Friendship, Mystery, Spying, Gadgets, TV & Music Superstardom!
Follow the Adventures of Issy, Lola and Cass in
SongStarz...
"Relatable and fast-paced... with a host of quirky characters and a retro feel, this contemporary series not only keeps its upper Middle Grade/Teen readers enthralled but is a series that totally 'gets' the interests and essence of today's teenagers..."
Broadway World.
All Lola wants is to be a STAR! All Issy wants is to be left alone, thank you very much. All Cass wants is to play her drums, read 'Live Your Best Life', and for everyone to get along, if it isn't too much trouble.
This doesn't seem at all likely when Lola secretly decides to do something which, at best, can only be described as... unexpected, entering them into SongStarz, the television competition, and setting them on a path that feels, to Issy, rather like an out of control juggernaut with no brakes.
Issy is in no doubt that Magda Deveraux, their fierce and uncompromising Guardian, will turn them into SPAM! when she finds out.
There's friendship and music, songs and songwriting, mystery and spying, computers and hacking, artificial intelligence, DNA, and an inside look at the weird and wonderful world of television and show business.
With SongStarz Beginnings giving a hint of what's to come, SongStarz MYRIAD takes us further into the world of SongStarz and MYRIAD. SongStarz - The Truth goes deeper into MYRIAD and reveals the secret of Issy, Lola, and Cass's past. SongStarz - Trainee Agents takes us alongside their preparation for their first mission which takes place in SongStarz - London.
SongStarz Beginnings AUDIO BOOK OUT NOW!
Here's a sneaky peek on YouTube or you can listen on Audible.
F.J.Lily & The SongStarz House Band with 'Freak On' 'The Cutie Catz' Song from SongStarz Beginnings is out now on the SongStarz label, via all major music distributors.
Have a listen...
SongStarz Musicals
Tried and Tested since 2016!
Schools Can Sign Up in our SCHOOL ZONE!
SongStarz is a series of 15 books, multiple companion books, songs, music and related media centering around a television competition of the same name. It was adapted for a musical for schools in 2016 and partners with Arts Award, bringing Arts to Schools. We are pleased to be launching 2 new and FREE! to schools musicals for performance 2023 ... take a sneaky peek below and keep on scrolling down to see the resources available.
Online Resources
Specifically Adapted for Schools
Launched in 2016 following academic research into what secondary schools need to make their musical a successful experience for all involved.
In the SongStarz - Audition Show schools are provided with backing tracks and songwriting hints and tips for students to write and perform their own songs within the SongStarz story.
SongStarz Beginnings - The Musical is a fully scripted 1 act 'short' musical, adapted from the book by the same name, the first in the SongStarz series Beginnings. Fans of Miss Bruce and The Professor will be pleased to see them make an appearance.
SongStarz - The Musical is a fully scripted 2 act musical which adapts the first five books in the SongStarz series.
All musicals are adaptable to suit cast or resources.
Resources Include
Digital Backdrops.
Lead Sheets.
Props & Costume Suggestions.
Karaoke videos.
Director's Pack.
Performed to great reviews, really, too many to put up here, but lovely, funny and genuine reviews are included as part of the intro pack so do get in touch.
SongStarz TV
Exclusive SongStarz TV brings our offline content online in true 'on demand' style and will be accessible by any internet enabled device, providing exclusive online access to the Karaoke Videos, script and lead sheets already available, Clips from the SongStarz Beginnings audio book, 'Interviews' with the Acts, Judges, and real life 'Arts Inspirations', backstage gossip, songwriting and creative exercises, and much more - all to enhance the SongStarz experience.
Of course, you'll still have access to the offline musical resources if you need them, and you'll find out how to enter SongStarz competitions yourselves!
In addition we're launching SongStarz TV itself in 2022 - stay tuned!
UK Arts Award Supporter
SongStarz is proud to have been an official Arts Award Supporter and educator since 2017.
Frankly - we love it and think every school should do it!
Full Arts Award support resources and packs are included free with the SongStarz musical to support achievement of Bronze and Silver Arts Awards, created by our resident Arts Award Adviser.
If you're a creative practitioner working with a school, or a teacher looking for a solution do deliver Arts Award, SongStarz may be the choice for you - just get in touch at [email protected] with 'Arts Award' in the title and we'll send you the info.
Schools can licence SongStarz musicals for FREE in 2023. Register your interest HERE to receive details on how you can access SongStarz musicals for use in your school, get all the great resources AND details of how you can enter your school into our exclusive SongStarz Competition. Teachers and Students, we salute you!
Opportunities at SongStarz
Although we aren't currently recruiting for full time staff, from 2018 we have provided successful placements to University Students who have had a lot of fun, added value to us and to their CV, and gone on to great things. We tailor placements according to the skills and aspirations of the student concerned; for example direct marketing to schools, digital storytelling (see below), contribution to educational materials, design and PR. Please contact us at [email protected] if you are a University looking to find student placements and we'll see what we can do to help.
Digital Storytelling
Examples of our forays of Digital Storytelling as SongStarz TV can be found HERE
Licensing
If you are interested in licensing any aspect of the SongsStarz Intellectual Property or format please contact [email protected]
SongStarz (c) 2016 F.J.Lily - Corimis - All Rights Reserved.
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