Jill-Marie Thomas Jill-Marie Thomas is a passionate singer- songwriter, musician and performing artiste. She enjoys singing and performing for audiences everywhere, big or small. To her, every performance is an opportunity to touch people’s lives with her music, engage her audience, and have a lot of fun.
As the first winner of Singapore’s Mediacorp Channel 5 talent competition, “One Moment of Glory ”, Jill is no stranger to the performing arts industry. She was one of the main acts for Mediacorp’s recent annual countdown show, “Celebrate 2011 ” alongside international stars Photo by Marcus Mok like David Tao, One Nation Emcee, and many Photography other local performers, which saw a live audience of around 10,000 people. She also sang for the pre-show where she collaborated with Anugerah Band 2008 winners, Rancour, and was also requested by the National Environment Agency (NEA) to sing their Clean and Green Singapore 2011 theme song - Heaven on Earth . This event was telecasted live over local and international TV stations.
To date, under her belt, she has performed for numerous weddings, private events, functions and charity shows; been featured on local radio stations, 987FM and Class95 ; performed for the Ambassadors of Brazil & Angola in Singapore; featured in various events at the Esplanade Concourse; performed with Singapore Idol finalist, Olinda Cho at the Frances Yip World Tour 2005 Concert; been the Volunteer Ambassador for the “Get Your Sexy Back” Moderate Drinking Campaign organised by Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore ; been a guest judge for events and competitions; been featured on local popular blog, MrBrown.com ; performed for Fly Entertainment’s 10 th Anniversary Party, “The Devil Eats Prata”; featured on video recordings for Clicknetwork’s “Playlist” and Goodstuph ; and most recently, competed in Channel 5’s “ One Moment of Glory ”, which aired for 14 weeks on national TV, culminating in her claiming the Grand Champion title.
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Jill-Marie Thomas has also had the pleasure of working with many established clients like Mediacorp, Citibank, Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore, Esplanade, Munkysuperstar Pictures Pte Ltd (Clicknetwork), Pat Law (Goodstuph), The Gunnery, Courts Megastore, Two Queens , and many more.
This year has seen Jill-Marie Thomas featured as a Guest Celebrity for Mediacorp’s TV gameshow “ We Are Singaporeans ”, as well as perform her original compositions at the Esplanade’s Mosaic Music Station Festival in March 2011. She also sang the theme song on the NEA’s first Eco Music Challenge Album launched in June. Currently, Jill is being featured as the Resident Judge for the OverTime Acoustic Challenge.
As a singer-songwriter, Jill has penned numerous compositions, some of which have been featured on a charity album produced by her secondary school for the Dover Hospice; published in 3 original albums produced by her hall of residence, Temasek Hall (NUS); won her 2 nd place in a NUS Songwriting competition; featured on a film made by the NUS Law Faculty students; featured on MediaCorp Production “Shooting Stars” on Channel 5 which was also part of the production’s music album; and has also been requested to be sung at numerous weddings and events. Currently, she is working towards producing her own album soon.
Jill-Marie Thomas credits her mother as the person behind her love for music. While growing up, her mother always encouraged and indulged Jill’s passion; letting her learn musical instruments which included the guitar, piano, flute, piccolo, saxophone and various percussion instruments.
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Listing Alanis Morissette, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dishwalla, James Blunt, James Morrison, Snow Patrol, Tim McMillan, Tracy Chapman, Regina Spektor, Lifehouse, Coldplay, Damien Rice, Lifehouse, Mojave, Kings of Convenience, Maroon 5, Lighthouse Family, and Travis as just a few of her many music influences, many of Jill’s compositions and music inspirations are also based on her own personal life and love experiences. Jill continues to write songs on love and life and hopes to touch people’s lives through her music.
