A young, talented, hard-working artist from Cyprus/Greece, who has a passion for music. Has had vocal training for six years and has been awarded highest Distinction in nationally recognised music exams. Nelena has completed the three year degree in Theory of Music and also studied Theatre for five years, taking part in three productions performed in the biggest theatre venue in Cyprus, two of which were scripted by her.

Awards

Music Cube Competition Finalist - 2014
Finalist of UK Unsigned Showcase - 2014
Finalist of Sony Music Project -2013
Semi Finalist of “Stoke’s Top Talent” - 2012
National Finalist of “Stars-Sensations” in Bournemouth - 2012
Winner of Birmingham’s “Festival4stars” – 2011
National Finalist of “Stars-Sensations” in London - 2011
Ranked 2nd in Marie Curie’s “Grosvenor Casino Talent Search” - 2011
National finalist of “Chicago’s Voice”- 2010
Ranked 3rd in “Staffordshire’s Got Talent” - 2010
Ranked 4th in the National Finals of the 3rd Pan-Cypriot Singing Competition - 2009
Awarded 1st place in The American Academy Nicosia’s Talent Show - 2007

Achievements and Performances

Eurovision finalist – 2014-2015
Gig at The Roadtrip & Workshop – 2014
Gig at Underbelly - 2014
Gig at Floripa – 2014
Gig for Westfield Presents – 2014
Release of original track – 2013/2014
RMS Showcase - 2014
Gig at AllStarLanes, London - 2013/2014
Gig at The Comedy Pub, London - 2013/2014
Concert at Proud, Camden Town - 2013/2014
Gig at Bar Vinyl, Camden Town - 2013/2014
Concert at Café Concerto, Westfield, London - 2013/2014
Gig at The Gigalum, London - 2013
Gig at XOXO, London - 2013
Gig at The Library, London - 2013
Release of original track - 2013
Our World Performing Arts Festival, Stoke-on-Trent - 2013
Showcase at RoadTrip & TheWorkShop, London - 2012
Showcase with Big Mouth Events Entertainments - 2012
Singing workshops at the Urban Arts Centre, Staffordshire - 2012
Demo album recording - 2012
Professional promotional photo shoots - 2012
Singing contract with PlayStudios, London - 2012
Gigs in Staffordshire - 2012
Personal showcase in Stoke-on-Trent - 2012
Jubilee Festival in Stoke-on-Trent - 2012
Staffordshire University fundraising event for Douglas Macmillan Hospice - 2011 and 2012
Staffordshire Diversity Fashion Show - 2011 and 2012
Bournemouth Showcase of Mazmister Entertainment - 2011 and 2012
Staffordshire University Awards Ceremony - 2011
Staffordshire University Summer ball - 2010
Stoke-on-Trent Cancer Research festival - 2010
Singing contract at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus - 2008