family on many occasions. Concerts at St David's Hall, Cardiff and the Royal Albert Hall, London have been undertaken in the presence of the HRH The Prince of Wales, The Duke and Duchess of Kent and the late HM The Queen Mother & Diana Princess of Wales.
Welsh Tenor Stephen Lloyd-Morgan has gained widespread popularity and critical acclaim the length of The Costa del Sol, especially for his after-dinner entertainment evenings and more recently his numerous sell-out concert performances, which incorporate a wide ranging repertoire of Musical Theatre & Opera, including `Crossover´ & `Il Divo´ style Classics.
Yazz, a British pop singer, remains best known for her successful 1988 dance track, "The Only Way Is Up". She continued to release singles and returned to the charts in the 90´s. In 1997 she recorded the album Natural Life. Her 2008 album Running Back to You charts her spiritual journey and her new-found Christian faith. Yazz is now based in Spain and is an active member of the Calahonda Baptist Church.
Siân Hopkins is remembered by many for her solo performances as a child soprano on the Welsh Language TV Show of the 1950`s & 60´s Gwlad y Gan - `Land of Song´ - A show that was broadcast across the UK once a month and regularly attracted an audience of some ten million! Siân was given regular solo spots; she became a favourite soloist with her clear sweet soprano voice. Siân has since become a very well known and acclaimed soloist the length of the Costa del Sol, as well as continuing her successful leading roles at The Salon Varietes.
The highlight and finale of The Spring Concerts for Cudeca will be held at the 5* Hotel Don Carlos, Marbella on Wednesday 3rd March at 9pm, hosted by Maurice Boland of Talk Radio Europe, preceded by two Concerts at the Salon Varietes Theatre Fuengirola on 27th & 28th February (NB Sian Hopkins will be the only guest soloist on these 2 dates).
Tickets €14.00 for The Salon Varietes Theatre are available from the box office only. Open Weekdays 10.30am - 1.30pm & 7.00 - 8.00pm - 952 474 542 (http://www.salonvarietestheatre.com/)
Tickets €30.00 for Wednesday 3rd March at 5* Hotel Don Carlos Marbella available from Anglo Wines, Sotogrande; Beccy´s, Monte Duquesa; Christina´s Cards, Sabinillas; Glitterati Books, Benavista; The Cudeca Shop´s Marbella & Estepona and The Hotel Don Carlos Marbella from 18th January or Reservations 697 783 942
V.I.P. tickets: Premier Seating, Cava, Canapés & all Drinks (excluding spirits) served before the Concert and during the interval €50.00 by calling 697 783 942 only. V.I.P. tickets are limited to 125 maximum.
Ibex Insurance policy holders are entitled to a discount of €5 for standard or €10 for VIP tickets for the Concert on 3rd March by purchasing tickets at the Ibex offices in Avda. Jesus Santos Rien, Fuengirola or Centro Comercial Benavista, Estepona between 9am & 5pm Monday to Friday after 18th January.
A special discounted room rate is also available by calling the hotel direct on 952 768 800
Sponsored by Ibex Insurance; supported and promoted by Essential Marbella Magazine, Euroweekly News, Talk Radio Europe, The Best of Marbella.com & Sotolive.com
Don´t miss this unique and special charity event; the first highlight of this year’s entertainment calendar! Please book early as the Autumn Concert was sold out a week before!
Concert staged and produced courtesy of Nick Holland, Stephen Lloyd-Morgan & http://www.slmlive.com/ in association with Howard John of Welsh Choirs International; in aid of The Cudeca Hospice. Information:- www.slmlive.com/choir
Nick Holland
Managment & Promotion, Stephen Lloyd-Morgan
email: Nick@slmlive.com
web: http://www.slmlive.com/
twitter: www.twitter.com/slmlivecom
facebook: click - slmlive
tel: (0034) 697 783 942
Promoted in association with The Best of Marbella:
http://thebestofmarbella.blogspot.com/2009/11/stephen-lloyd-morgan.html
http://thebestofmarbella.blogspot.com/2010/01/stephen-lloyd-morgan-highlights-and.html
Please read about the success story of The Best of Marbella:
http://thebestofmarbella.blogspot.com/2009/10/success-story-of-best-of-marbella.html
Stephen Lloyd-Morgan highlights and updates
Busy Diary of Concerts Planned for 2010
“December proved another hectic month for increasingly acclaimed Tenor Stephen Lloyd-Morgan. From the Marbella Awards at the Hotel Puente Romano, The Talk Radio Europe Telethon for Cudeca, The Christmas Concert in Sotogrande, right through to Christmas Day at The Marbella Club; just to mention some of the highlights!
