Ross Leadbeater to Release Debut EP in June; UK Tour Stops Announced

Following his critically acclaimed West End concerts, Ross Leadbeater, the award-winning singer-pianist and musical director, releases his debut EP and solo UK Tour to celebrate his musical favourites from the Great British Songbook.

The debut EP is a personal collection of British songs including a new arrangement of Ivor Novello's Keep The Home Fires Burning, classical-crossover covers of Pure Imagination and Smile, and an original song Piano For Sale.

Ross shot to fame in 2008 with the Classical Brit Award winning group Only Men Aloud, who released two albums with Decca Records. They achieved worldwide record sales of over 300,000 and performed alongside artists such as Shirley Bassey, Katherine Jenkins and Josh Groban.

He regularly performs on BBC Radio and his television appearances include The Royal Variety Show, Classical Brit Awards and The One Show.

The EP is produced by the award-winning Rupert Christie, who has worked with artists ranging from U2, Coldplay and Jessie J.

Ross said, "I am thrilled to be releasing my debut EP and taking my favourite British songs out on the road. I am looking forward to celebrating the great songs with fans of my music all around the country!"

Ross will be showcasing his EP in Birmingham on 4th June and then heads to Manchester, Hastings and London, before a two week residency at the Edinburgh Festival in August.

Ross Leadbeater's live dates are as follows:

4th June - Birmingham - The Bramall

10th June - Manchester - Royal Northern College of Music

23rd June - Hastings - White Rock Theatre

29th London - The Pheasantry

5th - 21st August - Edinburgh Festival, George Street Studios - One

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