No 1 selling EP "WHITE NOISE"

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'WHITE NOISE' EP released JANUARY 2007

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*GIGS 2008

Oct 9 2008 8:00 The Bedford: Scotcare charity gig
July 1 2008 8:00 The Halo bar London
June 23 2008 8:00 The Water Rats London
June 17 2008 8:00 The Troubadour London
June 9 2008 8:00 The Bedford London
May 6 2008 8:00 The Cobden London
May 3 2008 8:00 Regal Rooms London
May 1 2008 8:00 The Bedford London
April 30 2008 7:00 Gardening Club London
28 March 2008 8:00 The Regal Rooms,
  Hammersmith London

GIGS 2009
July 7 2009 8:00 The Regal Rooms London
May 1 2009 8:00 Princes Trust Black and White Ball

Gigs 2003

 15/11/03 Paisley Lights Ceremony
 15/11/03 Fanfare for Scotland
 31/08/03 Pulse Party In The Park
 31/08/03 Free at the Dee
 23/08/03 Pop On The Rock, Jersey
 22/08/03 Pop On The Rock Guernsey
 27/07/03 TMF Live
 27/07/03 Live and Loud
 19/07/03 Supporting Elton John, Hull
 12/07/03 Dundee Uni
 12/07/03 Live In The City, Stoke
 21/06/03 Gloucester Uni
 08/06/03 Reading Summer XS
 07/06/03 Herts Uni
 01/06/03 Box Live - Cardiff
 31/05/03 Nottingham Uni
 31/05/03 Worcester Summer XS
 26/05/03 Chicago's, Northampton
 25/05/03 Box Live - Liverpool
 24/05/03 Box Live - Sheffield
 23/05/03 Box Live - Nottingham
 22/05/03 Box Live - Hull
 21/05/03 Box Live - Blackpool
 17/05/03 Supporting Bryan Adams
 16/05/03 Derby Uni
 10/05/03 Aberystwyth Uni
 28/04/03 The Garage - Glasgow
 17/04/03 Spring Break Live
 20/04/03 FA Tour - Glasgow
 19/04/03 FA Tour - Sheffield
 17/04/03 FA Tour - Newcastle
 16/04/03 FA Tour - Wembley
 15/04/03 FA Tour - Wembley
 13/04/03 FA Tour - Nottingham
 12/04/03 FA Tour - Birmingham
 11/04/03 FA Tour - Manchester
 10/04/03 FA Tour - Cardiff
 07/04/03 FA Tour - Dublin
 05/04/03 FA Tour - Belfast
 04/04/03 FA Tour - Glasgow
 03/04/03 FA Tour - Aberdeen
 16/02/03 Murrayfield
 17/01/03 Acoustic Set, Oxford St HMV