Steve´s Manager Nick Holland says, `Despite the economic climate we could not have been more delighted with the fantastic response we received to all the Concerts staged last year. It is perhaps seen as a PR gimmick to continually state that these Concerts were all `SOLD-OUT´ but those who attended or sought tickets will know they genuinely were!
The positive feedback received has been overwhelming, and for as long as audiences continue to support us and demand the varied programmes of entertainment we have planned, then we will strive to make these Concerts bigger, better and more spectacular.
The major highlights for us last year were most certainly The Summer Event at El Castillo de la Duquesa, where we plan to stage a series of concerts this summer, and The Autumn Concert for Cudeca with The London Welsh Male Voice Choir. Steve is already looking forward to singing with the 75 strong Pontarddulias Male Choir in March.´” – Andalucia Life Magazine January 2010
Friday 5th February
Gala Dinner in aid of Haiti Earthquake Appeal - venue TBC
Information:- www.slmlive.com/haiti
Information:- www.slmlive.com/marbellamarbella in collaboration with Dario Poli (http://www.marbellamarbella.es/)
The Pontarddulias Male Voice Choir will headline The Spring Concerts for Cudeca, the finale Concert to be held on Wednesday 3rd March. Steve will be one of the guest soloists together with Siân Hopkins. Other proposed special guest soloists include Rowetta (X-Factor finalist) & Yazz (No.1 hit single UK & International Charts). Information:- www.slmlive.com/choir The major sponsor of this concert will be IBEX Insurance, who celebrates their 10th Anniversary year in 2010!
With the holiday season nearly over, we are already hard at work planning the Concerts and Performances in February, March & April. For information please go to www.slmlive.com/performances These pages will be updated over the next few weeks as arrangements are finalised, so please check back again soon! Details of other Concerts in 2010 are also listed and additional dates will be added in due course!
Nick & Steve
Nick Holland
Managment & Promotion, Stephen Lloyd-Morgan
email: Nick@slmlive.com
http://www.slmlive.com/
www.twitter.com/slmlivecom
facebook: click - slmlive
Promoted in association with The Best of Marbella:
http://thebestofmarbella.blogspot.com/2009/11/stephen-lloyd-morgan.html
http://thebestofmarbella.blogspot.com/2009/11/forthcoming-concerts-with-stephen-lloyd.html
L.I.V.E. Christmas appeal for Malaga Children´s Home
ORPHANAGE CHRISTMAS GIFT APPEAL
Christmas Gift appeal for L.I.V.E. charity in support of the local Malaga Orphanage "Cuidad de los Ninos".The Christmas party was held on 8th December and this year more than ever, they really do need as much public awareness of the appeal as possible. Further information about other fundraising activities going on in December can be found at http://www.squidoo.com/L-I-V-E and
http://www.live-spain.org/
L.I.V.E is the local ex-pat charity supporting the Malaga Children’s Home “La Cuidad de los Ninos”.
Every year, the charity holds a Christmas party for nearly 200 children that the Children’s Home cares for.
This year's party was held in Nerja on Tuesday 8th December.
The children of “La Cuidad de los Ninos” have been rescued by the local authority from terrible, inhumane depravation. There are more than 50 residents living in the Home run by Brother Juan. In addition, the Home provides a safe haven for food, clothing, warmth and schooling for a further 100+ children brought into the Home on a daily basis from the nearby poverty-stricken shanty town.
The children in the home range from aged 2 – 18.
WE NEED YOUR HELP…
We are asking for donations of gifts and presents for their Annual Christmas Party.
Please wrap each gift and clearly mark whether it is for a boy or a girl.
