http:// 2013-02-19T00:28:33Z 2013-02-19T00:28:33Z cosima-stays-true-to-her-roots-and-does-it-for-australian-idol

Cosima stays true to her roots and does it for Australian Idol!When you think of the first season of 'Australian Idol' you cant go past one of the stand out contestants -  Cosima De Vito. When Cosima developed throat nodules at the last post in the first season of Australian Idol and made the controversial decision to leave the contest after making the competitions top 3, Australia was devastated and Cosima's future was uncertain. "Looking back on the time of my life fills me with so many mixed emotions, `I will always cherish the wonderful memories I have from that amazing time but I'll also never forget how truly heart renching it was to leave the contest at such a high point." Cosima says.Not content and certainly not ready to give up Cosima treated her nodules and soon went on to make Australian history as the first independent artist ever to debut at #1 with her take on the Cold Chisel track 'When The War Is Over' which perfectly showcased her powerhouse vocals and show stopping presence.  Taking the #1 spot was not enough for the ambitious artist and Cosima quickly  launched an all out attack on the Australian music charts with a long list of smash hits and numerous national tours.Fast forward 10 years and Cosima is still the golden girl with the big voice, the girl who refused to let fate control her destiny! After a 3 year break from the industry, 2012 marked a return to music with her much loved dance track "Right Here, Right Now' and the stunning  Christmas carol 'O Holy Night.' as well as a nomination for 'Australian Female Artist of The Year' - IT Awards. These releases were not only embraced by Cosima's army of loyal fans but were filled with a new found energy and passion - Cosima was not only ready for the next phase of her career but had a newly developed hunger and passion for the industry.To celebrate Cosima's 10 years in the industry and indeed 10 years since Australian Idol gave Cosima her first big break, she is thrilled to announce that she will release a reworked version of one of the most popular songs she performed on the hit TV show. When Cosima performed the classic dance track 'Hot Stuff'  it marked an undeniable turning point for Cosima in the show.  Suddenly Cosima wasn't just about ballads, this performance introduced the country to the sexier side of the fiery Italian and the performance has long been a fan favourite. Cosima says, "For me, releasing 'Hot Stuff' is a true indication of coming full circle, I've been on such a great ride and yes, it's been a roller-coaster of up and downs but I'm still here doing what I love and that's what matters. The fact that it's also Idol's 10 year anniversary is something that's very special to me. I owe a lot to Australian Idol and I'm proud of where I came from."    I guess it's also my way of saying thank you to not only the show but to the country for embracing my music over the years and giving me the opportunity to do what I Love. I've learned so much and it's true, having a dream is simply not enough - you have to chase it with all your might!"Cosima is available for interviews and comments - Stage Addiction (ben@stageaddictiononline.com or +61 (0) 7 3036 5218).HOT STUFF IS SET FOR NATIONAL RELEASE IN 2013Cosima: Hot Stuff on Australian Idol  - Season 1  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iykkcMR_7zATwitter - https://twitter.com/Cosima_DeVitoWebsite - http://www.cosimadevito.com.au

