Jonathan Rippon
BGT Star Jonathan's singing career began as a Choral Scholar at King's College, Cambridge. As a Bass in various choirs, he has sung at prestigious international venues such as Sydney Opera House, Sagrada Familia and The Royal Albert Hall; From Opera at Edinburgh Festival to Disney at Wilderness, even Early Music in Bermuda, his vocal diversity shines through. Jonathan has also sung backing with London Contemporary Voices for artists such as Sam Smith, Kim Wilde, Laura Mvula and Basement Jaxx, and recorded at Abbey Road Studios with Classic FM chart-act The Cantus Ensemble.
Following a successful partnership with international pop hit-makers Charlie Mason ('Rise Like a Phoenix'- Conchita Wurst) and John Matthews (The Cuban Boys), in August 2016 Jonathan released his debut EP 'Sunrise', a highly charged collection of synth-pop and disco club tunes on dance label Banoffesound.
In 2020, Jonathan released two new singles, 'Feel the Fire', co-written with Olly Shelton and 'Lifetime Guarantee' co-written with John Matthews. 'Feel the Fire' also includes brilliant dance remixes.
2024 saw Jonathan's comedy career move on apace, as he was a finalist in the Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year competition, performing a set including musical comedy at the legendary Clapham Grand. He also was a semi-finalist in the prestigious comedy competition, So You Think You're Funny, performing a set at the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time.
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Louise Young
Hailing from Newcastle, Louise Young has quickly become one of the brightest new names on the comedy circuit. She is a regular at clubs up and down the country including the Glee Clubs, Komedia, and The Stand. Louise has supported the likes of Jason Manford and Alan Carr on their nation wide UK and Ireland tours. In 2020, she was nominated for Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, and the following year was nominated for Leicester Comedy Festival’s Best Festival Appearance. Louise was also a finalist in the Funny Women Awards in 2018.
Louise has presented a weekly comedy radio show on BBC Radio Newcastle, and at the 2020 Gillard Awards won a commendation for Newcomer of the Year on the station.
Louise also wrote and acted in Channel 4’s Original Comedy shorts on three sketches, one of which gained over five million views and went on to receive North East RTS award. As heard on BBC Radio 4’s Fred at The Stand, and soon to be seen on Comedy Central Live!
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