She’s back on the music scene with her new single – so we caught up with pop star Alesha Dixon to talk jet-setting, holiday anthems and Summer Of Music…
Just in case we haven’t shouted it loud enough, we’ve teamed up with TV judge Alesha Dixon to create the UK’s first fan-curated music video. It’s all part of our Summer Of Music campaign. Alesha’s just got back from sunny Cyprus, where she’s been shooting the video to her single, The Way We Are.
Three different endings have been filmed and edited. Now, the power is in your hands – you can choose your favourite by voting on the Summer Of Music site. What are you waiting for? Voting closes on Friday, 15th May. Oh, and did we mention that voters will be put into a prize draw to win a holiday to Cyprus? Go, go, go…
You’ve just filmed at two of our First Choice hotels – Holiday Village Aliathon and The King Jason Hotel – what did you think?
The King Jason was beautiful. We started filming in one of the rooms, which created a lovely backdrop. Holiday Village Aliathon was gorgeous, too – the pools were lovely. We shot footage on the beach, clifftops and in the sea caves as well.
Was it your first time on the island?
I’ve been many times before – in the Garage days, my Ayia Napa days. There are some very funny memories – blurry ones. I just remember raving a lot. I’d literally perform at some random club and then end up at Insomnia ‘til 6am. Great times…
Are you excited to be having the UK’s first fan-curated music video?
I was up late last night with the director to make sure all three endings are great. I’m so excited – I just love the fact it’s never been done before.
So you don’t have a favourite?
I’ve got a personal preference, but whichever one the fans choose is totally fine with me. One’s Go Pro-style, the other’s a beach party and then there’s one on a clifftop – they’re all so different.
Can you sum up your new single in one sentence?
A celebration of everybody’s individuality and a real feel-good summer track.
Talking of holiday tunes – what’s your go-to summer anthem?
I’m into Jess Glynne’s Right Here at the minute. But, Flowers by Sweet Female Attitude is a classic.
And where’s your favourite holiday spot?
I love going to LA because there’s a lot of creativity out there – and the temperature’s always beautiful. It’s really health-inspired too, so I love hiking around Runyon Canyon Park. But I also like quirkier places, like Asia. And, somewhere I’d love to go but haven’t yet is Brazil.
Is there anything you can’t travel without?
One thing I never forget is my iPod and speakers in case the hotel doesn’t have any. And a good book – the usual really.
Any holiday plans for this year?
I have no time for a holiday this year – apart from Cyprus for my cousin’s wedding. But, I’m not sure that counts. I’ll be in a villa with my entire family and there’ll be my cousin’s five-month-old baby keeping us awake all night.
You must’ve filmed in some amazing places before this – anywhere stand out?
I Shot Breathe Slow in Las Vegas – that was pretty cool. And, when I was in Mis-Teeq we shot on Venice Beach in LA. But I’ve also shot in some really dodgy places like infamous Bagleys in Kings Cross – in fact we filmed Mis-Teeq’s biggest hit, Scandalous, there.
Back to chilly Blighty – why do you think Britain’s Got Talent is still so popular?
I think it’s quintessentially British. It’s a show the whole family can watch together. When an act walks through the door, you don’t know what they’re going to do. I’m sometimes sitting there thinking ‘what else can I see, that I haven’t already seen?’ Then somebody will do something that surprises us.
Any acts you’d like to see win?
Obviously we’re all passionate about our golden buzzer acts, but I don’t mind who wins – I can’t call it. It’s a really open competition this year. I think the act that deserves to win is the one that works the hardest and makes the public fall in love with them.
And has big boss Simon Cowell ever invited you to Barbados?
No, but I don’t actually think people get invited to Barbados. I think they invite themselves and I certainly won’t be doing that!
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