Kirsty Crawford
Encyclopedia
Kirsty Crawford, born 25 November 1983, is a vocalist originally from Glasgow
, United Kingdom
. Kirsty deferred a place at Medical School after finding success on ITV's Pop Idol
in 2003, after which she signed a contract for a solo project, writing and recording material with Mark Goldenberg (L.A.), Aerostorm (UK), Tommy Rando and Hannan & Hannan (AU).
During 2006 and 2007, Crawford supported Alan Fletcher - aka Dr. Karl Kennedy - and his band Waiting Room with her original material.Her original music is predominantly guitar based, pop/rock.
During 2008, Kirsty took time out to study vocals and music at The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
. Currently, she hosts Rockaoke, live rock-band karaoke and has performed on stage alongside James Corden
, Justin Lee Collins
, Peter Andre
and Chris Moyles
.
In March 2010, Kirsty performed the role of Maureen in the musical RENT
at the Welwyn Garden City's
Campus West Theatre.
She is engaged to drummer Lee Newell who plays drums for metal act Sacred Mother Tongue
.
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. Kirsty deferred a place at Medical School after finding success on ITV's Pop Idol
Pop Idol
Pop Idol is a British television series which debuted on ITV on 6 October 2001. The show was a talent contest to decide the best new young pop singer in the United Kingdom, based on viewer voting and participation. Two series were broadcast - one in 2001-02 and a second in 2003...
in 2003, after which she signed a contract for a solo project, writing and recording material with Mark Goldenberg (L.A.), Aerostorm (UK), Tommy Rando and Hannan & Hannan (AU).
During 2006 and 2007, Crawford supported Alan Fletcher - aka Dr. Karl Kennedy - and his band Waiting Room with her original material.Her original music is predominantly guitar based, pop/rock.
During 2008, Kirsty took time out to study vocals and music at The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance , is an independent, specialist music education provider located in London, UK. They offer courses in guitar, bass, drums, vocals, music business and songwriting...
. Currently, she hosts Rockaoke, live rock-band karaoke and has performed on stage alongside James Corden
James Corden
James Kimberley Corden is an English actor, television writer, producer and presenter. He is co-creator and star of BBC comedy shows Gavin & Stacey and Horne & Corden, and acted in the 2009 film Lesbian Vampire Killers....
, Justin Lee Collins
Justin Lee Collins
Justin Lee Collins, commonly known as JLC, is an award-winning English comedian and television presenter.A Bristolian, he's well known for his strong West Country accent, shaggy appearance and colourful shirts....
, Peter Andre
Peter André
Peter James Andrea , better known by the stage name as Peter Andre, is an English-born Australian musician, singer-songwriter, television personality and businessman. As a recording artist, he has achieving four top 10 UK albums and ten top 10 singles.-Early life:Andre was born at Northwick Park...
and Chris Moyles
Chris Moyles
Christopher David Moyles is an English radio and television presenter and author, who currently presents The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1 and Chris Moyles' Quiz Night on Channel 4....
.
In March 2010, Kirsty performed the role of Maureen in the musical RENT
Rent (musical)
Rent is a rock musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini's opera La bohème...
at the Welwyn Garden City's
Welwyn Garden City
-Economy:Ever since its inception as garden city, Welwyn Garden City has attracted a strong commercial base with several designated employment areas. Among the companies trading in the town are:*Air Link Systems*Baxter*British Lead Mills*Carl Zeiss...
Campus West Theatre.
She is engaged to drummer Lee Newell who plays drums for metal act Sacred Mother Tongue
Sacred Mother Tongue
Sacred Mother Tongue is a 4-piece British metal band from Northampton initially formed in 2004. The current line up consists of Darrin South , Andy James , Josh Gurner and Lee Newell ....
.
Discography
Singles- Happy Xmas (War is Over) - The Idols (Dec 2003)
- Every Now & Then (pending)