2013-01-14T23:35:26Z dancers-hit-the-gold-coast

Press ReleaseFor Immediate DistributionThe 'Showcase National Dance Championships' grand final kicks off this week with dancers from across the globe descending on the Gold Coast. This  national competition is the pinnacle event in the Australian dance calendar and after countless hours of training in studio and regional heats, Australia's finest dancers are set to demonstrate their talent on centre stage in hopes of winning a national title at the prestigious event.Dancers from the USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia make-up the 5,000 performers whom are vying for cash and prizes valued at over $50,000, with such brilliant competition comes more than just the odd perfectly executed high kick – at 'Showcase' the competition is fierce!The now iconic competition grew from humble beginnings in 1994 with a simple three city tour and only 400 entrants. Today, the competition boasts an extensive 19 city tour and a 20 person strong judging team who cater for over 10,000 acts each year and is ever growing!  Under the careful direction of the competitions founder and National Director Peter Oxford, the world-famous competition has become more than simply a dance competition - it's taken its deserved position in today's dance world as an intuition in its own right!  Showcase, now known across the world as a truly credible dance brand, is one that is not simply about winning titles and taking first prize…. "Showcase is not just about the winning.  Of course, as with every sport, winning is always nice but dancing is more than just a trophy , it's an art, it's a channel of creative expression and it's a passion! It's always  been important for me to embed a sense of family for all our competitors and nurture an environment that not only encourages youth to follow their dreams but to remind them that regardless of any placements or awards  each and every one of them are stars in their own right!" says OxfordAfter 6 months of gruelling heats that ran across the country the week that everyone is waiting for has finally arrived - it's Grand Final time! As of Tuesday ...thousands of dancers and their families will flock to Jupiters Casino for the ultimate battle to earn the coveted 'National Champion' title and to have their moment in the spotlight. It's not just the title on the line, 4 top overall winners will also receive an all expense paid holiday to Las Vegas!When it comes to credibility there is one thing that the competition doesn't lack and that's expertise! National Director Peter Oxford first founded the competition after being the first Australian to win the American Dance championship in Las Vegas!  In a world where 'Dance Moms' rule and glitter is more than just a Christmas decoration,  its certainly evident that the 'Showcase National Dance Championships' are here to stay!'Everyone's A Star At Showcase!'National Director and founder Peter Oxford is available for interviews regarding 'Showcase' as well as comments concerning the general dance  industry.Limited interviews and photo opportunities at Jupiters casino are available between 15th – 21st JanuaryFor further information and interview enquires please contact:Stage Addiction+61 (0) 7 3036 5218Admin@stageaddictiononline.com

2012-12-11T04:43:52Z cosima-s-christmas-gift

Press ReleaseFor Immediate DistributionCosima De Vito Releases 'O Holy Night'Cosima De Vito has come a long way from the girl with the big voice who pulled out of the top three in the first season of Australian Idol. After making history as the first independent artist ever to debut at #1, Cosima launched an onslaught on the Australian music charts with a long list of hit singles, albums  and national tours. Over the past few years Cosima took time-out to rejuvenate and rediscover her sound and direction. Following Cosima's recent dance release 'Right Here, Right Now' which welcomed her back on the stage after a 3 year hiatus, she is now looking back to her first musical love, that of ballads.What better way to return to her roots than with the ballad that just can't get any bigger! Cosima's rendition of the Christmas classic 'O Holy Night' is truly unique and has been welcomed by her army of loyal fans who have for many years longed for a Cosima carol! The traditional build up is highlighted by Cosima's unique tone, while by the end of the song -  everything changes. Rising to a grand crescendo, Cosima's true diva voice is not just heard – but felt.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl1oftqeTbA&For interview requests or high res images please contact me on the below information.Michelle Mondaropr@stageaddictiononine.com +61 (0) 7 3036 5218

2012-10-08T03:21:36Z cosima-de-vito-returns-right-here-right-now

2012-09-24T06:00:25Z emily-williams-hits-the-road

EMILY HITS THE ROADEmily Williams' first solo single (on the Young Divas album) was a cover of Whitney Houston’s classic hit ‘I Will Always Love You’. It was fitting that Emily’s first single be a tribute to the person whom she idolised her entire life. As Whitney passed away Emily was honored to be flooded with requests from fans, event organisers and even Whitney Houston fan groups across the world wanting to hear Emily perform a tribute. Emily, who has been called 'Queen of the high C 's', has  put together a full production show honouring her idol. The production showcases Emily’s favorite Whitney songs including the classic hits, the songs that made her famous and the ones that inspired Emily herself to follow her dreams! The 2 hour show features Emily in all her glory accompanied by a six piece band performing a selection of original tracks as well as Whitney's most loved tunes.Emily has been a busy girl since first rising to fame in Australian Idol and the platinum selling group 'Young Divas' but the last 2 years have been crazy! Emily released her first single off her album ‘Spellbound’ to huge critical acclaim, the follow up single ‘You’re Mine’ was released on Valentines day last year; it reached the top 30 on the Australian indie charts and scored her a nomination as ‘Female Artist of the Year.’ Soon after the huge success of ‘Your Mine’ Emily paired with the ‘Red Cross’ and released NZ earthquake relief song ‘Never Alone’. To kick of 2012 Emily released again …. this time a track built for the dance floor! She teamed top international DJ and producer ‘The Popstar’ to create the ‘Spellbound – The Remix’ which marked the last single she would release until her solo debut album 'Uncovered' dropped in February. Emily is now excited about touring 'My Idol' with her band and is looking forward to re-connecting with her fans across Australia. For full dates: www.emilywilliams.net or contact Stage Addiction on 0730365218

