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CurriculumVitaeSinger/songwriter&IndependentartistfromSouthAfrica.Voiceover,presenter,vlogger(videobloggerforcorporate),actress

2Personaldetails:Stagename:ColévandaisTel:+27726728725Email:colevandais@gmail.comSkype: cole.van.daisLocation:Bryanston,Johannesburg,SouthAfricaTaxnumber:AvailableforcompanyorpersonalPassport:YesBookings:ColéMusicTel:0726728725Email:info@cole-music.comWebsites:www.colevandais.comwww.cole-music.comwww.youtube.com/colevandaiswww.facebook.com/colevandaiswww.soundcloud.com/colevandaisStats:Size:8Length:168cmWaists:67,5cmHip:87,5cmBust:32BHaircolour:brown&blonde(high-lights&low-lights)Driver'slicense:Yes(code8)FirstAid: YesRelevantQualifications:*Rock,pop&soulsingingtrainingatCitylitcollegeinHolborn,London,England(Teacher–CarolGrimes)*SingingandactinglessonswithLondonbasedtheatricalactress/singer–CathyMcMannon*Speechlevelsingingcourse(SethRiggs).*EnglishforbusinessDiploma(-ShawAvademy,Ireland)*CompletedAdvancedcourseinBusinessEntrepreneurshipatRichardBransonCentreforEntrepreneurship(Jhb,ZA)Vocalrange:Mezzosopranowithstrongrock/popbelt;LowerEtotopC,BreakatBbSpokenLanguages:English(fluent),Afrikaans(fluent),Zulu(basic),Spanish(basic)LanguagesRecorded-Singing:*MainlyEnglishalbumsandAfrikaansalbums*Somepartsofsongs/versesinSpanish,Russian,Latvian,Danish,German,Yoruba,Zulu,XhosaandTsonga.

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AlbumsSongsavailabletodownloadoniTunes

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Highlightsinclude:*FirstofficiallybookedguestartistfromSouthAfricaattheEurovisionsongcontest2014inCopenhagen,DenmarkatVEGAclubwhereColéperformedforthedelegatesandpressfor8nightsleadinguptothefinals,withalltheEurovisionsongcontestwinnersfrom39differentEuropeancountries.PerformedEurovisioncoversindifferentlanguagesforESCcovers(www.esccovers.com)includingAfrikaans,Spanish,Danish,ZuluandTsonga.*ColéhassincecollaboratedwithsomeofthewinnersofEurovisionsongcontestfromthedifferentEuropeancountries(includingKatrinaLeskanishxKatrina&theWaves,DeJorans,)andlocalartists(includingLiaChabane,EmmanuelCastis&KeithMcFarlaine).Colé&friendscollaborationalbumisavailableonitunes(2018).*In2011,Coleperformedatthe35thAnniversaryfortheindependenceofSeychelles.*In2012,ColéandherbandRubyTuesday,wonBattleoftheCoverBandsSouthAfrica.*In2012,ColépresentedtheEurovisionsongcontest2ndchancecontestviewedin26countriesforthebiggestEurovisionfanclubsaroundtheworld.*WonanawardforBestInternationalCollaborationin2015withMolayo(Ihavejoy)performedinArikaansandYorubawithGbengaAdenuga(awardedbyVoicesforCharity).*Performedsince1994atadiversityoflocalandinternationaleventsincludingfestivals,schools,theatres, markets, restaurants, corporate functions, and did sponsored tours in return formarketingbrandsincludingClover,Simba,PepsiRoadshow(Namibia),CokacolaRoadshow,andmanymore.

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6Affiliates:*VicePresidentforAfricaofOGAERestoftheWorld(Eurovisionfanclub)2015;*MemberofCWUSA(CreativeworkersUnionofSA)andnowMASA(MusiciansUnionofSA)*RepresentedSAatFIM(internationalfederationofmusicians)congressin2008;*MemberofSAMRO(SAMusicRightsOrganisation);*MemberofRISA(RecordingindustryofSouthAfrica);GoodwillAmbassadorforHumanrightsActivist(wroteTheHumanRightsSong).

Instrumentation:Solo–withbackingtracks(covers&originals–oldiestocurrenthits)Duo1–twofemalevocalistasEbony&IvoryDuo2–male&femalevocalswithbackingtracksandguitarBand–5piecebandwith100%liveinstruments(Thebandconsistsofkeyboard,guitar,base&drums,female&malevocals).Tributeshows–soloorwithdancersaccompaniedbybackingtracks.TheJamesBondgoldenhitstribute,Madonna,80sshow,ABBAshow.

