Joni Fuller
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Joni Amelia Fuller is an English singer, songwriter, pianist
and violin
ist from Lancashire
.
Joni persuaded her parents to buy her a violin for her 5th birthday. Aged 8, she was accepted into the Junior School at the Royal Northern College of Music
(first study violin; second study piano). Joni began writing her own songs when she was 8 years old and has continued to write prolifically since then, developing a distinctive and mature songwriting style.
She released her debut recording "Voices" in October 2006, containing 12 of her original songs.
Joni scored two successive wins in the UK's national Make it Break it Songwriting Contest (2008 and 2009) with her songs 'America' and 'Change Girl'.
. Other venues include: Théâtre de Vaudeville (Brussels), MIDEM
(Cannes), Madinat Jumeirah (Dubai) and the Lido Theatre (Paris). Joni also opened two nights during Phil Collins' 'First Final Farewell Tour' at the LTU Arena
in Düsseldorf. TV appearances on UK, Swiss and French channels have also followed.
Aged 14, Joni was the UK's entrant to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2005
. She won the British final during a live TV show with her song 'How Does it Feel?'. After travelling to Hasselt
for the contest on 26 November, she competed against singers from other countries across Europe. Joni's mature songwriting style and performance contrasted with other acts and despite winning critical and media praise, resulted in 14th placing. Joni was diagnosed with severe laryngitis during the competition and was later to write about her experience from Hasselt in the song 'Over in a Minute' ('Voices' 2006).
Joni performed at the Olympic Stadium in Lausanne during Athletissima
2007. She also performed at the World Conference on Giftedness in August. Other 2007 performances include the Launch of the Themba Trust at the South African High Commission in London and a TV appearance on the Swiss Telethon 2007.
In 2008, Joni concentrated on live performances in the UK. She received a standing ovation following her performance at the Montrose Music Festival
. Further performances during the summer of 2008 included the Brunswick Festival (Brighton), Arundel Festival, Century Club (Soho) and Taurus (Manchester).
In August 2008, Joni was chosen by the Performing Rights Society to front a media campaign to highlight the importance of performance royalties in supporting young songwriters.
In October 2008, Joni's song 'America' was chosen by a panel of judges that included Chris Martin (Coldplay) as a winner in the 'Make it Break it Songwriting Contest'. Joni's performance at the awards ceremony caught the attention of LIPA student Harry Andrew Brown which led to Joni recording a 6-track EP ('Run for Cover') with Harry. The EP was released at the Montrose Music Festival in May 2009.
Performances in 2009 included the Bollington Festival, the Montrose Music Festival, The Wickerman Festival, Taurus, and a return to Montrose on 5 September to headline a fundraising event.
In August 2009, Joni's song 'Change Girl' was judged as a winner in the Make it Break it Songwriting Contest 2009. Joni was later featured in The Independent newspaper as an 'inspirational teenager'.
In 2010 Joni was awarded 'Best Female Artist' at the Exposure Music Awards and later featured as 'one to watch' by PRS for Music in their on-line magazine 'M'. Joni's music also came to the attention of music manager Terri Robson.
2011 sees Joni continuing to develop her high-energy, instrument-swapping live shows with performances in London (Ronnie Scott's, The Bedford, The Elgin) and a return to Athletissima in Lausanne, alongside headline performances at Mo-Fest and the Arundel Festival.
Tracklist:
Joni also wrote all the songs on her 2009 EP 'Run for Cover':
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
and violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
ist from Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
.
Joni persuaded her parents to buy her a violin for her 5th birthday. Aged 8, she was accepted into the Junior School at the Royal Northern College of Music
Royal Northern College of Music
The Royal Northern College of Music is a music school in Manchester, England. It is located on Oxford Road in Chorlton on Medlock, at the western edge of the campus of the University of Manchester and is one of four conservatories associated with the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music...
(first study violin; second study piano). Joni began writing her own songs when she was 8 years old and has continued to write prolifically since then, developing a distinctive and mature songwriting style.
She released her debut recording "Voices" in October 2006, containing 12 of her original songs.
Joni scored two successive wins in the UK's national Make it Break it Songwriting Contest (2008 and 2009) with her songs 'America' and 'Change Girl'.
Early Years
Joni has performed her songs extensively across Europe, developing a trade-mark performance style that showcases her abilities as a singer, pianist, violinist and guitarist. Aged 12, Joni performed at the Casino Barriere during the Montreux Jazz FestivalMontreux Jazz Festival
The Montreux Jazz Festival is the best-known music festival in Switzerland and one of the most prestigious in Europe; it is held annually in early July in Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva...
