Wednesday 14th May 2014

They've studied, performed and dreamed - and earlier today, one hundred Performing Arts students had their opportunity to ask just what it's like to have cracked the industry, when an internationally acclaimed boy band came to town.



One half of Lawson, who include Old Whittington lad, Ryan Fletcher, popped into Chesterfield College to speak with students who are themselves hoping to break into the entertainment market, and participate in a Q&A session, around the pitfalls and perks of doing what you love for a living.

Ryan, along with Joel Peat, from Mansfield, spent an hour talking with the crowd - and, in what proved to be an entertaining and jokey session MC'd by Peak FM'ss Becky Measures and James Summers - gave an honest and open account of how their lives have changed over the last couple of years. Sadly, the other band members Andy Brown and Adam Pitts couldn't be at the session.

Lawson were named, the lads confirmed at the session, after a Doctor who had treated lead vocalist Andy Brown when he suffered a brain tumour in 2006.

Doctor Lawson, joked Joel, attended the last concert of the last tour and was presented to the crowd. A statement on the group's website in the last couple of days confirmed that Andy is back in hospital - but that it is not due to the effects of the tumour, and he is expected back in action soon.

With Lawson performing at the Party At The Proact on Sunday June 8th, alongside acts such as Tinie Tempah, it was perhaps fitting that other questions centred on dream collaboration choices. "Miley!" (Cyrus) they chorused in unison, though Ryan admitted somewhat sheepishly that had very little to do with music! (Jessie J was the ideal candidate for a Lawson musical hook up it seemed), though they did confirm that John Mayer was a favourite listening choice of the band.


One half of Lawson visiting Chesterfield College on Tuesday - Joel Peat (left) with Chesterfield's own Ryan Fletcher

Having been asked who writes the songs, Ryan and Joel told the group that Andy normally began the process, bringing a raw version for the band to "make into a Lawson song". They also said that giggling was the best bit of their job, the worst being the separation from families and loved ones for extended periods.

The Party At The Proact will be the first time that Ryan has performed in his hometown - and he joked that the idea both excited and terrified him - particularly as his mum will be watching him, and will know that he's not always the cool rock star he appears on stage!

Jokey and clearly close, the lads are nonetheless serious about what they do, and proud of what they have achieved - and are very keen to pass on the knowledge and cautions to those who hope to follow them

In an interview ahead of the session with The Chesterfield Post, the lads told us just what coming home will mean to Ryan, and how their lives have changed in two years.

They also had advice to students on how to break into the business - and that centres on using social media to its full advantage.

Listen to the interview with Joel and Ryan in full here...

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Hairdressing students, Wendy Watkin and Kathryn Wapplington from Chesterfield College show off their skills in Madrid More...

LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN RECEIVE AN EXCITING DELIVERY -
Pupils and staff from Grassmoor Primary School, Chesterfield, are celebrating today after taking delivery of some brand new creative learning equipment. More...

STILL TIME TO MAKE SECONDARY SCHOOL APPLICATIONS -
There's still time for parents of Y6 pupils to apply to Derbyshire County Council to get their child a place at secondary school in September 2012. More...

A NEW VOICE FOR DERBYSHIRE PARENTS -
Parent View is a new Ofsted online questionnaire allowing parents and carers across England to give their views on their child's school at any time of the year. More...

STRIKING OUT BULLYING IN CHESTERFIELD SCHOOLS -
Former Britain's Got Talent finalists 'Strike' swapped performing in front of Simon Cowell for 100's of Chesterfield children as part of an anti-bullying demo. More...

EXTENDED RUN FOR POWERFUL SCHOOL DRAMA, 'PUSHED' -
A powerful drama designed to prevent anti-social behaviour will continue to tour schools thanks to funding from Derbyshire County Council. More...

'DAHLICIOUS' DAY AT ST PETER & ST PAUL SCHOOL -
Pupils from St Peter & St Paul School on Hady Hill enthusiastically joined in with the dressing up on Dahlicious Dress Up Day. More...

CHESTERFIELD PUPILS GET SPACED OUT -
Lucky Chesterfield pupils are to visit the Centre for International Space Research at Korolev City More...

CELEBRATIONS ALREADY AT CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE -
Chesterfield College already has reason to celebrate following an OFSTED Outstanding award for their Nursery More...

APPLY NOW FOR YOUR CHILDS SECONDARY SCHOOL -
They've only just gone back to begin a new academic year, but parents of Y6 pupils need to apply now to get their childs secondary school place in Sept '12. More...

SAFER SCHOOLS RECOGNISED BY PIONEERING AWARD -
As Chesterfield children return to school this week, news comes of a pioneering new award that equips pupils and staff with basic life-saving skills. More...