2012-08-09T21:13:39Z melissa-tkautz-s-greatest-hits-now-available

FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTIONAfter the huge success of the hilarious'Barbie Girl' TV commercial (Australia Day 2012 Lamb campaign), her starring role in 'Swift and Shift Couriers' plus a hot new single, Melissa Tkautz has taken one step further and has finally given in to public demand! It was with great pride and excitement that she announcedher best of package 2 weeks ago to unparalleled fan frenzy, setting Facebook and twitter ablaze with excitement. For over 20 years Melissa Tkautz has filled charts and dance floors with her truly iconic and infectious sounds, her unique brand of pop-infused goodness mixed with decadent dance beats has been a staple of many a music lovers playlist and Melissa shows no signs of slowing. The exciting release titled 'Melissa Tkautz: The Hits & More' will not only showcase two decades of era defining hits but will also encompass the diverse musical stylings Melissa has delivered. Fans can look forward to having the song that started it all 'Read My Lips,' plus other hits such as 'Sexy Is The Word,' 'Skin to Skin,' 'My House,' 'Is It?' 'Glamorous Life,' 'Easily Affected,' and the club smash collaboration with DJ Nick Skitz 'I Want Your Love,' as well as everything in-between! Not content with just the hits, Melissa has also decided to include unreleased tracks, remixes and 12” rarities plus a brand new offering. Now in a digital age, Melissa is thrilled to be able to take her singles to the fans in one package, as the full collection is made available on 10th August 2012. To coincide with the release of ‘The Hits & More’ Melissa will embark on a national tour performing a sublime collection of hits from the album that will not only set die hard fans alight with excitement but will give her new fans the chance to see the dance diva in all her glory.The album and tour will be launched at Sydney Star Casino on Friday August 10, Melissa will also be appearing in Newcastle, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and at the Adelaide Feast Festival. Full contact details below. 2012 High-res images, tour dates & performance press passes are also available upon request.ONLINEtwitter.com/melissa_tkautzfacebook.com/melissatkautzwww.melissatkautz.netCONTACT james@stageaddictiononline.com+61 (0) 7 30365218

