Penny Broadhurst & The Maffickers
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Bio
Penny Broadhurst is a singer and songwriter, based in Leeds in West Yorkshire, UK. She is backed by her live band, The Maffickers.
Penny has played Wireless, Latitude, Truck, Moor Music, Indietracks, Solfest, Ladyfest and Glastonbury festivals and been played on BBC Radio 1, Xfm, BBC 6 Music, Radio Magnetic etc as well as local and internet radio stations. She was shortlisted by the BBC World Service for their Next Big Thing. Penny has also performed on BBC Radio 4.
The 'Sparkle The Dark' limited edition EP in handmade packaging with accompanying short stories by award-winning writers was released and sold out in December 2009.
About
Penny is known for writing sharp lyrics, showcasing her unique voice and world view. She believes in hooks, harmonies and all-out pop music, and hates it when all the songs sound the same.
Her band contains members stolen from other top Leeds beat combos.
If you want to know more, please read the FAQ on her website.
"Gorgeous stuff."
Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
"She hasn't got a record deal but she sounds like an established act to me. I can see why she calls herself the Queen of Pop."
Clint Boon, Xfm Manchester
"Extremely creditable...wry and melodic."
Leeds Music Scene
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