X Factor 2008

unreggd · 21-12-2008 11:19pm

rude awakening wrote: »

wouldn't it have been better in the long-run if Eoghan had won

No, he'd end up being a HSM wannabe, which Simon doesnt need now as he has Same Difference

Look how drastically their opinions, or even just awareness of Eoghan changed when he didnt go through

we already have Leona Lewis in the charts and Cowell is going to model Alexandra like Leona Lewis

No, he'll market her the same way

Leona and Alex are 2 completely different artists, and I guarantee her album will be nothing like Leona's

Leona is a love-drunk soppy "voice of an angel" singer, whereas Alex is a little more edgy, and up-tempo. Leona is the new Mariah, and Alex will be the next Whitney/Tony Braxton

Besides, Leona has real competition now, so that'll keep her on her toes, in a good way

dav nagle · 31-12-2008 2:51am

Can anyone please tell me when the next auditions are coming to Ireland for either X factor or any other singing competitions please? Thanks guys

gscully · 31-12-2008 1:00pm

dav nagle wrote: »

Can anyone please tell me when the next auditions are coming to Ireland for either X factor or any other singing competitions please? Thanks guys

Don't know where I heard it, but Dublin in April / May was mentioned. Apply here... http://application.xfactor.tv/

dav nagle · 31-12-2008 2:13pm

gscully wrote: »

Don't know where I heard it, but Dublin in April / May was mentioned. Apply here... http://application.xfactor.tv/

Thanks a mill, I will bookmark that page for future reference. I am sure all the official dates will be posted with plenty of notice ? Where are the audition dates and locations usually posted? Must one apply to find out? Sorry I am a newbie when it comes to these things. Any general information would be great about how it works and that. Thanks

gscully · 31-12-2008 4:36pm

dav nagle wrote: »

Thanks a mill, I will bookmark that page for future reference. I am sure all the official dates will be posted with plenty of notice ? Where are the audition dates and locations usually posted? Must one apply to find out? Sorry I am a newbie when it comes to these things. Any general information would be great about how it works and that. Thanks

I'm sure all the info you require will be posted on http://xfactor.itv.com when the time comes. I believe you will get a letter from the producer once you've applied for audition.

dav nagle · 31-12-2008 5:09pm

gscully wrote: »

I'm sure all the info you require will be posted on http://xfactor.itv.com when the time comes. I believe you will get a letter from the producer once you've applied for audition.

Are you applying for it this year?

gscully · 31-12-2008 6:18pm

dav nagle wrote: »

Are you applying for it this year?

Jesus no! I don't even dare sing in the shower in case the water turns itself off!!

Nightwish · 31-12-2008 6:46pm

My sister applied for it last year and was called for the 2008 auditions in June. She had 3 callbacks within 2 weeks, and had to make her own way to London each time. Bear in mind, the travel costs, accomodation etc when you do apply, as it ended up being quite expensive to travel to the London auditions 3 times! Be prepared for hours (I mean literally all day...from 5am on!) of queuing and also, the producers you sing for dont give a toss about what you wear and you'll only get to sing for 10 - 15 seconds so give that your best shot.

dav nagle · 31-12-2008 6:48pm

Lets hope the auditions come to Dublin

DenMan · 31-12-2008 10:45pm

Nightwish wrote: »

My sister applied for it last year and was called for the 2008 auditions in June. She had 3 callbacks within 2 weeks, and had to make her own way to London each time. Bear in mind, the travel costs, accomodation etc when you do apply, as it ended up being quite expensive to travel to the London auditions 3 times! Be prepared for hours (I mean literally all day...from 5am on!) of queuing and also, the producers you sing for dont give a toss about what you wear and you'll only get to sing for 10 - 15 seconds so give that your best shot.

Cool. I was in London for 6 weeks assigned to several production companies working on it in 2007. Very long days indeed for production crew, 4am till 11pm every day. You should ask her to put a demo together and contact any of your local production companies. We do work for the Cartoon Saloon in Kilkenny, but they are an animation studio. If she has the talent she should put something together. Bebo and youtube would be great exposure.

dav nagle · 01-01-2009 4:22pm

DenMan wrote: »

Cool. I was in London for 6 weeks assigned to several production companies working on it in 2007. Very long days indeed for production crew, 4am till 11pm every day. You should ask her to put a demo together and contact any of your local production companies. We do work for the Cartoon Saloon in Kilkenny, but they are an animation studio. If she has the talent she should put something together. Bebo and youtube would be great exposure.

Yes and that is the purpose behind my new company 'PopStar Studios'. We want to become Irelands leading voice over backing track recording studios for X Factor singers.

