NEWS

20/08/07 - Cape Town
I've got my tickets booked and am nearly ready to go! I lave London on the 1st September to go to Cape Town.

09/07/07 - Music Music Music
I am still writing music in my home studio set up. Following the Glen Album, I have another concept for an album which I am currently writing for, watch this space!

06/06/07 - Wikipedia
Ever used the world famous Wikipedia? I use it all the time as it's great to find out things and explore the wonderful world of fact. And guess what's more? I am on it! Use the link below to find out more...
Visit the Wikipedia website

June 2007 - Crusaid's 10k Walk for Life
On the 10th June 2007 I will be walking 10k to raise money for the AIDS/HIV charity Crusaid. This charity provides halp to those affected by ths terrible virus which has now taken over most of Afirca. Thousands of people die from AIDS every year and it's about time we put a stop to it. Please help me to raise money towards this very good cause by clicking on the link below. Thanks.
www.walkforlife.co.uk

May 2007 - Purobeach Volume Tres
This month sees the release of Purobeach Volume Tres featuring one of my songs on CD 1. Click on the link below to find out more and to order your copy of the album from Seamless Records.
www.seamlessrecordings.com

April 2007 - Silver & Gold Roses Awards
Following the arrangement that I did for the IRN BRU Snowman commercial it won a Silver and Gold Award at this years Roses Advertising Awards. Click here to view the commercial.

April 2007 - The Glen Volume One
The lanuch of theglenmusic.com webise is finally here. Here you can buy copies of the sublime chillout album online as well as download it in MP3 format. Featurning songs from myself, Ben Ash, Simone Elizabeth, Neon Hitch, Tinashe and many more, this excellent compilation is a great buy, so go buy it!
www.theglenmusic.com

March 2007 - Bronze British Television Advertising Award
Following the arrangement that I did for the IRN BRU Snowman commercial it won a Bronze award at the British Television Advertising Awards this month. Click here to view the commercial.
www.btaa.co.uk

December 2006 - Christmas in Cape Town!
I am off to spend Christmas and New Year in the sunny Cape Town in South Africa from 24th December until 2nd January. Staying at The Glen Hotel with Mark, Tony and Dan. Can't wait guys! Thanks x
www.glenhotel.co.za

December 2006 - The Snowman
I have just finished the arrangement for an advert for Irn Bru featuring a remake of the Snowman animation. The spot is being played out across northern UK but not in London so I decided to post it on here for you to look at. Take a look using the link below.
Irn Bru Snowman

November 2006 - Respect Holiday's Brochure Release
The UK's leading gay travel company, Respect Holiday's released their new holiday brochure featuring 5 photographs from my portfolio including the front cover! Whilst in Gran Canaria in 2005 and Ibiza in 2006 I took some photographs of Dan Garcia which have now been included in their 2007 brochure!
www.respect-holidays.co.uk

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November 2006 - The Glen Volume One Release
Expected release of The Glen Vol I. A lounge chillout compilation album by The Glen Boutique Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. Boasting 14 tracks of pure chill and downbeat tempos. Watch this space!
www.glenhotel.co.za

September 2005 - Puro Beach Album Release
Release of Purobeach Volumen Uno compilation album on Seamless Records.

A boutique hotel group and beach club which has recently been voted one of the top 10 destinations in the world by Conde Nast Traveller and was recently featured on the front page of the Observer Travel section. This summer sees the opening of Purobeach, the brand new beach club – imagine an ultra-cool, ultra-international venue along the lines of Nikki Beach or Es Vive in Ibiza.

Leading bargrooves DJ Ben Sowton begins this compilation as Purobeach does its day: A deeply relaxing soundscape awash with soothing beats and unwinding melodies. Expertly selected, this bespoke mix perfectly compliments the poolside calm of Purobeach’s Mediterranean setting - a refined blend of tracks purpose made for such designer slacking. Phil Thurston's "Moroccan Sauta" (Track 4, CD1) contributes to the ambience of this great album. Taking away a piece of the ambience of Purobeach with this compilation, you are left with the sense that you have been privy to a very special secret: The secret of integrating dazzling music with a sublime setting.

Available from Amazon.co.uk, Seamless Records or all good record shops in the UK.

July 2005 - SohoLoft Album Release
Release of SohoLoft compilation album on Clear Records label.

Soholoft is the first compilation album from Clear Records. Boasting 18 tracks from Phil Thurston, Ben Ash and Ian Ritchie, this eclectic compilation demonstrates some fresh tracks bursting with energy, and contains elements of jazz, breakbeat, ethnic, almost tribal sounding grooves which contribute to this truly amazing lounge/chillout album.

Available from Clear Records or all good record shops in the UK.