To view performances and hear songs done by Jillian-Marie Thomas, please visit these websites: www.youtube.com/jillianmariethomas www.myspace.com/jillianmariethomasmusic http://www.clicknetwork.tv/watch.aspx?c=3&p=24&v=396 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHhPxF7oV3M http://video.xin.msn.com/browse/tv/show?tag=one+moment+of+glory http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh7S4-OhKrI – “Celebrate 2011” performance with Rancour http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MxCnEdE738 – “Celebrate 2011” performance of Opening item
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2011 Jun - Jul “OverTime Acoustic Challenge 2011” (Event at OverTime, organised by Fly Entertainment & OverTime) • Featured as Resident Judge for full event • Will be performing for Finals
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Jun “World Vision's 30 Hour Famine Camp” (Event at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, organised by World Vision Singapore) • Featured as Guest Performer • Performing solo acoustic gig, playing covers
“PinkDot 2011” (Event at Hong Lim Park, organised by PinkDot) • Featured as Guest Performer • Performed original composition “When I Come Home”
“NEA Eco Music Challenge Album Launch” (Event at Timbre Substation, organised by National Environment Agency) • Performed acoustic arrangement of album’s theme song and 1 cover
Apr “NEA Eco Music Challenge Interview” (Event organised by NUS Radio Pulze) • Radio interview
“Project Helping Hands” (Event at St. James Beer Garden, organised by Fly Entertainment) • Performing solo acoustic gig, playing covers
Mar “Private event” (Event at The Conrad Ballroom, Conrad Hotel) • Performed 2 sets with a full band, playing song list of covers customised by Client
“Mosaic Music Station Festival” (Event Esplanade Outdoor Theatre, organised by Esplanade) • Featured as local singer-songwriter for event • Performing original compositions for 2 sets of 40 minutes
“GOOD Stories • Chapter One: Pursuing Passion” (Event at Qafe, organised by Goodstuph) • Featured as Guest Speaker & performer • Performing original composition “Let It Ride”
“International Furniture Fair 2011” (Event at Swissotel Ballroom, organised by Fly Entertainment) • Performing solo acoustic gig, playing covers
“Private event” (Event at The Four Seasons Ballroom, Four Seasons Hotel) • Performed 2 sets with a full band, playing song list of covers customised by Client
Feb “We Are Singaporeans” (Ch5 TV Show by Mediacorp, organised by Mediacorp) • To guest appear as a ‘Celebrity Contestant’
Jan “Dinner & Dance” (Private event at Mandarin Orchard, organised by Sahara Sundance Events) • Guest performer with solo acoustic performance of 20 minutes set
2010 Dec “Celebrate 2011” (Event at The Float @ Marina Bay, organised by Mediacorp)
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• Mediacorp’s annual countdown show which will be aired on local and international TV networks • Performed with Anugera Band 2008 winners, Rancour for pre-show • Performed NEA song for pre-show • Performed Opening item for Live show • Performed Closing item for Live show • Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh7S4-OhKrI – “Celebrate 2011” performance with Rancour • Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MxCnEdE738 – “Celebrate 2011” performance of Opening item
• “Parkway Health Christmas Party” (Private event at The Pines, organised by Fly Entertainment) • Guest performer with solo acoustic performance of 20 minutes set
“Wedding” (Private event at Mandarin Oriental Hotel) • Performed a 20 minutes set with songs specified by client
“Sembonia/Carlo Rino Fashion Show” (Private event at Zirca, organised by Fly Entertainment) • Guest performer with solo acoustic performance for 20 minutes set
“QCafe Official Opening Party” (Private event at QCafe, organised by Two Queens) • Guest performer with solo acoustic performance of covers & originals
“2Queens Karaoke Pageant” (Event at Play, organised by Two Queens) • Judge for semi-finals & final for competition
“Singapore Char Siew Baos featuring Jill-Marie Thomas” (Event at Jewelbox, organised by Singapore Char Siew Baos) • Performed 3 sets with Singapore Char Siew Baos, singing originals & covers
“Courts Megastore Tampines 4th Anniversary” (Event at Courts Megastore Tampines, organised by Courts Megastore Tampines) • Performed 2 songs
