Adele Bates MA (Opera and Music Theatre) is a vibrant classically trained singer. Her vocal skills have led her (amongst other places) to the Royal Albert Hall, Bromley Little Theatre, Baron's Court Theatre, Lingen in Germany, Gloucester Cathedral and Disneyland.
She sings in a range of styles: Classical, Opera, Popular, Light Jazz and Music Theatre, and performs in multiple languages including Scandinavian.
Locally, in Brighton East Sussex, Adele has appeared at The Royal Pavillion, Jubilee Square, The Latest Music Bar, Malborough Theatre, The Sanctuary Cafe, The Meeting House, St John's Church, St Luke's Church, The Phoenix Gallery as well as private functions and charity events.
Adele has a wide range of experience singing for different events in hotels, restaurants, residential homes, business parties, weddings, charity events and afternoon tea gatherings. Her personable style enables her to pitch her performance accordingly and fit to each occasion.
Adele originally moved to Brighton to complete her Masters Degree in Opera and Music Theatre. She is now available for functions in and around Brighton and East Sussex.
Adele also works in close collaboration with Composers on new works, particularly experimenting with extended vocal techniques and the role of the Voice on stage.
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"Adele is a very gifted artist whose voice, is one you will always remember."
Ursula Serrant. SVP Charity Event, May 2010
"Adele Bates as Cathy is strong – both in acting and singing – delighting as she journeys backwards from the bitterness of breaking up back to the joyousness of young love."
Review from The Argus for The Last Five Years, May 2009
"Adele has an absolutely beautiful singing voice - whether it's classical or jazz, romantic or music hall, she has the ability to transform any event into a magical occasion"
Caroline Lucas MEP,March 2009
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With over eleven years of teaching experience Adele leads classes, workshops and private tuition in singing and voice work with a large age and ability range of pupils. Please fill in the contact sheet for further details.
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Forthcoming Performances:
*Factory Presents: Wall into Pieces, by Boca2Mouth*
Phoenix Art Gallery
4th September, 8pm - 2am
Adele will be performing Vicky Tremain's composition 'My Brain and Tongue Just Met' throughout the evening as a part of this large scale art event featuring music, performance, collaborative art and the creation and production of a magazine in real time.
*The Apple*
Oct 2010
The Recital Room, University of Sussex Campus
Adele is currently working with local composer Alexander Thomas on a new piece of voice based music. Written specifically for Adele and a Chamber Orchestra it explores her unique extended technique in conjunction with the theatrical possibilities of its delivery. The first public showing will be performed with a grand piano.
*Classics and Candlelight at Christmas*
St John's Church, Palmeria Square
December 2010
Adele will be hosting and singing with local musical friends.
Date and Programme TBC
*Lunchtime Recital*
St Nicholas Church
December 2011
Accompanied by Richard Morson
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