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news_title[0] = "Molly's diary";
news_id[0] = "1721457";
news_text[0] = "What have Kindred Spirits been up to this January? We caught up with Molly for a bit of a chat, and here's what she told us:
'I'm very hard at work at the moment - lots of school work!
We had lots of time off at Christmas, which was nice. We've also been performing. Probably the best thing I've done is Strictly Come Dancing; it was the Christmas Special and my whole family was watching. We saw Bruce Forsyth there and all the dancers. I'm not sure who my favourite was, I liked them all! Oh, we also sang at The Boat Show recently. We sang on a big stage and then got lots of chocolates afterwards.
This weekend I'm having a sleepover. We're all going to watch High School Musical and maybe some scary movies.
Thank you to everyone for getting the album, I hope you like it.'";
news_country[0] = "UK";
news_from_date[0] = "Thu, 31 Jan 2008";
news_to_date[0] = "Fri, 01 Mar 2013";
news_title[1] = "Watch Strictly Come Dancing again!";
news_id[1] = "1717664";
news_text[1] = "If you didn't manage to catch the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special, you missed a treat! Alongside some sensational dances, the show boasted a beautiful performance of 'Winter Wonderland' by Kindred Spirits.
And the good news is: you can watch Kindred Spirits' performance again on YouTube - CLICK HERE to view it, and enjoy!
";
news_country[1] = "UK";
news_from_date[1] = "Tue, 08 Jan 2008";
news_to_date[1] = "Thu, 13 Feb 2014";
news_title[2] = "On The Andrew Marr Show!";
news_id[2] = "1717417";
news_text[2] = "Kindred Spirits performed on The Andrew Marr Show on BBC1 last month.
Check out a photo of the choir performing in the Forum area now - HEAD HERE to view it! ";
news_country[2] = "UK";
news_from_date[2] = "Mon, 07 Jan 2008";
news_to_date[2] = "Wed, 06 Feb 2013";
news_title[3] = "Happy New Year from KS!";
news_id[3] = "1717292";
news_text[3] = "A very Happy New Year from Kindred Spirits, and www.kindredspiritschoir.com!
We hope you enjoyed the festive season, and wish you a happy and healthy 2008. Stay tuned to the site in the coming weeks for all the latest news on what Kindred Spirits have got planned for early 2008...";
news_country[3] = "UK";
news_from_date[3] = "Fri, 04 Jan 2008";
news_to_date[3] = "Mon, 03 Feb 2014";
news_title[4] = "Merry Christmas from Kindred Spirits!";
news_id[4] = "1716872";
news_text[4] = "Kindred Spirits, and www.kindredspiritschoir.com, wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a Wonderful 2008!
We caught up with Izzy and Oscar to find out what they'll be getting up to this Christmas, and what they’re hoping for... and whether they've done their Christmas shopping yet!
Oscar:
Last year on Christmas Day we went to Germany. That was good, but I love being at home, even when it's not Christmas. So this year we're going to stay at home with my grandma, and eat loads. Last year me and my friend Connor got our Christmas shopping out of the way so quickly, we went down to the mall and got everything done, but this year I haven’t done much at all so far!
Izzy:
I did all my Christmas shopping in November. I want to get this thing called a digi-makeover, where you take a photo of yourself and you can change your hair and eye colour and stuff on your television set. I want to see what I look like with brown hair, because I have really light blonde hair!
I don't have any New Year's Resolutions yet; I'm not very good at coming up with resolutions I actually stick to!";
news_country[4] = "UK";
news_from_date[4] = "Fri, 21 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[4] = "Fri, 20 Jan 2012";
news_title[5] = "More press!";
news_id[5] = "1716815";
news_text[5] = "Kindred Spirits have had another fabulous article written about them, this time in Hampstead newspaper, Ham & High.
We've posted it in the Forum for you - CLICK HERE to take a look!";
news_country[5] = "UK";
news_from_date[5] = "Thu, 20 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[5] = "Sun, 19 Jan 2014";
news_title[6] = "On The Andrew Marr Show!";
news_id[6] = "1716626";
news_text[6] = "Did you hear Kindred Spirits on The Andrew Marr Show this week?
Plenty of people have been leaving comments on the BBC messageboard about their fab performance, and you can read them - and add your own! - RIGHT HERE.";
news_country[6] = "UK";
news_from_date[6] = "Tue, 18 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[6] = "Thu, 17 Jan 2013";
news_title[7] = "New article!";
news_id[7] = "1716642";
news_text[7] = "Kindred Spirits have been featured in another great article, this time in The Church of England Newspaper.
