Tommy Hall (musician)

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name = Tommy Hall


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birth_date = 1974
birth_place = Brisbane
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employer = Tommy Hall
occupation = Singer/Songwriter/Photographer
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website = [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOMB-1xiJNE/ Tommy Hall Music]

Tommy Hall (born 1974) is a singer & songwriter born in Brisbane. He began singing at the age of five (5) taking every opportunity he could to show off his talents. Tom would sing on busses, trains, in department stores and any chance he could at school. At the age of 15 he began writing songs seriously after being inspired by the loss of his first love Rebecca. Tommy quickly developed his writing skills and teamed up with lyricist Malcolm Cork. Together they wrote approximately 80 songs and have since produced a concept album titled "The Rise & Fall of Billy Ray Swampthing".

In 2000 Tommy starred as Tommy Ryan in a Nine Films and Television [Nine Films and Television] production called "StarStruck". This was a national television talent search geared to find Australia's most talented singer. Tommy won the show and received a cash prize of $50,000. As a result of his win Tommy was invited by Tony Durkin to sing at the ANZ Stadium for two Brisbane Broncos [Brisbane Broncos] home games before the team was moved to the Suncorp Stadium. Tommy was also invited to perform for the Australian Olympic team at Parliament House in Darwin.

After Tommy won the show and enjoyed short-lived popularity he decided to front rock band "Mission Bell" and for 5 years he played at local bars and clubs. Though this band enjoyed local success they were never recognised nationally. Tommy still sees the time spent with the band as highly valuable as it has given him the experience needed to pursue a solo career.

After the disbanding of "Mission Bell" Tommy began writing songs with the aim of being published. Tommy is in the process of writing songs with the view of having them placed in TV Shows, Movies, Games and Commercials.

Tommy also owns his own photography business and is becoming very well known in Brisbane. He specializes in Portrait, Wedding and Fashion photography.

Voice work

Tommy Hall has also been employed as a session singer. Some of his commercials include:
* “Double Up” – Instant Scratch-its TV Ad Campaign
* “Get Where You’re Going” – University of Southern Queensland Ad Campaign
* “Rev it Up” – Queensland Motor Show TV Ad Campaign
* “Hear Your Voice” – Queensland Government - Electoral Commission TV Ad Campaign
* “That’s a Part of You” - Giant Liquor Barns TV Ad Campaign
* “Summer Cool” – Summer Cool Air Conditioners Radio Ad Campaign

References

External links

* [http://www.tomhallphotography.com.au/ Tommy Hall's Photography Website]
* [http://www.youtube.com/TomHallMusic/ Tommy Hall's YouTube Channel Link]
* [http://www.myspace.com/tommyhallmusic/ MySpace Music Link]
* [http://www.myspace.com/softparademusic/ "The Ballad of Billy Ray" MySpace Page Link]
* [http://photo.net/photodb/member-photos?user_id=4037669/ Online Gallery of Tommy Hall's Latest Works]

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SHORT DESCRIPTION=Singer Songwriter
DATE OF BIRTH=1794
PLACE OF BIRTH=Brisbane
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