“These children have so very little of their own” says Brian Marsh, Chairman of L.I.V.E. “if the ex pat community can contribute something, anything, we can send a strong signal to these young boys and girls that despite the difficult financial times we find ourselves in someone still cares about them”.
As always throughout the year, we are also keen for donations of clothing, toiletries, food or money. The Home and the resident children are very much dependent on your donations.
Drop off points for donation of presents and other goods are
CURRENCIES DIRECT
Plaza de las Orquideas, Local 5,
Nueva Andalucia
METRO RESTAURANT in Puerto Banus
BLACK CAT BAR, Las Postas Commercial Centre, Calahonda
OFFEX, Marbella Business Centre, Elviria
METRO RESTAURANT
Puerto Banus
VISTA DEL MAR Urbanization Miraflores
(Beach Side)Ctra de Cadiz Km 199, 29649 Mijas Costa
Money donations can be made by visiting the L.I.V.E. website http://www.live-spain.org/
We would also like to take this opportunity to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who has donated money, goods and time to L.I.V.E in 2009. Your efforts have made a huge difference to the children and are appreciated. Every little helps!
For further information, or if you have a fundraising event and would like to raise money for our appeal please contact Founder Brian Marsh on 620791441 or brian@eurohomes-spain.com or Chairman Keith Spitalnick 687417035 or keith.s@currenciesdirect.com
La Chispa Alternative Christmas market
Looking for something different this Christmas? Bored of seeing the same old gift options available year in, year out? Head in to Coín on Saturday December 12th and there will be a pleasant surprise in the shape of an alternative Christmas Fayre offering everything from eco-products, naturally good for you gifts, hand made crafts, art and much more. The venue is funky ethnic furniture shop, Muebles del Mundo, who is organising the Fayre with the help of eco-magazine, La Chispa. There will also be a chance to enjoy talks and activities as well as face painting and yoga for kids. A terrace cafe and live music will help people relax while enjoying a cup of mulled wine or spiced tea. "This is a great chance to spend a day in the countryside and enjoy an altogether more interesting and diverse Christmas shopping session", said Phil Speirs, editor of La Chispa magazine.
WITH LIVE MUSIC FROM LUX AND EAT PRUNES
Details
Saturday December 12, 2009
10.00 – 21.00
Venue: Muebles del Mundo, Avda Reina Sofia
(opposite Mercadona), Coín
Tel: (34) 659 537 525
Email: info@lachispa.net
http://www.lachispa.net/
La Chispa presenta Mercado alternativo Navidadeño - Coín
¿Buscas algo diferente esta Navidad? ¿Aburrido de ver las mismas opciones de regalo cada año? Ven a Coín el sábado 12 de diciembre y habrá una sorpresa agradable en la forma de un mercado diferente, ofreciendo eco-productos, naturalmente bueno para regalos, artesanía, regalos hecho a mano, arte y mucho más. El lugar es la tienda guay de muebles étnicos, Muebles del Mundo, que organiza la Fiesta con la ayuda de la revista-eco, La Chispa.
También habrá la oportunidad de disfrutar de charlas y actividades, así como pintura de la cara y el yoga para niños. Una cafetería con terraza y música en vivo ayudará a la gente a relajarse mientras disfruta de una copa de vino caliente o té con especias. "Esta es una gran oportunidad para pasar un día en Coín y disfrutar algo diferente esta año", dijo Phil Speirs, editor de la revista La Chispa.
CON MUSICA EN VIVO CON LUX Y EAT PRUNES
Info:
Sabado 12 de diciembre 2009
Muebles del Mundo, Coín
frente de Mercadona
Tel: (34) 659 537 525
Email: info@lachispa.net
http://www.lachispa.net/
Forthcoming Boogie Night
Get ready to “Strut you Funky Stuff” again
Another fantastic “Boogie Night” is on its way
DJ BIG M will be spinning all your favourite disco dance tracks from the 70s and 80s on Friday 27th November at the Tamisa Golf Hotel, Mijas Costa.
After the amazing success of the last “Boogie Night” this one will be bigger and better than ever before!