Kindred Spirits members Kate and Patrick talk to the paper about their brand new album - out now! - and you can check out the feature in the Forum now. HEAD HERE to read it!";
news_country[7] = "UK";
news_from_date[7] = "Tue, 18 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[7] = "Thu, 17 Jan 2013";
news_title[8] = "Blog from Isabelle";
news_id[8] = "1716454";
news_text[8] = "Hi everyone,
It's been a really busy week - here's what we did...
Recording Strictly Come Dancing on Monday was really fun, although it was hard to keep your focus on singing while they were all dancing! I like Gethin the best. I saw him after we recorded the show; I’ve only ever seen him on Blue Peter, so it was weird to see him in person. We sang 'Walking In A Winter Wonderland' and I think it went really well. It was a really long day, but they had a really nice canteen!
After Strictly Come Dancing, we were all saying goodbye to each other on the coach for Christmas. I'll be staying in London until Christmas Day, then on Boxing Day I'm going to the countryside, and I'll be staying for New Year. There is a little fireworks display outside the local pub, which I usually go to.
And now the album is out and it's quite amazing to know that loads of people are going to go and buy something we've done. It's quite strange. I've not been into any shops yet, but my mum went to HMV the other day and bought a copy.
Thank you everybody for all your support, and I hope you like the album.
Love,
Izzy";
news_country[8] = "UK";
news_from_date[8] = "Mon, 17 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[8] = "Wed, 16 Jan 2013";
news_title[9] = "Buy 'Winter Wonderland'!";
news_id[9] = "1716488";
news_text[9] = "Kindred Spirits' recording of 'Winter Wonderland', as performed on BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special (which airs on Christmas Day), is now available to download from the 7Digital music store.
You can buy the track for just 99p, or the full album for £7.99 with 'Winter Wonderland' as a FREE bonus track!
CLICK HERE to buy your copy now!
";
news_country[9] = "UK";
news_from_date[9] = "Mon, 17 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[9] = "Thu, 16 Jan 2014";
news_title[10] = "Daily Express loves KS!";
news_id[10] = "1716338";
news_text[10] = "Kindred Spirits' debut album has been given another great review... This time in the Daily Express!
Check out the full review below, and find the album in stores now:
'A touching collection of children's choral singing employing the country's finest young tonsils. The project is endorsed by EMI's classics ambassador Myleene Klass and is epitomised by the Lullaby For The World track, a lament for the globe, and penned by Westlife hit writer Brendan Graham. Later, the kids get stuck into the Beatles' Here Comes The Sun and Coldplay's Fix You.'";
news_country[10] = "UK";
news_from_date[10] = "Fri, 14 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[10] = "Sun, 13 Jan 2013";
news_title[11] = "Listen out next week...";
news_id[11] = "1716348";
news_text[11] = "Listen out for Kindred Spirits next week on...
BBC Northampton: 8am – 11am weekdays, Bernie Keith
Radio Clyde: John Irons
Manx Radio, Isle of Man
U105 Belfast: George Jones
Downtown Radio, Belfast: Caroline Fleck
BBC Humberside Hull, James Hoggarth: evening show 7.30pm - 10.30pm
Smooth Radio Glasgow: 6pm weekdays, presented by Gerry Burke
Exact times to be advised very shortly...!";
news_country[11] = "UK";
news_from_date[11] = "Fri, 14 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[11] = "Mon, 13 Jan 2014";
news_title[12] = "Radio update for this Friday!";
news_id[12] = "1716030";
news_text[12] = "Kindred Spirits will be appearing live on a host of radio shows this Friday, 14th December. Here's where and when to tune in:
BBC Radio Stoke, live at 1.30pm.
BBC Radio Bristol, live at 3.30pm.
BBC Radio Somerset, live at 3.30pm.
We'll have more appearances to report early next week, so stay tuned!";
news_country[12] = "UK";
news_from_date[12] = "Thu, 13 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[12] = "Sat, 12 Jan 2013";
news_title[13] = "Fantastic review!";
news_id[13] = "1716005";
news_text[13] = "Kindred Spirits have scooped another fantastic review, this time in The Irish News!
Columnist Ann Hailes writes of the album: '...It's well worth buying for yourself and for Christmas presents. I hope we hear it non-stop.'
CLICK HERE to read the full review.
