David Gest's New Year's Weekend All-Star Soul Spectacular on 29th - 31st December 2006

David Gest's New Year's Weekend All-Star Soul Spectacular on 29th - 31st December 2006

LONDON, October 2/PRNewswire/ --

Music producer David Gest is delighted to announce his forthcoming London
New Year's Weekend All-Star Soul Spectacular, which promises to be one of the
highlights of the musical year. The shows feature a fantastic line-up of
Grammy and Oscar Award winners: luminaries such as Peabo Bryson, original
Stylistics lead singer Russell Thompkins, Jr. and The New Stylistics, Bonnie
Tyler, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, Candi Staton, Deniece Williams, Billy
Paul, Freda Payne, Carl Carlton, Dorothy Moore and William Bell. A party to
announce this special event will take place at China White on Wednesday
October 11th at 7.00pm with David Gest plus special performances by Bonnie
Tyler, Russell Thompkins, Jr. and Billy Paul. Many celebrities and special
guests are expected to attend.

Hosted by David Gest, the New Year's Weekend All-Star Soul Spectacular
concerts will be the inauguration of a star-studded annual event. These
artists have collectively sold more than 50 million records and it will be
the thrill of a lifetime for audiences to experience all of them in one
evening. The much anticipated musical extravaganza will also feature a twenty
member band and dance team. The shows conclude on Sunday night with what will
undoubtedly be a climactic New Year's Eve performance.

Award-winning producer David Gest is responsible for producing the
highest rated musical special in television history, 'Michael Jackson: 30th
Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years,' which was seen by more than 90
million people worldwide. David also produced the critically acclaimed
comeback of Liza Minnelli in 'Liza's Back' which had a triumphant five day
run at the Royal Albert Hall. In addition to this, he produced the American
Cinema Awards Show for fifteen years and the International Achievement In
Arts Awards for eight years. To date, he has produced more than one hundred
shows globally, including specials for Whitney Houston, Frank Sinatra, Sophia
Loren, Four Tops and Elizabeth Taylor. He has raised millions of dollars for
various charities throughout the world.

London's Smooth FM will act as the headline sponsor, a perfect partner,
with the station's unrivalled daytime mix of classic soul and smooth R'n'B
music. The deal includes a heavy weight campaign, which includes giving
listeners a chance to win a David Gest luxury Hollywood holiday. One lucky
winner and their guest will fly to Hollywood courtesy of American Airlines,
have a luxury stay at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel across from the world
famous Grauman's Chinese theatre. David's bodyguard will personally take them
to Universal Studios for the tour, and they will dine at David's favourite
restaurant in Beverley Hills. The winner and their guest will also be
presented with a Hollywood giftbag of autographed items from the stars and
top recording artists. Other winners will have the chance to attend the
announcement party on October 11th.

Dates and Times
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
London SW1X 9DQ

Friday 29th December 8.00pm
tickets 49 pounds, 69 pounds, 84 pounds, 99 pounds

Saturday 30th December 2.30pm matinee and 8.00pm
49 pounds, 69 pounds, 84 pounds, 99 pounds

Sunday 31st December 7.00pm 125 pounds, 150 pounds

Tickets
To book, call +44-20-7730-4500, or see http://www.cadoganhall.com
The shows are sponsored by 102.2 Smooth FM and American Airlines

For further information please contact:
Jasmin Pelham / Laura Callendar
JB Pelham PR, 208 Latimer Road, London W10 6QY
Tel: +44-20-8969-3959 Fax: +44-20-8964-4562
E-mail jasmin@jbpelhampr.com / laura@jbpelhampr.com

PERFORMER BIOGRAPHIES

Peabo Bryson - Peabo is responsible for such classic hits as 'Tonight I
Celebrate My Love' with Roberta Flack, 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine
Dion, 'A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme) with Regina Belle and his two Top
10 smashes 'If Ever Your In My Arms Again' and 'Can You Stop The Rain.'

Russell Thompkins, Jr. and The New Stylistics - A record breaking sixteen
chart hits recorded from The Stylistics lead singer, including 'Can't Give
You Anything But My Love,' 'You Make Me Feel Brand New,' 'Rockin' Roll Baby,'
'Sing Baby Sing,' 'Na-Na Is The Saddest Word' and 'Sixteen Bars.'

Bonnie Tyler - This powerhouse performer has had 5 Top 10 chart hits
including the number one smash 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart.' Her other Top
10's are 'It's A Heartache,' 'Lost In France,' 'A Rockin' Good Way' and
'Holding Out For A Hero.'

Martha Reeves and The Vandellas - Hits from these Motown legends include
'Dancing In The Streets,' 'Jimmy Mack,' Forget Me Not,' 'Nowhere To Run,'
'I'm Ready For Love' and the northern soul classic 'Heatwave.'

Candi Staton - Candi has recently hit the charts for a third time with
her Top 10 smash 'You Got The Love' and has also had huge chart success with
songs such as 'Young Heart's Run Free,' 'Suspicious Minds,' and 'Nights On
Broadway.'

Deniece Williams - This versatile performer's impressive chart successes
include 'Let's Hear It For The Boy' which was Oscar nominated, 'Free,' and
'That's What Friends Are For.'

Billy Paul - Billy's instantly familiar worldwide hits include 'Me and
Mrs. Jones,' 'Let's Make A Baby,' 'Thanks For Saving My Life' and the just
released 'War Of The Worlds' with Ludacris.

Freda Payne - 'Band of Gold' is one of Freda's most recognizable tracks
and was number 1 in the UK charts. Her other hits include 'Deeper and Deeper'
and the classic 'Bring The Boys Home.'

Carl Carlton - Carl recorded the disco anthem 'She's A Bad Mama Jama
(She's Built, She's Stacked)' as well as the wildly successful 'Everlasting
Love.'

Dorothy Moore - Dorothy recorded a notable three consecutive hit records
in England, with 'Misty Blue' making the Top 5 and 'I Believe You' reaching
the Top 20.

William Bell - William composed the instantly recognizable 'Born Under A
Bad Sign' recorded by Cream and had a Top 10 UK smash with 'Private Number,'
a duet he performed with Judy Clay.

Web site: http://www.cadoganhall.com

Source: David Gest Productions, Inc.

Jasmin Pelham, jasmin@jbpelhampr.com, or Laura Callendar, laura@jbpelhampr.com, both of JB Pelham PR for David Gest Productions, Inc., +44-20-8969-3959, +44-20-8964-4562

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