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June 2007

Noel and the Wenworth Music Education Centre Staff put on The Great Canadian Rock show 4:00 and 7:00 pm Concerts June 16-

Wentworth Music Proudly presents "The Great Canadian Rock Show!" A Tribute to Canadian Rock at the Mary Irwin Theatre - Rotary Centre for the Arts (421 Cawston Ave) Saturday June 16,2007. Tickets on sale at ticketmaster.ca

May 2007

Noel Wins another 3 song writing awards

The 2006 Billboard song writing competition has bestowed three honorable mention awards to Noel for his songs Stuck inside this moment, Good times good friends, and who will find my dreams tomorrow. All of them placing in the top 500 in the world.

Jan 2007

Noel puts on Come together - a tribute to the beatles Jan 20,2007

The night the 20th is going to rock! The Students and teachers of the Wentworth Music Education Center are all prepared to do an extraordinary tribute to the Fab four at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Students have spent months learning rehearsing and polishing their songs for a one night show including 17 bands and solo acts playing a the hits and lesser known great from their amazing career. Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.ca click here for link ($13 adult and $8 student) . "I'm very proud of these kids" says noel." Many of these acts are outstanding, and for their age they sound better than a lot of professional working bar bands I've heard. People will be talking about this for many years to come"

Oct 2006

Noel Begins Articles page

In addition to his new music school Web site Noel has started writing a few Articles to help people to find out more about music lessons. Click here to read up on things

Sept 2006,

Noel announces official launch of his music school Web Site

-Although The Music School has been in operation since 2004, The official Wentworth Music Education Centre web site has now been put up on the world wide web. Created to help promote Noel's school and the budding talent the students at the school has to offer. Come check it out WWW.WMEC.CA

The WMEC offers Music lessons in Kelowna

July 2006. "Temporary Hiatus from perfoming "

After a few years of hitting it hard with his original material, noel is taking a bit of a break to concentrate on Family and his music school "the Wentworth Music Education Center"

"It makes me sad that I Can't be hitting the writing and recording as much as I was. I'm looking forward to getting back to it as soon as I can. Family and Business has left me with little time to pursue this area of my Life. It has left me with a lot to write about. I still get to write ideas down ...I'll be back better than ever" noel says

Noel's dream of providing kids with an opportunity to play in bands has come true. The Wentworth Music Education Center just completed it's first large show at the end of june at the Mary Irwin Theatre in Kelowna

"You should have seen it. There were 17 bands and 35 solo acts. All on a huge stage under smoke, $100,000 worth of lights (including some Martin Entours - industry standard moving intelligent lights) , A large drum riser, marshal stacks, colored backdrops, big PA , you name it. it had all the looks and feel of a band on tour. It's been my dream to give all my students the opportunity of a lifetime and perform in groups like this (albeit all of them a little spoiled now -venue wise- compared to a few of the places i've played over the years). I am so jazzed about the next one in january...A tribute to the Beatles..."says Noel "Some of the parents even said it changed their kids lives...I know it sounds cheezy ,but anyone who knows me can attest that I enjoy making a difference in other peoples lives by doing things that i love to do. If I can share my passion for music with others and fulfill their dreams at the same time, I can't think of a better thing in the whole world...It just makes me feel on top of the world you know?Like I'm making a difference"

May 2005 Newsletter

click here to read what Noel has to say

Make a star Vol 4. has been released

Over a year in the making . Make a star Vol 4 has just been released to the public. Noel Won their International songwriting contest last year in February with his song "Something about me's changed" check out www.makeastar.com for more details . 17 up and coming artists on one great CD!

2005 scorpion Awards

Noel has been officially nominated for the 2005 Scorpion Awards . These awards help recognize the talent the Okanagan valley has to offer. Noel has been nominated for Album of the Year, Country Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year... Holy Moly.... Noel gives a huge Thanks to everyone for their support and votes for the awards. Now it's up to the panel of judges. Awards are June 29 at the Kelowna Community theater.

Video Clips (Finally)

Check out some short Video clips at the bottom of the Music and Media Page Right hand side or click here. Some have mentioned it's easier to download and play than to play directly from the web site . (right click , save as)

Bad news ...Good news (But it's all good anyways)

after 4 months of having "Good times, Good Friends, Some Beer and a Radio" in great rotation on 100.7 Giant FM in Penticton. Giant FM has Informed Us that they had to retire the song from regular play.

The Good news is they have now added Track 1 "Make way for me" as a follow up . Noel Would like to thank Giant FM for the continued support. ....Listeners can still call in and request both songs. Apparently "Beer and a radio" has become a local favorite with many listeners , We were told It was and still is requested frequently .

Expo 2005! Aichi (Nagoya), Japan

Noel has been invited to be one of four performers to represent Kelowna (and Canada) at Expo 2005 in Aichi (Nagoya) , Japan. Noel will be flying off at the end of march to take part in a 10 day tour and exchange with tentative sets in Kasugai , and at Expo 2005 at the Canadian pavilion in Aichi. Go to the Expo 2005 website

Radio Play in Europe!