The album, Kindred Spirits, is on sale now!";
news_country[13] = "UK";
news_from_date[13] = "Thu, 13 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[13] = "Sun, 12 Jan 2014";
news_title[14] = "On the radio this week!";
news_id[14] = "1715818";
news_text[14] = "With their magical debut album in stores this week, Kindred Spirits have loads of radio appearances coming up.
This Friday, 14th December, the choir will be appearing on lots of different local radio shows. We'll have the full list of where and when coming shortly, but for now - make a note in your diary and be prepared to tune in to your favourite station!";
news_country[14] = "UK";
news_from_date[14] = "Tue, 11 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[14] = "Thu, 10 Jan 2013";
news_title[15] = "Tipped for the top - again!";
news_id[15] = "1715821";
news_text[15] = "The Sun newspaper ran an article on KS yesterday, saying:
'Here's a first look at the kids who have X Factor in their Christmas No1 sights. Kindred Spirits are a 25-strong kids' choir and their version of Coldplay’s 'Fix You' is being backed to beat the TV show’s winner to the top spot.'
...Come on Kindred Spirits!
The self-titled debut album is in stores NOW!";
news_country[15] = "UK";
news_from_date[15] = "Tue, 11 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[15] = "Tue, 10 Jan 2012";
news_title[16] = "Video of The Week!";
news_id[16] = "1715520";
news_text[16] = "Classic FM have snapped up 'Fix You' as their Music Video of The Week!
Watch the video, and read what Classic FM has to say about KS, RIGHT HERE... And don't forget the album is in stores today!";
news_country[16] = "UK";
news_from_date[16] = "Mon, 10 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[16] = "Mon, 09 Jan 2012";
news_title[17] = "Oscar's blog";
news_id[17] = "1715536";
news_text[17] = "Hi everyone,
Wow, what a week it's been!
We started out at the VIP Day in Oxford Street last Saturday. The biggest audience I've sung for before Kindred Spirits was at my school and that was about 100 people! So I'm always quite nervous because I'm new to all this, but once I get into it I love it.
On Monday last week we opened a window in the giant advent calendar at St Pancras Station for Great Ormond Street. It was amazing to see what they've done with it!
Then on Wednesday we went to Downing Street for the Place2Be Christmas Party. That was the most amazing thing I've ever done! We had our picture taken outside Number 10, and it was cool seeing all these major leaders and people who have changed lives walking up the same street as us. It was a really, really good party. Especially the charity, we read the overview of it and it really, really does help. And it was cool meeting the Chancellor! He was really nice to us, and took our CD. And a lot of the X Factor people were there; my brother watches it so it was exciting for him.
On Thursday we did This Morning, and that was very, very different to anything else we've done, because it was on camera so there were lots and lots of rehearsals, but it was just as nerve-wracking! And Christian Slater walked past us in the lounge. That was pretty freaky!
I had Friday off, then we did the Boat Show on Saturday. A busy week!
I want to say a big thank you to everyone for the amazing support you've shown us, and I hope you really like the album. Let us know on our Forum what you think!
Love,
Oscar x";
news_country[17] = "UK";
news_from_date[17] = "Mon, 10 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[17] = "Wed, 09 Jan 2013";
news_title[18] = "ALBUM OUT TODAY!!";
news_id[18] = "1715533";
news_text[18] = "At last... It's here! Kindred Spirits' self-titled debut album is in stores and out on download TODAY!
You can buy it via download on 7 Digital HERE and iTunes HERE.
You can also buy it on HMV Online HERE.
...And this is what HMV had to say about the magical album:
'Kindred Spirits are made up over 20 members, aged between 6 and 14. They became endorsed by Myleene Klass, the ambassador for EMI classics, following a demo sent to the label. This self-titled debut features a diverse range of material, from popular hits such as Coldplay's 'Fix You' and The Beatles' 'Here Comes The Sun', to the Christmas Carol, 'In The Bleak Midwinter'. The blend of classical instruments and accomplished multiple harmonies brings a new twist to familiar music, making the album good fun for both classical and pop music fans.'
Pick up your copy of this unmissable album today!!";
news_country[18] = "UK";
news_from_date[18] = "Mon, 10 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[18] = "Thu, 09 Jan 2014";
news_title[19] = "New video";
news_id[19] = "1714640";
news_text[19] = "You can now watch a great video of Kindred Spirits switching on the South Molton Street Christmas lights, and performing 'Fix You' and 'In The Bleak Midwinter'.
