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Circus Envy – A New Dawn – (EP Review) – Stereoboard UK

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Circus Envy

An EP which is very easy to listen to, yet lively enough to provoke some toe tapping, there is a definite feel of The Eagles, to the title track, A New Dawn and the second track, Going Nowhere. The dramatic instruments and fantastic strummed guitar, during A New Dawn provide an atmospheric backdrop to the … Continue reading →

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A New Dawn EP – national CD release

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Circus Envy

Circus Envy – A New Dawn (and a continuing daybreak…..) The most exciting UK folk based act since MUMFORD & SONS release debut….. Hull (UK) based alt.folk/pop band Circus Envy’s 5 track E.P. “A New Dawn” receives the accolade of a full international physical and digital release, on August 23rd 2010, distributed via Universal Records. … Continue reading →

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BBC – Benjamin Till’s A Symphony for Yorkshire

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Circus Envy

**Update: The Symphony is now available on DVD – details here** You can now watch the full 15 minute BBC Symphony for Yorkshire film on YouTube. Circus Envy played in the third movement, which starts at 7mins 28 but we recommend watching the full film first, as it is a fantastic piece of work by … Continue reading →

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YouTube – BBC Symphony For Yorkshire – Look North – 30th July 2010 – Circus Envy & The Hut People Interviews

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Circus Envy

YouTube – BBC Symphony For Yorkshire – Look North – 30th July 2010 – Circus Envy & The Hut People Interviews. Circus Envy were proud to be interviewed by BBC Look North about the Symphony for Yorkshire – you can catch a brief clip of our part of movement three along with an interview with … Continue reading →

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BBC iPlayer – Andy Comfort’s Breakfast Show: 30/07/2010

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Circus Envy

BBC iPlayer – Andy Comfort’s Breakfast Show: 30/07/2010. At the link above you can hear Circus Envy’s interview to promote the BBC Symphony for Yorkshire, starting at 2 hrs 14 mins. The band also played an exclusive stripped down performance of “Three Score and Ten”

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BBC Symphony for Yorkshire – Premiere

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Circus Envy

Four-fifths of Circus Envy (Mick is away in Florida) attended the premiere of the BBC Symphony for Yorkshire last night at the Light Cinema in Leeds. The team have been working very hard on the project for several months and we were excited to see the completed film in all its glory.   We were … Continue reading →

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Airplay on Richard Digance’s Devon Folk

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Circus Envy

More radio play from Richard Digance, he plays Three Score and Ten at 1h 7mins. Thanks again to Richard and his team for their support! BBC iPlayer – Richard Digance’s Devon Folk: 11/07/2010.

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Filming for the BBC Symphony for Yorkshire

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Circus Envy

We were up early – very early – this morning for a video shoot at Spurn Head. Benjamin Till and the BBC are filming the musicians in the Symphony For Yorkshire (due on the BBC on 1st August). The finished video will feature all 200 artists involved but a lot of material needs to be … Continue reading →

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Airplay on BBC Raw Talent Introducing

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Circus Envy

More Circus Envy airplay from BBC Radio Humberside: a mention of our R2 magazine feature, plugs for some forthcoming gigs in the area and you can hear “The Game” at 1hr 55 mins. BBC iPlayer – Raw Talent Introducing: 04/07/2010. Thanks to all at BBC Raw Talent Introducing for their continued support!

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BBC iPlayer – Richard Digance’s Devon Folk: 27/06/2010

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Circus Envy

BBC iPlayer – Richard Digance’s Devon Folk: 27/06/2010. Richard Digance kindly played us on his show again yesterday, you can hear us at 44 minutes. He played Say Something because he has lost his copy of A New Dawn! We have sent two more to the show (including one for his producer and right hand … Continue reading →

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Access to Music feature Circus Envy

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Circus Envy

Access to Music have posted a small feature on Circus Envy on their website. We must correct one small error, the Symphony for Yorkshire was written by Benjamin Till, Circus Envy (along with 200 other local musicians) only played on it! BBC airplay for Circus Envy Circus Envy’s latest track has caught the attention of … Continue reading →

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Interview and Live Session on BBC Raw Talent

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Circus Envy

We returned to the Beverley Festival site tonight to chat with Alan Raw from the BBC’s Raw Talent show. We had planned to play one song but at the last minute we were co-opted into playing three, and we were two members down so please accept our apologies for the rough and ready performance! Featured … Continue reading →

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