“Rainbow Centre Kids Christmas Charity Party” (Event at Mediacorp, organised by Mediacorp) • Performed a 15 minutes set with songs specified by client
“Private event” (Event at The Arena, Clarke Quay, organised by Sahara Sundance Events Pte Ltd) • Performed a 20 minutes set with songs specified by client
Nov “En’s Birthday Party” (Private event at Pamplemousse) • Solo acoustic performance gig of covers rearranged especially for client
Sep 987Home (Event organised by radio station, 987FM) 213 Henderson Road, #01/02-11Henderson Industrial Park, Singapore 159553 Tel (+65) 6224 3188 Fax (+65) 6224 6144 www.fly.com.sg GST/Co. Regn No: 2000-03990-M
• Performed 2 originals on programme
“Andrew & Yingyan’s Wedding” (Private event at Goodwood Park Hotel) • Solo acoustic performance gig of customized covers & originals rearranged especially for client
“Yuhui & J’field’s Wedding” (Private event at Swissotel Hotel) • Solo acoustic performance gig of customized covers & originals rearranged especially for client
“Goodstuph’s Housewarming YouTube Invitation” (Video recording for Goodstuph, organised by Pat Law) • Did music arrangement & rewrote lyrics specified by client, and recorded at Goodstuph’s office to be used as a special EDM YouTube invitation sent out to guests, including local popular bloggers in Singapore • Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHhPxF7oV3M
Aug “Voice recording for Mastercard Malaysia radio advertisement” (Voice recording for Mastercard Malaysia, organised by The Gunnery) • Sang vocal backing track for Mastercard Malaysia which was approved & used by client
Jul – Nov “One Moment of Glory” (Mediacorp Channel 5 Talent Competition) • Participated in competition which aired for 14 weeks on Channel 5 • Performed for live episodes for given time period • Performed for roadshows for given time period • Performed for President’s Star Charity 2010 • Did interviews & performed for radio shows: 987FM and Class95 • Overall Winner of competition • Link: http://video.xin.msn.com/browse/tv/show?tag=one+moment+of+glory
Jul “Loudfest Carnival” (Event at Ngee Ann City) • Performing solo acoustic gig, playing covers
“Mark Langhammer’s Birthday Party” (Private event at North Border Bar & Restaurant) • Performed 3 sets with a full band, playing covers
“21st Singapore Lion City International DanceSport Championships” (Event at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore, organised by Shawn & Gladys Danceworld) • Performed 2 sets with a full band, playing song list of covers customised by Client
Jun “P & E’s Wedding” (Private event at Capella Hotel, Sentosa) • Solo acoustic performance & 1 set with a full band gig of covers & originals rearranged especially for client
“Playlist recording” (Video recording for Clicknetwork, organised by Munkysuperstar Pictures Pte Ltd) • Performed original composition, “Simple Story” 213 Henderson Road, #01/02-11Henderson Industrial Park, Singapore 159553 Tel (+65) 6224 3188 Fax (+65) 6224 6144 www.fly.com.sg GST/Co. Regn No: 2000-03990-M
• Video aired on Clicknetwork TV’s website on 22 September 2010 • Link: http://www.clicknetwork.tv/watch.aspx?c=3&p=24&v=396
May “Pitt & Ashlyn’s Wedding” (Private event at Marina Mandarin Hotel) • Solo acoustic performance gig of customized covers & originals rearranged especially for client
Apr 15 Minutes of Fame featuring Jill-Marie Thomas (Event at & organised by 15 Minutes Cafe) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals
“Fracisco Bautista’s Birthday Party” (Private event at North Border Bar & Restaurant) • Performed 3 sets with a full band, playing covers
“Charles & Wati’s Wedding” (Private event at North Border Bar & Restaurant) • Performed 3 sets with a full band, playing covers
Mar “Farewell Dinner Party for Single Buoy Mooring” (Private event at North Border Bar & Restaurant, organized by Thermal Limitec) • Performed 3 sets with a full band, playing covers
“YOU Citibank Roadshow Carnival - Finale” (Event at Plaza Singapura, organised by Fly Entertainment) • Performing solo acoustic gig, playing covers
“YOU Citibank Roadshow Carnival” (Event at Takashimaya Square, organised by Fly Entertainment) • Performed 2 days of solo acoustic gigs, playing covers
“International Furniture Fair Exhibitors and Buyers Night 2010” (Event at Orchard Hotel, organised by Fly Entertainment) • Performing solo acoustic gig, playing covers
“Shoe & Aida’s MTV filming for Final Year Project” (Event organised by NTU students) • Was filmed performing original song written “Morning Can Wait” which was used in the MTV