How about this for a night out;
The music starts at 8.00pm with classic 70s and 80s tunes
A hot and cold buffet is served from 8.30pm
A FREE BAR of Red, White and Rosé wines, Cava, Beer and soft drinks until 12 midnight.
The very best disco music and funky light show all night
ALL for ONLY 25 euros!
There will also be a ‘Classic Cocktail Bar’ serving your favourite cocktails from the 80s, and a Prize for the best 70s 80s outfit worn.
All guests wearing 70s and 80s dress will have their photos taken and shown on the Costa del Disco “Boogie Nights” website.
Make this night your FIRST and BEST Christmas party of the year.
"EXPERIENCE THE MUSIC THAT MADE ‘STUDIO 54’ GREAT"
Call the Tamisa hotel on 952 585 988 to book your place at the BEST disco in town.
“ ’Cos Boogie Nights are ALWAYS the BEST in town’’ – Heatwave.
**Advanced bookings for parties of over 12 people get a special discounted rate, please ask.
En Español:
http://thebestofmarbella.blogspot.com/2009/10/costa-del-sol-disco-boogie-fiestas.html
Forthcoming concerts with Stephen Lloyd-Morgan
Forthcoming concerts with Stephen Lloyd-Morgan
Wednesday, 16th December 2009 at 7.30pm,
Christmas Concert at The Sotogrande International School with Stephen Lloyd-Morgan & Guests, which will include amongst others, The Sotogrande International School Choir and the brilliant Arran Harding (of Tres Divos – The Summer Event) A Concert of Carols, Seasonal Favourites and themed Musical Theatre. €15.00
Final tickets on sale for The Christmas Concert on 16th December
http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=157321910686&index=1
There will be some availability on the door on the night, or call 697783942 for reservations
Talk Radio Europe Telethon Friday 11th December ....Two clips at www.slmlive.com/tre1.mp3
Talk Radio Europe Telethon for Cudeca - Steve, Becky and Joanna `The Prayer´ and Steve `Oh Holy Night´ Slot 1 of 3 unedited live broadcast & www.slmlive.com/tre2.mp3 Talk Radio Europe Telethon for Cudeca - `Silent Night´ acapella - Steve, Yazz and The Calahonda Gospel Choir Slot 2 of 3 unedited live broadcast
Information including programme: www.slmlive.com/christmas
Friday 25th December 2009 – Marbella Club Hotel – Join us for Christmas Day Lunch at the exclusive Marbella Club Hotel, where Steve will be singing a selection of Christmas Carols.
Reservations: (34) 952 822 211
Information: www.slmlive.com/marbellaclub
Wednesday 3rd March 2010 – The Spring Concerts for Cudeca (venue TBC) Steve has once again been invited to be a special guest soloist alongside well known Soprano Sian Hopkins to join the 75 strong, multi-award winning Pontarddulais Male Voice Choir http://www.pontarddulaismalechoir.com/ - the most successful competitive male voice choir in Wales. This Concert is the finale of the Choir´s tour and will be preceded by two Concerts at The Salon Varietes on 27th & 28th February
Information www.slmlive.com/choir Concert profits donated to Cudeca.
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th April 2010 – Exclusive Concert Performance of Les Miserables –
Kempinski Hotel, Estepona
Information: www.slmlive.com/lesmis
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th April 2010 - Concierto de Voces Celestiales – Salon Varietes Theatre - €20.00 These Concerts will involve existing and new artist line-up, inc famous Gibraltarian Tenor Nathan Payas. Information: www.slmlive.com/vocescelestiales
For more information about Stephen, please check the following link:
http://thebestofmarbella.blogspot.com/2009/11/stephen-lloyd-morgan.html
Contact and booking details:
(please quote The Best of Marbella to get the best rates):
Nick@slmlive.com
tel: (0034) 697 783 942
web: http://www.slmlive.com/
twitter: www.twitter.com/slmlivecom
Join the Facebook Group
Watch: You Tube Videos
Lastest Monthly Newsletter can be viewed at www.slmlive.com/newsletter
Performances: www.slmlive.com/performances
http://thebestofmarbella.blogspot.com/2009/11/stephen-lloyd-morgan.html
Stephen Lloyd-Morgan
Stephen Lloyd-Morgan
Stephen Lloyd-Morgan is a professionally trained singer, having studied opera at the Welsh College of Music and Drama and Musical Theatre at the Mountview Academy of Performing Arts in London. He has since performed in a number of musicals and operas both in the UK and Ireland.
