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We haven’t done a blog for quite some time. With the advent of Twitter its easier to keep in touch with you guys directly on a daily basis but for those who are still fond of the blogs here we are.
In the past few months we have been hard at work putting together our show. There are so many wonderful surprises and fun involved plus of course amazing choreography I cant wait for you all to see the finished product. Its taking longer than anticipated – but rest assured it will be worth the wait.
We are reviewing another sitcom for UK TV in which we would have lead roles. It needs to be polished up in some places but the idea is hilarious and clever. If it gets the go ahead you’ll see us do the acting thing!!!
Bollywoods calling but too many commitments at the moment so not at least until summer 2011…yikes!!!
Some of the major highlights in the past few months was performing in SPAIN club BCM. When we landed we saw billboards of SIGNATURE advertised everywhere on the island (Magalouf) the stage was set for a great show, lots of excitement and we pulled off one of our best*
The Isle Of Man Bay festival we had the honour of opening the concert and rocked the whole 10,000 strong crowd arena. It was great seeing them all do the SIGNATURE “Light Bulb” dance at the end. Dance group DIVERSITY and X-Factor runner up Ollie Murs were among some of the other stars.
On 25th June 2010 we commemorated the 1 year anniversary of Michael Jacksons passing with a massive tribute concert in his honour in Dubai (largest MJ tribute in the middle east) with the sole purpose of celebrating his musical legacy and promoting his message of L.O.V.E.
It was an emotional time for performing that night. I think it was one our best shows ever as it took on a whole new meaning. The crowd loved it and so did the awaiting media and press. Click for one of the articles .
We Also did an interview with CNBC news right before the show. We will upload video asap.
Suleman has also filmed a short MJ dance video which his proud of its currently in editing process. (will be uploaded asap)
SIGNATURE are always working either in studio or dance rehersals. So far this year we have performed around 147 shows ranging from USA to Middle East to Africa and also our local town centres. My personal favs are the charities we have supported which raise awareness & funds for children with disabilities.
Our show is looking great with lots of new stuff. Our philosophy and main motivation is that we have a responsibility to MJ and SIGNATURE fans. We have a new sense of responsibility of keeping and doing justice to the MJ legacy. We Miss Him….
Catch us on tour soon guys. It will be MASSIVE…more info to be released later this year.
Sometimes this blog/news section is not updated regularly. Therefore best place to get up-to-the minute information on SIGNATURE please see the TWITTER pages. these are updated almost 3 times a day.
Hope you are well & enjoying the Holiday season.
What a year it has been? I am grateful to GOD and our Family, Friends & Fans that so many of our dreams came true this year. SIGNATURE returned to Britain’s Got Talent, Performed on the Oprah Winfrey show, Rocked Vegas, Performed in Londons WestEnd as the Lead in the Musical THRILLER LIVE, Performed over 300 shows in total including 30 sold out UK arena dates across the country with the X factor Tour rocking out the 02 and Wembley arena’s. Performed at the Save The World Awards with Jermaine Jackson, Performed in so many wonderful cities across the globe, made so many new friends, saw so many beautiful things, and now finishing the year performing in the Seychelles for The Prince Of Bharain. Life long memories & loved every minute of it.
But there was one stand out moment which I can describe as the highlight of my professional career. On the 5th of March 2009 at the 02 Arena London I got to meet and greet the King of Pop MICHAEL JACKSON A dream come true for many but especially for me as I got the stamp of approval from MJ when he told me “ I like what you do…its great”….it was all my life’s work being validated in one go and I am honoured that I had that moment in my life.
However without exception the lowest point came three months later on June 25th 2009. Incidentally Madhu’s birthday but for me now always a day of sad reflection. I still think it unfair what happened and its hard to come to terms with. Iv never lived in a world without MJ and like other fans across the globe I am still shocked. But I must celebrate MJ’s life and I feel even more privileged that I saw the KING live in concert so many times and even met him.
He gave me so much as a human being and as an artist that I am indebted. Now whenever I walk onstage to perform its with a new sense of responsibility. I am carrying the MJ flag and I must do it justice. I must make sure that I too continue to project the message of MJ that of L.O.V.E and make sure that those who are watching never forget how AMAZING THE KING OF POP WAS. As an entertainer and MJ Tribute Artist I will do my very best to make sure I can do the above. ……..I miss MJ every day….can’t believe he’s gone but im so happy to see that wherever I go in the world he is revered and celebrated…..I too celebrate the life and legacy of MICHAEL JACKSON. RIP MJ*
So heres celebrating another year…Im very excited about this one…have so many plans I want to put into action and with the help of God it will be amazing.
