Dear lovely people,

Here we are again... An old year ending; a new one soon to begin, another chapter closing; new journeys and adventures just around the corner. I feel inspired, excited and enthusiastic about what I hope to achieve in 2013.

Music Projects and Collaborations

I intend to release two CDs in 2013!! Both will be slightly shorter than my previous CDs, and both will have strong themes, concepts and imagery. One will be a seasonal, frosty collection of Winter songs. The other will be a darker collection, allowing me to explore and experiment with my love of metal ballads and gothic themes and sounds. I am very, very excited about both projects, and I'm very much looking forward to working with the wonderful Steve Palmer again (engineer and co-producer of 'Ye Olde Silent Inn') and also my good friend Chris Gill. I also look forward to singing for Steve Palmer and Chris Gill on their own projects.

I am looking forward to a small and select handful of live performances too... Chosen for the atmosphere of the venues and events, and involving fun and inspiring shared performances with some hugely talented musicians. I will so much enjoy getting my faery frock, wings and sparkles on for the Magical Faerie Festival in May, and at the Elemental Gathering in July. I'll be glad to be back up on the moors again for a couple of gigs, including one in my favourite inn - the Old Silent Inn - at Stanbury in October. I am very excited about sharing a concert with the inimitable Ash Mandrake in the haunted ballroom of the Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury, on the 7th of June. I also look forward to sharing some concerts and performances with a wonderful didgeridoo player and healer named Chris Thorn (our first gig together is at Powis Castle on the 17th of January). Please do look at my gig calendar page from time to time to see the new performance dates as they are added.

Well... That's enough about me... I'd like to thank you so much for the wonderful support, interest and enthusiasm you've given me this year. I am very happy and grateful for the positive feedback received for my new baby 'Ye Olde Silent Inn'. Thank you xxx

I wish you love, happiness and laughter, and of course, sparkles :-)

Beck xxx