Head for the Video area to check it out!";
news_country[19] = "UK";
news_from_date[19] = "Fri, 07 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[19] = "Fri, 06 Jan 2012";
news_title[20] = "Boat Show update";
news_id[20] = "1714647";
news_text[20] = "Don't forget KS will be performing live at the Boat Show tomorrow, Saturday 8th December.
The fun-filled event takes place at Earls' Court Exhibition Centre One, and it has just been announced that rugby star – and Strictly Come Dancing favourite! - Kenny Logan will be introducing them on stage!
Find out more HERE, and catch them onstage at 4pm.
And don't forget - Kindred Spirits' debut album is out on Monday!!";
news_country[20] = "UK";
news_from_date[20] = "Fri, 07 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[20] = "Fri, 06 Jan 2012";
news_title[21] = "Downing Street success!";
news_id[21] = "1714824";
news_text[21] = "Kindred Spirits had a wonderful time performing at the Place2Be Christmas party at 11 Downing Street this week.
The Downing Street Rooms were made over into a winter wonderland for the occasion, and everybody had a great time - and particularly enjoyed Kindred Spirits' performance of 'In The Bleak MidWinter'.
Kay Burley of Sky News was there, and you can read her blog about the party now - HEAD HERE!
Kindred Spirits' debut album is in stores on Monday. ";
news_country[21] = "UK";
news_from_date[21] = "Fri, 07 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[21] = "Fri, 06 Jan 2012";
news_title[22] = "Join KS on Facebook!";
news_id[22] = "1714049";
news_text[22] = "Kindred Spirits have their own group on Facebook, as well as great, feature-stacked profiles on MySpace and YouTube.
Why not check them out?
CLICK HERE to join their Facebook group.
CLICK HERE to add them as a friend on MySpace.
And CLICK HERE to check out their YouTube channel!";
news_country[22] = "UK";
news_from_date[22] = "Thu, 06 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[22] = "Sat, 05 Jan 2013";
news_title[23] = "Brilliant BBC Online review!";
news_id[23] = "1713889";
news_text[23] = "Here's what the BBC had to say about Kindred Spirits' fantastic debut album - out next Monday!
Twenty boys and girls, aged between six and fourteen, '[embracing] the diversity of 21st century Britain', celebrity endorsement in the shape of Myleene Klass... On paper, it is enough to have any world-weary adult reaching for the sick bucket. If you did that, though, you would be missing out. Unless you truly have no soul this CD may make you feel warmer and fuzzier than you have in a very long time: these kids can really sing.
The music is a mix of well-arranged pop and folk songs, plus a few carols, and the singing is top-notch throughout. Their take on Coldplay's 'Fix You' is classily done and will have you feeling gooey before the first verse is over. Anyone who saw Christophe Barratier's wonderful film Les Choristes will recognise 'Caresse Sur L'Ocean'. With Kindred Spirits it has lost some of the tingle factor, but is nevertheless beautifully sung. Other high points are the fairytale-ish 'Perfect Day', and a cute without being saccharine-sweet version of the Bob Marley classic, 'One Love'. Yes, it all sounds a bit Disney sometimes, but in a good way. It has the same feel-good quality as that old Eighties Coca Cola advert with hundreds of young people singing 'Tomorrow, we'll build a better world for you'; we all knew we should think it naff, but were secretly pleased when it came on TV because it prompted that inner smile that only groups of children singing something happy are capable of doing.
Perhaps most importantly, this album will appeal to the young. Just when High School Musical is all the rage and singing might just be cool in the playground, here are British kids sounding equally good, and I don't think we can underestimate how inspiring that will be. There are even two sing-along tracks at the end of the CD to spur listeners on to learn the songs themselves. So, even if you refuse to like it yourself then at least buy it for a child you know.
This is the musical equivalent of a big, soft, fleecy, blanket. With Christmassy stars embroidered on it. Wrap yourself up in it.";
news_country[23] = "UK";
news_from_date[23] = "Wed, 05 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[23] = "Tue, 04 Jan 2011";
news_title[24] = "Downing Street tomorrow!";
news_id[24] = "1713643";
news_text[24] = "As you know, Kindred Spirits will be attending the Place2Be Christmas party at No. 11 Downing Street tomorrow, and singing tracks from their new album - out Monday!
The press has got wind of their attendance, with articles in The Evening Standard, London Lite, and The London Paper reporting it today!
