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	Check out Nicki's new myspace site @ www.myspace.com/nickiallan
	The Nicki Allan Singers, formed from members of her gospel choir, will be recording an album with up and coming leeds band The Big Blue later in October this year. Check out their website for more news of dates featuring Nicki and her singers and news of their forthcoming album due for release later in the year!
	The Leeds College of Music Jazz and Popular Music Summer Schools 2004 were extremely successful and featured on Look North (Weds 25 August). There was a concert at the BBC venue, Leeds to showcase the talent of the students developed throughout the course.
	The Kingdom of the Lord is now available to buy in Borders [Leeds City Centre], Jumbo Records [The Merrion Centre, Leeds], Wesley Owen Christian Music Shop [Leeds City Centre] and Accent on Music [Main Street, Garforth]. Fields of Gold is also available at Borders. More retail outlets will be announced shortly.
	Nicki will be performing at Jacks Bar in Harrogate alongside acclaimed Alto saxophonist Snake Davis on Tuesday 26th October. The featured band is The Watermelon Men who are run by Bass Player Keith Jevans, featuring Andy Cholerton on Keyboards, Paul Smith on Drums and Mike Barnett on Guitar.
	The LCM Gospel Choir, directed by Nicki Allan rehearse every Wednesday at the College between 7 and 9pm, new members are always welcome. The choir regularly play at the Christmas Market at Millennium Square, St Anne's Cathedral and various charity events. The Choir also played at the Wardrobe supporting local upcoming band 'The Big Blue'. The Choir will also be recording with The Big Blue for their next album.
	Nicki gave an interview on BBC Radio Leeds (92.4, 95.3FM) on Sunday28th November 2004. Chris Sandys played a selection of her Gospel music and its place in her life.
	Nicki will be sang a collection of standards and Show songs at a recital at the One-Bar Inn, Leeds College of Music on Thursday 3rd March at lunchtime (1 - 2pm). Nicki was be accompanied by renowned pianist and musical director John Joyce.
Don't miss the next opportunity to see Nicki live in Leeds.	Nicki Allan appeared Live at Bramham Village Hall on February 19th 2005 with a 6-piece strong blues/soul line up, performing some of the finest blues/soul/jazz music. The band featured excellent musicians; Backing Vocals from Lisa Crawford , Gary Hudson on guitar, Andy Cholerton on keys, Paul Smith on drums and Gary Symons on bass guitar. They supported American rockers, Loserville who are over promoting their new album. The event was a resounding success for the Nicki Allan Band. The crowd went wild with support as the band played through a collection of Aretha Franklin, Joss Stone, Eva Cassidy, Led Zeppelin, etc. as well as some of Nicki's own material. The whole evening was a great success, organised by Bramham's own answer to ''Mean Fiddler promotions' , Keith Robinson. They raised through ticket sales a formidable profit which went towards the Tsunami Disaster Appeal through funding a local doctor to fly over and give his help to the victims in Thailand. The headlining band, Loserville, a swedish outfit, closed the show with an energetic, rousing set that had the crowds dancing and cheering. Everybody went home happy - what more could you ask on a gig?
	Nicki worked on Ray Turrell's Pink Floyd influenced Area 39 project, click here for more details and to find out what he thought of her contribution.