Since moving to Spain in 2007 Steve has gained widespread popularity and critical acclaim, especially for his after-dinner entertainment evenings which incorporate a wide ranging repertoire of Musical Theatre & Opera `Crossover´ Classics. He now has a dedicated following and these performances are often sold out.
"Rarely, if ever at all, do we literally get World Class entertainment delivered direct to our door step, but we certainly did at The Summer Event held inside El Castillo de la Duquesa on 22nd August (2009). Never before has Manilva seen a show like it! Welsh Tenor Stephen Lloyd-Morgan was most certainly the star of the 280 seat sell-out show, but was wholly complemented by the fantastically talented Tres Divos, soprano Donna-Marie Hughes and classical guitarist Stephen Greenwood. All were simply brilliant.....This was The Event of The Summer, if not the year! Simple as that!!" - Andalucia Life Magazine - September 2009
"Stephen Lloyd-Morgan is the latest singing sensation to sweep the coast, with a host of concerts and after-dinner entertainment shows which went down a storm last year." - Society Living Magazine - March 2009
Renowned Music Impresario Victor O´Gilvie has worked in the industry for over 30 years, and has organised Concerts for many top international artists along the Costa Del Sol, including BB King, Ray Charles, Gloria Gaynor, Paco de Lucía, Elton John and George Benson. Of Stephen Lloyd-Morgan, Victor recently wrote, "I have seen many talented singers during the years I’ve been involved in the Music Business, and surely Steve is one of the most talented performers to come through in this particular area (opera & musical theatre) in many years." - October 2008
Steve is a truly dedicated professional, evidently passionate about his art. He somehow manages to juggle his rehearsals and numerous performances with his full-time job with an investment bank in Gibraltar. Those who have met Steve describe him as shy, quiet and extremely unassuming. It is therefore particularly surprising that this is the same person who sings such breathtakingly powerful songs.
Performing a handful of his repertoire in an evening would be an achievement for many, but to sing such demanding songs relentlessly in English, Spanish or Italian, almost without pause, sometimes for up to two hours, is remarkable.
On 21st November 2009, Steve sang at The Essential Magazine Marbella Awards at the Puente Romano, some photos at www.slmlive.com/essentialawards It was another fantastic evening!
"I have watched Stephen Lloyd-Morgan grow and develop over an eight year period and I believe he certainly exemplifies the West End´s high standards. Not to mention being a nice guy with a wonderful voice!" – Ian Good – Director Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, currently directing the award-winning musical `Hairspray´. - October 2008
A Charity Album recorded in December 2008 was released on 1st February 2009. Details & preview track:- www.slmlive.com/album
Photograph: courtesy of Wilfried Zeckai
For all the forthcoming events from Stephen, please check the following link: http://thebestofmarbella.blogspot.com/2009/11/forthcoming-concerts-with-stephen-lloyd.html
and http://www.slmlive.com/summerevents/
En Español:
"Stephen Lloyd-Morgan cantante es la sensación de la Costa del Sol" - Revista Society Living - Marzo 2009
Stephen canta en Inglés, Español e Italiano, canciones de West End Musicales y Opera en el estilo de "Il Divo"
Stephen es un cantante cualificado profesionalmente. Estudió opera en el Colegio Galés de Teatro de Música y Drama y Teatro Musical en la Academia Mountview de Artes Representativas en Londres. Ha actuado en numerosas ocasiones en musicales y operas, ambas en el Reino Unido e Irlanda, y también ha trabajado en el circuito de cabarets por varios años en el Reino Unido.