Feb 15 Minutes of Fame featuring Jill-Marie Thomas (Event at & organised by 15 Minutes Cafe) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals
Jan “Songwriting Workshop” (Event at CARITAS, organized by Caritas Singapore Community Council) • Presented and coached at workshop
2009 Dec Get Your Sexy Back Boomz ‘09 Showcase (Event at Velvet Underground, organised by APBS)
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• Performing solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals, featuring original theme song especially written for GYSB campaign
Avon’s Birthday Party (Private event at One Degree Fifteen) • Performing personalized solo acoustic gig for client, playing covers & originals
Nov Two Queen’s Acoustic Night (Event at Play, organised by Two Queens) • Performing solo acoustic gig, playing covers
Wai Ping & Natalie’s Wedding (Private event at Amara Sanctuary Hotel) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers and originals
Oct Trey Wong’s Neon Birthday Party (Private event at Heaven’s Loft, Orchard Central) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers
FLY Entertainment’s 10 th Anniversary – “The Devil Eats Prata” (Event at Klapsons Boutique Hotel, organised by Fly Entertainment) • Performed 2 nights of solo acoustic gigs, playing covers – Playing a role in the dinner theatre performance and performing for the after-party
Original song written for client’s proposal (Private event) • Wrote music & lyrics for original song composition based on client’s requirements
Sep 15 Minutes of Fame featuring Jill-Marie Thomas (Event at & organised by 15 Minutes Cafe) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals
YouTube videos featured on MrBrown.com (Event organised by blogger, MrBrown.com • Videos featuring original and cover songs
Sep - Ongoing 987Home (Event organised by radio station, 987FM) • Originals & covers featured on programme
Aug “Get Your Sexy Back” Showcase (Event at 15 Minutes Cafe, organised by APBS) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals, featuring original theme song especially written for GYSB campaign
“Social Mission Alive” (Event at University Cultural Centre, organized by Caritas Singapore Community Council) • Guest judge for the song-writing competition • Performed the winning song for the finale concert
“LocalMotion” (Event at Esplanade Concourse, organized by The Esplanade) • Performed 3 nights of solo/combined acoustic gigs, playing covers and originals
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June OOOM@SAM (Event at Singapore Art Museum, organized by Singapore Art Museum, Singapore Art Cafe & Power 98) • Guest mentor and did solo acoustic performance of originals
Ambassador of Angola’s Birthday Party (Private event at North Border Bar & Restaurant, organized by Thermal Limitec) • Performed 3 sets with a full band, playing covers
May Pitt & Ashlyn’s R.O.M. (Private event at Goodwood Park) • Solo acoustic performance gig of customized covers & originals rearranged especially for client
Imdex Asia 2009 Appreciation Night (Private event at A971, organised by Imdex Asia [Singapore]) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers
April Spring Samba Banquet with guests of honour, the Ambassador of Brazil & Angola (Private event at North Border Bar & Restaurant, organized by Thermal Limitec) • Performed 3 sets with a full band, playing covers
“Get Your Sexy Back” Showcase (Event at The Heeren, organised by APBS & New Urban Male) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals, featuring original theme song especially written for GYSB campaign
Mar Last Chill Out Party at St. Nick’s (Event at ST. Nicholas Girls’ School, organized by SNGS Alumnae Association) • Performed 1 solo acoustic set & 1 duet set, playing covers
“Free to Bond & Inspire” (Event at Red Dot Museum, organized by MAAD, Red Dot Museum) • Performed 4 originals and a duet with Kathryn Wong Biyan
“Velvet Voices, Silken Strings” (Event at Esplanade Concourse, organized by The Esplanade) • Performed 2 nights of solo acoustic gigs, playing covers and originals
Fed Personalized Valentine Telegram (Private event at TBWA) • Performed personalized solo acoustic gig for client, playing covers & originals
2008 Dec Christmas Party for Friends of Thermal Limitec & the Ambassador of Brazil (Private event at North Border Bar & Restaurant, organized by Thermal Limitec) • Performed 3 sets with a full band, playing covers
