SEWUESE @ 2013 RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

Yesterday the the line-up for this year's Raindance Film Festival were finally announced. I'm so glad and honoured to be say that I'll be part of Raindance for it's 21st year!  

I will be presenting an award and will form part of this formidable jury, selecting from an array of great independently made films, many of which will be showing for the very first time at RFF 2013. The full line-up can be found HERE. And here's this year's Trailer:

It's no secret that poignant film, television (themes, opening sequences) and adverts have made up a MAJOR part of my musical influences and make-up since I discovered hearing. Film has always stimulated and inspired my creativity, and has allowed me to be emotive with music in a way I'd otherwise never know. My new music will reflect probably reflect this more than ever.

Some historic introductions include:

...amongst many others.

Aside from music, it's the art and magic of film-making in itself- the story-telling, creativity, the processes, the expression it allows, and the challenges it presents that I hold much interest, admiration and respect for. I'll be humbled and glad to contribute a renewed perspective to the films presented this year.

Thank you for having me Raindance!

More new Sewuese 2013 music announcements coming soon x

Stockholm Party Splendour

I always have a wonderful time in Sweden and last weekend was no different. We were invited to sing for a beautiful couple and their shiny-eyed friends at their joint birthday party in the centre of Stockholm. It was feather-treed and fabulous.

And a Swedish welcome doesnt get much better than Abba at the airport. 5th member maybe?!

x

So Closed (Acoustic) - Me ;P

Something emotional for you naughties. Finally, here 's the acoustic version of So Closed. I'm accompanied by the genius that is prolific Robert Mitchell.

Enjoy x

Heard & Not Seen - Just the Olympics?

Something that I found interesting, was that the press seemed shocked and outraged that someone with no apparent talent was chosen over someone who had obvious and raw talent, purley because she looked the part... hhhmmm, sound familiar? Oh I know... its practically a model of western world tabloid media! (and much of the music industry). So some wanna piss on China for doing the same thing? Why? Cos she's a child? Ok, yeah - its wrong cos she's a child. But its ok to print a playboy bunny on kid's stationary? Moving on...



This poor little girl got pushed aside because apparently, she wasn't a 'pretty enough' image to project to the world. What KILLS me is that her voice seemed to be good enough. Wow.

I know what its like cos I've been through this. I've been rejected more than once... more than twice as an Artist. There have been times when my voice has been good enough, but for some reason, my image or my input as an artist and what I want to represent, is totally disregarded, and discarded. In some cases, it's business, in some cases, I couldnt even explain to you why. But in many cases, it's just wrong. And believe me even as an adult, it's harsh. But imagine the message that's sending out to this angel-voiced child, and the MILLIONS of children across the world.

Even if the child had elephantitis all over her body and face, she should be acknowledged for her talent I reckon. But I mean, look at the lil chick - she's not exactly a minger is she? Even if the case was so, have mercy on the child. She is who and what she is. If she can't be that, then leave her out totally. And you know what? Same goes for me.