Brendan James

Victoria, Australia

Model, Actor, Musician

www.brendanjames.com.au

My name is Brendan James and I am an experienced singer and entertainer who specialises in the genre of jazz, swing, rock and roll, country and big band music and I currently perform in variety of settings both locally and internationally. I perform as an MC, singer, voice over announcer and entertainer in numerous corporate events throughout Australia.

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Video

Brendan James The Wedding Singer
Wedding Expo Melbourne 2007

Audio

Brendan - audio clip
Singing - A Tribute To Frank Sinatra - Summer Wind

Physical Details

Height:187 cm / 6ft 2in Waist:91 cm / 36in
Weight:90 kg / 198 lbs Shoe size:11.5 UK / 12.5 US / 46.5 Euro
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian Hair color:Brown
Skin color:White Hair length:Short
Eye color:Blue Hair type:Straight
Chest:114 cm / 45 in

Modeling

Modeling experience:Beginner, starting out
MODELLING EXPERIENCE
* Various hair modelling for salons UK and Australia
* Catalogue work for major retail outlets
* Catwalk fashion shows
Clients have included, Redken, Fudge, Garnier, Myer, Kmart, Boutique fashion labels.

Acting

Acting experience:Extra

Languages spoken

EnglishFrench

Accents spoken

AustralianUK EnglishUSA California
RADIO, PRINT MEDIA AND TELEVISION EXPERIENCE

•2009- Current- Promotions and Voice announcements. Gold and Mix FM, Melbourne

•I have participated in hosting community television (Channel 31) in 2004-05.

•Lube Mobile radio advertising (voice over).

•Cyclone Larry North QLD Appeal 3FM (voice over and song jingle).

•Hertz rental car radio advertising (voice over).

•Allan’s Supermarket Stores, Australia wide radio advertising (voice over).

MASTER OF CEREMONIES (MC) EXPERIENCE

•March 2010. MC/ Court announcer Melbourne Vixens V's QLD Firebirds. Australian Netball Championships, Hisense Area, Melbourne

•2009- Bristol Myer Squibb (BMS) annual winter ball. Events Warehouse.

•Chitra’s Closet fashion house, Melbourne. MC of Summer Collection 2005, winter collection 2006-2009.

•I have an ongoing role as a MC through www.djs-alive.com.au. In this role perform MC duties for corporate events, ceremonies and weddings.

•Hosting karaoke nights in venues across Melbourne.

•Ongoing role as a MC at special events including birthdays, weddings and special occasions across Melbourne.

•Australian Football League (television jingle, Channel 7)
EXTRA EXPERIENCES
2003 Stingers (tv)
2003 Cottees Commercial
2003 The Extra (movie)

Music

Vocal ability:Classically trainedLike to join a band:Yes
Vocal range:Baritone

Singing styles

PopRockClassical

Favorite genres

PopJazzCountry
I currently perform in a wide variety of settings ranging from casinos, sports and RSL clubs to weddings, birthdays and private functions nationwide. I am a singer, DJ and MC. I perform roles for numerous corporate clients and their special events including shows at Crown Casino (Melbourne) and Melbourne Convention Centre for clients including:
• Australian Football League
• Red Ball (Performance alongside Hugh Jackman),
• Australian Transport Industry Awards,
• The Robert Allenby Ball
• Garnier
• United Group
• Heineken
• Transurban Victoria
• Vodafone
• Mazda
• Shell Petroleum
• Disney
• Kirwan Group
• Red Cross
• National Australia Bank
• Korda Mentha Group.


• I have an ongoing role as a singer through www.djs-alive.com.au. In this role I perform singing for corporate events, ceremonies and weddings. My genre is Jazz, swing and crooning classics.

I have performed along side artists such as Hugh Jackman, John Farnham, Todd McKinney, Vanessa Amorosi, The Deltones, Gerry & the Pacemakers, Ross Wilson and James Reyne to name a few. I have also performed at Peninsula Golf Club, 16 Ellis Street (South Yarra), Events Warehouse (Docklands), Windy Hill (Essendon Football Club), Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Star TV (Hong Kong), Kooyong Tennis Club, Federation Square, Telstra Dome (Melbourne) and I have performed for the Victorian State Government-Department of Justice, City of Melbourne, City of Stonnington, City of Bayside, City of Port Phillip and the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB).

From 2000 until 2003 I resided in London, UK. I performed in various showcases, tribute acts, and jazz festivals including a season in a West End Musical, Theatre of Dream, the story of the Manchester Football Club and the life and times of Sir Matt Busby. I also spent time on stage with the cast of 125th Street, West End production. I also appeared on UK national TV (BBC Live) and radio program (BBC News).

In 2006 I was part of an ensemble cast and performed in John Michael Howson's "Hooray for Hollywood" and toured across the east coast of Australia.

DISC JOCKEY (DJ) EXPERIENCE

I have an ongoing role as a DJ through www.djs-alive.com.au performing at hotels, entertainment and reception venues and RSL’s across Victoria. DJ activities include private parties, weddings and various corporate engagements.

Magazine

In September 2007 I was interviewed by Lindy Burns, ABC Radio 774 in relation to the entertainment packages that I offer and undertake in a variety of aged care settings and RSL clubs across Melbourne.

.Interviews in Herald Sun and The Age, Melbourne

.1/2 page spread in TV week

.Feature articles in local newspapers nationwide

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