The Big Issue Magazine
Object
Magazine
Production date
December 2008
Object number
2008.503
Physical Description
Magazine with a photo of Leona Lewis on the cover. Gold and white writing.
Singer, songwriter and Hackney resident Leona Lewis won the popular TV talent show The X Factor in 2006. Lewis’ success secured her a £1m recording contract and led to the release of her debut album Spirit (2007)
Singer, songwriter and Hackney resident Leona Lewis won the popular TV talent show The X Factor in 2006. Lewis’ success secured her a £1m recording contract and led to the release of her debut album Spirit (2007)
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Lewis, Leona
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From 'Roots, Rhythms & Records: The sounds and stories of African & Caribbean music in Hackney'
Singer, songwriter and Hackney resident Leona Lewis won the popular TV talent show The X Factor in 2006.
The X Factor and similar music talent shows on TV provide a route for many aspiring young musicians to find fame and recording contracts.
Lewis’ success secured her a £1m recording contract and led to the release of her debut album Spirit (2007).
Singer, songwriter and Hackney resident Leona Lewis won the popular TV talent show The X Factor in 2006.
The X Factor and similar music talent shows on TV provide a route for many aspiring young musicians to find fame and recording contracts.
Lewis’ success secured her a £1m recording contract and led to the release of her debut album Spirit (2007).
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LOVE . GIVING . CHRISTMAS . LIFE . FAMILY
THE BIG
ISSUE
Festive
Special
LEONA LEWIS
Superstardom, Simon Cowell and
spending Christmas in Hackney
WIN £100,000
TALENT COMPETITION P8
PLUS
Jarvis Cocker
Hunter S Thompson
Felix Dennis
Festive Special 2008 No. 826 Street Trade, Not Street Aid £1.50
THE BIG
ISSUE
Festive
Special
LEONA LEWIS
Superstardom, Simon Cowell and
spending Christmas in Hackney
WIN £100,000
TALENT COMPETITION P8
PLUS
Jarvis Cocker
Hunter S Thompson
Felix Dennis
Festive Special 2008 No. 826 Street Trade, Not Street Aid £1.50