Rene Woollard
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René M.J Woollard is a British session musician.
in 2003, where he made his first television appearance on Top of The Pops whilst performing their number 1 single "Hole in The Head". This was closely followed by promotional work with Abs Breen
(Ex 5ive) with whom he supported Beyonce Knowles
on her UK leg of the "Dangerously in Love" tour. http://www.bimm.co.uk/brighton/images/upload/events/newsletter6.pdf
In 2004 he began his own band. During this time he wrote and recorded with producers Rick Barraclough, Steve Lironi and Simon Goggerly. René decided to leave the band and return to the session scene. Shortly after this he signed his first publishing deal with MCS.http://mcs.ishopstudio.com/homescroll.php
The year 2006 saw him back on the road, this time with Irish singer/songwriter Luan Parle
.
For the first quarter of 2007 René put down his guitar and began working under Rick Barraclough in Metropolis studios, London for De' Angelis Records as a Pro Tools engineer. By the summer he found himself working alongside drummer Jackson Ellis-Leach as guitarist/backing vocalist for Sophie Ellis Bextor promoting her album "Trip The light Fantastic". They played various concerts and festivals around the UK and Europe and finished the year by supporting Take That
on their "Beautiful World" tour. http://www.bimm.co.uk/brighton/bimm-success-stories.asp?CurrentPage=2&catID=0 http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-171037121.html
Although René continues to perform with Sophie Ellis Bextor, in 2008 he also became part of the Backing band for actor/singer Richard Fleeshman
. In February they embarked on the "Neon" tour, named after his début album and in the summer they were honored to be invited by Sir Elton John
to join him on his stadium tour. Later that year, Sir Elton asked them back on the UK part of his Red Piano Tour.
As of April 2009 René worked with Alesha Dixon
and supported Enrique Iglesias
all over the UK.
He toured with Cheryl Cole
throughout the spring/summer of 2010 beginning with a support/special guest on the Black Eyed Peas "The E.N.D" tour of UK and Europe. This was followed by various performances with Sophie Ellis Bextor including a tour of eastern Europe. He also begun playing guitar for Tinchy Stryder
in the same year although Tinchy has yet to tour with the current badn line-up.
2011 began with promotion in Europe with Jessie J
and a UK headline theatre tour, followed by a 34 date tour of the UK and Ireland with X Factor finalist Olly Murs
. René will conclude the year playing guitar for the Saturdays as they tour various Arenas across the UK.
A detailed interview with Rene can be viewed here:
Interview
Other Live Credits:
Lemar
- IOM Bay Festival, Travis McCoy - Radio 1 live lounge, Tinchy Stryder
- 3rd Strike Album Launch, Jay Sean - Various acoustic performances, Cher Lloyd
- UK radio tour/Promotion of "With Your Love"
's "Just A Little Bit" (2007) and playing bass guitar (as well as flicking popcorn at Cheryl Cole) in Girls Aloud
's "The Promise" (2008).
Career
René's first work was with the SugababesSugababes
The Sugababes are an English pop girl group based in London, consisting of members Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen. The Sugababes were formed in 1998 with founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan. Their debut album, One Touch, was released in 2000 under London...
in 2003, where he made his first television appearance on Top of The Pops whilst performing their number 1 single "Hole in The Head". This was closely followed by promotional work with Abs Breen
Abs Breen
Richard Abidin "Abs" Breen is a British singer, rapper, dancer, and DJ. He was formerly a member of London-based boyband Five. In 2003, he released his first solo album called "Abstract Theory".-Early life:...
(Ex 5ive) with whom he supported Beyonce Knowles
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles , often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child...
on her UK leg of the "Dangerously in Love" tour. http://www.bimm.co.uk/brighton/images/upload/events/newsletter6.pdf
In 2004 he began his own band. During this time he wrote and recorded with producers Rick Barraclough, Steve Lironi and Simon Goggerly. René decided to leave the band and return to the session scene. Shortly after this he signed his first publishing deal with MCS.http://mcs.ishopstudio.com/homescroll.php
The year 2006 saw him back on the road, this time with Irish singer/songwriter Luan Parle
Luan Parle
Luán Maureen Parle is an Irish Singer/Songwriter / Producer.-Early life:First Impressions was Luán Parle’s début album release after signing to Recording Studios atthe age of 12 following an appearance on The Late Late Toy Show....
.
