Alex Vargas: International Showcase Fund
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SXSW 2014
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Alex Vargas (25) is a London based recording artist. Alex has enjoyed two sell out headline tours, a top 30 album as well as performances at Glastonbury, T in the Park and V music festivals. Cited by The Guardian as “one of the most impressive white soul voices since Steve Winwood and Robert Palmer” Alex sold out his recent headline show at St Pancras Chapel 3 weeks in advance and is building a solid live following in Europe with forthcoming sold out shows in Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Milan. He recently released the lead track from his forthcoming EP “Howl” to critical acclaim and performs as a featured vocalist with renowned EDM group “Above & Beyond” appearing on their acoustic album as well as preforming on their recent sell out arena shows in Los Angeles where Skrillex joint him on stage. Alex is also featured on the groups first single ‘Blue Sky Action’ from their forthcoming studio album out in US and UK, March 2014. Alex has recently been signed up with The Paradigm Agency for representation within music, branding and TV.
On receiving his funding for SXSW Alex told us:
“I was completely overwhelmed when I heard the news. The grant put me a huge step closer to making the trip to SXSW what I wanted it to be. I can’t wait to get out there. Thank you for making it possible!”
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