Reid & Stanners are a Scottish song-writing duo, specialising in fun, radio-friendly pop music.
Simon Reid and Louise Stanners met whilst studying Popular Music at University in Edinburgh and discovered that they shared not only similar musical tastes, but also the same drive to become professional commercial songwriters.
The pair were awared one of 60 places UK-wide on the BBC and BASCA 'Songwriters' Academy 2008'; have signed a multi-song Publishing deal with London-based Respect Music (led by Sharon Dean, also NARIP's London Director); were awarded 1st place in the 'Pop/Contemporary Ballad' category of the Pacific Songwriting Competition (Australia); and were recently chosen by Barbara Orbison to record a cover of Roy Orbison's song "You're The One", which was released on a worldwide iTunes ctribute compilation called "Roy Orbison - Under The Covers".
The pair are currently working on various projects with artists and collaborators across the UK, USA, Europe and Asia.
About Reid & Stanners
Reid & Stanners are a Scottish song-writing duo, specialising in fun, radio-friendly pop music.
Simon Reid and Louise Stanners met whilst studying Popular Music at University in Edinburgh and discovered that they shared not only similar musical tastes, but also the same drive to become professional commercial songwriters.
In 2008 Simon and Louise were awarded a place on the BBC & BASCA Songwriters' Academy 2008. Winning one of only 60 places available across the UK (over 3000 entries were received), they were invited to take part in a two-day Masterclass held at BBC Scotland in Glasgow.
The event was one of four Masterclasses held in Bristol, Manchester and London, and saw 15 of Britain's most promising songwriters participate in group writing activities, recording sessions, panel discussions and an open-mic session. Following on from the Glasgow Masterclass, Simon and Louise were invited to perform at The Bedford, in London.
In January 2009 Reid & Stanners signed a publishing deal with London-based Respect Music. The company's Director, Sharon Dean (also NARIP London Chapter Director) signed 3 songs: "Dear Charlie", "Nowhere I'd Rather Be" and "The World Keeps Turning".
March 2009 saw Reid & Stanners being awarded 1st place in the Pop/Contemporary Ballad Category of The Pacific Songwriting Competition (Australia). The winning song is called "Like You Said", and can be heard on www.myspace.com/reidandstanners.
In April 2009 Barbara Orbison chose the Reid & Stanners version of the Roy Orbison song "You're The One" to be included on a worldwide iTunes release entitled "Roy Orbison - Under The Covers". Simon and Louise met Mrs. Orbison, as well as Alex Orbison and Roy Orbison Jnr. at the album's launch held at London's Gibson Guitar Studio.
The pair are currently working on various projects with artists and collaborators across the UK, USA, Europe and Asia.
For more information please visit www.reidandstanners.com