AimzsterWho bothers to watch Girlband?
August 16th 2006 13:50
So anyone who noticed what is broadcast on Channel 10 at 6pm on Sunday nights would’ve noticed another reality show called Girlband. Hosted by the ever-excited Natalie Bassinnnnngggthwaaiaiaite (something went wrong there but meh), the show profiles a girl band (oh my, how original) forming, storming, norming, performing as a band…
…Then after all that hard work and the show is over, like FOREVER, they will adjourn and return to working in a retail chain store. Back to where they came from.
Show business is harsh, people.
But besides the blatant publicity to make a hott and sexy girl band for all the pre-pubescent children to drool at, the band isn’t a totally random project like Idol or Popstars.
Basically, some dude from the record company caught wind about these 14 EXCEPTIONAL singers and dancers and asked them to audition. And so they picked four and left the rest to wallow away in disappointment and go back to their day jobs at Hungry Jack’s (they should be thankful because the girls that got picked were working pro bono for 6 months...supposedly).
From watching the second episode (cos I didn’t know the show existed until I wanted to watch the Simpsons at 6pm on a Sunday night) you can already notice the tension from the group ‘leader’ Patrice, because of her really, really, really big knowledge of the industry from working in musicals here and overseas. Now there is nothing wrong with being a group leader, everyone needs one in any type of group work situation but if the group suddenly make some sort of musical debut then we know who’s idea that was.
And because I tuned in during the second episode (cos silly me totally forgot this show existed), anyone notice Rebecca Tapia who was a finalist in Australia Idol in 2003? She was initially a Girlband member but pulled out because she felt that it’ll hinder her solo career. What were you thinking, girl??? Being in the girl band can propel you into a solo career, STUPID. Remember Chantelle Barry who was in Popstars’ Bardot? She dropped out just after she was picked to pursue a solo career. And well, she’s bombed quite badly now, hasn’t she? While Katie Underwood, who left while the band was at its peak is now laughing to the bank breaking it as a solo dance singer for club acts.
Using manufactured bands as a stepping stone is handy these days (Melody from the Pussycat Dolls admitted it ). It’s the pre-requisite to be something in the future. Kind of like acting in that awful show Passions as a way to be on bigger and ‘better’ soapies like Young and the Restless and Bold and the Beautiful (no I don’t watch them).
Maybe I should take a stab in the music industry. That way I’ll pick acts that are MARKETABLE and SUCCESSFUL. Hehe.
…Then after all that hard work and the show is over, like FOREVER, they will adjourn and return to working in a retail chain store. Back to where they came from.
Show business is harsh, people.
Can anyone say 'manufactured cheese'? Girlband attempts worldwide domination/Source: Ten
But besides the blatant publicity to make a hott and sexy girl band for all the pre-pubescent children to drool at, the band isn’t a totally random project like Idol or Popstars.
Basically, some dude from the record company caught wind about these 14 EXCEPTIONAL singers and dancers and asked them to audition. And so they picked four and left the rest to wallow away in disappointment and go back to their day jobs at Hungry Jack’s (they should be thankful because the girls that got picked were working pro bono for 6 months...supposedly).
From watching the second episode (cos I didn’t know the show existed until I wanted to watch the Simpsons at 6pm on a Sunday night) you can already notice the tension from the group ‘leader’ Patrice, because of her really, really, really big knowledge of the industry from working in musicals here and overseas. Now there is nothing wrong with being a group leader, everyone needs one in any type of group work situation but if the group suddenly make some sort of musical debut then we know who’s idea that was.
And because I tuned in during the second episode (cos silly me totally forgot this show existed), anyone notice Rebecca Tapia who was a finalist in Australia Idol in 2003? She was initially a Girlband member but pulled out because she felt that it’ll hinder her solo career. What were you thinking, girl??? Being in the girl band can propel you into a solo career, STUPID. Remember Chantelle Barry who was in Popstars’ Bardot? She dropped out just after she was picked to pursue a solo career. And well, she’s bombed quite badly now, hasn’t she? While Katie Underwood, who left while the band was at its peak is now laughing to the bank breaking it as a solo dance singer for club acts.
Using manufactured bands as a stepping stone is handy these days (Melody from the Pussycat Dolls admitted it ). It’s the pre-requisite to be something in the future. Kind of like acting in that awful show Passions as a way to be on bigger and ‘better’ soapies like Young and the Restless and Bold and the Beautiful (no I don’t watch them).
Maybe I should take a stab in the music industry. That way I’ll pick acts that are MARKETABLE and SUCCESSFUL. Hehe.
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Comment by Anonymous
but instead of taking the 'same old thing' line - you launch into a ridiculous personal attack on the people involved.
as far as them going back to work at retail stores, that is totally out of line and slanderous. don't discredit yourself by making such moronic statements.
these girls are simply making a go of life - pass or fail - i'm sure they are doing better than you.
a pessimist never tries.
Comment by Yolanda
I have a background in marketing and advertising and it bores me to tears to see people come up with the same old strategies that only works in the short-term. The concept of manufactured boy and girl bands is getting tedious and it is purely entertainment and money for the people who watch it or who work behind the scenes.
Yes they are making a go at life, good on them and good luck to them. I may appear to be a pessimist writing in some of my blogs but I'm actually being realistic. Manufactured bands do not live for long and it only works in America. There are bands who work and become successful here, but only fills a niche, not a mass market. Over the years we have seen so many boy/girl bands who have had time and money invested in them only to crash in the short term and I have shown some examples to back up what I said.
I do not choose to have my anonymity taken away from me, I rather work behind the scenes and reap my success there. And I'm actually doing pretty good to get there thank you very much.
So before you say I'm making 'moronic statements' in my blog, do remember that it is my blog and it's only for light entertaining reading and a side project.
Life is too short to worry about what other people think. What I write today is pretty insignificant to what the papers will write about them tomorrow. News.com.au have slandered Dannii Minogue and Paulini because of very bad sales on their album releases on a bigger scale. This blog is only a tiny fraction of the damage that they will suffer if the venture proves unsuccessful.
Thanks for you comment. Have a nice day
Comment by Justin
I studied music business at TAFE last year and one of the first things we had to distinguish is learning that what we particuarly like, or who were our favourite bands and whatnot doesn't really matter according to taste. It's dependent moreso on what most of the other people think. It's a business like any other industry, even if there is more creativity and authenticity to it. Unless you sell it somehow, find something else to make money and keep it for your hobby.
Comment by Nelson
"By the way, if anyone here is in marketing or advertising...kill yourself. Thank you." ~ The late, great Bill Hicks.
Comment by Yolanda
And shush, one day I'll be rolling in money
Comment by Jen
as for the "personal attack" i think when you open yourself to being on a reality tv show, you must expect much harsher things to be said about you than what was said here. we are all guilty of it, you just are brave enough to voice your opinion and be open to criticism.
talk about moronic statements sweetheart, maybe if you want to "make a go of your own life" you should get out there and do it, rather than devoting so much time to bitching about someone's truly entertaining writing. thankyou for not writing pr fluff on here yolanda. there's enough of it out there, i'm glad someone is criticising something for being unoriginal. it's about time.
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Comment by YingYang
how gheyy can girlband bee?