Maggie Britton; singer, songwriter and international recording artist with chart success (Top ten) records in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
An important aspect of Maggie’s professional life is the career development of young singers / songwriters and others aiming for a successful future in the Music / Entertainment Industry and the Media.
Maggie shares her knowledge and practical experience in the music industry by coaching, co-ordinating and producing projects for Australian and International artists. A detailed prospectus of professional services is available on request.
Maggie is recognized as a music producer, who skilfully and patiently guides both the artist and the project. The resulting product is commercially viable and achieved within budget.
Production credits include awards for Best Producer 2002 and Best Album 2002 presented by the Recording Industry Association, Queensland.
In addition to her own personal and proven music credentials:
In the role of producer Maggie demonstrates expertise in the areas of Planning • Organizing • Scheduling • Problem Solving • Coordinating • Counselling • Resourcefulness • Budget Management • Communication Skills • Negotiation/Mediation Skills
Background
Maggie Britton is a successful international recording artist with chart (Top Ten) records in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Maggie’s songwriting talent, vocal expertise and dynamic live performances have taken her throughout Australia and around the world.
From the beginning of her career as a regular performer on Brian Henderson’s Bandstand (Channel 9, Sydney Australia), Maggie toured extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand. Her first record Come On Down, written by Jackie De Shannon, reached number one on the New Zealand chart and remained in the Top Ten for twelve weeks.
Maggie then signed to United Artists in the USA. Her first single released through United Artists, Reuben James, became a hit in the United Kingdom and Europe and has since become a country music classic.
Maggie has shared the stage and appeared on television with many major entertainment figures including The Bee Gees, Robin Gibb, Peter Sellers, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, The Mamas and Papas, The Temptations, The Three Degrees and Max Bygraves.
A Royal Command Performance at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London before members of the Royal Family remains among the highlights of Maggie’s international career.
Maggie’s Most Recent Record Releases as Performer
- Live at Lovestreet – 14 track album of standards and originals.
- Lazy Latin Life – single release.
- Ditto – 12 track smooth jazz album (2011).
- Bandstand’s Singing Sweethearts – Festival/Mushroom Spin (2001).
- The Best of Maggie Britton (1993).
- Maggie Britton – Monarch Records UK (1980).
Complete discography available.
Among Artists Mentored
- Vanessa Quai – International festival winner and highest-selling Pacific artist.
- Jason Lee Scott – Ambassador for National Youth Week and major festival performer.
- Leigh Sleightholme – We Will Rock You and Mamma Mia performer.
- Kristina Doyle – Australian Idol Top 50 finalist.
- Mandy Mauloni – Television presenter and producer.
- Leela McMullen – Graduate of AMDA New York.
- Simone Dew – Lead singer with the Australian Army Band.
- Roxanne Dew – Lead singer with the Australian Air Force Band.
Producer / Songwriter Credits – Commercial Releases
- Lazy Latin Life – Singer, Songwriter and Producer.
- Day In The Sun – Co-writer and Executive Producer.
- Honey (What’s That All About) – Co-writer and Producer.
- Merry Go Round – Co-writer and Producer.
- Heaven’s Eyes – Co-writer and Producer.
- Just You and Me – Co-writer and Producer.
- From The Desert To The Sea – Co-writer and Producer.
- Open Your Heart / Drive Me Crazy – Co-writer and Producer.
Producer – Other
- XZEL Rap/Hip Hop (6 original tracks).
- Australian Boy Soprano Shaun Pryor.
- Leesa Harpur (actor and singer) through Universal Music.
- 2004 – Planned, organized and scheduled the USA tour for Rockabilly band FlaminLocos.
- 1995–2000 – Co-Director of the South Pacific International Song Contest Pty Ltd and the South Pacific International Music Awards.
- Media Launch and Welcome.
- Meet the Stars.
- Up Close and Personal.
- Songwriters Seminars.
- Mayoral Cocktail Party.
Dreamworld, Mercure Resorts, Gold Coast City Council, APRA, PRS, British Airways, Festival Mushroom Records, South Pacific Trade Commission and others.
- Former committee member of the Music Managers Forum (MMF).
- Full Writer Member of APRA.
- Board Member of FIDOF Professional Child Artists Foundation.
- International judge for Voice of Asia, Golden Star Romania and Nile International Children’s Festival.
- Certificate of Appreciation (2005) from Governor-General Michael Jeffery.
- Vietnam Logistics and Support Medal (1988).
- First entertainer invited to join the Vietnam Memorial Association.
- Raised thousands of dollars for Legacy.
- Honorary Lieutenant in the Australian Army.
- Adopted by the Royal Navy in 1981.
The Angels Kitchen (Southport) – Serving free meals to people in need.
2005 – Thai Burma Railway Expedition under the Patronage of His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC, CVO, MC.
The project commemorated the 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II and retraced the route of the Thai–Burma Death Railway.
- Queensland Parliament House launch.
- Official farewell at Duntroon.
- Changi Prison commemorations.
- Kanchanaburi Memorial Service.
- Hellfire Pass Remembrance Service.
- Official Welcome Home Ceremony at Government House Canberra.
Media relations, speech writing, press releases, interview scheduling, website oversight and joint media negotiations for the Thai Burma Railway Expedition.
- Telstra
- Hellweg International
- Thai Airways
- Strut Media
- Network Ten
- Courier Mail
- Repatriation Commission
- Department of Veteran Affairs
- Corporate and private sponsors