NewhamRecorder
18 May 2006
A NEW talent search, aptly-titled
The Essex Factor, is being launched on Friday, with reality TV stars
Jade Goody and Kenzie, from Blazin' Squad, among a celebrity judging panel.
The contest will run over 10 weeks at the cool Epping venue, Club 195.
The format will be exactly the same as ITV's celebrated X Factor and the winner scoops three days in a recording studio, a recording contract and a batch of finished copies of their subsequent CD.
I'll be joining Jade and Kenzie on the panel for the launch night, and playing a set of disco and party anthems later that night too.
Former EastEnders star Sid Owen - and hopefully, kids' TV host Jeff Brazier - will also be on hand to cast an eye on the up-and-coming performers on show.
The competition is part of Club 195's new Friday-nighter, 195 Live, which hopes to feature live music from unknown local bands and singers each week, followed by a night of party classics from behind the decks.
If you would like to enter The Essex Factor, call the venue now on 01992 572195 or go to
http://www.club195.co.uk for more info or to see some shots of this cracking venue.
Meanwhile, here's Club 195's weekly schedule, plus news of their Bank Holiday Sunday special next weekend (May 28).
THURSDAYS
ALLURE - Upfront funky house played to a "sexy, trendy crowd". Uplifting and vocal anthems with some of London's top jocks, plus live percussion from Magic Fingers. Drinks just £2. Admission £7 all night.
FRIDAYS
THE ESSEX FACTOR - Launching this week - see details above. Celebrity judges mark the contestants until 10.30pm and then it's party anthems all the way. Admission £5 all night.
SATURDAYS
THE SATURDAY SET - expect a mixed clientele of local celebs and London clubbers enjoying club classics, funky and soulful house
MOTHER FUNKERS on Saturday June 3. Club Mix favourites Mother Funkers host their latest party at Club 195. For more info go to
http://www.motherfunkers.co.uk
BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY
BEST OF THE BEST - DJs Johnny Morrish, Jonny London, DJ Craze, J Nelson and London's No 1 bongo man right now, Steve Young, in full effect.
For more details of all these nights go to
http://www.club195.co.uk.
