Winner of BBC television’s The Voice UK 2013, Belfast-bred winner Andrea Begley has announced the release of her debut album, ‘The Message’ on 21st October through Universal Music.
The album includes original material written by Andrea as well as covers of ‘Lightning Bolt’ by Jake Bugg and ‘Dancing In The Dark’ by Bruce Springsteen.
Andrea says, “This album for me is the best showcase of myself as an artist, I think it captures my personality within it. The album is extremely close to my heart and offers the listener a first taste of the direction I intend to go as an artist beyond this point.”
Caught in the usual whirlwind of recording, press and promotion since winning the 2013 edition of the contest, Andrea has found her life changing drastically.
“Since winning The Voice UK I’ve been adapting to life as a recording artist which was I must admit, a little bit of a shock to the system at first” she says “I’ve been concentrating heavily on the album, choosing the right songs and getting the arrangements right as well as working on my new book about my experiences on the Voice UK. The diversity of my work is so exciting and I can’t wait for more.”
Andrea has also announced her first headline shows following the release of her debut album – performing at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on November 3rd and the Union Chapel, Islington November 4th.
UPCOMING LIVE DATES:
Ulster Hall, Belfast – 3rd November
Union Chapel, Islington – 4th November