El Empresario de la Música Victor O´Gilvie ha trabajado en la industria por más de 30 años, y ha organizado Conciertos para muchos artistas internacionales en la Costa del Sol, algunos son BB King, Ray Charles, Gloria Gaynor, Paco de Lucía, Elton John y George Benson. De Stephen Lloyd-Morgan, el Vencedor escribió recientemente, "he visto a muchos cantantes talentosos durante los años yo he participado en el Negocio de Música, y seguramente Steve es uno de los artistas más talentosos para venir por este area (ópera y el musical teatro) en muchos años". - Octubre 2008
Contact and booking details:
(please quote The Best of Marbella to get the best rates):
Nick@slmlive.com
tel: (0034) 697 783 942
web: http://www.slmlive.com/
twitter: www.twitter.com/slmlivecom
Join the Facebook Group
Watch: You Tube Videos
Lastest Monthly Newsletter can be viewed at www.slmlive.com/newsletter
For performances, please check: www.slmlive.com/performances
and forthcoming events: http://www.slmlive.com/summerevents/
http://thebestofmarbella.blogspot.com/2009/11/forthcoming-concerts-with-stephen-lloyd.html
Photograph courtesy of Wilfried Zeckai
YouTube Clips from Steve
The Summer Event - 22nd August 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bps5KJ-8fsc - Steve – Nella Fantasia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBaKtknUxso - Steve – E Lucevan Le Stelle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTbVbpgpKqI - Steve – Any Dream Will Do
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSiJx72msNo - Steve – Master of The House
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhhaBnCs5EI - Steve – No Llores Por Mi Argentina
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Y2m0OExyo - Steve & Donna-Marie - All I Ask Of You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6hhJastk0M - Tres Divos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YMTJJmy1i8 - Steve & Tres Divos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaTfoSZmCZg - Steve & Donna-Marie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgLt2pZBFZA - Finale Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6kz1fGK9AM - Finale Part 2+
The Autumn Concert for Cudeca - 9th October 2009
The London Welsh Rugby Club Male Voice Choir
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuf1XkyuviU - Steve - Non Piangere Liu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnTLfJB6w7A - Steve Nella Fantasia & E Lucevan Le Stelle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06oXt3M7-Uc - Steve - Speech & Dedication to
Anthony Moriah - The Prayer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jgc-wpNGTk - Steve & Choir - You´ll Never Walk Alone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-xb6xEmDkQ - Steve - Notte Di Luce
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df-OtTKVBdQ - Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE2o81lggM4 - Steve – Hallelujah
Mission Around the World Charity projects
"To see change in the world, one must become the change" - Gandhi
TO CELEBRATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UN DECLARATION
OF THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD
STREET CHILDREN & CELLULOID
The Social impact of Film – 20/11/09 - 7pm
In his role as chairman of the Consortium for Street Children, Marcus Lyon was delighted to invite you to a fascinating evening of film and discussion
at the May Fair Hotel, Stratton St, W1, UK,
on Friday the 20th November.
The evening included: drinks, canapés, film excerpts in the 200 seat May Fair Hotel Cinema,
chaired panel discussion and audience Q&A by Ritula Shah of the BBC World tonight -
For more information about this event or any future activities, please contact Siv directly:
Please also join their Facebook Group for all the future updates.
We need your help! Please take one minute of your time today to sign the petition http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Realising-Rights, and please help us to spread the word. We are a small charity and rely on your networks to get the word out there.
Imagine all the children living and working on the streets who are subjected to horrendous levels of violence each day, often by the police, the very people who are supposed to protect them. This is a really neglected issue, and we need to show the world that this isn't something they can just ignore. We can show them by having a united front and 1000 signatures on our petition!
If you have just 1 minute to support a new youth group calling nations to a time of world peace (or at least reduced conflict) in order to free up the means to tackle hunger, fuel poverty and climate change, please see http://www.1minutetosavetheworld.com/2009/09/stop-global-war-ming/
and click the 5th star under the video. Then all world leaders at the Copenhagen Climate Conference will see their message…
Programa de Actividades: Delegacion de Playas-Medio Ambiente Marbella
Para participar es imprescindible realizar la inscripción
en la Delegación de Medio ambiente o el 95 276 57 24.
Antonio Espada Duranhttp://www.marbella.es/imagen/v/medioambiente/
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