JP Liz · 13-01-2009 8:15pm

Former 'X Factor' star Diana Vickers was reportedly attacked while performing in a nightclub last weekend.
According to The Sun, a man from the crowd rushed onto the stage as the 17-year-old was singing Take That's 'Patience'.
The man reportedly "launched himself" at the singer and tried to grab her.
Security then stepped in to pull Diana off stage and away from the brawl.
An onlooker said: "Diana was completely in shock and nobody deserves this while simply trying to entertain."

"After taking a five minute break she returned and finished her set which was amazing."

maybe he was after the hand

Catari Jaguar · 13-01-2009 8:20pm

JP Liz wrote: »

maybe he was after the hand

Just saw that on msn JP Liz.

Sensationalism strikes again. The guy hopped on stage to get a quick photo with Diana. Harmless enough.
It was the big burly bouncers that scattered her, poor thing. The size of them and the wee size of her!

JP Liz · 20-01-2009 4:25pm

X Factor runners up JLS have signed a recording deal with Epic, it was announced today.

The band, featuring vocalists Aston, JB, Marvin and Ortise, came close to being the first group to win the show, but they were beaten by Alexandra Burke.

Formed in 2007, the band, who already have a legion of fans, were hailed by X Factor judge Simon Cowell as “brilliant”.

Nick Raphael, managing director of record label Epic. said: “JLS are the best boy band to emerge from a TV talent show.

“The band already have an incredible fan base, and I look forward to launching their recording career”

Epic already have Lemar, Scouting for Girls and Shakira on their books.

i'm glad for them - just keep Louis away from them

Basq · 20-01-2009 4:35pm

Who won X Factor again?!

happyoutscan · 20-01-2009 4:39pm

Without doubt, one of the lamest shows to ever air.

Mr E · 20-01-2009 6:49pm

JP Liz, please give credit for the story you are copying and pasting from another site. Always provide a link to the original story.

For what its worth, a quick google says this story is everywhere at this stage, so it must be true.

http://www.google.ie/search?q=%22X+Factor+runners+up+JLS+have+signed+a+recording+deal+with+Epic%2C+it+was+announced+today.%22&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a

Peewee_lane · 20-01-2009 9:41pm

gscully wrote: »

Don't know where I heard it, but Dublin in April / May was mentioned. Apply here... http://application.xfactor.tv/

March!!!

I am sooo there!

Contemplating on turning up with backcombed hair, skin coloured lipstick and a naff hankerchief outfit and posing as the ooorish Diana and singing something with alot of orrrrs in it.

That HAS to work!!!

unreggd · 21-01-2009 7:55pm

Peewee_lane wrote: »

Contemplating on turning up with backcombed hair, skin coloured lipstick and a naff hankerchief outfit and posing as the ooorish Diana and singing something with alot of orrrrs in it.

That HAS to work!!!

No!

It has to be forced uniqueness that comes across as natural!!

dav nagle · 27-01-2009 1:03am

Are the rumors true? Is X factor coming to Dublin in March or April? :cool:

SarcasticFairy · 27-01-2009 9:24pm

dav nagle wrote: »

Are the rumors true? Is X factor coming to Dublin in March or April? :cool:

Yep! X Factor Live in The O2, Dublin on the 17th of March! I've got tickets!

You'd want to be really quick if you want some, I'd say...;)

dav nagle · 27-01-2009 11:42pm

SarcasticFairy wrote: »

Yep! X Factor Live in The O2, Dublin on the 17th of March! I've got tickets! You'd want to be really quick if you want some, I'd say...;)

cool

Where to get tickets??

SarcasticFairy · 27-01-2009 11:51pm

dav nagle wrote: »

cool
Where to get tickets??

I just got mine at Ticketmaster...
I got mine in November or so, so I'd be surprised if there's tickets left! Good luck!

dav nagle · 27-01-2009 11:52pm

SarcasticFairy wrote: »

I just got mine at Ticketmaster...
I got mine in November or so, so I'd be surprised if there's tickets left! Good luck!

Oh so this isn't the X factor auditions! Sorry I am a newbie!:o

SarcasticFairy · 27-01-2009 11:54pm

dav nagle wrote: »

Oh so this isn't the X factor auditions! Sorry I am a newbie!:o

Oh sorry, I haven't any idea what the story is with the auditions! I'm talking about seeing last years rejects!

dav nagle · 27-01-2009 11:56pm

SarcasticFairy wrote: »

Oh sorry, I haven't any idea what the story is with the auditions! I'm talking about seeing last years rejects!

rejects! Hilarious!!!

Well atleast you take it with a pinch of salt! Hilarious!:D

unreggd · 03-02-2009 5:14pm

the 19th, not Paddy's Day!! :P

X Factor 2008

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