Category Archives: BCS News

Earlier this week I had the chance to call in & have a chat with Canadian writer, talk radio host & social media personality, Susan Sohn.

We discussed everything from my new single, Don’t You Think?, & upcoming EP, Epitome, to the state of music industry, growing up & ladies (haha…).

There are three parts in total, which you can find on my YouTube channel, here’s Part 1, enjoy!

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Hey hey…

A few months back I blogged about a series I was modeling for – shot by award winning Australian photographer & digital artist, Alexia Sinclair – called The Royal Dozen.

The series features twelve historical male monarchs.  My character was Hannibal.  Check it out:

The Royal Dozen Exhibition starts this coming Thursday night (November 26th), from 6-8pm at the Australian Centre For Photography.  It’s also free, so if you wanna check out this shot & the rest of the series in their full splendor, please come along ;)!

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Hey everybody!

In conjunction with the release of my new single, I’ve teamed up with Vegas Clothing to hold the “Don’t You Think? Sing-Off!” competition.

How it works is you record your own rendition of the single – whether it’s with full band, stripped down with acoustic guitar/piano, acapella, or even just singing along to the actual recording – and upload it to YouTube.  Mp3’s are accepted as well, but it would be preferable if they were uploaded to YouTube in video form.  You then e-mail your YouTube links (or videos & mp3’s) through to thebcsmovement@gmail.com.  Entries close December 20th, & the winning entry drawn on Christmas Eve will receive an exclusive prize pack including:

* A Barrington bow-tie.

* An autographed poster.

* Vegas Clothing merchandise.

This competition is open to EVERYONE.  Whether you’re actually an aspiring singer, or just think it would be fun to give a shot, it’s all welcomed.  It’s also open to both guys & girls of all ages (Vegas Clothing actually makes women’s merchandise now as well!).  Lastly, this is an international thing, so it doesn’t matter whether you live here in Australia or in the Amazon jungle.  As long as you have access to a camera & the internet, you’re good to go!

If you need to brush up on the lyrics/melody, click on the pic at the top of this article, it will take you straight to my song.  There you’ll find lyrics too.  Remember, entries close December 20, so warm up those vocal cords & get singing people!

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* Closing date EXTENDED…  New deadline TBA soon!

Hey all, hope everyone’s having a great week so far.

I recently did an interview with The Next Ish, a music/fashion/lifestyle blog.  You can check it out by clicking the image below:

Read away ;)…

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Hey everyone!

My brand new single, Don’t You Think?, has finally been released & is now available!!

It’s up for grabs at iTunes, CD Baby & all good music digital stores (◄— click on links to go directly to the stores).

Please spread the word & go get yourself a copy!

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Hey everyone.  Here’s the cover of my new single, Don’t You Think?, released in 2 weeks.  Excited.  It’s all happening :).

Photography: John Fick

Cover Art: Shaun Strydom

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Just found out that we have secured one of the biggest names in Pop, R&B & Hip Hop to master Epitome.

Introducing…  Tom Coyne.

This man has worked with some of the best in the business, including Michael Jackson, Usher, Maxwell, Beyonce, Britney Spears & P!nk.  The list just goes on & on aye.  Click on his name for more:

Tom Coyne

Wow…

I can’t even begin to express how excited, grateful & just happy I am today :).  YEs!

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Some more ace news: recording/mix engineer, James Rudder, will be the man mixing Epitome.

James has engineered/mixed for the likes of Bon Jovi, Nas, Damian Marley & Hillsong.  And as soon as I heard his mix of my unofficially released song, “CrossRoads”, there was no doubt in my mind that I wanted him to mix this project aye.  Was just a given!

Just this past weekend, James posted on his website:

“The week just gone saw a day of mixing for Barry Southgate’s up and coming EP ‘Epitome’. Loud Recording in Nashville was a lot of fun and the ‘one of kind’ blue faced 72 channel SSL 9000J served the project well…”

For pics from the day & more, go ahead & click on the image below ;)…

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What’s up everyone?  I bring this update to you all the way from Calcutta (India).  We just arrive a couple of hours ago & it’s 5.15am (haha…).  I’m here on tour with Darlene Zschech, really excited about our time here.

Pretty stoked to share with you all that drummer Mike “Big Mike” Clemons will be joining Epitome.

Even though the record is technically finished, there was a song in particular I just really wanted to flip up & give a new spin, you know?  I immediately though of my friend, Mike, seeing as we’re both part of New Breed (of Israel & New Breed).

