The Get Ups are a young, vibrant 4 Piece performing a wide range of music from the
60’s to present day.
They bring a huge level of experience yet remain current & stylish with a fantastic attitude.
Previous contracts include:
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* Intercontinental Hotel - Muscat, Oman
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* P&O Ferries
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* 4 Month European Tour
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* Edinburgh Fringe Festival
With an extensive repertoire and a fun loving performance, The Get Ups will always deliver the best entertainment out there.
The Get Ups are;
ANNA RADFORD - Lead Vocals
Anna’s Love for music started from a young age, having a very musical family she had a lot of inspiration at home. Anna started with flute and piano lessons then singing took over after she got into musical theatre and started landing herself lead roles in amateur shows, allowing her passion for performing and singing to grow.
Anna has worked in two secondary schools as a music-teaching assistant and had the chance to work with teenagers and help them grow as musicians. Anna also spent time in America working on a summer camp, coaching children in theatre and music.
Anna has recently graduated with a degree in popular music performance, from London’s Vocal Tech. She has experience of singing in many choirs, TV performances and studio work. Anna has sung with various different function bands as lead and backing vocalist for weddings, proms, corporate events and local gigs. This ranges from acoustic duo’s to large ensembles. Anna has also been part of a girl group called ‘The Indigos’.
JOHN CRICK - Guitarist/Vocals
John has been in bands playing guitar for 10 years performing all kinds of music from punk to country. He recorded and released an album with a band called 'The Splendour' and toured all around the UK performing hundreds of gigs at venues big and small. John has also played at many festivals including Beachdown 2008 and Guildfest. He studied music academically to degree standard (2:1) and he also worked on the guitar hero franchise!
BIC ECCLES - Bassist/Vocals
Bic began his musical journey at the tender age of 5, when he started learning the piano. During secondary school, he took up both the drums and the tuba, and played an active role in many school productions and various musical projects.
He then took up the bass guitar in 2001, learning to play in a band with friends. This quickly escalated into regular gigs and festivals, and became a thoroughly enjoyable outlet of his passion for music.
Studying at the Academy of Contemporary Music, Bic gained himself a BA Honors Degree specialising in music performance. Since then he has worked for Evolution Productions and the School of Audio Engineering in London, played the Willow Festival and taught drums, piano and bass.
Bic joined the international show band scene in 2006, and soon realised what was required of him, rising to the task. Establishing himself as a valued musician and bandleader, he has enjoyed overcoming the challenges that go with the territory. Six years on, and after numerous cruise ship and hotel contracts, he is proud to still be doing what he loves, and is very excited about future prospects.
GEORGE SAY - Drummer/Vocals
George has played the drums since the age of 5. He is now been a professional drum teacher for the past 5/6 years teaching permanently in 5 schools and teaching in over 30 schools all together. George likes to play many styles of music and have passed with a distinction on a performing musicians course. He has played overseas in France and Turkey. George has been in many bands over time, gigging in and around london. His favourite venue was the shepherds bush empire. George also has publishing and production deals and has recorded at top studio’s in london.
JAMES LLOYD - Keys/Vocals
mob: +44 (0) 7540 784 252