Pronounced ‘Tennyson'…a South African singer-songwriter raising the roof...
Vocals, Keys and Songwriter Performing in musical theatre, shows and TV from a young age. Studied Creative Music Technology at Brunel University and Musical Theatre at Pretoria Technikon (studio production, music business, composition, and performance). Runs a music company, Stuff Like That There, which manages booking the various function bands Lisa plays in (originals/covers); session vocalist; voice-over artist; songwriter; vocal and performance training; and hosting the 15 Minute Club to promote artists.
During 2008 Lisa has... * Performed over 100 gigs including respected festivals like GuilFest 2008 and venues like The Pigalle Club, The Bedford, The Halo; headling the Halfmoon Putney; and supporting Never The Bride who wrote the single ‘The Living Tree' for Shirley Bassey.
* Dressed by designer, Vivienne Westwood, for GuilFest 2008, Aylesbury Festival 2008 and the Halfmoon Putney (20th November 2008). For photos please go to at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lisa-Theunissen/10573911026.
* Independently released the debut album, HerStory, in May 2008 via http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/theunissen on iTunes and Amazon, which was subsequently featured on Amazon in June as 'New and Emerging Artists for 2008'.
* Asked to perform in The Commitments show as one of the lead singers.
* Selected as the voice for Fable II, a new game by Xbox, for commercial use in South Africa.
* Nominated 'Best Pop Rock Act' in the Exposure Music Awards 2008 (sponsored by TourDates.co.uk) and also received a nomination as ‘Best Female Solo Act' for the Guildford Brits Awards, from her local area.
* Organised all the promotion around HerShows this year for national radio (please listen to the last two tracks at http://www.lisatheunissen.com) and press (please view press clippings at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lisa-Theunissen/10573911026). Industry and fan reviews can also be found under the section ‘TheirSay' on the official website http://www.lisatheunissen.com.
2009...What's the plan?! Writing a new album, finding the right team of people to work with, and seeing lots of number 1 songs! Seriously though, there's a lot of work to be done to sail past the competition. So whether it's a publishing or record deal, that's fine, as long as it's in the charts, on film/TV and performed live, Lisa will work and work to achieve it :>
Soul to raise the roof, rhythm to shake your soul and smooth melodies to make you go 'aahhh...sweet'. Lisa Theunissen is an artist to keep your eyes on...
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Influences include
Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Alicia Keys, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Mary J Blige, Timbaland, Diane Warren, Brian McKnight, Beatles, Cathy Dennis, R Kelly, Babyface, Sheryl Crow, Michael Buble, New Radicals, Colbie Caillat, Norah Jones, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, George Michael, Lou Rawls, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson and Barbra Streisand!
Hi Lisa Theunissen,
Thanx 4 being friends !!!
Have a nice day and enjoy the life!!!
Greetinx
ø Tim
P.S.
Soularia performed their unreleased Track "Life Is Unbelievable" on a 2 square meter balcony on the Reeperbahn in Hamburg. Click here for the video
hi lisa i hope u remember me lol i just wanted u 2 know that i am playing at the bedford on the 6th of july and was wondering if u would consider coming down 2 c me play? it would b realy nice 2 c u there wb xx
Hope this finds you well and following your dreams x
I have been entered for 'The People's Music Awards' an award given to unsigned up & coming Artists and bands that have real potential in the industry.
The awards work on a three stage voting system, The first being members of the public voting for thier favorite songs, the second an industry panel, and then last it goes back to the public vote for the final stages.
Please, please vote for me, check out my profile & song at http://www.thepeoplesmusicawards.com/taralondon register & vote!, voting is now OPEN!!!
I would be incredibly grateful for your support & votes, as always thankyou so much for your ongoing affection, love and support, big love to you!! Tara London xxx
Muchos gracias to those that made last night, and good to meet those that heard me for the first time.
Last night was bit of a biggie as I was pretty nervous showcasing new songs (like a bundle of nerves x a lot!), I guess I kinda forgot how much more confidence is needed to deliver fresh goodies, you know, like road-testing a whole new product! Anyway, thanks for coming up to me afterwards to share your thoughts and posting your comments…
Comments from Bull's Head performance on Monday, 30th March 2009
"Love 'Call Me Out Of The Blue', 'His Broken Heart' and 'I Know'. Lisa is back in the house!" - Nick
"It's like there's a party in my soul and everyone's invited!" - Christian
"Keep rocking, you made my month!" - Brooke
"Brill songs - loved it" - Peter
"'It's The Way' fantastic - great words, all were brilliant" - Kevin
"Brilliant songs and set" - Martin
"Your voice has matured in the last few months since I saw you and loved ‘Gonna Make This Right' and ‘Drown the Pain'. " - Shaun
"Brilliant! Sound and words were great" - Jackie
"What a talent" - Pearl
U have such beautiful voice... Hope u doing good Lisa... Can't wait to see was coming next...
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