Kate Nash
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Not your ordinary girl, London-based singer/songwriter Kate Nash is taking the music industry by storm and she is determined to do more. With her single, Foundation which effortlessly made its way to the second spot of the UK Singles Chart, Kate Nash proved to be another star in the making.
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About
Kate Nash was born on July 6, 1982 in Dublin but was raised in North Harrow, London, England. Her father is a computer clerk while her mother is a nurse. As a young child, Kate wanted to be an actress but her path led her to singing. She started to take piano lessons when she was 8 until she was in grade 6. But this didn't stop her to pursue her passion in acting.
Kate Nash auditioned for a role at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School where she passed the first round but failed the second. Not only did she get rejected, she even fell off the stairs and broke her foot. This may seem like the worst even in her life but it became a turningpoint to become what she is today.
During her healing period, where she was unable to move, Kate Nash found comfort in writing songs. The time came when she had the courage to get herself a gig to start a new career - in music. She began singing in local bars where she sings cover songs and some of her own. Fame landed when she posted her songs in her MySpace account. Before the end of 2006, she found a manager who eventually led her to an indie label Moshi Moshi Records.
The following year, Kate Nash signed with Fiction Records where her single Foundation moved its way up to the 2nd spot in the UK Singles Charts. Through this, Kate Nash released her debut album Made of Bricks on August 6, 2007.
Awards & Certifications
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Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | UK | Ireland | Album |
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| 2007 | Caroline's a Victim/Birds | 151 | ~ | Non-album |
| 2007 | Foundations | 2 | 12 | Made of Bricks |
| 2007 | Mouthwash | 84 | ~ | Made of Bricks |
News
Tours & Concerts
Sep 9 2007 8:00P Isle of Wight Bestival: Mainstage Isle of Wight
Sep 24 2007 8:00P Luna Brooklyn
Sep 25 2007 9:30P Joe’s Pub (first show) Manhattan *SOLD OUT*
Sep 25 2007 11:30P Joe’s Pub (second show) Manhattan *ON SALE NOW*
Oct 20 2007 8:00P Corn Exchange: All Ages Exeter *SOLDOUT*
Oct 21 2007 8:00P Wedgewood Rooms 14+ Portsmouth *SOLD OUT*
Oct 22 2007 8:00P Junction 14+ unless accompanied by an adult Cambridge *SOLD OUT*
Oct 24 2007 8:00P Concorde 2 14+ (under 16 accompanied by an adult) Brighton *SOLD OUT*
Oct 25 2007 8:00P Zodiac 14+ Oxford *SOLDOUT*
Oct 26 2007 8:00P Sugarmill 14+ Stoke *SOLDOUT*
Oct 28 2007 8:00P Lemon Tree 14+ (under 16 accompanied by an adult) Aberdeen *SOLDOUT*
Oct 29 2007 8:00P Oran Mor 14+ (under 16 accompanied by an adult) Glasgow *SOLDOUT*
Oct 30 2007 8:00P Stage 2 14+ Newcastle *SOLDOUT*
Nov 1 2007 8:00P Solus (University) 14+ Cardiff
Nov 2 2007 8:00P Trent Uni 14+ Nottingham *SOLDOUT*
Nov 3 2007 8:00P Roadmenders 14+ Northampton *SOLDOUT*
Nov 5 2007 8:00P Academy Mainroom 14+ Manchester *SOLDOUT*
Nov 6 2007 8:00P City Varieties 14+ Leeds *SOLDOUT*
Nov 8 2007 8:00P Academy main room 14+ Liverpool *SOLDOUT*
Nov 9 2007 8:00P Irish Centre 18+ Birmingham *SOLDOUT*
Nov 10 2007 8:00P Anson Rooms 14+ Bristol *SOLDOUT*
Nov 12 2007 8:00P UEA *MOVED VENUE DUE TO DEMAND* Norwich *MOVED VENUE DUE TO DEMAND* Nov 13 2007 8:00P Shepherds Bush London *SOLDOUT*
Nov 14 2007 8:00P Shepherds Bush Empire London *SOLDOUT*
Nov 16 2007 8:00P Mandela Hall *ON SALE NOW* Belfast
Nov 17 2007 8:00P Ambassador *ON SALE NOW* Dublin
Nov 28 2007 8:00P Orangerie *ON SALE NOW* Brussels
Nov 29 2007 8:00P melkweg *ON SALE NOW* amsterdam
Dec 1 2007 8:00P Grunspan *ON SALE NOW* Hamburg
Dec 2 2007 8:00P Copehagen Jazz House *ON SALE NOW* Copenhagen
Dec 3 2007 8:00P Frannz *ON SALE NOW* Berlin
Dec 5 2007 8:00P Atomic Cafe *ON SALE NOW* Munich
Dec 6 2007 8:00P Prime Club *ON SALE NOW* Cologne
Announcements
Discography
Comprehensive list of the recordings made.
Albums
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Singles
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Compilations & Live Releases
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Kate Nash attended BRIT School in Croydon, South London, where Katie Melua and Amy Winehouse also attended.
- She made her live debut gig that cost £30 for entry on April 13, 2006 at Trinity in Harrow.
- When she posted her song Caroline's A Victim in MySpace, Lily Allen commented that she was the "next big thing".
- She has been compared to Lily Allen, because of their storytelling lyrics, the dry sense of humor and distinctive London accents.
- Kate Nash was attacked by unknown acts through a parody of her song entitled, "LDN Is A Victim", along with other London acts, which was posted on MySpace. Lily Allen responded to the parody stating "Kate Nash is well better than you."
- Her song Caroline's a Victim was inspired by her real friend Caroline.
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Categories: Artist | Indie | Alternative