Colévandais (pronouncedColayvanday) isan independentSouthAfricansingerand independentartistwhoperformsasasolo,duoorasaband.ShesingsEnglishandAfrikaans,bothoriginalmusic,andchartcovers fromoldies tocurrenthits inavarietyofgenres includingpop, rock,pop/rock,dance to jazzandcontemporary music. For themed parties, Cole can tailor-make a show to suit your event or she canperformoneofherfullyoutfittedtributeshowswithdancersormusicians.Hertributeshowsinclude:TheJamesBondGoldenhitstribute,Madonna&80sshowandABBA.

Colehasbeenperformingforthepast20yearsat1000’sofevents inSouthAfrica,Namibia,UK,Europe,Seychelles and theMediterranean islands and has shared the stagewithmany local and internationallyfamousartistssuchasConchitaWurst(andmanyotherEurovisionsongcontestwinnersfrom39differentEuropean countries), Katrina Leskanish (Katrina & TheWaves), Village People,WWFwrestlers,Malaika,Cinema,JustJinger,MangoGroove,SteveHofmeyer,PatriciaLewis,andmanymore.AsanactiveHumanrightsandpeaceactivist,ColehadthehonourofperformingattheChrisHanitributeconcert.Shehasperformedat100’soffestivalsinSouthAfricasuchatTheRandEastershow,Kleinkarookunstefees&Aardklop,andtouringfestivalsinNamibia(Windhoek,Gobabis,Grootfontein,Swakopmund),aswellasinternationaleventssuchasTheUkkasiefestival,Earlscourtfestival(performed3yearsinarowandwas themainpresenter/mc), Pizzaon thePark (HydePark, London),Nottinghill carnival (thebiggeststreetcarnivalinEurope),EdinburghFestival(UK),andtouredislandsincludingCyprusandtheIsleofSkye.

7A versatile actress, Cole starred as Rizzo in the musical‘Grease’foraScotlandtour.SheplayedPrince’sgirlfriendinandITVdocumentary,‘PrinceHarrylaidbare’.ShepresenterherownTVshow,‘Mind,body,spirit’,broadcastedfromLondon’sSKYTV,andhadover1millionviewersin2005.In2012shepresentedashowforOGAERestoftheWorldcalledTheEurovision2ndchancecompetition2012broadcastedin26participatingcountries.WORKEXPERIENCE:VOCALIST:Colehasperformedatfestivals,holidayresorts,schools,clubs,restaurants,theatres,casinos,productlaunches,woman’sevents,men’sevents,familyevents,themedevents,parties,corporatefunctions,andinproductionshowsasleadsingerbothlocallyandinternationally.Shehasbeenperformingprofessionallysince1997asanindependentartist.Date:2018PerformsweeklyatHavaJavacafé(Benoni)andregularlyatSouthernSunHotel,MonteCasino.

Date:2015-2017PerformedregularlyeverySundayatJendaFood&Winebar(MonteCasino),FridayearlyeveningsatSunInternationalHotel(MonteCasino),EmnotweniCasino(Newcastle),SouthCoastTour,CarnivalCityBigToparena,The80sRewindshow(Carnivalcity),andvariouscorporateandprivatefunctions. Date:1May2011–30December2014Performedatschools,festivals,corporatefunctionsandspecialeventsincludingTheChrisHaniTributeconcert,The35thAnniversaryoftheIndependenceofSeychellesatFreedomsquareinVictoriaonMaheisland,Indabahotel(valentinesfunctionandoldyear’seve2012),Eurovisionsongcontest2014(Copenhagen,Denmark),FairwayHotel&Golfclub,Highflyers,Rumourslounge,Tanzcafe,Germanclub(Edenvale),NewcastleCasino,CarnivalCityCasino,TheMajesticTheater(Fordsburg)theater,LenasiaTheater(aspartofJaysonKing&theQueensshow)andmanycorporatefunctionsincludingMercedezBenzConferencecentreDate:1May2007–30April2011KKNK(KleinkarooNasionalekunstefees)2011,TheWindmillcasino(Bloemfontein),Herold’sbayresort(George),CocoBrazil(Midrand),Rustenburgshow(singerandMissShowqueenpresenter),Waterfallmall(fathersdayshow),PanoramaFleamarket,PhomelongStadium(TheMayor’saddresstothepeopleofThembisa),MosselbayDiazbeach,MabulaLodgde(forMabulaawards),Brazillios(EastRandSterio-RadiopresenterPedroFernando’sbirthdayparty),DaihatsuCharadeCarLauch(FashionTVcafé)-SandtonSquare,Rosebankfeamarket,WaterfallMall(SpringFashionshow),Aventuraholidayresorttour(Swadini,Warmbaths,Loskopdam,Badplaas),Fogeys,PanoramaFleamarket,Miguelsrestaurant(Plettenbergbay),Randfonteinshow,Perskefees,TheEkurhulenimetroyouthcelebrations,TheRidgeCasino(Witbank),MonteCasino,JamesBondgoldenhitsshow(ThePerformer,Goldenvalleycasino,OlivesBistroandcorporateevents),FirkinBoksburg,EmoyeniconferencecentreforFIM(internationalfederationofmusicians)19thcongress(1sttimeinSouth

