• Among the highlights of her many international performances, particularly in the United Kingdom, a Royal Command Performance at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London before members of the Royal family.

• Latest release:

‘Live at Lovestreet’ 2016 14 track album recorded at Lovestreet Studios on the Gold Coast with Engineer Scott French. Wil Sargisson, Piano, Col Atkinson, Arranger and Bass, Willy Qua, Drums, Sax and Flute.  Mastered by Paul Blakey at 12th and Vine.

‘Ditto’ 12 track CD album “DITTO” ‘recorded at ADM Studios August/September 2010 and released October 2010 – a collection of some of Maggie’s favourite Jazz standards including This Masquerade, Cry Me A River, The Very Thought of You, Good Morning Heartache, Straighten Up and Fly Right, The Man I Love and the Billie Holiday classic God Bless The Child..

‘Bandstand’s Singing Sweethearts’ Festival/Mushroom Spin March 2001 includes two of Maggie’s hit singles ‘Morning Dew’ and ‘I’m Into Looking For Someone To Love Me’ Available through all Record outlets.

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At this point in Maggie’s career, which to date has spanned more than 40 years, Maggie’s vocals are as warm and fresh as ever. An accomplished singer and songwriter with successes internationally she says of recording her first album of cover songs “Ditto” Songs For Alexander- “It was such a pleasure, I would love to do it again”. “Ditto” was recorded during September/October 2010 with Roberto Merlini at ADM studios and mastered by Paul Blakey at 12^th & Vine Post.

Maggie’s 12 track CD album “Ditto” ‘Songs For Alexander’ which was originally intended as a private collection only, is Maggie returning to her musical roots. Maggie learned her craft with some wonderful jazz players in her hometown of Geelong and this grounding gave her a great appreciation for exceptional songwriters and musicians.

On “Ditto” you’ll find some of Maggie’s favorite Jazz standards delivered with a smooth elegance and sophistication, including: This Masquerade, Cry Me A River, The Very Thought of You, Good Morning Heartache, Straighten Up and Fly Right, The Man I Love and the Billie Holiday classic God Bless The Child.

“Ditto” is an album to listen to with your feet up and a glass of red in your hand”

CD available now from ‘My Store’ or digital downloads through itunes

How it all started

‘Maggie Joddrell Britton’ is an International recording artist with chart (Top ten) records in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Maggie’s song writing talent, vocal expertise and her dynamic live performance 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 single ‘Come On Down’ reached number one on the New Zealand chart and remained in the top ten for twelve weeks.

Several more chart successes followed including ‘Morning Dew’ and ‘Stop’.

Two of these early singles were digitally re-mastered and released by Festival / Mushroom in 2001 to celebrate 50 years of the company’s success in Australia.

‘Bandstand’s Singing Sweethearts’ Festival / Mushroom Spin March 2001. Includes two of Maggie’s hit singles ‘Morning Dew’ and ‘I’m Into Looking For Someone To Love Me’ Available through all Record outlets.

Later Maggie signed to the major U.S. film and Recording Company United Artists to record in the USA. Along with the contract came a name change and from there on she was “Maggie Britton.” Her first single, released on United Artists, ‘Reuben James’ written by Alex Harvey was also her first hit in the United Kingdom and other European countries. The song has become a country music classic covered by many other well -known artists.

Maggie has shared the stage and appeared on television with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry including:

The Bee Gee’s, Robin Gibb, Peter Sellers, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Mama’s and Papa’s, The Temptations and the Three Degrees (Prince Charles’ favorite group) and evergreen British star Max Bygraves, to mention just a few.

Her Royal Command Performance at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London before members of the British Royal family ranks among the highlights of Maggie’s many international performances, particularly in the United Kingdom.

With the release of her CD “Ditto” in 2011 Maggie returned to the stage in live concerts around Australia and internarionally.

PROJECTS

2004
Planned, organized and scheduled the USA tour June 2004 for Rockabilly band the ‘Flamin Locos’

2000
From 1995 until 2000, Maggie was Co-Director of the South Pacific International Song Contest Pty Ltd. The company was responsible for staging the prestigious South Pacific International Music Awards, a pre-release awards event and hit predictor show casing the best young talent from the world’s music industry. Taking place annually and involving a variety of events presented over a five- day period.

The South Pacific International Music Awards ‘Gala Concert’ was a televised presentation hosted by Maggie Britton, broadcast in Australia on the NBN network and internationally in twelve (12) Countries.