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:DAVID SNEDDON is a Scottish singer songwriter now working in London. He has performed on television, radio and theatre.
Sneddon won the first BBC UK series of Fame Academy in 2002. He was the TV show’s most prolific songwriter, writing at least one song a week. He was voted as the most inspirational and original writer by fellow students. He released his single 'Stop Living The Lie' which was a number one hit single selling over 250,000 copies, and making it the 12th highest selling single of the year. "'Seven Years -Ten Weeks", Sneddon's album - released April 2003 four months after he won the show, entered the UK Albums Chart at #5. He also had three further UK hit singles with his own compositions - "Don’t Let Go" #3, "Best Of Order" #19 and "Baby Get Higher" #39. "Baby Get Higher" has since been a success hit on the dance floor for Almighty Records and a singles chart hit for Dutch singer Van Velzen. David is the only winner of a reality TV show in recent years to have a number one hit single with a self-composed song.  David has written for other artists and co-wrote international hit "The Message" for UK soul artist Nate James. He is now signed to major music publisher Sony/ATV Music Publishing as a songwriter and he describes his music as 'melody-driven' indie pop. In 2010 and 2011 he has been working with several high profile, as well as highly-anticipated emerging artists in both the US and the UK. In June 2011 it was revealed in the press that Sneddon is the co-writer behind three songs on the synthpop duo Hurts 2010 debut album Happiness - "Illuminated", "Silver Lining" and "Blood Tears and Gold." Sneddon has also co-written songs for 2010 X Factor (UK) winner Matt Cardle's debut album "Letters" which was released in October 2011 and charted at No.2 on the UK Albums Chart,
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Origins: Sneddon enjoyed performing in musicals from a young age, and when his parents bought him a piano he discovered he loved writing songs, and taught himself to play. David was inspired by his father’s record collection of The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Van Morrison and Elton John, and he cites the Beatles as a huge influence. He studied music at school, won several talent competitions and played lead roles in musicals both at school and at PACE Youth drama. "The person who has inspired me the most is Elton John. I love the Beatles, but as I was growing up, I always wanted to play the piano like him. I've never had any lessons, so he has been my only teacher.".........?"  After attending The University of Paisley for a year, David decided to pursue a career in music. He was offered several opportunities – a musical in London, and a part in a young boy band called Arena. He performed in musicals and sang with bands in Scotland for several years. He also presented 'Inside Out' a children's show on Scottish TV. While acting in Romeo and Juliet he met John Kielty - David was Romeo and John was acting Juliet's father. The Martians busked and did shows during the Edinburgh Festival. Sneddon was performing with The Martians in 2002 when he decided to enter the BBC's first series of Fame Academy.

