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Kerrang! Magazine - issue 1334 October 2010 (Simon Young) - 'An irresistible sugar bomb of rowdy pop-punk'

Rock Sound - issue 142 December 2010 (Amy Bangs) - '...A sound that more than matches their would be peers'

Sergio Pimentel - Activision Blizzard - '...Definitely a band to keep an eye on.'

Sally's Gig Reviews (October 2010) - 'Unravel me EP is a mature offering from the young Barnsley quartet, and really should push them into the stratosphere of the punk/pop genre where they most definitely belong'

Hitomi have created their own brand of no nonsense, commercial rock music that has gained them a reputation as one of the hottest bands on the unsigned scene in the UK. Since Hitomi's launch in 2007 established venues have booked and re-booked the band as a result of their 'electric' past performances. Hitomi have gigged along side internationally recognized bands such as Hadouken, Hundred Reasons, Elliot Minor, This is Menace, Glamour of the Kill & Yashin.

The band's debut EP 'Save Face', was recorded with top industry Producer/Engineer Tim Speight. The EP has sold very well and has gained a lot of interest in the UK, with growing online support in other countries, particulary the USA. The EP gained an excellent review from UK national magazine 'Rock Sound' in May 2009.

In February 2010 Hitomi flew out to Philadelphia, USA to record their second EP, 'Unravel Me', with American Production Company, Play Work Productions. Hitomi's second release was highly anticipated amongst fans and industy professionals alike and there was a real buzz created around the band by the EP launch on the 8th October 2010.

At the launch of their Unravel Me EP, Hitomi sold out local venue 'The Lucorum' selling over 400 tickets and packing out the room to capacity. A review of the gig said 'you can't help but enjoy the energy they have on stage...Their show is outstanding from the spectacular lights down to the perfect mix on the sound.'

Both of Hitomi's EP's have received Radio air play on BBC Sheffield, Brighton's Juice FM, Dearne FM and many other local stations across the UK.

More recently Hitomi were named as one of the top three unsigned bands in the UK in the Kerrang! Warriors of Rock Competition. Hitomi were chosen by Kerrang! judges and voted for by the public above hundreds of other unsigned acts and performed a live set at Kerrang! House in Birmingham. The band view this as a highlight of their career so far and feel that being a clear favorite in the public vote proves the markability of Hitomi's music.

Hitomi are dedicated to playing and writing the music they love and the band is now in a position to take things in to the professional arena and release their music nationally and internationally under a label. Hitomi strongly believe in their capability to write commercial songs that will sell and prove popular in not only the UK but with an international audience

Michelle Yim is an actress I found using casting call pro, although she is based in London I she was flexible and able to come to Leeds for our music video shoot. A very reliable actress whom I intend to keep in touch with for future productions. I will pass on details if you would like to contact Michelle regarding productions.

Jane Thatch was the make up artist for my production, Florence and the Soldier. I found her through Thomas Danby Colleg. She was extremely professional and a great person to work with. She is a freelance make up artist and she has her own business cards, so contact me for her details. Here is some of her work below:

Jane Kanini was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was 100% committed and totally reliable. I found her on starnow.com/casting call pro which have proved to be great casting websites to find potential actors. Contact me if you would like Jane's details for productions.

Tom Flanagan was a pleasure to work with, as a producer of Florence and the Soldier I was in charge of placing the actors and I found Tom through an acting school in Headingley, Leeds. He was extremely professional and easy to work with. If you would like his contact details, message me and I will pass them on.

I helped my student friend, Chris Pritchard with his music technology project by filming his live recording session. I was a camera operator which isn't my speciality, however I am trained on all areas to do with film production.