10 Questions - The Fish Police
Published 5 July 2009
It's a joint effort from the artists under the ten questions spotlight this week...
'''ARTIST NAME:''' The Fish Police Dean Rodney, Charles Stuart, Mathew Howe
'''ROLE:''' Performers/musicians
'''SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE:''' The Fish Police
'''1. Where do you find inspiration for your work?'''
Dean I find it from TV programmes, cartoons, films, lots of things
Charles For me its more things that have happened in my life, film and pieces of music. Im also really inspired by Dean and his outlook on life.
'''2. What has been your most memorable performance?'''
Dean We performed at the Paralympics Handover event last year it was great
(Waltham Forest, one of the key Olympic London boroughs, held a music and entertainment event in their town square to commemorate the Olympic handover to London. The Fish Police performed)
Charles Well, weve performed at lots of Heart n Soul club events, but one in particular that stands out is our performance at The Squidz Club last summer. The crowd was so enthusiastic!
'''3. Where in the world would you most like to perform... and why?'''
Dean Japan! I love manga, anime, Japanese TV programmes, their whole culture really, so that would be my top choice.
'''4. Who/what has been the greatest influence on your creative output?'''
Dean I love music. I love artists who express themselves. I love Will Smith, Daft Punk, Kanye West.
Charles I came from a house where all my siblings were really creative and there was always music playing in the house, so my family have been a huge influence.
'''5. What has been the highlight of your career so far?'''
Dean When we went to Ireland and performed with another group called Stage Beyond. It was our first time abroad too. I loved it.
Charles Yes, I agree. It was great going abroad and working with different people and showing them what we do.
'''6. Who would you most like to work with...and why?'''
Dean The Black Eyed Peas and Dizzee Rascal, I like his beats.
Charles Too many people to mention!
'''7. What is the best job you have ever had?'''
Charles Well I was a cheese wholesaler when I was younger, which was great! But really, I think the best job I have is the one I have now. I love working with The Fish Police and I also work with other artists in the music industry too so Im always learning something new. Its fantastic.
'''8. Where do you see yourself/your company in 5 years?'''
Dean We want to make a Fish Police cartoon Mat & I (the other member of The Fish Police) love cartoons. Id love us to have a number one album and to tour the world.
'''9. What makes you happiest about performing?'''
Dean Being on stage, getting a crowd reaction and seeing everyone having a great time.
Charles Yes I agree; its great to be able to connect with the audiences.
'''10.What concerns you most about the state of the Performing Arts Sector in the UK?'''
Charles - Well I would like to see more acts from the learning disability sector like The Fish Police do more mainstream events and perform at bigger and better places.
