Dan Sumption Photos : Art and Karaoke

12th October 2006

WebsterGotts and Robin Close organised "Just For Fun", an evening of performance art, karaoke and Chinese food at the Marble Court Oriental Karaoke Restaurant in Rockingham Gate, Sheffield. The Arts Council paid for me to photograph the event, which was a stunning success and great fun. By the end of the night, the karaoke equipment was well and truly knackered, thanks to Graeme Stonehouse's brave efforts (see final three photos).


'Ban This Karaoke' lyrics sheet by Juneau Projects
Terry O'Connor, of Forced Entertainment, sings to a man called Davis and tries to make him cry
Stuart Faulkner sings Black Lace's "Superman" and tries to get audience members to join in with the actions
Karaoke DJs Elvis & Mike Speed
Chris H Clarke playing guitar
Impromptu karaoke performance from the restaurant owner, Billy Chow
Allie J Carr dancing to previously unheard music
WebsterGotts dancing with their overalls full of squeaky toys
Richard Bolam singing "Like a Prayer"
Richard Bolam singing "Like a Prayer"
Richard Bolam handing out halos
Karaoke audience
WebsterGotts
Karaoke audience
Wendy Houston speaking, her voice drowned out by the chorus of "All By Myself"
Karaoke audience
Impromptu karaoke
Impromptu karaoke
Graeme Stonehouse singing "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins and smashing glasses over his head
Graeme Stonehouse singing "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins
Graeme Stonehouse singing "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins and smashing glasses over his head

This is a selection from over 300 photographs taken at this event. Please email Dan if you wish to see more.

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