For the first quarter of 2007 René put down his guitar and began working under Rick Barraclough in Metropolis studios, London for De' Angelis Records as a Pro Tools engineer. By the summer he found himself working alongside drummer Jackson Ellis-Leach as guitarist/backing vocalist for Sophie Ellis Bextor promoting her album "Trip The light Fantastic". They played various concerts and festivals around the UK and Europe and finished the year by supporting Take That
Take That
Take That are a British five-piece vocal pop group comprising Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Barlow acts as the lead singer and primary songwriter...
on their "Beautiful World" tour. http://www.bimm.co.uk/brighton/bimm-success-stories.asp?CurrentPage=2&catID=0 http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-171037121.html
Although René continues to perform with Sophie Ellis Bextor, in 2008 he also became part of the Backing band for actor/singer Richard Fleeshman
Richard Fleeshman
Richard Jonathan Fleeshman is an English actor and singer-songwriter. His television career began as a twelve year old, playing Craig Harris for four years in Coronation Street and most recently "All The Small Things"...
. In February they embarked on the "Neon" tour, named after his début album and in the summer they were honored to be invited by Sir Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
to join him on his stadium tour. Later that year, Sir Elton asked them back on the UK part of his Red Piano Tour.
As of April 2009 René worked with Alesha Dixon
Alesha Dixon
Alesha Anjanette Dixon is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model and television personality. She first found fame in the all-female R&B trio Mis-Teeq, however, the trio separated in 2005 and Dixon continued pursuing her music career as a solo artist, signing to Polydor Records...
and supported Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish pop music singer, a son of singer Julio Iglesias.Enrique started his musical career on Mexican label Fonovisa...
all over the UK.
He toured with Cheryl Cole
Cheryl Cole
Cheryl Ann Cole is an English pop and R&B recording artist, songwriter, dancer, actress and model. She rose to fame in late 2002 when she auditioned for the reality television show Popstars: The Rivals on ITV. The programme announced that Cole had won a place as a member of the girl group, Girls...
throughout the spring/summer of 2010 beginning with a support/special guest on the Black Eyed Peas "The E.N.D" tour of UK and Europe. This was followed by various performances with Sophie Ellis Bextor including a tour of eastern Europe. He also begun playing guitar for Tinchy Stryder
Tinchy Stryder
Kwasi Danquah III , better known by his pseudonyms Tinchy Stryder and Star In The Hood, is a Ghanaian British recording artist, music executive, A&R executive, and businessman...
in the same year although Tinchy has yet to tour with the current badn line-up.
2011 began with promotion in Europe with Jessie J
Jessie J
Jessica Ellen Cornish , better known by her stage name Jessie J, is an English recording artist currently signed to Island Records. She began her career as a songwriter for artists including Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus. Her debut single, "Do It Like a Dude", was released in November 2010 and peaked...
and a UK headline theatre tour, followed by a 34 date tour of the UK and Ireland with X Factor finalist Olly Murs
Olly Murs
Oliver Stanley "Olly" Murs is an English singer-songwriter and TV presenter. Murs rose to fame after being the runner-up on the sixth series of The X Factor...
. René will conclude the year playing guitar for the Saturdays as they tour various Arenas across the UK.
A detailed interview with Rene can be viewed here:
Interview
Other Live Credits:
Lemar
Lemar
Lemar Obika , professionally known simply as Lemar, is an English recording artist. Obika has had a run of chart success in the UK, Europe and Australia...
- IOM Bay Festival, Travis McCoy - Radio 1 live lounge, Tinchy Stryder
Tinchy Stryder
Kwasi Danquah III , better known by his pseudonyms Tinchy Stryder and Star In The Hood, is a Ghanaian British recording artist, music executive, A&R executive, and businessman...
- 3rd Strike Album Launch, Jay Sean - Various acoustic performances, Cher Lloyd
Cher Lloyd
Cher Lloyd is a British singer and rapper from Malvern, Worcestershire. Lloyd rose to fame in 2010 when she participated in reality TV series The X Factor, to which she finished in fourth place. Shortly afterwards, Lloyd was signed by Simon Cowell to Sony Records subsidary SyCo Music, releasing...
- UK radio tour/Promotion of "With Your Love"
Music videos
René can be seen playing guitar in Mutya BuenaMutya Buena
Rosa Isabel Mutya Buena is an English recording artist who rose to fame as a member of girl group the Sugababes. With the Sugababes, Buena had four UK number one singles, an additional six top-ten hits and three multi-platinum albums. After leaving the group in December 2005, she released her...
's "Just A Little Bit" (2007) and playing bass guitar (as well as flicking popcorn at Cheryl Cole) in Girls Aloud
Girls Aloud
Girls Aloud are a British and Irish pop girl group based in London. They were created through the ITV1 talent show Popstars The Rivals in 2002. The group consists of Cheryl Cole , Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. They are signed to Fascination Records, a Polydor...
's "The Promise" (2008).