TOP OF THE CLASS FOR GCSE STUDENTS -
A bumper year for 8,700 GCSE students who received results in Derbyshire this year, with 79% receiving 5 or more A* to C GCSE's, a 5% improvement on last year. More...

TRIP OF A LIFETIME FOR COLLEGE STUDENT MICHAEL -
Chesterfield College hairdressing student, Michael Wild has been proudly flying the flag for the town in Japan this summer More...

CHESTERFIELD STUDENTS MAKE THE GRADE AT 'A LEVEL' -
It's been a successful day for over 2,700 local students who picked up their A level results today. More...

COLLEGE CONFIRMS DEPARTURE OF PRINCIPAL -
It has been confirmed today that Principal Judith Mcarthur has now left Chesterfield College. More...

25 YEARS, 10 CHILDREN AND 28 DAYS -
25 years on, the disaster at Chernobyl still means that toxins survive in the surrounding area, causing suffering and illness, some of the children have visited the UK More...

GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT... -
Award-winning school chefs are celebrating after scooping a national prize for the quality of their food and service. More...

GRASSMOOR GETS 2nd PLACE - OFFICIAL-
The Chesterfield Post today received confirmation that Grassmoor Primary School is officially runner up in Ronseal's Playground Project Competition More...

LOCAL SCHOOL COUNTING ON YOUR FINAL VOTES TODAY -
Today we learned from the team behind the campaign that 'our' school is now in 2nd place, trailing only slightly to a Scottish city school - so get those votes in before midnight. More...

CAPS AND GOWNS FOR CHESTERFIELD CHILDREN -
Over 200 children from Chesterfield schools donned caps and gowns earlier this week in order to attend their very own ‘ graduation ceremony’. More...

NEW SCHOOL BUILDS FUTURE FOR STUDENTS -
After 17 months in the making Springwell Community School will celebrate it’s official opening this  Friday (15th July). More...

BIG IN JAPAN -
Hair and Beauty students at Chesterfield College received their certificates of achievement, in front of an audience of parents and friends and industry leaders in Japan via Skype. More...

DERBYSHIRE SCHOOL WINS NATIONAL GOLF TITLE -
One of the smallest schools in Derbyshire has finished top of the class in one of the country's biggest golf competitions.
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JACK CHARLTON SCORES COLLEGE AWARD -
Joinery student, Jack Charlton was presented with an esteemed award at the Chesterfield College Joinery Celebration of Achievement evening More...

COLLEGE WIDE CELEBRATIONS -
Once again the achievements of students of Chesterfield College have been recognised by all departments. More...

VOTE AND MAKE IT CHILDS PLAY FOR LOCAL SCHOOL -
A Chesterfield primary school is celebrating after being chosen as a national finalist to win a new school playground. More...

ROYAL CELEBRATION FOR STUDENTS -
Chesterfield College students celebrated their achievements on the DofE Award scheme in right royal fashion, with HRH the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward. MORE...

NO WINNERS IN TEACHERS STRIKE -
Toby Perkins, Labour MP for Chesterfield has said tonight that, "Only dialogue will bring about a fairer deal for teachers and uninterrupted schooling in the public sector pension row." More...

SCHOOLS AFFECTED BY TEACHER STRIKE -
This is a provisional list of all schools and whether they are closed or open today - in full or in part - released by Derbyshire County Council. More...

SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER FOR TEACHERS TOO! -
It's a season of firsts and new initiatives for Chesterfield Football club, and here's another one! More...

KATIE FINISHES 3RD IN NATIONAL WELLA COMPETITION -
Well done goes to Chesterfield College Level 3 Hairdressing student Katie Beer and her model Lin Lin (Nikki) Xu for their success in the finals of the Wella Xposure competition held in London. More...

CHARITY GIG RAISING FUNDS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL -
Top local musicians will be heading to a village near Eckington this weekend for the latest Middle Handley Charity Gig. More...

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE'S ARTS FESTIVAL 2011 DIARY -
Theatre, Dance, Music, Lectures featuring acting, technology, TV presenting, filming, art, design and more in June More...

IT'S DESTINATION CHESTERFIELD FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS -
Travel and Tourism students from Chesterfield College have teamed up with Destination Chesterfield to promote the town to young people in the surrounding area. More...

PARENTS ANGER AGAINST SCHOOL PLACES 'LOTTERY' -
Parents in Chesterfield are expressing concerns today after they say that many children have been refused places at the primary school of their choice. More...