Thank you to our fans for making our dreams come true so far. We are grateful and look forward to your continued support..Without you there is no us so please give yourselves a “BIG UP” for putting up with our “shenanigans” (as my mother puts it..lol!).
Have a Happy New Year Everyone…lets make it the best one we have ever had..filled with love, Joy, Peace and Success…
Just a quick message to say Sorry that we have not been updating the blogs as regularly as we should. Its been a very busy time lately performing and working on our new projects for next year. If you cannot find anything new hear then please visit our twitterpages for daily updates-sometimes 3 or 4 times a day!
It was like a story out of Gulliver’s travels last week. Literally hop-scotching from one country to another.
1st stop Monday -Athens Greece where we performed on two TV shows one called “Something different” other I can’t even translate the name of but was similar to UK TV show “Paul O Grady hour”. We also did an extensive interview about SIGNATURE and also Michael Jackson post 25th June which generated a passionate response from us both. (I will upload these shows as soon as I get the DVD’s). Something unusual for us but we had 1 day off in Athens which meant sightseeing and what a wonderful city it is.
2nd stop Thursday -Amsterdam Netherlands quick afternoon show and later that evening in Glasgow Scotland performing at the Thistle Hotel.
We were back Friday in -London for two shows one at Mayfair Hotel Sub awards and later that evening Lancaster Gate Hotel Leisure tourism awards.
Now you would probably think we would rest….so did I …but we had early morning flight –Saturday to San Francisco USA where we attended and gave a speech at the charity Gala by AIF which raised $2mil that very night for charitable causes.
….did we get to see the city….well only on our way back to the airport next morning..as we had to be back in London on Monday for the final show!….We Love San Fran and will be back. Our USA tour next year may very well start there first.
Phew… what a week…but honestly no complaints..would not have it any other way….SIGNATURE got to meet so many wonderful people and the fans at every event gave us so much love and support it was overwhelming. …
..our next stop New Delhi India on Wednesday 11th November. Stay posted to twitter for immediate updates and pictures.
We attended the London Premiere of the new Michael Jackson movie THIS IS IT yesterday. It was a night filled with celebrities and paparazzi and we got a chance to see old friends JLS, George Sampson, Peter Andre among others. Lots of recognisable MJ fans were out in force and it was nice to see them the most.
see video on
After all the interviews and photo shots the main purpose of the night was realised. Looking around Leicester Square it was transformed and decorated into a Michael Jackson extravaganza. Never have I seen it that way before the atmosphere was incredible, I will remember it forever.
The movie was simply beautiful in every sense of the word MJ at his best. Im sure everyone will have read the reviews by now. All I can add is that im so glad that we saw much of the sincere human side of MJ -a side that we the fans have known about for years but now others can witness aswell.
SIGNATURE loves this movie and are glad it was conceived because it is a way through which the MJ message can be shared with the world, the message of L.O.V.E.
Just completed a short but successful stint playing the lead Michael Jackson at London’s West End Musical MICHAEL JACKSON –THRILLER LIVE.
Iv always been a fan of this stage musical but due to prior contractual commitments I have never found had the time to be involved with the production –until now.
I played 6 shows in 3 days from 23rd-25th October all to sell out crowds and great ovations. It was a very interesting experience as I have not starred in a west end musical since Bombay Dreams (5 years ago) however I loved every minute of it.
I would like to thank the entire cast and crew of THRILLER LIVE for making me feel so welcome and putting on this wonderful show every night though which people are reminded of MJ’s greatness.
Also a quick thankyou to the crowds that came to see the production, you gave me such an incredible reception I was humbled. Hope everyone enjoyed the shows.
I may return to the show (time permitting) but until then check out a few of the pics on my twitter homepage.
As iv been an MJ fan for 25 years I’ve have been lucky enough to remember all the major Michael Jackson Single releases.
There were earlier ones but who can forget the radio debut of BLACK or WHITE back in 1991- what a global event that was and then later that night the amazing video premier which the whole world was seeing simultaneously? How about the eagerly awaited radio debut of single SCREAM in 1995, which was such an important MJ statement at that time.