Plus - don't forget to tune in to Channel Five news tomorrow morning for a special interview with some of the members of KS before they join the rest of the group over at Downing Street.";
news_country[24] = "UK";
news_from_date[24] = "Tue, 04 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[24] = "Mon, 03 Jan 2011";
news_title[25] = "***STOP PRESS***... EXCITING TV ANNOUNCEMENT!!";
news_id[25] = "1713203";
news_text[25] = "We've got some really exciting news for you... Kindred Spirits will be performing on the BBC's STRICTLY COME DANCING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL on Christmas Day.
When asked what they thought about appearing on one of the most popular shows on TV, they said: 'Wow, it's just so great to be asked to perform on this. We're all fans of it and watch it every Saturday, so to be actually singing on it is totally fantastic and so cool.'
Kindred Spirits have been hard at work on a special new Christmas track for the show. Watch this space for more news on this... coming soon!";
news_country[25] = "UK";
news_from_date[25] = "Mon, 03 Dec 2007";
news_to_date[25] = "Sun, 02 Jan 2011";
news_title[26] = "KS at VIP Day this Saturday!";
news_id[26] = "1712815";
news_text[26] = "This Saturday, it's Very Important Pedestrians Day in London... and Kindred Spirits will be there to celebrate!
Both Oxford Street and Regent Street will be closed to traffic on Saturday 1st December, to allow pedestrians to move about more easily while they're doing their Christmas shopping!
West End VIP Day kicks off at 10.30am, and Kindred Spirits will be performing on the main stage at approx. 11.40am, just after Mayor Ken Livingstone cuts the ribbon on the day's events, and then again at approx. 1pm.
Hope to see you at this action-packed day... And don't forget to bring comfy shoes!";
news_country[26] = "UK";
news_from_date[26] = "Fri, 30 Nov 2007";
news_to_date[26] = "Thu, 30 Dec 2010";
news_title[27] = "Brand new forum!";
news_id[27] = "1712819";
news_text[27] = "Check out the brand new Kindred Spirits forum, where you can chat with other KS fans, post games and quizzes and check out where and when Kindred Spirits will be appearing next!
Find it HERE!";
news_country[27] = "UK";
news_from_date[27] = "Fri, 30 Nov 2007";
news_to_date[27] = "Thu, 30 Dec 2010";
news_title[28] = "KS at St Pancras on Monday!";
news_id[28] = "1712812";
news_text[28] = "Kindred Spirits will be at St Pancras Station on Monday, 3rd December, to open a door in a giant advent calendar on behalf of Great Ormond Street Hospital. Great Ormond Street are the Charity of The Year for the newly-decorated St Pancras Station, and Kindred Spirits are really honoured to be representing them.
Kindred Spirits will be performing some songs from their brand new album at 9.55am, before opening the advent calendar with the assistance of a child from Great Ormond Street Hospital, so come along and see them!
Find out more on the St Pancras Christmas website HERE.";
news_country[28] = "UK";
news_from_date[28] = "Thu, 29 Nov 2007";
news_to_date[28] = "Thu, 30 Dec 2010";
news_title[29] = "BBC loves KS!";
news_id[29] = "1712808";
news_text[29] = "Kindred Spirits received a glowing review from BBC Online this week.
They described the album as: '...the musical equivalent of a big, soft, fleecy, blanket. With Christmassy stars embroidered on it. Wrap yourself up in it.'
Simply CLICK HERE to read the full review online now!";
news_country[29] = "UK";
news_from_date[29] = "Mon, 26 Nov 2007";
news_to_date[29] = "Thu, 30 Dec 2010";
news_title[30] = "More KS press!";
news_id[30] = "1712802";
news_text[30] = "Kindred Spirits are taking over the press right now!
You can read an article about them switching on the South Molton Street Christmas lights in Hello! magazine this week. And in this week's Woman magazine, Myleene Klass gives an interview about why she enjoys working with KS so much.
Both magazines are on sale now - check them out!";
news_country[30] = "UK";
news_from_date[30] = "Thu, 22 Nov 2007";
news_to_date[30] = "Thu, 30 Dec 2010";
news_title[31] = "On Front Row";
news_id[31] = "1712797";
news_text[31] = "Radio 4's Front Row programme ran a feature last week about children's choirs in pop music, and spoke about Kindred Spirits. Danny Robins, who was presenting the feature, noted: 'I wouldn’t bet against them being Christmas No. 1.'
If you didn't manage to catch the show, don't worry! You can check it out online with the BBC's Listen Again service. Simply CLICK HERE, and then select Friday's show to hear the programme. ";
news_country[31] = "UK";
news_from_date[31] = "Wed, 21 Nov 2007";
news_to_date[31] = "Thu, 30 Dec 2010";