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Barney is now endorsed by Roland, manufacturers of the World’s finest Keyboards and other Electronic Musical Instruments.

He regularly performs on both RD700 and FP Ranges and highly recommends all of their products.

Barney was Audition Pianist for Casting Director Amy Rycroft for the English Theatre Frankfurt’s production of The Who’s ‘Tommy’

Director – Ryan McBryde

Choreographer – Drew McOnie

Musical Director – Thomas Lorey

Barney Transcribed the full score of Kim Scharnberg’s Arrangement of My Friend The Doctor from the West End Production of Dr Dolittle.

It was performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra on Friday Night is Music Night conducted by Mike Dixon.

You can listen to the programme here for the next week.

Barney was Assistant to Mike Dixon on a Friday Night is Music Night Pre-record.

Featuring Helena Blackman, Jonathan Ansell and Geoff Eales

Accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra

Barney will be assisting Musical Director Mike Dixon on Radio 2′s Iconic Friday Night is Music Night on Friday 3rd December.

Mike Dixon has become one of the most experienced and respected musical forces in London’s West End and on British television and he shall be conducting the BBC Concert Orchestra in this A Tribute to The Soaps edition of the show.

As Coronation Street prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, Radio 2 salutes the soaps with this special Friday Night is Music Night concert. Mike Dixon conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra as Ken Bruce presents some musical memories of Peyton Place, Dr Kildare, the Appleyards and Mrs Dale’s Diary.

Special guests include Tony Hatch, Wendi Peters, Richard Shelton and the cast of the new Coronation Street musical Rogues, Angels, Heroes and Fools.

Barney is to be Assistant Musical Director of the Kander & Ebb Musical Curtains at The Arts Educational School London

Director – Christian Durham

Choreographer – Andrew Wright

Musical Director – Dane Preece

Performances – 1st-5th February

Barney is having to give a 20 minute presentation illustrating the findings of his previous Essay for his Masters in Musical Theatre Creative Practice at The Arts Educational Schools London.

Using Buzan’s Mind Mapping Software the Mind Map above will be animated and link to relevant video and other illustrative resources.

Barney is now represented by Alexandra McLean-Williams of top agency McLean-Williams Management

Prior to founding McLean-Williams Management, Alexandra was a highly influential Public Relations Consultant in the entertainment industry, looking after numerous celebrities personal press and publicity needs for high profile west end theatre productions, television shows and events. Alexandra also worked on the launch of two entertainment magazines one for the highly successful Time Out Group and the other for the International renowned, Express Newspapers, before taking on the challenge of the launch of Classic FM the first commercial classical radio station in the UK, which was and still is a huge success.

Alexandra’s success has enabled her to use her connections and influence to help a number of prestigious and worthy charities by linking them with the right celebrities thus gaining the charity the huge exposure needed for creating high profile and rewarding fundraising opportunities a service that she still provides to her chosen charities.

By maintaining a select client list, McLean-Williams Management has formed a close working relationship with those she and her company represent, along with a personal management service to that of respected manager/agent.

Her hard work and dedication has won her acclaim and respect from producers, directors and casting directors in all fields of the industry. Alexandra’s experience in media gives her superb negotiating and people skills.

Barney is currently arranging the music for a new musical group called The Spinettes.

Made up of three highly talented and experienced vocalists from the world of Musical Theatre,

they shall be appearing at all sorts of venues from Cabaret’s to Cruise Ships.

Please visit their website for more information and to hear some great sounds with an Andrew’s Sisters vibe.

Barney is guest Musical Director for Show Off Piano Bar on the 17th September at Cafe Koha in the Heart of the West End.

Show Off! is a musical theatre piano bar in the heart of the West End. It is a place where anyone who loves musical theatre can listen to songs from shows new and old – and where anyone who wants to can get up and perform.

The doors open at 8 p.m. The music kicks off at 9 p.m. and continues until 1 a.m., so there is plenty of time to join us if you are going to a show in the evening.

If you want to sing, just put your name and the song you want to sing on the sign-up sheet when you arrive. We have music from a wide variety of shows, but you’re very welcome to bring your own.

Show Off! costs £10 at the door. Reservations (to guarantee a place) can be made by filling in the reservation form or by sending us an e-mail. A large selection of wines and spirits can be purchased at the bar, and Cafe Koha’s full range of snacks and meals is also available to be served to your table.