Lisa, from Acomb, York, was editor-in-chief of the weekly celebrity glossy in its heyday for 13 years, when circulation wars were rife between OK! and Hello! to secure the biggest cover stars.
‘Hidden Voice’ brings music and dementia into the concert hall by capturing the individual stories of people living with dementia and using the melodies and rhythms in their speech to create a beautiful and emotional musical experience.
“I bet lots of people have happy memories of Butlins. I bet none of them have memories of going to the same Butlins (Skegness) 14 years in a row. I do – and not once did I mind. Loved it, in fact. Some of my happiest memories were created in that seaside haven in the eighties and early nineties.”
The Sound of Music tells the story of a young troublesome postulant Maria who is struggling with the constraints of life in the abbey. After being sent to the home of the Captain Von Trapp, to be governess to his seven children, she realises her calling may not be as straight forward as she originally thought.
Alan McGee is a Scottish businessman and music industry executive. He has been a record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger for The Guardian.
“I’m relishing the opportunity to work with BalletBoyz again to create a new work that expands on my previous work with the company, Us. It’s a pleasure to be working with Keaton Henson once again after his music for Us inspired me to investigate a new style of movement.
“It’s been a pleasure to write again for Mikron in its 48th year and an honour to shine a spotlight on the tireless women who gave their all to shape a Women’s Royal Navy Service fit for the future.”