Music Career and Achievements: Sneddon was brought to public attention on the BBC's Fame Academy in 2002, a combination of a talent quest and a reality television show. He made the finals of the show winning the voters attention for his versions of " Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" by Elton John, “ I Don't Want to Talk About It" by Danny Whitten, and singing his own composition "Stop Living The Lie". He went on to win the public vote for the Final show of the BBC’s Fame Academy with over 3 million votes in December 2002. On the sell out Fame Academy tour in April 2003, David was thrilled to sing live at Glasgow's SECC venue.
::Sneddon signed a record contract with Mercury Records and was given a luxury penthouse, Audi car and more as part of his prize. He shot his music video for his first single at Abbey Road Studios.  His first single "Stop Living The Lie", was at No 1 in the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in January 2003, and in the UK Top 40 for nine weeks. He also had three further UK hit singles with his own compositions - "Don’t Let Go" #3, "Best Of Order" #19 and "Baby Get Higher" #39. "Baby Get Higher" has since been a success hit on the dance floor for Almighty Records and a singles chart hit for Dutch singer Van Velzen. David is the only winner of a reality TV show in recent years to have a number one hit single with a self-composed song, without working with any co-writers.
Album: "Seven Years Ten Weeks" Sneddon's album was released in April 2003, and entered the UK album chart at No 5. David wrote about his seven years after leaving university when he worked with bands, on stage and writing his songs in Scotland - and about his ten weeks singing live on the BBC TV show. It contains his three chart singles "Stop Living The Lie", "Don't Let Go" and "Best of Order". The album was produced by Hugh Padgham who produced Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel in the 80s, and was recorded with Elton John's band. Seven Years Ten Weeks" The album contains all original compostions written by Sneddon, two co-writes with Scott MacAlister and four songs co-written with Martians member John Kielty. David wrote songs about his seven years after leaving university when he worked with bands, and on stage - and about his ten weeks singing live on the BBC TV show.
Throughout 2003 David and his band played a University tour, the Box Live and Summer XS tours, headlined at the 'Pop on the Rock' music festival in the Channel Islands, and supported Bryan Adams in Bristol and Elton Johnin Hull. David also performed on TV many times, including the BBCs famous chart music program Top of the Pops. David was also a guest presenter on The Saturday Show (BBC TV series) and the BBC Scotland Children in Need Appeal, and he took part in Avid Merrion's comedy show 'Bo Selecta' on Channel 4 . David signed a publishing deal with Universal Music in October 2003. David's main interest has always been his songwriting, he said "I've loved all the music side of it, it's everything I hoped it would be - the recording, the studio, writing, but the other stuff..........?"
He began to focus mainly on his songwriting, sometimes with John Kielty. He performed in 2004 and 2005 as the lead-singer with indie-rock band The Sham. They played a number of gigs in London, Scotland and the North of England, and headlined at the Hogmanay Celebrations in Aberdeen. The Sham included Ed Carlile(drums),Si Jones(guitar), Jake Gosling(keys), John Kielty(guitar) & Jay Mein(bass).
In July 2006 he showcased his new songs in a series of intimate, acoustic gigs with John Kielty in London, Essex and Scotland. John moved to San Francisco in January 2007 to continue his acting and writing career there. In July 2006 John, along with brothers James and Gerry, The Martians (band), won the "Highland Quest For A New Musical" with "The Sundowe". The musical was produced by Cameron Mackintosh, of Cats and Les Miserables fame and premiered at Eden Court Inverness before touring the Highlands in late 2007 and early 2008. ::Sneddon released a 5-track EP called "White Noise" in January 2007. The 'White Noise’ Ep topped the Indie charts for months – TRACKS: White Noise, Time, Lady Lullaby, One Old Soul and Wish You Well. It was recorded in 'one live acoustic take.' The Ep in Indiestore chart in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010! Must be a record!
In 2007 David played occasional acoustic gigs with backing guitarist David Mullins. He performs his own acoustic songs and describes his music as 'melody driven'. "It’s not what people are expecting, I’m trying something a bit different. The feedback, from people who know me from the show, on the new songs has been incredible." FPR Radio Interview Oct 2006. June 16 - July 14 2007: David hosted an all-sports show 'Keep Off the Grass' on BBC Radio Scotland at 12.30 on Saturday afternoons during the football closed season. David is a keen Rangers FC supporter.  In August he performed 3 sold out shows at the Jazz Bar [Edinburgh Festival], to good reviews.
GIGS - 2008 - Gardening Club, The Bedford, Regal Rooms, The Cobden, Soho Revue Bar. Check David'smyspace for Gigs listings - myspace.com/davidsneddon  ::In January 2008 David's top selling No 1 EP "White Noise" returned to top the Indiestore charts a year after it was released - Jan, Sept, Nov 2008 and March 2009. Also in 2010.2002 - The Martians band. David WINS Fame Academy Dec 2002
2003 - A No 1 Hit Single. A debut hit album of his own songs, "Seven Years Ten Weeks" as well as 3 chart topping singles.
2003 Gigs - TV, Radio, TV Presenting, Uni Tour, Roadshows, Supported Elton John & Bryan Adams
2004 Gigs - Sham band gigs London & Scotland.
2006/2008 - Acoustic Gigs with guitarists John Kielty & David Mullins. Songwriting for other artists.
VENUES DAVID HAS PERFORMED AT - The Regal Rooms, The Bedford, The Jazz Bar Edinburgh, Kilsyth Festival, The Boardwalk, Jericho Tavern, The Cobden, The Troubadour, The Betsey, The Hobbit, The Boathouse, The Piazza, Covent Garden, The Fleece and Firkin, The Bull & Gate, Highbarn, Oran Mor, Glasgow.
**In 2008 and 2009 David decided to focus exclusively on his songwriting career, while he also performed a few occasional gigs in London over this time. He signed in 2009 with new management and to major publisher Sony/ATV in July 2009, as a songwriter. David had written for some top talent including UK soul singer Nate James and international hit ‘The Message.’ Nate James is now on the third album, with considerable success and hits on the worldwide stage. He keeps his music closely to the classic soul vibes of Motown. The young talent of Julian Perretta who was signed to Sony BMG, and has toured with Mark Ronson . Sneddon writes with multi-talented producer and writer James Bauer Mein.  He has been working with several high profile, as well as highly-anticipated emerging artists in 2009 and 2010. In 2010 David travelled with James Mein to LA for his writing work. In 2010 and 2011 he has been working with several high profile, as well as highly-anticipated emerging artists in both the US and the UK. In June 2011 it was revealed in the press that Sneddon is the co-writer behind three songs on the synthpop duo Hurts 2010 debut album Happiness - "Illuminated", "Silver Lining" and "Blood Tears and Gold."