Biographies
Maddie Cole - Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Alto Saxophone, Rhythm Guitar & Keyboards
Maddie started her vocal training at the age of 10. While studying Classical musical training at Cardiff University, she pursued every opportunity she was offered. She was the South Regional Winner of Jumpin' Jaks 'This Is Your Moment' and Cardiff Winner of HTV Wales' 'Karaoke Queen’. She also performed in many professional theatre productions. Since graduating from university she has now returned home to her Southend-On-Sea roots. Her versatility as a vocalist is unsurpassed and since joining the band has rediscovered her enthusiasm and talent for singing soul. She acknowledges that ‘Soul Desire’ is the most 'fun' band she has ever played with and her own influence on the band, with her truly phenomenal voice, combined with raw energy and passion has seen their popularity soar to another level!
Katherine Clark - Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar & Keyboards
Katherine is a BA Hons graduate of The Liverpool Institute Of Performing Arts. Founded by Sir Paul McCartney, the performing university is one of the top in the country and focuses on training its students for a lasting career in the entertainment industry. Katherine completed the 3-year music degree consisting of vocal technique, performance skill and song writing, all part of the intensive vocal course. She has an amazing voice and during this time, she developed her passion for singing and music, focused on writing and producing several project albums, and getting herself known across the circuits and live music venues. Katherine has been performing for over 10 years and during this time has received regular one-on-one vocal training from some of the best in the business.
Lee Collings -
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar & Keyboards
Lee started music at an early age and proved to be something of a virtuoso! He has a wide ranging musical talent across many different styles. With many qualifications in music, including an AVCM diploma, he is also an accomplished pianist as well as guitarist. Lee has also performed as a vocalist in many stage productions throughout his career. As a founding member of 'Soul Desire' he is particularly proud of the way the band has developed into the totally professional outfit it is today. Lees' distinctive vocal style, superb musicianship and personality always shine through with each performance; which is always greatly appreciated by every audience!
Hilary Dennis -
Backing Vocals & Tenor Saxophone
Hilary started playing flute at the age of 7
but didn’t take up sax till she was 17. Since then she has taken every
opportunity to play in as many different settings as possible, including big
band jazz, swing, rock'n'roll, dinner jazz, blues and soul. She has
certainly made up for lost time and is now an amazing player! In 2006 Hilary
completed her music degree at Colchester Institute where she majored in jazz
performance taking a particular interest in improvisation. Since joining
Soul Desire, her distinctive style has added a new dimension to the band and
everyone who sees her absolutely loves her!
Beth Pratt - Backing Vocals & Bass Guitar
Beth started her career in local dramatic and operatic societies, but realized that her real passion in life was in playing music. Discovering the Bass guitar, she went on to get a diploma from the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. She is now widely acknowledged as being one of the best female bass players in the South East. She is proficient in a wide range of styles and has studied Jazz for many years to a high level. It is this background which allows her to play the songs in the set so authentically. Since joining 'Soul Desire', her musical and personal influence has seen the band go from strength to strength.
Jon White - Backing Vocals, Drums & Percussion
Jon began performing at a very early age, and has appeared in many stage productions both locally and also in the West End. After starting stage school on the strength of his singing and acting he discovered drums at the age of 10. Jon was quick to show an aptitude and ability far beyond his years. Not only has he great timing, he also has a highly developed sense of musicality and feel for the style of music, and it is this which adds an extra edge to the sound of the band. He is widely respected not just for his superb drumming but is also a highly successful and popular percussion teacher.
LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
Our new videos are now complete! Click Here To View
We have a fantastic reputation with local agencies booking bands for weddings, private functions, charity nights, and loads of other events, all leaving our individual mark of professionalism, passion and image.