Apart from Israel Houghton, he’s played for the likes of Usher, SWV (he’s the husband of the lead singer, Coko) & Mary J. Blige.  It’s bananas…

The guy is just ridiculously talented & I’m way beyond blessed to have him play on Epitome :)…

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For those asking, yes, I do have Christmas music.

You can check it out by clicking on the pic:

Hope you enjoy it ;)…

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How’s it going everyone?

I’ve just recently returned to Sydney after a month away in America, working with Israel Houghton & New Breed, as well as Darlene Zschech.  In between that, also working on the finer details of my forthcoming EP, Epitome.

With post-production wrapping up, I’m getting more & more excited about you guys (finally..!) having this record in your hands aye.  It’s been my biggest labor of love so far &, man, I’m just so stoked about getting this thing out (haha…)!

I’ve received a lot of messages from people asking how they can be involved in this project.  Well, if that’s you, please keep reading, because as of today I’m officially recruiting people to be part of Team BCS.

Whether you’re a fan or just genuinely passionate about good music & sharing good music with people, this is for you.  All you have to do is e-mail thebcsmovement@gmail.com with the header, “Yes BCS!”, along with your country & a few lines about yourself.  And the great thing about it is it doesn’t matter where you live either.  This is a global campaign, so this is a global invitation.

Looking forward to “meeting” all the B-Teamerz soon!  Much love…

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As you guys know, earlier this year I was the face of Vegas clothing’s winter campaign.  As an international ambassador for the label, I’m really proud to be featured in superstar, Usher’s, latest Raymond VS Raymond album promo, which just aired on Video Hits here in Australia.

At 0.35min on the below YouTube video, you can catch the promotional spot:

Have been a huge fan forever, so pretty excited :).

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Hey everyone, how’s it going?  I’m stoked to finally share the title of my EP with you.  It’s called Epitome.

e.pit.o.me:

1. A representative or perfect example of a class or type.

2. The embodiment or encapsulation of.

3. A brief summary.

I chose the title because this record is really more just a brief introduction to me as an artist, rather than a full-blown album. Pieces & facets of me condensed into a handful of tunes.  It’s so you know that that although I couldn’t be more excited about this project, there’s a whole lot more to come!  The entree before the mains…

I can’t wait for you to all hear Epitome.

Much love…

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…I will be revealing the name of my record.

That’s Saturday, Juy 31st.  I dare you to guess, but I don’t think you will (haha…)!

Stay tuned people ;)…

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A sequel series to ‘The Regal Twelve’, this new series focuses on twelve of history’s most fascinating men.

Titled ‘The Royal Dozen’, this series is exhibiting at the Australian Centre for Photography this Christmas.  Hope to see you there!!

Opening night: Thurs 25 November 2010 (6.00-8.00pm)

Runs: 26 November to 23 December and then mid January to 29 January.

EDIT: Also, be sure to tune in to ABC on August 8 to catch the Alexia Sinclair being interviewed about ‘The Royal Dozen’!

P.S.  If you guys remember, I recently did a shoot in the character of Hannibal (where I wore chain mail armor haha…).  This is the series that will feature that shot.

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Source: http://www.alexiasinclair.com

Hello people, how’s it???

Just wanted to drop you a line & say that after many delays, +  hours of pre-production, I will finally be heading into the booth over the next couple of weeks to record the vocals for my EP.

A lot of you have been asking, “What’s an EP?”.   Well, it stands for “extended play”, as opposed to LP (which stands for “long play”).  EP’s are longer in duration than singles, but shorter than an LP’s (full-length albums).   So typically around 5 – 7 songs.   Make sense?

In coming weeks I’ll be revealing the title of the record, as well as the tracklisting.  Couldn’t be happier with the five gems that make up this little project aye, I’m beyond stoked.  Can’t wait to get in there & flesh it all out,  so I can share it with you all!

Before I go, I want to leave you guys with this great quote I read today:

“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.”

— Charles Darwin

Have a great week & make the most of every day!  Much love…

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Charts are in & I’m officially part of my very first Top 10 album as a songwriter!  German pop band, Monrose.  Gotta celebrate woohoo…!!

Massive congratulations to the girls of Monrose – Mandy, Senna & Bahar – on LadyLike being their fourth Top 10 album!  What an achievement.

Also a huge shout-out to Paulini & Gary Pinto whom I also get the pleasure of sharing this project with.  We hear it’s actually the first time that two 100% Australian-made songs have ever been featured on an album in that territory, so it makes me very proud & grateful as a songwriter to be part of it.

Here’s to the future :)…

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