Giveaway and review – Justin Fletcher – The Best Of Friends

Justin Fletcher - Best of Friends

So, we recently did a little preview of Justin Fletcher’s new album, and our copy arrived today. Obviously it went straight on the stereo, and immediately I had one of those moments. You know the ones – where you feel like you’ve heard a similar sounding song before? There’s a song by Maps who are signed to Mute, and the title track reminded me SO much of one of their songs, so it got a big indie thumbs up from me.

Here’s the trailer…

There’s twenty songs in total, and if your child loves ‘Hands Up’ then ‘The Best Of Friends’ will be a hit (actually, truth be told, if your child likes Justin then it’s a fairly safe bet) It follows a similar vein (up-tempo bounce around the room) and includes versions  of ‘Reach’ (the S Club 7 song), ‘Let’s Go Fly A Kite’ (hurrah!), ‘The Clapping Song’ gets a suitable update, and there’s plenty of classics like ‘Rockin’ Robin’, ‘Ugly Duckling’. ‘Ten Green Bottles’, ‘Pop Goes The Weasel’ and many more.

AND… ta daaaaa! We have a copy to give away. We’ve given away so many Justin related things, so I thought we could all try to be a bit more creative this time – if you were to suggest some songs for Justin to cover for his next album, what would you choose (I’m kind of thinking that Maps song might be interesting)? Please enter via Rafflecopter so I can keep track of entries, ‘The Best Of Friends’ is released on the 4th March 2013 so your prize will be sent out at this time. Closing date is the 1st March 2013. Good luck!

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Justin’s Back – New Album ‘The Best Of Friends’ and tour

Mr Tumble

Justin Fletcher (who is possibly busier than Miss Rabbit as far as work goes) has a new album out, and is also heading out on tour (and the most important thing of all, the press release says – wait for it – CLIFF TUMBLE WILL BE THERE!!!!!!!!!)

Ahem, must compose myself.

Firstly, the new Justin album ‘The Best Of Friends’ is packed full of familiar tunes that everyone is going to love singing to – songs from musicals, classics, as well as his new single, the title track ‘The Best Of Friends (Best Friends Forever)’ which has a fun, easy-to-learn dance with hand movements for everyone to join in with!

Justin says: “Singing is something that the whole family can do together and I’ve had a wonderful time recording the new album. Children love all types of music so it has been great fun compiling a diverse collection of songs that we hope everyone will enjoy.”

Justin Fletcher - Best of Friends

Justin will be performing his new single live when he headlines the Justin & Friends arena show tour this Easter so remember to wear your dancing shoes and be ready to raise the roof as you sing along to “The Best Of Friends”!

For more information about “The Best Of Friends” visit http://www.facebook.com/justinfletcherofficial – you can preorder the album at Amazon, and it will also be available from all good record stores – physical and digital!

Nana Knickerbocker

So, as well as releasing the album, Justin is heading out on a Cbeebies Live tour – which will see Gigglebiz favourites like Nana Knickerbocker, Lost Pirate, Arthur Sleep and Keith Fit alongside the Tumble family from Something Special (yes, Cliff’s name is mentioned).

“I’m incredibly excited about bringing so many characters to life on stage for a live audience” said Justin Fletcher MBE. “We’re using all of our showbiz ingenuity to bring them all together for the first time in a terrific new arena show.”

Justin will also be joined by Robert the Robot and Little Monster (from Justin’s house), and a spectacular rock and roly-poly show is promised for a very special visitor!

Justin will be joined by Nina from Nina and the Neurons. Andy Day the Cbeebies presenter, and Katy ‘I Can Cook’ Ashworth. As Robert’s enthusiasm for tidying up threatens Justin’s plans to stage the most amazing show ever, he’ll need your help to keep things on track.

Lost Pirate

Tickets are available now and are priced from £13.00 for children, with family tickets from £52.00 (for four people and subject to booking fee).

Here’s the tour dates:

DAY DATE SHOW TIMES
SUN 31-Mar NEWCASTLE METRO RADIO ARENA 1:30pm 4:30pm
MON 1-Apr MANCHESTER ARENA 1:30pm 4:30pm
WED 3-Apr SHEFFIELD MOTORPOINT ARENA 1:30pm 4:30pm
THU 4-Apr LIVERPOOL ECHO TWO 1:30pm 4:30pm
SAT 6-Apr WEMBLEY ARENA 1:30pm 4:30pm
SUN 7-Apr WEMBLEY ARENA 11:00am 2:00pm
MON 8-Apr GLASGOW CLYDE AUDITORIUM 1:30pm 4:30pm
TUE 9-Apr GLASGOW CLYDE AUDITORIUM 11:00am 2:00pm
THU 11-Apr BIRMINGHAM LG ARENA 1:30pm 4:30pm
FRI 12-Apr NOTTINGHAM CAPITAL FM ARENA 1:30pm 4:30pm
SAT 13-Apr CARDIFF MOTORPOINT ARENA 1:30pm 4:30pm
SUN 14-Apr CARDIFF MOTORPOINT ARENA 11:00am 2:00pm

For the latest Justin & Friends tour information visit www.bbcliveshows.com