2012-07-30T05:23:22Z melissa-tkautz-releases-the-hits-amp-more

What a colossal year! After the huge success of the hilarious'Barbie Girl' TV commercial (Australia Day 2012 Lamb campaign), her starring role in 'Swift and Shift Couriers' plus a hot new single, Melissa Tkautz has taken one step further and has finally given in to public demand! It is with great pride and excitement that she announcedher best of package 2 weeks ago to unparalleled fan frenzy, setting facebook and twitter ablaze with excitement. For over 20 years Melissa Tkautz has filled charts and dance floors with her truly iconic and infectious sounds, her unique brand of pop-infused goodness mixed with decadent dance beats has been a staple of many a music lovers playlist and Melissa shows no signs of slowing. The exciting release titled 'Melissa Tkautz: The Hits & More' will not only showcase two decades of era defining hits but will also encompass the diverse musical stylings Melissa has delivered. Fans can look forward to having the song that started it all 'Read My Lips,' plus other hits such as 'Sexy Is The Word,' 'Skin to Skin,' 'My House,' 'Is It?' 'Glamorous Life,' 'Easily Affected,' and the club smash collaboration with DJ Nick Skitz 'I Want YourLove,' as well as everything in-between! Not content with just the hits, Melissa has also decided to include rare unreleased tracks, remixes and 12” favourites as well as a brand new offering on this exciting release. Now in a digital age, Melissa is thrilled to be able to take her singles to the fans in one package, as the full collection is made available on 10th August 2012. To coincide with the release of ‘The Hits & More,’ Melissa will embark on a national tour performing a sublime collection of hits from the album that will not only set die hard fans alight with excitement but will give her new fans the chance to see the dance diva in all her glory. Melissa is available for interviews viaPhone, written as well as limited in person interviews and photo shoots. Melissa will discuss ‘The Hits & More’, the forthcoming promotional tour and her reflections on over 20 years in the Australian entertainment industry. Contact details below.2012 High-res images are also available upon request. ENDS Contact: james@stageaddictiononline.com or +61 (0) 7 3036 5218Website:www.melissatkautz.net Promo Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vSD9wV42UU Twitter:@Melissa_Tkautz

2012-02-06T07:14:16Z ex-young-diva-emily-williams-releases-solo-album

Press ReleaseWith Platinum selling hits, sell-out shows in Australia’s premier dance clubs and a voice that leaves any crowd begging for more it’s hard to believe that Emily Williams only stepped into the limelight to become a household name in 2005’s Australian Idol!From huge success as part of the ’Young Divas’ to massive solo singles ’Spellbound,’ ’You’re Mine’ and the Red Cross charity single ’Never Alone’ Emily has proved that she is a true talent, a club diva, a musical genius and a true Australian treasure!Deciding to release an album was a big step for Emily, ‘I wanted the sound to be true to me, no cover tracks, just real songs written by me for the dance floor and from the heart’. After working with some amazing international talent Emily has crafted the eagerly awaited ‘Uncovered’.‘I decided on the title 'Uncovered' as I feel that this is the first time Australia & New Zealand has seen me totally raw. I'm not with the band and I'm nothiding behind anything it's just me, up front and personal and I love it!'Uncovered is released 10th February 2012 and will coincide with a national tour commencing with an apperance on C7's 'The Morning Show' (9th Feb) and a special performance at the Sydney Entertainment Centre for the Kings Game (10th Feb)!Press KitClick on this download link to get the full press kit ..https://www.yousendit.com/download/T2dmUWVqMGNVVGxqQTlVagContactFor interviews (in person or phone) and a full press kit contact Stage Addiction - 0730365218 / pr@stageaddictiononline.comwww.emilywilliams.net

2012-02-02T09:21:03Z emily-williams-ex-young-diva-amp-idol-royalty-releases-album

Press ReleaseWith Platinum selling hits, sell-out shows in Australia’s premier dance clubs and a voice that leaves any crowd begging for more it’s hard to believe that Emily Williams only stepped into the limelight to become a household name in 2005’s Australian Idol! From huge success as part of the ’Young Divas’ to massive solo singles ’Spellbound,’ ’You’re Mine’ and the Red Cross charity single ’Never Alone’ Emily has proved that she is a true talent, a club diva, a musical genius and a true Australian treasure! Deciding to release an album was a big step for Emily, ‘I wanted the sound to be true to me, no cover tracks, just real songs written by me for the dance floor and from the heart’. After working with some amazing international talent Emily has crafted the eagerly awaited ‘Uncovered’. ‘I decided on the title 'Uncovered' as I feel that this is the first time Australia & New Zealand has seen me totally raw. I'm not with the band and I'm nothiding behind anything it's just me, up front and personal and I love it!'Uncovered is released 10th February 2012 and will coincide with a national tour commencing with an apperance on C7's 'The Morning Show' (9th Feb) and a special performance at the Sydney Entertainment Centre for the Kings Game (10th Feb)!ContactFor interviews (in person or phone) and a full press kit contact Stage Addiction - 0730365218 / pr@stageaddictiononline.comwww.emilywilliams.net