30Nov2001
- AUSTRALIA: Throat surgery scare
for Ella <return
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By AMY FREEBORN.
KILLING Heidi's Ella Hooper, left, has admitted recent throat surgery
to remove a cyst almost ended her embryonic singing career.
Hooper, 18, sought medical advice after having difficulties singing
during the recording of the band's second album.
"I couldn't sing the way I know I can," she said.
"So the doctors put a tube camera down my nose and found a
lump on my vocal cords that was a cyst.
"The use of my voice aggravated it and it flared up."
Before going into surgery to remove the cyst, Hooper was told there
was a risk she would never sing again.
"I wouldn't feel like my life was over if I couldn't sing,
but it is my favourite thing to do.
"I've only just started and it's going so well."
Recording of the second Killing Heidi album, tentatively entitled
Damage Control, has been delayed, but the first single, Heavensent,
will be released on December 10.
(C) 2001 Advertiser Newspapers Limited.
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ADVERTISER (ADELAIDE) 30/11/2001 P20
30Nov2001
- AUSTRALIA:
Various Artists Andrew Denton's Musical Challenge 2... <return to top>
By Cameron Adams.
Various Artists Andrew Denton's Musical Challenge 2 sony *** WHILE
breakfast radio hosts make fat jokes and do Indian voices, Sydney's
Andrew Denton wheels bands into the studio for unlikely cover versions.
Alex Lloyd excels on U2's Mysterious Ways and Neil Finn reworks
Sexual Healing.
Killing Heidi jangle up Kiss's I Was Made For Lovin' You, Human
Nature do AC/DC a capella, Richard Clapton tackles I'm Like a Bird
and the Superjesus's Can't Stop the Music is the best thing they've
ever done.
However, Something For Kate's Genie in a Bottle is no one's wish,
and Scandal'us doing Smells Like Teen Spirit is just wrong, wrong,
wrong.
(c) 2001 Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd.
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COURIER MAIL (QUEENSLAND) 30/11/2001
29Nov2001
- AUSTRALIA: Acting up <return
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By CAMERON ADAMS.
IT'S a nondescript, deserted lot in Port Melbourne. But when Killing
Heidi finishes with it, it's going to look like another world.
The chart-topping band is using the empty space as the set for its
new video, Heavensent, directed by Bart Borghesi.
Outdoor filming took place yesterday, with the interior shots due
to be filmed at an inner-city gallery today.
Borghesi's company will then add several computer effects next week,
to meet the single's release date of December 10.
And the clip is calling for new skills for singer Ella Hooper: acting.
"Even though I'm not an actor it's a lot of fun," the
18-year-old said.
"This video is not so much about us performing as a band, it's
slightly darker and more abstract, which I'm happy about."
Hooper has ditched her trademark dreadlocks, while brother Jesse
is running around the lot in lime-green hospital pyjamas and a dressing
gown, being chased by a nurse.
Nearby there's a priest, a business man, a debutante and a handful
of kids as extras, while Killing Heidi's bassist, Warren Jenkin,
and drummer Adam Pedretti are dressed as labourers.
"It's a great excuse to dress up and act silly," Hooper
said.
"In this clip, there's two parallel worlds going on, it's like
nature versus civilisation. Well, that's my spin on it. And there's
a twist at the end."
As shooting stretches all day, the band stays entertained.
"It's often hard work and really tiring," Hooper said.
"They're really long days, but that's what it's about.
"And this is just for three minutes of footage: imagine making
a movie! "But it's really creative, I love that aspect of it."
Heavensent is the first taste of Killing Heidi's second album.
Hooper said the new sound had sur prised some fans.
"It is a little different," she said.
"But it's a grower, which is good.
"Our other songs have been so immediate, so you get sick of
them quickly. Songs that grow on you have longevity."
(C) 2001 Herald and Weekly Times Limited.
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HERALD SUN 29/11/2001 P44
29Nov2001
- AUSTRALIA: Heidi
lead singer reveals throat surgery scare <return
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By Cameron Adams.
KILLING Heidi's Ella Hooper has revealed recent throat surgery to
remove a cyst almost ended her embryonic singing career.
Hooper, 18, sought medical advice after having difficulties singing
during the recording of the band's second album.
"I couldn't sing the way I know I can," she said yesterday.
"So the doctors put a tube camera down my nose and found a
lump on my vocal chords that was a cyst.
"The use of my voice aggravated it, and it flared up."
Before going into surgery to remove the cyst, Hooper was told there
was a risk she may never sing again.
"I wouldn't feel like my life was over if I couldn't sing,
but it is my favourite thing to do," she said.
"I've only just started and it's going so well."
Recording of the second Killing Heidi album, tentatively titled
Damage Control, has been delayed, but the first single, Heavensent,
will be released on December 10.
The new album has a tough act to follow - the band's debut set Reflector
was a massive hit and scored three ARIA awards last year.
Killing Heidi were finalists in the best group category in this
year's ARIA awards, but were beaten to the prize by Brisbane band
Powderfinger.
Hooper and her brother, Jesse, formed Killing Heidi while the pair
were attending high school in country Victoria.
They first hit the spotlight in 1996 when a song recorded when they
were just 13 and 15 found its way on to radio station Triple J's
Unearthed CD.
Ella Hooper also made headlines for declaring herself the "Anti-Britney"
as a protest against the dominance of teen-pop in the recording
industry.
(c) 2001 Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd.
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COURIER MAIL (QUEENSLAND) 29/11/2001 P5
24Nov2001
- AUSTRALIA: Our
quiet achievers a cut-out above the rest <return
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By MARIA MOSCARITOLO in Canberra.