. Other venues include: Théâtre de Vaudeville (Brussels), MIDEM
Midem
-MIDEM:Short for Marché International du Disque et de l'Edition Musicale, MIDEM is the world's largest music industry trade fair, which has been held annually at and around the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, since 1967...
(Cannes), Madinat Jumeirah (Dubai) and the Lido Theatre (Paris). Joni also opened two nights during Phil Collins' 'First Final Farewell Tour' at the LTU Arena
LTU Arena
Esprit Arena is a multi-functional football stadium in Düsseldorf, Germany. The stadium holds 54,600 and has a closable roof. The special heating system allows comfortable events at the height of winter.- History :...
in Düsseldorf. TV appearances on UK, Swiss and French channels have also followed.
Aged 14, Joni was the UK's entrant to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2005
Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2005
The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2005 was the third Junior Eurovision Song Contest for young singers aged 8 to 15. On 26 November 2005, the contest was broadcast live from the Ethias Arena in Hasselt, Belgium, in a joint effort by the national broadcasters Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep and...
. She won the British final during a live TV show with her song 'How Does it Feel?'. After travelling to Hasselt
Hasselt
Hasselt is a Belgian city and municipality, and capital of the Flemish province of Limburg...
for the contest on 26 November, she competed against singers from other countries across Europe. Joni's mature songwriting style and performance contrasted with other acts and despite winning critical and media praise, resulted in 14th placing. Joni was diagnosed with severe laryngitis during the competition and was later to write about her experience from Hasselt in the song 'Over in a Minute' ('Voices' 2006).
2007 onwards
Joni was awarded 'Le Prix du Merite Artistique 2007' at the LDF awards ceremony in Lausanne in April 2007. She was also awarded the 'Besso Memorial Prize for Pianoforte 2007' by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.Joni performed at the Olympic Stadium in Lausanne during Athletissima
Athletissima
Athletissima is an annual athletics meeting at the Stade Olympique de la Pontaise in Lausanne, Switzerland. Previously one of the five IAAF Super Grand Prix events, it is now part of the IAAF Diamond League.The first edition was held on 8 July 1977....
2007. She also performed at the World Conference on Giftedness in August. Other 2007 performances include the Launch of the Themba Trust at the South African High Commission in London and a TV appearance on the Swiss Telethon 2007.
In 2008, Joni concentrated on live performances in the UK. She received a standing ovation following her performance at the Montrose Music Festival
Montrose Music Festival
Montrose Music Festival is a Scottish music festival which takes place at the end of May in Montrose, Angus. It has become a much anticipated, annual event across Scotland. The festival committee is a non-profit, volunteer run organisation, dedicated to promoting free live music of all styles and...
. Further performances during the summer of 2008 included the Brunswick Festival (Brighton), Arundel Festival, Century Club (Soho) and Taurus (Manchester).
In August 2008, Joni was chosen by the Performing Rights Society to front a media campaign to highlight the importance of performance royalties in supporting young songwriters.
In October 2008, Joni's song 'America' was chosen by a panel of judges that included Chris Martin (Coldplay) as a winner in the 'Make it Break it Songwriting Contest'. Joni's performance at the awards ceremony caught the attention of LIPA student Harry Andrew Brown which led to Joni recording a 6-track EP ('Run for Cover') with Harry. The EP was released at the Montrose Music Festival in May 2009.
Performances in 2009 included the Bollington Festival, the Montrose Music Festival, The Wickerman Festival, Taurus, and a return to Montrose on 5 September to headline a fundraising event.
In August 2009, Joni's song 'Change Girl' was judged as a winner in the Make it Break it Songwriting Contest 2009. Joni was later featured in The Independent newspaper as an 'inspirational teenager'.
In 2010 Joni was awarded 'Best Female Artist' at the Exposure Music Awards and later featured as 'one to watch' by PRS for Music in their on-line magazine 'M'. Joni's music also came to the attention of music manager Terri Robson.
2011 sees Joni continuing to develop her high-energy, instrument-swapping live shows with performances in London (Ronnie Scott's, The Bedford, The Elgin) and a return to Athletissima in Lausanne, alongside headline performances at Mo-Fest and the Arundel Festival.
Recordings
Joni wrote all 12 songs for her debut album 'Voices'Tracklist:
- Voices
- I Take a Step Away
- Sail Away
- How Does it Feel?
- Over in a Minute
- So Much to Say
- Fairy Tales
- Finding My Way
- I Guess That's How it Goes
- Little Child
- Search Beyond the Moon
- After the Tide
Joni also wrote all the songs on her 2009 EP 'Run for Cover':
- Wait until the Morning Comes
- Run for Cover
- America
- Face Down
- Change Girl
- Paper Cuts