Friday 04 March 2011 at 7.30pm
Plus support
Following their triumphant first visit to Fareham back in March 2010 and the success of the debut album, The Soldiers make a welcome return in 2011 for another unforgettable evening of great music, superbly sung.
The Soldiers made history by becoming the first group of serving British soldiers to have a hit album, the platinum selling "Coming Home" which was released in October 2009.
Youngest and most recognisable member, 24 year old Lance Corporal Ryan Idzi appeared on X Factor and made it through to the Boot Camp stage of the show after singing Lean On Me. From Caerphilly, South Wales, Idzi has already served in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of the 20th Armoured Brigade. Described by Danni Minogue as ‘gorgeous’, Ryan’s good looks are sure to melt the hearts of millions. Gulf War veteran Sergeant Major Gary Chilton joined the Royal Armoured Corps in 1984 straight from school and has performed around the world including a special show with Jools Holland at Twickenham. Gary fought in the Gulf War and presented with The Gulf Medal by HRH The Prince of Wales upon return. Sergeant Richie Maddocks from Oldham, Greater Manchester enlisted into the British Army at the age of 16 and has travelled throughout Europe, Canada, Cyprus, Finland and The Falkland Islands. Maddocks also fought in The Gulf War and awarded The Gulf Medal.
Although serving as soldiers is their day job, music has always been an integral part of this group’s lives and these real life heroes have already raised well over £100,000 for three worthy charities - Help For Heroes, the British Legion and the Army Benevolent Fund. With a new album on the way and a further tour, their success looks like continuing into 2011 and beyond.
Tickets: £30 (£29 Loyalty Discount for customers who came to last years concert)
Army Benevolent Fund (registered charity nos. 211645 and SC039189)
Help For Heroes (registered charity no. 1120920)
The Royal British Legion (registered charity no. 219279)
Visit The Soldiers Website
www.the-soldiers.co.uk
Publication Date: 27/11/2009 12:28:28