8Africa),Guvonhotelslaunch,Midrandconference centre(weddingshow),VillageMall,KhayaIbhubezi,SunCityvalley,Symphoniacruiseship,aswellasotherprivateparties,venues&productlaunches.Date:1February2007–30April2007ContractatSunCity–PerformedattheHarlequins,ThePalacepoolandValleyoftheWaves.Date:December2005–January2007WorldsongContest(finalscontestant–myoriginalsong‘TearswithChampagne’releasedworldwideonCD&DVD),IllGraneTheatre(MonteCasino),SunCity(ValleyoftheWaves),Potatostreetfestival(Bethal),Rainbowshow(Bloemfontein),Rustenburgshow(singer&MissShowqueenpresenter),MurrayParkmusicfestival(asoneofSA’s50topartist)aswellasMurrayparktheatre(asNancySinatrainFrankSinatraTributeshowwithBobbyAngel),Ambers(corporateevent),MarkAnthonysatEmperorsPalaceCasino,WellaIntercofoireinternationalhair-show(Emperorspalace),WaterfallMallSpringfashionshow(singandmc),Yamahayoungtalentcompetition(judge),ClosingoftheEkhurulenimetrogames(Germistonstadium),Panoramafleamkt,TheMayor’sEmbizo(GermistonStadium),GoldreefCity(Mr&MissGayGaugeng),Shoppingcentresaswellasperformancesatseveralgolfclubs&corporatefunctionsinJo-burg,Capetownandotherregions.

Date:November2005IsleofSkye(ScottishIsland)Performedoriginalsandcovers(rock&pop)asasolosingeratSaucyMary’sLodge(Kyleakin)Date:July–October2005Cyprus(MediterraneanIsland)Agia Napa Stadium, Alva Hotel, Return of the Kings,Andrioties,TheCrownDate:2002–2005(UnitedKingdom)*Hotels:HiltonSouthampton,Falkirkhotel(3monthcontract)*Holidayresorts:Park&Havenresorts(GreatYarmouth,Cherrietree,CoombeHavenHastings,etc.)*Festivals:Earlscourtfestival(2003,2004&2005)–eventmcandperformer.NottinghillCarnival(2003&2004),ATKVUkkasiefestival(2004)*Musicaltheatre:Leadrolein‘Grease’(touringScotland2004)and‘Flopstar’(EdinburghFestival,Glasgow,London)*Other:MadamTausaudswaxmuzeum,manyperformancesatPizzaonthePark(jazzvenueinHydePark),Zulus,atvenuestouringwithRobertJamesshowatvariousgayvenues,corporateandprivatefunctions,schools(London),communityeventsandcharitydinners.Date:1996–2001Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana &Swaziland)*Casinos:SunCity,Graceland,MonteCasino,GoldReefCity,Lasvegas,Carousel,Pig’sPeakCasino*AnnualAgriculturalshows&festivals:Namibiatour(Windhoek-,Gobabis-,Grootfontein-,Swartkopmundshows),Botswana-,Zululandtradeexpo,Ladysmilth-,Newcastle-,Secunda,Portshepstone-,Dundee-,TheRainbowshow(Bloemfontein),Kimberly,Pretoria-,RandEastershow,Rustenburg-,Nelspruit-,Tzaneen-,Welkom-,Springs-,Lichtenburg-,Vaal-,Bredasdorp-,Swellendam-,Diasfestival(Mosselbay),Kriel-,Brits-,Westrand-,Queenstown-,Phalaborwa-,Kuruman-,Lowfeld-,Nelspruit-,Sasolburgshowsandmanymore.

9*Hotels:SouthernSunsHotels-Umhlanga(Breakers,Cabanas,Sands),LaMontange(Balitobay)*Holidayresorts:Aventuragroup(performedatmostoftheresorts)andSunCityresort.*Other:ManyShoppingcentres,furniturestores,Corporatefunctionsandproductlaunches,schools,clubs,privateparties,weddings&birthdaysincludingPresidentNelson

Mandella’s80thBirthdayparty.

