Q Live is managed and operated by Derek Maddison through Maddison Productions. Derek is a lifelong performer himself and a veteran in the industry. Touring the country and living near Manchester, where he worked extensively in the social clubs, Derek is a seasoned professional who has worked with stars including Matt Munro, Les Dawson and many more. He now ventures into the promotion of other acts through Q Live, to provide a standard of service that he thinks that quality acts deserve.

Derek’s performing career, which started decades ago and still continues to this day, playing at the famous night clubs of London's west end, including the Astor Club, the Blue Angel, the Stork Club, Quaglinos and the famous Penthouse Club. He did a tour in Italy many years back, working at the NATO base in Naples, where he was very popular with the Americans.

After recording a song written by the late Kenny Lynch and Tony Hicks (the Hollies) the record was played on radio. Lots of us will remember Radio Luxembourg. Derek also wrote music for Yorkshire TV's Documentary department for several documentaries, then sold around the world. Working all over the country, successfully in various cabaret clubs, and forming his own backing band using the resident musicians, Derek has always been driven to give a more professional show. Having his own backing band to perform, playing for his shows in the cabaret clubs was his next step to making his performances more spectacular.

After recording a song written by The late Kenny lynch and Tony Hicks (from the Hollies) the record was played on the radio station. Lots of us will remember Radio Luxembourg which was a Luxembourg power play. Derek also wrote music for Yorkshire TV's Documentary department for a few of their documentaries, which were then sold around the world. Working all over the country, successfully in various cabaret clubs, and forming his own backing band using the resident musicians, Derek has always been driven to give a more professional show. Having his own backing band to perform, was his next step to making his performances more spectacular.

In the nineties Derek was given a place on the very successful and long running programme Stars in Their Eyes where he performed as the legend Pat Boone, singing his rendition of April Love. While working in Spain for some years, Derek then put together a Neil Diamond tribute show. The show grew in reputation to be the best in Spain. Now back in the country and based in Bournemouth, Derek still performs the show whilst continuing the legacy of Q Live Entertainment, a platform to promote other talented and seasoned performers.

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