Meet the Band
Meet Beat Street International.
Alex Hill
Drums/PercussionAlex is without question one of the hardest-working drummers around; his feel in the ‘engine room’ and his enthusiasm for his craft are both unsurpassable. Alex has performed in many prestigious venues and countries around the globe, and is still hired to play for ex-chart band The Bachelors.
Clifton Hughes
Lead VocalsCliff has been working with the band for the past eight years. His vocal talents range from silky smooth to hard-edged soul and funk. Fronting the band with sheer class and entertainment, this guy is so cool – he don’t need no fridge!
Richard D’Oliveira
Lead Vocals/Percussion/Saxophone/Backing VocalsWith Richard you’re guaranteed a great show – he’s a very experienced and confident frontman who has enjoyed an ongoing career on the stage, performing with some of the UK’s most respected party bands throughout the last two decades.
John McKillup
Saxophones/Flutes/Percussion/Backing VocalsJohn’s saxophone skills have made him the talk of the North on the performing circuit. He has a vibrant and lively stage presence, with additional percussion skills and great vocals too. John was an obvious choice for the band when they decided to expand their line up with some added ‘horn’ factor.
Nick Svarc
Guitars/Backing VocalsNick is a highly talented and much sought-after guitarist, who joined the band in 2007. His super funky rhythms and blistering solos are his trademark. Nick also happens to be the most chilled out man on earth, which is always a bonus in this business.
Chenai Zinyuku
Lead Vocals/Percussion/Backing VocalsChenai is a superbly talented and very much in-demand session vocalist with an incredible range and beautiful tones, and a ton of attitude to go with it. Chenai writes her own material too, and has recorded and performed with countless bands and record producers over the past decade.
Lashae Wheeler
Lead VocalsLashae is the newest recruit in the band. Her vocal abilities and great stage presence were just were just the ticket she needed to come onboard. Lashae also works in theatre productions around the UK & overseas.
Jason Brooks
Bass Guitar/Lead Vocals/Backing Vocals/Musical DirectorJason’s music career has seen him tour and record in the UK and across the globe, and he has recorded with A-list artistes including N Dubz, Paul Carrack (Mike & The Mechanics) Odyssey, Ian Kirkham (Simply Red) as well as with Granada television’s ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ all winners shows. Jason also runs Leeds’ premier recording studio Beat Street Studio.