January was a great Month for Noel in the country radio market overseas. His song " Make way for me" is now being played in 10 countries , with a fair bit of action in Belgium, The Netherlands , and England . We will keep you posted in the next few weeks to let you all know how the song is doing and as more stations pick it up.

Here's some notable Quotes of what some of the Radio programmers are saying about Noel (and some of the others) on the radio sampler Comstock Records is promoting right now .

Galaxie Radio- France -" Noel Wentworth same spirit as Keith Urban."

Ariane Radio- Belgium-"Noel Wentworth & Don Hughes my favorites."

In other news

May 2 , 2005 - German Review of "Change"

The google translation doesn't do it justice and at times it's quite comical from that stand point. for example...A clear and clear "Wow!" makes itself broad in the head, when the first tones of "Make ring out way for to ME ". or " "Wow!" from first to the last Song held itself, because with CHANGES a quite noteworthy album presented to Noel Wentworth. Very large respect is entitled to the Canadian for its multi-instrument valley ability at nearly all used instruments" . The reader should be able to read between the lines. Click here for the whole shebang. please wait as the page loads.

April 28 Noel Makes The Cut again!

Noels Song "Just one year" has been imortalized on Kelowna's Centennial CD . 11 songs were chosen from 11 Recording artists in Kelowna. A proud accomplishment indeed! Noel was born and raised in Kelowna . To be placed on a CD celebrating the 100 year celebration is a huge honor.

April 10, 2005 - Back From Japan!

Noel just arrived back from his tour of Japan, Highlights include performances at Expo 2005 at the Canadian pavilion , The Global Commons 2 outdoor stage, a concert at a 250 year old japanese hotel with both Japanese and Western performers alternating short sets (with a fun Jam with everyone at the end). Noel also performed at the Kasugai City banquet representing Kelowna and a fun set and Jam session at a small beatles club .Lots of good times good friends lots of sake and language barrier...Check out the pictures here.

Winter 2005 Full album release in europe

With the help of COMSTOCK RECORDS Noel has released his album "Change" over in Europe. Radio play has picked up with surprising momentum after the initial release of his single Make way for me .

"Make way for me" has remained the track of choice for regular rotation in 12 countries , but songs like Just one year, this is where i make believe, Good times good friends, and this might be all i need are also picking up some spins. Noel would like to thank all the stations playing his music for all the support and the kind words they have sent along the way. We'll keep you posted on any exciting news that may arise from all this.

Noel Has signed With Comstock Records!!!

Winter 2004/2005 will be a exciting time for Noel and his latest release .His song "Make way for me" will be promoted heavily to radio internationally with the help of the team at Comstock Records. We'll keep you all posted on how things develop over the 2 months (January/February) it will be in rotation in the U.S. , Europe and Australia . Stay tuned!!!.

Great CD Review Batman!

Okanagan Musician's Charlie Hodge has written a great review on Noel's Latest CD "Change" . read It here

Noel in the News (Cover story)

Check out the cover story on Noel in The Okanagan TV guide

2004 Billboard World Songwriting contest results

"Something about me's changed" has got a honorable mention in this years 2004 Billboard World Songwriting contest . This means Noel's song place among the top 1500 songs in all the entries received from all across the globe. You can download this song for free on Noel's media page

It's Out! Make a star Volume III

After a very long wait , The Best of Make a Make a star Vol 3 is out. The Last to know off of Noel's debut CD has made track 5 on the album. The CD is on sale Online and in stores in the U.S. such as where house one and FYE nationwide. It will be shopped to Publishers and Record companies as a music sampler as well. Go to www.makeastar.com And check out the details under "Store" to purchase . Help support others like Noel in their dreams of being recognized in the music Business. Makes a great gift too.

www.makeastar.com Champion

fan fare please! Co-Written by Noel and Davidicus- "Something about me's changed" has made another step towards furthering Noel's career .The song has just placed first in a international song contest. Giving him a licensing deal from www.makeastar.com . Thank you all who voted. The song will be placed on a compilation disk the best of make a star (vol.4 ) and be distributed through Where house One, FYE, Coconuts, Strawberries and other chain stores nationwide in the U.S. in 2005

New track on Radio compellation Disk

Noel placed 7th out of 256 in the Okanagan battle of the bands competition for his song "Something about me's changed" . Earning him a spot on the SUN FM and the Center for arts and technology CD . Get the whole scoop here.www.okanagangrown.com . Noel Also produced River Reign which placed 14th. CD is due out late fall with all proceeds going to charity.

Article In Okanagan Life Magazine

Musician- now Published writer - Check out Noel's article in the June 2003 issue of Okanagan Life Magazine. click here!

Radio Interview - Outside the box

In promotion for his CD "Motion" - Noel had the opportunity to sit down and gab about life, his family , his creative process and plans for the future on Outside the box , a radio program dedicated to Independent music . Check out the Music and media page to hear what he had to say .