Andrea Figallo
Hailing from Italy, the Flying Pickets bassman and vocal percussionist,
Andrea, studied theatre and music at University of Bologna while directing
choirs and performing in vatious formations. In 2000, he appeared in and
sang for a Coca Cola TV commercial that was broadcast in Spain and Portugal.
In the 90s Andrea used to perform and tour with the italian a cappella sextet
Jazz`n Jam, while producing 2 of their albums. He's a renowned teacher of all
things concerning choral singing and performing and often invited to adjudicate
contests in Europe and abroad. He's a published composer and arranger. He's produced
the Flying Pickets "Everyday" album that was nomination for Best Pop/Rock Album at the
CARAs 2005. He's added his voice to the latest Bobby McFerrin album and produced the first
The Ghost Files album. Andrea uses Sennheiser in-ears and Neumann microphones.
Andy Laycock
Joined the Pickets in August 1999; but he's been singing acappella since 1984,
when - having completed a Performing Arts degree - he was a founder member
(along with ex-Pickets bass singer Chris Brooker) of the a cappella group Ad Nauseam,
who he toured with for several years. Andy is also well known in Britain as an actor in
Television and West End theatres, having worked with many leading writers such as Dennis Potter
and Tom Stoppard. More recently, Andy's voiceovers have been heard in commercials on radio and TV.
Damion Scarcella
Originally from Melbourne Australia, Damion Scarcella,
received his DipMus in classical voice at the
prestigious "Melba Conservatorium". With this strong
base in Classical music Damion has found he moves
seamlessly from one style of singing to the next and
as a performer he specializes in Pop, Musical Theatre
and Classical Styles. Since moving to the UK in 2005 Damion has worked on
the corporate circuit as a vocalist with "The Three
Waiters", "Vegas Opera Dudes" and more extensively
with the acapella group "The Flying Pickets"
performing all over Europe.
Simon John Foster
Simon joined the Pickets in January of 2004. He has worked in most areas within the music business
with many top artists including Zucchero, Geri Halliwell, Bond and George Michael. He also played Elwood
in the theatre production of "The Blues Brothers" which toured in the UK, Europe and Japan, including four
sell out West End runs. While it's his first venture into true acapella music, he is well used to singing
close harmony and is very much relishing this new challenge.
Michael Henry
Born in London to Jamaican parents. Studied composition and clarinet at the Royal College of Music.
Was a member of the Pickets from 91 to 94, having also stepped in on many occasions since, and is now
once again a full-time member. His professional vocal achievements include opera with ENO, Glyndebourne,
Royal Opera House; backing vocals for Diana Ross,Robbie Williams, The Pet Shop Boys, Dave McAlmont, Billy Bragg,
Cliff Richard and Chrissy Hynde; West End performances with the 2001 "Official Tribute to the Blues Brothers",
Presenter of BBC Young Musician of the Year in 1992 and has a catalogue of over 200 songs and compositions.