Avon’s Surprise Birthday Party (Private event at Wild Rocket, Mount Emily) • Performed personalized solo acoustic gig for client, playing covers & originals
Kevin & Cynthia’s Wedding (Private event at Four Seasons Hotel)
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• Solo acoustic performance of customized cover song rearranged especially for client
Oct Straits Times’ Rooftop Party (Event at SPH Rooftop, organised by Straits Times) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers
“Get Your Sexy Back” Press Conference (Event at New Urban Male Store at Wheelock Place, organised by APBS & New Urban Male) • Performed original song written especially for GYSB campaign • Featured on website ( www.getyoursexyback.sg ) as a Volunteer Ambassador • Original composition featured on website
Sept Irene Ang’s Private Birthday Party (Private event at Movida, St. James) • Guest performed at private party, singing covers and an original written especially for Irene Ang
Timbre Music Fest 2008 (Event at Timbre Arts House, organised by Timbre) • Guest performed 4 songs with the resident band, 53A
July 4th July Private Party (Private event at North Border Bar & Restaurant, organised by Thermal Limitec) • Performed 3 sets with a full band, playing covers
June Power 98’s Acoustic Lounge (Event organised by radio station, Power 98FM) • Interview and solo acoustic performance of originals
May West Mall’s ‘Most Talented Mother’ competition (Event at West Mall, organised by Music & Movement) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers for the Semi-finals
April ESPN Star Sports ‘Football Crazy’ (ESPN Production) • Guest performance on TV show with friends from Australia, singing an original written especially for the episode
Makeover on ‘Fashion Forward’ (TCS Production) • Featured as a Plus-size girl who gets a makeover
March Coach @ DFS (Private event hosted by the Coach Boutique) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals
Feb The Chill-out bar @ Oosh • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals
Play @ Tanjong Pagar (Valentine’s Day gig organised by 2Queens) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals
Jan The LookOut @ Oosh • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals
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Coach @ DFS (Private event hosted by the Coach Boutique) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals
North Border Anniversary Party (Private event held at Rochester Park) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals
2007 Dec Toca Me (Weekly gig every Saturday of the month) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals
The Chill-out bar @ Oosh (Christmas Gig) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals
The LookOut @ Oosh • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals
TBWA Christmas Party @ House (Private event) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals
Nov ‘Celebrating the Launch of the A380!’ (Private event held at Fuego Bar, organised by TBWA) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals • Original song was written to commemorate the occasion
Oct Toca Me (Weekly gig every Saturday of the month) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals
‘Jill, Tim & Dave from Australia’ @ North Border (Rochester Park) • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers & originals
2005 – 07 Collaborative Work with S’pore Idol Finalist, Olinda Cho • “A Better Me” – Cooperated with Olinda in this lyrical and musical composition which aired on the MediaCorp Production, ‘Shooting Stars’ on Channel 5 • “Frances Yip World Tour 2005 Concert” – Played the guitar with the full band and did an original musical arrangement for Olinda’s performance • “18 th Annual Singapore 1000 & SME500 Awards” (2005) – Played the guitar and did an original musical arrangement for Olinda’s performance
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA 2006 July The Artery Fitzroy • Performed own original acoustic songs performance accompanied by renowned Australian guitarist/composer, Tim McMillan • Was asked to return to do a second solo acoustic gig due to overwhelming positive response
Triple R FM Radio Station
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• Performed 3 original songs live on the radio accompanied by renowned Australian guitarist/composer, Tim McMillan
June Cranbourne Music • Performed solo acoustic gig, playing covers and original songs
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