Question Time With Bianca

We have another question time and this time it is with Bianca (known as 1/5 of girl band Parade). We wanted to know more about the solo music she is working on and mentioned Parade (of course).

Here is what she had to say:

Many people will recognize you from the girl band Parade but what have you been up to since leaving the band?

I've been working on my debut solo album, so I’ve been in the studio writing which is something I  havent really done before and I’m enjoying it. I’ve had a lot of fun working with a few different collaborators,  producing something that I’m really proud of.

What were your first experiences as a singer and what made you choose this career?

I've always been interested in music since I was really young, so I'm lucky that I always knew that I wanted to perform. I can still remember one of my first singing auditions where I forgot the words because I was so nervous. I felt like a right idiot!

You have been working with some well known songwriters/producers, can you tell us who they are and what it is like working with them?

I’ve been working with a few different Producers, namely Steve Anderson (Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears, Leona Lewis), Tim Powell (Girls Aloud, The Sugababes) and the Nexus (Lana Del Ray, Hurts). I’ve also been in Sweden recording with Quiz and Larossi (Kelly Clarkson, Pussy Cat Dolls ), Addeboy & Cliff and Fredrik Berger (Say Lou Lou, Icona Pop, Erik Hassle) which was brilliant. Its been great working with these people as each one approaches my vision for the album differently. I’ve also been in the studio with Biffco which has been incredible, as he wrote ’Wannabe’  by the Spice Girls and I love that song!

Is there a release date for your debut solo single?

I’m hoping to get something out early next year, the sooner the better!

What are your plans for your music for the rest of this year and 2014?

I've been doing backing vocals on the X Factor live finals so thats kept me busy outside of working on my album. In 2014 I’ll be finishing off my album and preparing for the release of my debut single.

If you weren’t a singer, what would you be doing now?

I'm not really sure. I've always wanted to sing so I haven't really thought about what else I would do. I liked acting when I was growing up so I would probably have a go at that. But, if that didn't work, I'd probably be something completely different like a dog trainer because I love animals.

You have already had a top 10 single and 2 top 40 singles with Parade, how did you celebrate?

We didn't really get chance to properly celebrate our top 10 because we had so much going on at the time. I remember on the day we got our top 40 that we had a gig so it was really nice to be able to celebrate that achievement with our fans.

Do you think there might be a chance of Parade getting back together in a few years from now?

We’re all really busy working on our new projects at the moment but never say never! I caught up with Jess and Sian recently and I love Jess’ new song Double - Its a tune!

With you solo music, will you be collaborating with other artists?

I haven't recorded anything with anyone yet, but I have a couple of exciting collaboration ideas for the future.. I’ve recently had the pleasure of singing backing vocals on tracks for Olly Murs, Cher and Leona Lewis so I suppose that would be a good place to start!

If you could work with any international artist, who would it be and why?

That's such a tough question. I'd probably have to say P!nk because I think she's amazing and musically, my stuff is a little bit like hers. And she seems like a right laugh and properly bonkers!