Dignitaries including the Mayor of Gold Coast City attended the ‘Gala’ presentation as well as Ambassadors or Consuls of the countries represented, along with industry movers and shakers.

Events

The ‘Media Launch and Welcome’ by the Gold Coast Tourism Bureau,

‘Meet the Stars’ presented in a cabaret setting was much enjoyed particularly by those members of the public who got the opportunity to meet in person and speak with stars from their country of origin.

‘Up Close and Personal’ a presentation of famous songwriters performing the hit songs they had written for big name recording artists,

‘Songwriters Seminars’

‘Mayoral Cocktail Party’, attended by Dignitaries, sponsors, special guests and visiting international media, hosted by the Mayor at the Gold Coast City Art Gallery.

Sponsors

Dreamworld, Mercure Resorts, Gold Coast City Council, the Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA), the Performing Rights Association (PRS) and the British Academy, British Airways, Festival Mushroom Records along with the South Pacific Trade Commission and others sponsored the event.

Affiliations

Former committee member (2002) of the Music Managers Forum (MMF).

The (MMF) has some five hundred members who in turn represent the majority of Australian recording artists. The objective of the organisation is to raise the professional standards of music management. The (MMF) undertakes representations to government and others on matters affecting members’ obligations, rights or interests.

Maggie was a ‘Full Writer Member’ of the Performing Rights Society (PRS). The criteria for full membership are five (5) commercial releases. Since 2015 Maggie is a Full Writer Member of the Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA).

Member of the Board of Directors, of FIDOF’s, ‘Professional Child Artists Foundation’. Fellow Board members include; Mr Paul Chiaravalle (Walt Disney Productions), Mr David Stark (Songlink International) and Mr Mickey Rooney (Actor).

Member of the international judging panel for The annual ‘Voice of Asia’ Pop Music Festival.

‘Golden Star’ Romania

‘Nile International Children’s Festival’  Egypt.

Among Australian events adjudicated is the Queensland Recording Industry Association Annual Awards, judging the ‘Vocal Performance and Song of the year’ categories.

Honorary Board Member of the International Children’s Song Festival “Golden Magnolia”, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and “The 5^th Synthesis International Talent Festival (SITF)” for Teenagers and Adults in Los Angeles.

Awards

Recipient of a Certificate of Appreciation in 2005, given by His Excellency Major- General Michael Jeffery AC, CVO, MC Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia  for her work coordinating the Thai/Burma Railway Expedition. (Refer to page 6 for details)

Awarded the ‘Vietnam Logistics and Support Medal’ in 1988 for her tour of duty entertaining the troops at the time of the ‘Tet Offensive’ 1968 during the Vietnam War.

Other

The first entertainer invited to join the Vietnam Memorial Association 2004. The memorial is located at the Australian Defence Force training facility, Canungra, Queensland.

Maggie has raised many thousands of dollars for Legacy through her Gala concerts.

Maggie is an ‘Honorary Lieutenant’ in the Australian Army.

In 1981 the Royal Navy (RN), adopted Maggie Britton, the only other recipient of this rare honour being Dame Vera Lynn.  The adoption affords Maggie several interesting privileges.

Permission to park in the forecourt of Admiralty House, London is one that is very useful and appreciated.  Invited to join manoeuvres with the fleet in the English Channel aboard HMS Arrow and transferring via breeches buoy under full steam to HMS Norfolk remains a treasured experience for Maggie.

Volunteer Work

Angels Kitchen  (Southport) – assisting with food and clothing for the homeless and underprivileged.

Other Projects include

2005
The Thai Burma Railway Expedition 2005 under the Patronage of His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC, CVO, MC Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia. This project was part of the official commemoration of the 60^th Anniversary of the end of WW11 (15^th August 1945).

The aim of the project was for an Australian team to walk from Changi Prison Chapel, Singapore retracing the route of the Death Railway through Thailand to the Burma/Myanmar border. To commemorate and in remembrance of those POW’s who were taken as forced labour to work on the construction of the Thai / Burma Death Railway in 1942 – 1943.

The project required adherence to strict protocols in dealing with the offices of the Governor General, the Premier’s Department, the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA), Australian Defence Forces, Embassies, Sponsors, Ex POW and other official bodies.

Coordinated

(1) The official launch by the Premier of Queensland, the Hon. Peter Beattie MP Premier and Minister for Trade. Afternoon tea at Parliament House Brisbane, 14th July 2005 attended by sponsors, Ex POW’s and print and electronic media representatives.

