Hey Hey…

2009 has been another great year and as it draws to a close I would like to look back and tell u guys about some of the high points and all the things that we’ve been getting up to. Seeing our album (POP!) on the shelves was an unbelievable feeling, it was always a childhood dream of mine and I couldn’t believe that it had finally come true. When we found out that it had achieved Gold status in January it was an incredible feeling. It was a shame that it never reached the chart position that it deserved but we were up against some big guns last Xmas, so the fact that it went Gold was a great achievement for us. I’d just like to say a huge thank you to those of you who bought it. It still baffles me to think that people at home can play our records.

As always, we have been travelling all over Great Britain doing live performances. We always have so much fun on the road and special thanks have to go to Jamie for keeping us in shape over the past year. I’d like to also say a huge thank you to all of our amazing fans that have travelled for miles to come and watch us. I hope you all enjoyed yourselves, I know we did.

In May we went on tour with our good mate Leon Jackson and we had a brilliant time. The cast and crew were a pleasure to work with and we had such a laugh on the road. I especially loved our team of dancers, they were so much fun to be around. We enjoyed many nights out after the shows. Once again I’d like to give huge thanks to all of those who came to support us on tour, especially those who travelled to our home town of Portsmouth for our one-off pop party. It was one of my favourite days ever.

Doing TV appearances is always fun. One of the most surreal experiences of the year was when we shot Gilbert’s Special Report for the TNT show. It was weird at the time but it was such a laugh watching it back. Acting as ‘Eric’ for Danni’s House was also a highlight along with the Noughties Countdown, where we talked about everything from the past decade.

After signing with new management we got some great news about our new record deal. That will mean that you guys can enjoy some brand new tunes from us in the New Year. We have been back in the studio with some of the world’s best writers and producers and the new stuff is sounding incredible, we can’t wait for you to hear it. We will also be taking ‘POP’ overseas so we can become an international act, how exciting! Huge thanks have to go to Wayne at Mighty Music Management for securing our deals, and for believing in us. I have a feeling that 2010 will be a special year.

The photo shoot for our new look was a day and a half, I felt wicked posing and acting like a stud for the camera and we now have a cool new image ready to go with our cool new music. Thanks to Joby, Adam, Keely, Rochelle and Carly. We Love it.

This year I bought my first home of my own and also one to rent to other people so all of a sudden I feel like I’m growing up, It’s crazy. I think I’ll always be a big kid at heart though!

Christmas time in 2009 has been awesome. We have enjoyed doing the usual festive light switch ons and going to Lapland was an experience I will never forget, although I did get my tongue stuck to some ice! (Check out the picture. Hehe!)

I really hope that you all like the new look website. Keep an eye out for more cool stuff that will be added to the site very soon. Also cheers for following us on our social networking sites. I’d like to give massive thanks to Jack and James for their smart designs.

Lastly… Thanks to all of you guys for your ongoing support… I love each and every one of you… We hope to make you all proud of us next year.

Well… that concludes a smashing 2009. I want to wish you all health, wealth and happiness for 2010 and have a wicked time on NYE.

Sean xxx