Q3
Whilst on a school tour, Destiny and Ellis - two thirds of new pre-teen band Q3 - answered our questions.
The band, completed by Z'mya, were discovered by DJ to the stars Mash, who was setting up a production studio in Preston
He has now signed them to his label convinced they are going to be a hit with the pre teen audience.
-How has the school tour been?
Ellis: It’s been really good because I love singing and dancing to a big audience and its great to see their reaction!
Destiny: It has been really exciting to perform in front of children around our own age.
-Has it been exciting playing at schools in Preston?
Ellis: Yes because you never know what sort of reaction you are going to get, thankfully everyone has really loved us.
Destiny: Yes because I really enjoy singing in front of all the children and its our home town so its extra special.
-How did Mash discover you?
Ellis: He heard me sing through a friend of a friend and was looking for a new member of the band, I did an audition and got a call then next day to say I had been selected, I was so pleased!
Destiny: When Z’mya came to my school we were best friends then she told me one of the girls had left the group so I auditioned for the group and that is when Mash discovered me.
-Are you getting to learn a lot about the music business?
Ellis: Yes I’ve learnt a lot about beats, production and skills on the mixing board.
Destiny: Yes, I’m slowly learning.
-What have you enjoyed learning about most?
Ellis: I’ve enjoyed how to be more confident on stage and to just enjoy the whole experience. I think performing live is the best.
Destiny: Learning how to discover melodies and being able to write my own verse.
-Is it nice having your mums and dads helping as well?
Ellis: Yes because we get things done quicker!
Destiny: Yes because I feel more confident when they are with me when I’m singing.
-What bands do you like?
Ellis: JLS and N-dubz.I like JLS because they are good at dancing and singing. I like N-dubz because they actually work as a group and help each other.
Destiny: I like Mindless Behaviour because I think they all have powerful voices and are good singers.
-What else do you have planned over the summer?
Ellis: We have lots more live dates coming up and we are going to be doing a tour of shopping centers around the UK.
Destiny: We start touring again and we go back into the studio recording more songs.
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