WHATS TO DO THIS SPRING BANK? -
Spring Bank Holiday Activities in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire More...

COLLEGE STUDENTS SUCCESS AT SKILLBUILD HEATS -
Carpentry, Joinery, Brickwork, Painting and Decorating students from Chesterfield College achieved successes at the regional Skillbuild Heats event More...

COLLEGE STUDENTS HELP OZBOX IN FUNDRAISER -
Chesterfield College Students teamed up with Derbyshire Constabulary's Ozbox scheme to raise over £514 for Thomas Fletcher. More...

STUDENT LOAN ADVICE ON SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES -
The Student Loans Company is to run a series of student finance surgeries to give real-time advice to those going to university this autumn. More...

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE STUDENTS WIN COMPETITION -
Hair and Beauty students from Chesterfield College were victorious after an Inter-College competition More...

DAD DIGS DEEP FOR HASLAND SCHOOLS ECO-PROJECT -
A green fingered dad has been helping his son's school improve their eco- credentials as part of his employer's Volunteering Grants Programme. More...

COLLEGE FACES CUTS OF £2.8m -
There are expected to be job losses at Chesterfield College as the centre faces a £2.8m funding cut this coming financial year. More...

STANLEY DYSON'S LEGACY LIVES ON -
Three children aged between 8 and 11 were feted in London after winning a special art competition celebrating the life and work of a recently discovered local talent. More...

FATAL ROAD CRASH AT CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE? -
The scene outside Chesterfield College at lunchtime was of a fatal collision which took place just outside the entrance on Infirmary Road. Or was it? More...

YOU CAN 'STOMP' THE BEAT -
'Stomp' the percussion based street performance and award winning West End and International show visited Chesterfield College. More...

CHESTERFIELD APPRENTICES 'FIRED UP' -
With Apprenticeships on the rise and becoming a popular alternative to A levels, National Apprenticeship Week (7th-11th Feb) aims to celebrate students work as well as the scheme itself. More...

CLEANING UP THE FUTURE OF OUR PARKS -
Chesterfield Borough Council's Street Scene Enforcement team has been working with pupils at Parkside School to help improve local parks. More...

£2.5m INVESTMENT BOOST FOR CHESTERFIELD -
Good news today for both businesses and the unemployed in Chesterfield with news that £2.5m of new funding and grants is now available More...

BACK TO SCHOOL FOR CHESTERFIELD MP -
Schoolchildren in Chesterfield heard first hand about life in Parliament when MP Natascha Engel visited their school More...

"SHUTTING THE DOOR ON THE ASPIRATIONS OF YOUNG PEOPLE" -
That's Chesterfield College lecturer and Union Representative James Eadon's view on the Government's proposals to withdraw EMA. More...

BRINGING HISTORY
TO LIFE -
During a period when most schools in Chesterfield closed as a result of the bad weather, one actually opened its doors - for the first time in more than 40 years. More...

SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO SNOW FROM
NOV 30th 2010 -
Here's a list of schools closed today that we know of. If you have any more to add to the list, go to our forum More...

NO SUGAR - BUT LIFE STILL SWEET FOR CHESTERFIELD APPRENTICES -
Chesterfield College launching it's innovative Apprenticeship Academy based at it's Tapton Campus. More...

BEST SCHOOL FROM NOTTINGHAM TO LEEDS! -
A Chesterfield School is celebrating after climbing 41 places in the league table and becoming the highest performing prep school between Leeds and Nottingham. More...

'JOG DERBYSHIRE' JOG GROUP LAUNCHED AT COLLEGE -
Chesterfield College has become the first employer in the area to launch an official jogging group for its members of staff. More...

STUDENTS TAKE A 'PREGNANT PAUSE' AT LONDON STATION -
Chesterfield College Childcare and Health and Social Care students took part in a 'Flash Mob' alongside other volunteers including Holby City star Duncan Pow at London's Victoria Rail Station More...

COLLEGES SALON QUALITY ATTRACTS INDUSTRY PROS FROM FAR AND WIDE -
The reputation of Chesterfield College's hair and beauty salon attracted visitors from Japan this week More...

CHESTERFIELD'S GRADUATES PUBLIC SHOW OF SUCCESS -
It was a first for Chesterfield College when more than 100 proud graduates celebrated at the Crooked Spire, after a procession through the town centre More...

NEW FACILITIES FOR CHESTERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL -
A Chesterfield Secondary School is celebrating the opening of its new Student Resource and Learning Centre. More...

BUILDING LIFE
SKILLS -
Year six children at New Whittington Community Primary school got a taste of town planning when they took part in a unique project designed to coincide with 'money week' in school. More...