These were the days were as a kid I woke up extra early so I could be the first to hear it on radio, tape it on my caste player, put the cassette in my walkman and then hear it all day at school. (How retro does that sound now…way before the MP3 generation folks!!)
These were the FIRST TIME DAYS. The first time I would hear an MJ new tune. How would he sound? What would the song be about? How long would it be? Will it have a guitar rift?.
Well….I’m no longer a kid but I have those feeling again and on Monday 12th of October 2009 I will be waking up that extra bit early to hear the new MJ single THIS IS IT.
I am so excited and will celebrate the event but at the same time it’s a very nostalgic feeling too because no matter how many unheard songs get released in the future this will be the “LAST FIRST TIME” I hear a NEW single from MJ on radio like this. Regardless of how its sounds (which I’m sure will be amazing..Its MJ come on!)Inside I will l be saying thank you MJ.
“Thank you for being a true entertainer right up till the end, for it has given me this moment. This moment which is so reminiscent of the best memories of my childhood. Thank you for this great song and thank you for caring for us –your fans –so much that you gave us this present. You changed my life..Thank you I love you”
I know the powers that be have said they won’t release the song but I hope they do. It will no doubt give MJ a #1 single and he will become the first Male Solo Artist in America to have a #1 in the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s & 00’s.
So the last week was a hugely busy week for us. We managed around 11 shows in just 5 days and most of them during those hours were I was fasting; needless to say paramedics were always on standby…lol!!!
One of the highlights was the gig at London’s Billingsgate for STAR TV. 5000 people were in attendance and we were the headline act. The fans were great as well as all the other acts. It turned into a longer day than expected as we were rushed from one interview to another then to another then photoshoot,,etc..ah well you get the idea…(All will be broadcast on TV soon see listing on their website) in the meantime enjoy some of the performance on
The following morning was another fun show but this time in Scotland’s Braehead shopping centre. Once again the fans were amazing and we stopped the centre in its tracks much to the dismay of the shops inside who wanted you all to spend your money on them not on our merchandise!!…. Madhu and I even got to sing live..Pretty good… (Why do I sound surprised?)
We are now back in London filming for a TV show for UK Channel 4. To be aired around Christmas time and we will reveal details nearer the time.
So until next time make sure you catch the new Michael Jackson film trailer.
The birthday tribute show to Michael Jackson held on 29.08.09 at the Palms Casino Hotel was very well organised and there was a great atmosphere among both artists and guests. We all came out to show our love for and salute the King of Pop.
Over the last few weeks the sense that MJ is gone has really sunk in for me and it hurts knowing this can never change. Among the TV interviews and photographs on the day I had to take a quiet moment to myself to reflect this thought. However watching the thousands of fans all dressed up in their MJ costumes and outfits, all excited and all wanting to experience the MJ magic that day in the theatre, it hit me that Michael Jackson would never really leave us. He was (is) too big of a star to ever disappear. So SIGNATURE did what we do best ….paid our dance tribute to the KING…to a rapturous applause…
After our performance I addressed the audience to this very fact…that thanks to MJ FANS…MJ will live forever…..
We also had the opportunity to meet Michaels father Mr Joseph Jackson later that day who was accepting the Hollywood walk of fame star on behalf of MJ at the Palms hotel. It was interesting seeing this man who Michael spoke of respectfully (calling him a genius) but someone who he also described as terrifying.
Another great part of the experience was the validation SIGNATURE got from all the other long time performers and promoters from the big shows in Vegas, i.e Lion King, Phantom, Cirque de Soleil, American Superstars etc. They all loved us and many asked for us to join in the Vegas magic on a permanent basis….well………you never know………….dare we do the sin city again!!!!!
All in all the fans enjoyed the MJ songs and that’s the main thing. The show is to be televised in its entirety sometime soon on local Nevada TV and highlights to be shown nationwide throughout the states. (check local listings)
Speaking of TV signature got a massive surprise on Monday (31.08.09) morning while in this foreign land we got a phone call to switch on the TV only TO SEE US performing on the OPRAH WINFREY show which was taped in May 2009. It was obviously a repeat broadcast but nevertheless took us by surprise…..and cemented a wonderful time in VEGAS.
For UK fans the Oprah Winfrey show will be broadcast on the 11th September 2009 (see our twitter page for times on the day)
Finally as Michael Jackson is being laid to rest in Forest Lawns cemetery Los Angeles today we pray that God Blesses your soul and may you Rest in Peace Mike. ..The world will never be the same without you…as will I………love always…..
