Bliss – Nikki Webster Press Archive

two minute talk

Dec 1, 2002Oct 21, 2022 2002, Bliss No Comments

Nikki Webster is back with her new album, Bliss, and her catchy new song, 24/7 (Crazy ‘Bout Your Smile)…

What can we expect from your new album?
“My voice has aged since Follow Your Heart, and the material on my new album is just a little bit older because it’s what a 15-year-old would sing about. It’s really exciting. I was pretty relaxed, because I felt more experienced than I did with Follow Your Heart. I hope that all my fans will enjoy it and grow with me. I just hope that when I reach Kylie’s age, my fans will still be with me!”

Has Kylie given you advice on the industry?
“Mainly to always be happy and to remember that your fans are the main point. Which is true, because if it wasn’t for all my fan support, I wouldn’t be here today.”

Is it still strange to hear yourself on the radio?
“Well, I haven’t had much radio support, which is disappointing, so I’ve only heard it a few times. But hopefully my new songs will get more support.”

Are you crazy about anyone’s smile right now?
“Not at the moment. It’s a bit hard when you’re away from home. But I’ve got a lot of friends to keep me company, so it’s okay.

You design your clothes for the videos, don’t you?
“I do design everything myself, and it’s great fun. I am lucky I don’t have someone saying, ‘You’ve got to wear this,’ because they aren’t 15 and wouldn’t know what a teenager wears. I have a stylist who works with me as well, and she gets the fabrics and gets them made. I would love to bring out my own clothing range one day–that would be fantastic!”

By Kate Whitby

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Nikki’s beautiful life

Aug 17, 2002Oct 21, 2022 2002, Bliss Comments Off

Remember the little girl who stole the show at the 2000 Olympics? Nikki Webster’s now a big star, touring Europe and hanging out with her pal Kylie Minogue

You could understand why Nikki Webster’s classmates could be green with envy. Licking envelopes in an office for work experience doesn’t compare to touring Europe and singing in front of hordes of screaming fans. But that’s how Nikki, 15, spent her recent school holidays and work experience.

‘I went to Sweden, Holland, Denmark, Belgium and Finland,’ she says. ‘’It was great fun. In Holland I did two shows – with 10,000 people each!’

The teen who literally swung onto the world stage at the Sydney Olympics has grown up a great deal, and she says travelling has opened her eyes. Nikki toured for seven weeks with her dancers – her mum and dad took turns chaperoning – to promote her single Strawberry Kisses. She says it was odd ‘getting into that pink suit again’ but luckily, it still fits the growing girl.

‘Performing in front of all those kids who can’t speak your language but love your music – it was a great reward,’ Nikki says. In London, Nikki caught up with her friend and mentor Kylie Minogue.

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“I’ve grown up!”

Aug 1, 2002Oct 21, 2022 2002, Bliss, Interviews, The Wizard of Oz Comments Off

The Return of Nikki Webster

It’s been a hectic few months for Nikki Webster. After finishing up the Sydney season of her musical The Wizard of Oz, she headed straight to the studio to record her second album, before jetting overseas to promote her first single “Strawberry Kisses”. Now she’s back home and not only is she starring in Oz in Melbourne, but she’s also releasing her brand new single “Something More Beautiful” . . .

How far off is the new album?
I’ve finished recording it, it’s in the stages of mixing now. They’re getting it all together and putting in all the drums and stuff. It’s an exciting time, but I haven’t heard much of it yet!

How have you managed to record it while juggling everything else?
I did it at the end of The Wizard of Oz season in Sydney. I went into the recording studio about two weeks after. We’d blocked out three weeks, but it only took a week to do the whole album. We did about three songs a day which is pretty good, and then I went off to Europe, and now I’m doing The Wizard of Oz in Melbourne!

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Nikki Rocks!

Jul 1, 2002Oct 21, 2022 Bliss, Music, Undated Articles No Comments

The wait is over! Nikki Webster is back with a hot new single, Something More Beautiful!

Are you just so excited that you have a new single out!!!
Yes!

What do you think of Something More Beautiful?
I love it! It’s different, because it’s in-between a pop song and a ballad.

How long did it take to make the album?
It took a week to record. Lots of songs are sent in and I listen to them an pick… There were so many good songs, but Something More Beautiful just stood out.

Is it fun to be in a recording studio?
Well, we had heaps of fun! Recording is also a lot of hard work, but it doesn’t feel like work because I love it so much!

How is this album different from the last?
It is a little bit older than Follow Your Heart, but that’s probably the only main … It’s also got some really amazing and fun things on it.

We’re glad you have another album out this year! There’s nothing worse than waiting! Did you have to work doubly hard to do that?
I didn’t want to wait too long either! It’s really hard waiting for the single to be released and the album to come out. I just want it all to happen now!

Have you changed?
I’m still me, but travelling has opened up my eyes a lot. You can always try different things. I don’t think that hurts! I’ve always had a lot of input into what I do, and I still do. I design all of my own clothes and I still say, “Why don’t we try this or that?” I’m definitely still the same person!

Source: Barbie magazine