IT was the quietest congregation Governor-General Peter Hollingworth
had ever faced, 4000 "people" standing silently to attention
before him.
Dr Hollingworth, former Anglican archbishop of Brisbane, inspected
a sea of life-sized cut-outs standing on the lawns of Parliament
House yesterday, the finale for the Centenary of Federation.
The colourful "Peoplescape" is a salute to the country's
silent achievers: former schoolteachers, family members and people
active in their community, as well as sporting heroes and screen
stars.
Some famous names in the crowd include Nicole Kidman, former SA
premier Don Dunstan, painter Frederick McCubbin, land rights activist
Eddie Mabo, lone sailor Jesse Martin, cricketer Glenn McGrath and
veteran Charlie Mance.
But only a tiny number of the people nominated as role models are
famous.
"We deliberately set out to try to get the genuine unsung heroes,
the people no one else had ever heard of who made a real difference
in people's lives or community," project manager Ros Casey
said.
The peoplescape had its origins in the sea of hands, which also
had graced the lawns of Parliament House, and was "unique in
the world".
Dr Hollingworth, who was startled to come across his own likeness
among the throng, gave the display a thumbs up and thought some
were even worthy of an art gallery.
Despite the nine-month preparations for the $3 million event, it
will be on show for only 10 days after starting with a concert tomorrow
night. Organisers thought the display would start to look ragged
if it went any longer.
Tomorrow night, the ABC Peoplescape Concert will draw Australia's
official Centenary of Federation celebrations to a close in a live
telecast from the Great Hall of Parliament House at 8.30pm.
It will feature Cate Blanchett, Killing Heidi, Bryan Brown, Hugh
Jackman, Slim Dusty, Michael Leunig and the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
The winning nominees decorated their cut-outs to suit their idol,
but some ignored the less-is-best recommendation. Standing beside
those covered in photographs, newspaper cuttings and paint are cut-outs
sporting ceramic tiles, plywood, curly wigs and a ballerina in a
tutu.
Peoplescape will run until December 4. To read the stories of the
people who are in peoplescape, go to www.peoplescape.com.au.
(C) 2001 Advertiser Newspapers Limited.
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ADVERTISER (ADELAIDE) 24/11/2001 P22
18Nov2001
- AUSTRALIA: Top pop struts its stuff
<return to top>
By PAUL STEWART.
..ATTENDING the Rumba pop extravaganza at Colonial Stadium
Even though they pulled out of the event, members of Australian
band Killing Heidi were on hand after to sign autographs and talk
to fans.
The band faced a crisis recently when singer Ella Hooper had to
have an operation on her vocal chords...
(C) 2001 Herald and Weekly Times Limited.
Wazza,
whom graciously snuck me in backstage, mentioned the following upcoming
events:
- 'Heavensent' single to be tentivly released on December
10th
- Second single to be released early next year, possible
song to be 'It's Not Fair' or '1 2 3 4 5'
- Band to shoot video for 'Heavensent' over November
28-29 in Melbourne..storyboard of video unknown as of yet
- Album almost completed, Ella just has to do her
vocal tracks once she recovers from her recent surgery..expected
release April 2002
An
official statement from the band reads..
"Killing Heidi's vocalist Ella Hooper recently
underwent surgery to remove a small benign cyst from her vocal cords.
Although the surgery was a complete success, Ella has been ordered
by her doctor to rest for the next four weeks to ensure a full recovery.
Regrettably, Killing Heidi have been forced to re-schedule all engagements
during this time, which unfortunately, means they will not be playing
live at the Rumba Festival. Although Killing Heidi won't be performing
live on stage, all four members (inc Ella) will be in attendance
at Rumba to meet with fans and sign autographs. Killing Heidi, their
managers Paul Kosky / Chris Robinson & Wah Wah Music apologise
to fans and Rumba organisers for the inconvenience caused, and thank
them for their understanding with this"
And as part of the lead up to the Rumba festival,
Jesse took part in an online chat with AOL - Click
here to view the transcript.
13Nov2001
- AUSTRALIA: Stars line up to do
the Rumba <return
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BE quick if you want to rumba with a stellar line-up
of top international and Australian entertainers.
Rumba is a nine hour music festival with 24 live acts on stage at
Stadium Australia on Saturday, November 24.
Names on the billing include Craig David, Shaggy, Nelly Furtado,
Human Nature, Emma Bunton, Killing Heidi, Mandy Moore, Blue, Madison
Ave, Invertigo, Paulmac, Joanne, Lash and Aneiki.
Also in the line-up are Tina Arena, Vanessa Amorosi, Leah Haywood,
Zed, Anuj, Bardot, Scandal'us, Timesthree and Tali. Crowds can also
watch world champion athletes as they demonstrate their prowess
on a 4m half pipe in the Extreme Sports Zone.
Also in this area is an autograph stage, music and fashion retail
outlets, food stalls, a cyber cafe and more.
Tickets from Ticketek on 9266 4800 or www.ticketek.com For everything you need to know about
Rumba, head to the official website: www.rumba.com.au.
(c) 2001 Nationwide News Pty Limited.
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HILLS SHIRE TIMES 13/11/2001 P51
02Nov2001-
AUSTRALIA: Disco to benefit
deaf, blind kids <return
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POPULAR Central Coast rock covers band Rollergirl will play at Umina
Beach Bowling Club tonight with a mix of dance tunes and classic
rock from ABBA to Led Zeppelin as well as cover versions of recent
releases from bands such as Killing Heidi, Hole and No Doubt. The
show starts at 8.30pm and entry is free entry. Inquiries: 4341 2618.
(c) 2001 Nationwide News Pty Limited http://www.news.com.au.
