Gabriella Cilmi (Island)

Wednesday January 9, 2008

Island will look to springboard Gabriella Cilmi’s UK launch campaign on the back of new television series Echo Beach, which begins screening on ITV1 in February and stars Jason Donovan and Martine McCutcheon.

The Italian/Australian pop artist, who was signed by Amy Winehouse’s A&R man Darcus Beese, was chosen to sing the theme tune for the series, performing a cover of Martha & The Muffins’ Echo Beach. Island is looking to help establish her name in the UK market with the exposure.

The singer’s music has also made its way onto the soundtrack for the current St. Trinian’s movie. Cilmi returns to the UK on February 6 for a run of live dates supporting Nouvelle Vague, concluding at The Scala in London on February 20. The visit follows a run of promotion in the latter end of 2007, which included a performance on Later… with Jools Holland.

Cilmi’s debut UK single, the Xenomaniaproduced Sweet About Me, will be physically released on March 10, with the album Lessons To Be Learned to follow this summer. She is currently on tour in Australia supporting Rufus Wainwright.

Cast list Management: Cassandra Gracey, Crown Music. A&R: Darcus Beese, Island. Marketing: Ted Cockle and Tom March, Island. National press: Judy Shaw and Sam Dowler, JS Publicity. Regional press: Sarah Hall, Island. National radio: Charley Byrnes and Steve Pitron, Island. Regional radio: Phil Witts, Charity Baker and Jackie Pennor, Island. TV: Mike Mooney, Island. Agent: Dave Chumbley, Primary.