Ten Millennia (band)

Ten Millennia are a British band established in 2016 in Yorkshire, England.[1] The band consists of vocalist Rosie, keyboard player Wayne Pollock, guitarist Rich Jevons and Colin Sutton, saxophone player Russell Henderson and drummer Julian Richer. Richer is also the founder of the retail chain Richer Sounds.

Ten Millennia
OriginYork, Yorkshire, England
GenresSoul
Years active2015 (2015)–present
Websitewww.tenmillennia.com
Members
  • Rosie
  • Russell Henderson
  • Rich Jevons
  • Wayne Pollock
  • Colin Sutton
  • Julian Richer

Discography

Their debut album, Ten Millennia, was released on 7 July 2017.[2][3] It was produced by Andy Wright. The album reached number 12 in the Official Independent Album Chart, number 4 on the Official Independent Breakers Chart and number 23 on the Official Record Store Chart.[4][5][6]

The band's second album, 'Love Won't Wait', again produced by Andy Wright, was released on 17 August 2018 and made number 36 on the UK album chart.[7][8]

Live performances


Ten Millennia have performed with The Corrs at Kew Gardens in July 2016, and Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra on over 10 occasions, including Scarborough, Harrogate, York, in 2016, Brussels in March 2017, Carlisle and Edinburgh Jazz and Blues festival in July 2017. They have also performed with Shakin' Stevens in Worthing and Scunthorpe in April/May 2017.[9]

In July 2018, the band performed the main stage at The Cornbury Music Festival.[10] Later in the month, the band supported Tony Hadley in Leeds. They joined Jools Holland and his winter tour, playing in Bournemouth, Manchester and the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London.

References
  1. "Introducing TEN MILLENNIA Yorkshire smooth soul and grooves sound with 80s 90s references - interview Q&A - influences, ambitions". On: Yorkshire Magazine | Yorkshire's Online Publication. 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
  2. "Ten Millennia - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music". BBC. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
  3. "Pop band Ten Millennia support Friends of the Earth with new album | Friends of the Earth". Friends of the Earth. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
  4. "Ten Millennia's debut album reaches number 12 in The Official Independent Album Charts". Official Charts. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  5. "Ten Millennia's debut album reaches number 4 in The Official Independent Album Breakers Charts". Official Charts. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  6. "Ten Millennia's debut album reaches number 23 in The Official Record Store Chart". Official Charts. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  7. "GROOVE MASTERS TEN MILLENNIA TO OPEN SHOW FOR TEXAS". Public relations and innovative media solutions UK - Rhodes Media. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
  8. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  9. "Ten Millennia's live performances". Ten Millennia. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  10. "Ten Millennia live at Cornbury". Archive Today. 11 June 2018. Archived from the original on 11 June 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2018.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
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