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About Me

Im a bubbily, fun, outgoing person who loves to have a laugh as well as take my responsabilities seriously. I am very reliable and punctual and will always try my best to succeed in everything i do.
I've always had a passion for performing arts and with the right agency, work opportunities and help, I wish to progress my career another step further in order to achieve my goals and aspirations.

How it all began for me....

I started out by playing the Cello from age 8 when I was in Caerleon Endowed Junior School, and as my playing improved I then joined an orchestra for 2 yrs. I’ve always had a passion for all types of music but at 11 years old I decided playing an instrument wasn’t for me, I wanted to be on stage in musicals, as singing was my number one love, so in my early teens I wanted to try out acting and performing in the Theatre.

When I was 13 I joined a music society in Newport called the “STC Operatic Society” and took part in 4 different performances, including the well-known musical "Brigadoon" and “The Pirates of Penzance”, they were only small roles I played but it gave me the experience and I enjoyed it....

After working in the theatre for a few years, at age 17, I was approached whilst singing on karaoke in a pub by 2 men who were looking to put together a "Steps" Tribute band. I got the lead role as Claire after alot of people auditioned, and after rehearsing for a few months we then toured the U.K and Ireland for almost 2 yrs. We played in the Newport Centre on a number of occasions when we were local and also the Dolman Theatre. We packed out venues with up to 500 people at a time! A fab buzz I got being on stage. We were called "Step To It" and the kids loved us.

Eventually though, I decided it was time for me to move on and launched a career as a soloist. With a little help from my friends I got a few gigs together through a local agency and it took off from there. 10 yrs later I am my own boss, performing in clubs (previously until now, known on the circuit as Shelene), singing at Weddings and at Parties, and I love every minute of it :-)

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Acting

Experience

Accents

Employment History & Experience

Acting experience...

Theatrical productions, acting in shows such as "Brigadoon", "Pirates of Penzance" and "That's entertainment" in the 1990's. Dolman Theatre, Newport, Gwent. Age 13 -15

TV experience...

1. Visited the MTV studios,London to go on a chat show called The Mag. The topics were can you be just friends with your ex? and can and boy and girl be just friends or more?In 1998 age 16.

2. Was featured on sleeping dogs (BBC3) playing the part of Claire in a STEPS tribute band in 1999 age 17.

3. Had 3 TV commercial auditions for the Halifax in 2005 - 2006. Got down to the final 2 people out of 1600 in one of them. It was a choice between a male and a female role so they decided on a man to play the role instead. From age 23

Even though Lynsey's main passion is singing, she would also love to have the opportunity to act on tv and star in roles whether that maybe for extras or supporting actors, just to start her off. Lynsey is always on the look out for new agencies who can help her acheive her career goals and progress further. If you think you can help, please get in touch...

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Music

Experience

Vocal Skills

Instruments Played

Employment History & Experience

Lynsey has 21 years experience in the music/performing business, ever since she began performing as a child at 8 years old.

Lynsey has always loved to sing and act! She currently goes out singing all over South Wales and parts of England performing at Weddings and Parties, and in alot of different venues. Lynsey gets to meet great people and she really loves her job and has fun with it!!!


Playing "Claire" in STEP TO IT...

When i was 17 i joined a STEPS Tribute band, and we had fun touring the U.K and Ireland, performing in Theatres, Leisure Centres and Great Halls all over for 2 and a half years just before STEPS split.
The venues were always packed with kids and they used to sing along and do all the dance routines with us! We went onto sing sing around all the major venues up and down the country and as we got more experienced and learned new songs, our shows were sell outs and we were on fire!


Playing the Cello...

Lynsey enjoyed to play the Cello from the age of 8 years old and acheived both grades 1 and 2. When Lynsey moved to high school at age 11, she decided to follow her love of singing and acting and gave up playing, but still has very fond memories of playing the Cello and also of performing in an orchestra.

Lynsey performed at the National Eisteddfod of Wales, which is an annual show which celebrates Welsh culture. Lynsey also got to perform at Newport Leisure Centre's Christmas concert 2 years on the trot and enjoyed learning "The Snowman" theme song.

Acheivements

1993
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Royal Schools of Music : Grade 1 Violoncello (Emma Harry Gwent Music Service), Newport, UK


1994
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Royal Schools of Music : Grade 2 Violoncello (Valerie May GGSM), Newport, UK

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Dancing

Experience

Dance Skills

Employment History & Experience

Dancing in the Theatre productions for the musicals, and dancing as Claire in STEP TO IT, the STEPS Tribute Band.

More info under acting and music experience.

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Physical Details

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Languages Spoken

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Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

Lynsey has 21 years experience in the music business, ever since she began performing as a child at 8 years old.

Lynsey is available for all types of bookings in the U.K including...

Weddings, corporate functions, Club cabaret, pubs, plus all parties and special events!

I sing music from the 1950's, up to the present day including :-

The Carpenters, Adele, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Leona Lewis,

Celine Dion, Whitney Houston and ABBA.

I will also provide a disco during my intervals.

Qualifications & Training

Singing...

I have previously had vocal training for 3 years in Newport.

Playing the Cello...

Lynsey enjoyed to play the Cello from the age of 8 years old and acheived both grades 1 and 2. When Lynsey moved to high school at age 11, she decided to follow her love of singing and acting and gave up playing, but still has very fond memories of playing the Cello and also of performing in an orchestra.

Lynsey performed at the National Eisteddfod of Wales, which is an annual show which celebrates Welsh culture. Lynsey also got to perform at Newport Leisure Centre's Christmas concert 2 years on the trot and enjoyed learning "The Snowman" theme song.

Acheivements

1993
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Royal Schools of Music : Grade 1 Violoncello (Emma Harry Gwent Music Service), Newport, UK


1994
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Royal Schools of Music : Grade 2 Violoncello (Valerie May GGSM), Newport, UK


HighSchool qualifications...

G.C.S.E's acheived in Music and Drama studies

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Other Information

Relevant Skills

Singing and disco

Acting and dancing

Interests & Hobbies

Singing, baking, watching movies, swimming and reading about celebrities!

Miscellaneous Information

My most recent venture had been getting through to the regional, and then the Grand National finals in the OPEN MIC UK 2009 competition. On Saturday October 31st, I performed at a live show in front of a few hundred people competing against others in order to be voted the best on the Mic, trying to win myself a place in the National final during November, and I got through!!! Only 3 of us out of 20 made it through and we were very excited! The competition has been travelling up and down the UK to discover acts with the potential to become the next Leona Lewis, Lemar or James Blunt! Competing for the chance to win from the £1,000 in prizes. The winning act will then have the opportunity to win a recording contract to release their single.

The final took place at The Guildhall, Portsmouth on Saturday November 28th and 23 of my close friends and family came along to support me. We had a wonderful night and the show went well. Unfortunately i didn't win but had much fun trying.

Please visit www.lynseypugh.com for more info

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