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‘Blake’ released their debut album ‘Blake’ in November 2007 which went straight to Number One in the UK Classical Album Chart and hit the top 20 of the UK Pop Album Chart. The British public welcomed such a fresh, new sound in music and wholeheartedly embraced the alternative versions of timeless classics such as the Beach Boys’ ‘God Only Knows’ and many others, all recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The support and appreciation of the public was soon apparent, within three weeks the album had attained Gold status in the UK and in May 2008 they found themselves at the Royal Albert Hall receiving the Album of the Year Award at the Classical BRITS.

Following a media scrum of activity and excitement, their version of ‘Swing Low’ was chosen to be the Official Anthem of England Rugby for the Rugby World Cup. They have since performed at many sporting events Worldwide including the Melbourne Cup in Australia and in London at The Hurlingham Club Polo as well as the historic new roof opening at Wimbledon in May 2009.

Their second album was released in September 2008 and instantly reached Number 12 in the UK album charts and Number 1 in the Australian Classical chart. This album has captured the hearts of a devoted and fast growing fan base across the globe

As well as devoting themselves to their music, the band also spends time supporting several charities close to their hearts; Help For Heroes, The War Widows Association, and MIND.

2009 continues to be an exciting year for ‘Blake’ who are about to embark on the release of their third album scheduled for September 2009. The album ‘Together’ will be released through ‘Blake Records’, the first ever ‘United Artists’ concept in the classical musical world, made up with some of the industry’s leading players.