(2) Official farewell by Maj-Gen Michael Hindmarsh, AM, CSC  (SOCAUST) at Changi Memorial Chapel, Royal Military College Duntroon, ACT on the  3rd August, 2005.

Attended by The Ambassador for Thailand,High Commissioner for Malaysia, High Commissioner for the Republic of Singapore, Rear Admiral Simon Harrington, AM, RAN (Rtd) Repatriation Commissioner, Mr Jon Court, Manager Corporate and Government Affairs Telstra, Mr Fredrick Hodel, Federal President National Ex Prisoners of War Association, Maj-Gen William Crewes AO, RSL National President.

Lt Colonel James Mc Mahon DSM, Commanding Officer, Special Air Service Regiment (SAS), Brigadier Chris Appleton, Commandant Royal Military College of Australia Duntroon. (All channels) television news, all local radio and press in attendance.

(3) Dawn service at Kranji War Graves Singapore (15^th August) with His Excellency Michael Kupa, Australian High Commissioner in Singapore and Ex POW’s in attendance.

(4) Changi Prison (15^th August) as above.

(5) Kanchanaburi Commonwealth War Graves Memorial Service with Ex POW’s. 25^th August 2005.

(6) Hellfire Pass Memorial Remembrance Service 26^th August 2005 coordinated with the Department of Veteran Affairs.

(7) Official Welcome Home Ceremony hosted by His Excellency Maj-   General Michael Jeffery AC, CVO, MC Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia  at Government House, Canberra.(6^th September)

Among those in attendance were: The Hon De Anne Kelly MP, Minister for Veteran Affairs and Acting Minister for Defence • Ambassador for Thailand,• Ambassador for Burma/Myanmar • High Commissioner for Malaysia • High Commissioner for the Republic of Singapore • Rear Admiral Simon Harrington, AM, RAN (Rtd) Repatriation Commissioner • Mr Jon Court, Manager Corporate and Government Affairs Telstra • Mr Fredrick Hodel, Federal President National Ex Prisoners of War Association • Maj-Gen William Crewes AO, RSL National President • Lt Colonel James Mc Mahon DSM, Commanding Officer, Special Air Service Regiment • Brigadier Chris Appleton, Commandant Royal Military College of Australia Duntroon • sponsors • members of the walking team and their families.

Public Relations

This involved research, collating list of media contacts, writing of media releases and speech writing, planning and scheduling of media coverage and communication with:

(a) Australian and international television news media.

(b) Australian and international print media.

(c) Scheduling of Radio and television interviews with team members.

(d) Oversaw the design and construction of a state of the art website www.ourheroes.com.au  created to facilitate live interaction between the wider international communities, including schools, tertiary institutions and the expedition team.

(e) Responsible for the negotiation of joint media coverage between Strut Media / Network Ten News / Courier Mail / Telstra and the expedition team.

Sponsors Secured

This involved writing of proposals, presentation, negotiation and follow up.

Telstra
Hellweg International
Thai Airways
Strut Media
Network Ten
Courier Mail
Repatriation Commission
Department of Veteran Affairs
Other corporate and private sponsors

BACKGROUND

Maggie  is a successful, international recording artist with chart (Top ten) records in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Maggie’s song writing 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. Several more chart successes followed including ‘Morning Dew’ and ‘Stop’.

Maggie then signed to the major U.S. film and Recording Company United Artists to record in the USA. Her first single, released on United Artists, ‘Reuben James’ written by Alex Harvey was also her first hit in the United Kingdom and other European countries and has become a country music classic covered by many other well known artists.

Maggie has shared the stage and appeared on television with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry including: The Bee Gee’s, Robin Gibb, Peter Sellers, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell,  Mama’s and Papa’s, The Temptations and the Three Degrees (Prince Charles’ favourite group) and the evergreen Max Bygraves, to mention a few.

A Royal Command Performance at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London before members of the Royal family being among the highlights of Maggie’s many international performances, particularly in the United Kingdom

discography

“Ditto” 12 track smooth jazz album Oak Records January 2011

‘Bandstand’s Singing Sweethearts’ Festival/Mushroom Spin March 2001. Includes two of Maggie’s hit singles ‘Morning Dew’ and ‘I’m Into Looking For Someone To Love Me’ Available through all Record outlets.

“The Best Of Maggie Britton” Independent 1993

“Maggie Britton” Maggie Britton Monarch Records U.K. 1980