ARTISTPERFROMEDand/orRECORDEDWITH:

WinnersoftheEurovisionsongcontestfrom39differentcountriesincluding:ConchitaWurst,KatrinaLeskanich(Katrina&theWaves),Villagepeople(Carousel),JulianMarley(Worldpeaceconcert),GeorgeHarrisonfromtheBeatles(HariKrsnacentreinWatford),PeterStrycher(expartnerofFreddieMercury–atPizzaonthePark,London),UKdanceband,2theLimit(Aquarius,London),Michaela(Malta’spopidol,atTheworldsongcontest),Rushlana(Eurovision2004winnerfromRussia),LadysmithBlackmambaso,Malaika,Pilani,Ntombazane,Watershed,SaronGas,Coleske,Mangogroove,CucumberZoo,HenryAte,JustGinger,Boo(ChrisChameleon),IkeMorritz,WendyOldfield,Dozi,BobbyAngel,JodyWayne,PatriciaLewis,SteveHofmeyer,PieterKoen,JaquesdeConing,KTVteam(performedat‘sodastream’schoolpartiesw

DANCING:(notaprofessionaldancerbutcanmovewell)Role:Show:Location:Employer:Date:SingerJaysonKing&TheQueensCarnivalCityCasinoMainEvents2013&2014RizzoGrease(themusical)FalkirkHotel(Scotland,UK)JohnMillsAssociates2004JerrySpiceSpiceGirlsTributeshowCorporates&FestivalsaroundSAPro’sinMotionEntertainment1996–1998ClubdancerMusicVideoAquariumClubOceanMedia2003StreetdancerQueen’sJubileeHydepark,LondonDulceTunes2001

ACTRESS:Role:Company:Date:Production/show:Venue:SpecialAgent3712UnderworldMediaProductions2016TVseries(Africancountries)SAAsmyselfColt2011LOL(LaughoutLoud)SADr.FinkelsteinLPProductions&ClaireMedical2010TrainingDVDforpoliceSARoller-skaterinbikiniCokeacola2006TVAdvertSANancySinatraBobbyAngel(Producer)2006FrankSinatraTributeShowSARoomServiceAttendantDigitex/SheratonSkyline2004StafftrainingvideoHeathrowUKSuzannaHarveyScreamFilms2004PriceHarryLaidbar(ITV)London,UKRizzoJohnMillsAssociates2004Grease(themusical)Scotland,UKGloriaSurreyFilmInstitute2003TheConversationCollectorSurrey,UKSisterMelodyTheodoraFoundation1996–2000VisitorforcancerchildrenBaragwanathHospital,Soweto,SAillusionist’sAssistantCorporateEntertainment1998StanSusmanIllusionistSACinderellaLadysmithTheatreGroup1994Cinderella(Pantomime)CivicTheatre,Ladysmith,ZA

10MODELING:Role:Medium:Date:Photographer/Company:Venue:OneofCasanova’sloversExclusiveartbook(only150copies)2004MarcoSangesSarrastro,LondonBrideofTrapezeExclusiveartbook2003MarcoSangesLondonSpokesModelMotorbikeexhibitions&RoadShows2003London’sHeartRadioLondonLangerie&FashioncatwalkClubs&venuesevents2003LaFemme&AnneSummersLondonPRESENTER:Role:Company:Date:Production/show:Location:Medium:TVPresenterOGAERestoftheworld/2012Eurovision2ndchancecontestviewedinEurovisionFan-clubsJustLikethatProductions26countriesTalkshowhostVectoneTVforSKYchannel5372005“Mind,body,spirit”LondonTV1million+viewersPresenterBrandCrewMedia2017AdventurerealityJohannesburgCorporateVideosMC&singerEdgarsstores1998-2000MissTinkerbelleGautengregionLiveeventsMC&singerKTV/Sodastream1997SodastreamKTVRoadshowSouthAfricaSchoolsMC&singerMissSweetiePieMC&singerPepsi1998PepsiRoadshowNamibiaMusicFestivals

VOICEOVER:Style:Company:Date:TypeofProduction:Location:Medium:Excited/PromotionChoppies2015/16RadioadvertSouthAfricaRadiostationsProfessionalEQTickets/AddHold2011answeringmessageSouthAfricaTelephonesystems

SexysassyMontanaStudios2009JamesBondintroductionSouthAfricaLiveshowsInformativeDihatsuCharade/TimeSquare2007ProductTrainingVideoSouthAfricaLaunchevent

SUPPORTINGARTISTE:(andbodydouble)Film:Ant&Dec’sAllienAutopsy,ColourmeKubrick,BasikInstinkt2(SharonStone).TV:Midsummermurders,Trevor’sworldofsports,TheRottersclub,ITVcomedysketchshow,FamilyAffairs,etc.ThankyoufortakingthetimetoreadmyCVPleasejoinmeonlineat:www.colevandais.comwww.facebook.com/colevandaiswww.youtube.com/colevandais

Kindgreetings....Coléx