Being in a Girl Band - 15 Rules to be a Huge Success in an All-Girl Band

Sep 28, 2026

Guide on succeeding in an all-girl band, framed through the example of All Saints and centered on fifteen practical rules. It contrasts how girl bands fade when fashions and industry attention shift, while All Saints remain relevant through credibility, street awareness, and strong music. The early sections introduce the overall strategy and provide the first rules, including presenting a confident image and securing a quality education to build a lasting start.

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CategoryLiterature

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Pages36

Reading Time55 min

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15 Rules to be a Huge Success in an All-Girl Band

1 Be Gorgeous!

2 Get a Good Education!

3 Get Lucky

4 Work Hard, Go Hungry!

5 Be Different!

6 Don't be a Spice Girl!

7 Write Good Songs!

8 Win a Few Awards!

9 Play Sell-Out Shows to Famous People!

10 Wear the Right Clothes!

11 Campaign!

12 Date the Right People!

13 Don't Work Too Hard!

14 Make a Movie!

15 Break and Make Up!

8 Being in aGirBandLIVEWiREINVESTIGATES — : Being in aGirl Band Mike Wilson Published in association with The Basic Skills Agend oRD Hodder &Stoughton A MEMBER OF THE HODDER HEADLINE GROUP Acknowledgements Cover:Mark Allan/Alpha Photos:p iv,Spiros Politis/Retna;p3 Dave Benett/Alpha;p5 Craig Barritt/Retna;LeeFloyd/Retna;p16 John Marshall/Redferns;p¹9 Clemens Rikken/Šunshine/Retna;p21Alpha;p23 Thomas Dubois/Retna Every effort has been made to trace copyright holders of material reproduced in this book.Any rights not acknowledged will be acknowledged in subsequent printings if notice isgiven fo the publisher. Orders;please contact Bookpoint Ltd,39 Milton Park,Abingdon,Oxon OX144TD.Telephone(44)01235400414,Fax:(44)01235400454.Lines are open from 9.00-6.00,Monday to Saturday,with a 24 hour message answering service.Emails address:orders@bookpoint.co.uk British Library Cataloguing in Publication DataA catalogue record for this title is available from the British Library ISBN0340800747 First published 2001Impression number10987654321Year2007200620052004200320022001 Copyright ◎2001 Mike Wilson All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in anyform or by any means,electronic or mechanical,including photocopy,recording,or anyinformation storage and retrieval system,without permission in writing from the publisher orunder licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited.Further details of such licences(for reprographic reproduction)may be obtained from the Copyright Licensing AgencyLimited,of 90 Tottenham Court Road,London W¹P 9HE. Typeset by SX Composing DTP,Rayleigh,Essex Printed in Great Britain for Hodder &Stoughton Educational,a division of Hodder HeadlinePlc,338 Euston Road,London NW13BH by Redwood Books Ltd.,Trowbridge,Wilts Contents 15 Rules to be a Huge Success in an All-Girl BandRule No. 2 1 Be Gorgeous! 3 2 Get a Good Education! 3 Get Lucky 6 9 4 Work Hard,Go Hungry! 5 Be Different!15 6 Don't be a Spice Girl! 17 7 Write Good Songs!21 8 Win a Few Awards! 23 !26 9 Play Sell-Out Shows to Famous People! 10 Wear the Right Clothes! 18 11(Campaign! 20 12 Date the Right People! 22 13 Don't Work Too Hard! 26 14 Make a Movie! 27 15 Break and Make Up! 28 Do you want to be in a successful girl band like All Saints? # 15 Rules to be a Huge Success in anAl1-Girl Band Girl bands come and go. When fashions change,the public lose interest.The record companies lose interest. But All Saints are different. They are a real band,not just some hopefuls put together by a record companyto play pop for the kids. As All Saints put it: 'We’re more good-looking than the restAnd we're more clever!' All Saints are more streetwise.And their music speaks for itself. So,follow their example.Follow the 15 simples rulesset out in this book. If you want to be as big as the All Saints,here's how to do it! Rule No.1:Be Gorgeous! It helps if you're good-looking. Shaznay,Melanie,Natalie and Nicoleare all drop-dead gorgeous.In each and every photo. Of course, the music is good.The songs are strong,and All Saints can really sing. But with looks likes these,they have a head start. C Shaznay,Melanie,Natalie and Nicole-all gorgeous.RuleNo.1 is be gorgeous! Rule No.2:Get a Good Education! If you want a good start in life,it helps to have a good education. For three of the All Saints,Melanie,Natalie and Nicole,that meant the Sylvia Young Stage School. Melanie and Nicole started there in 1986.They have been best friendsfrom the age of 11. The Sylvia Young Stage School is famous.for teaching the stars of the future.People like Emma Buntonand pop singer Billie, Nick Berry and Daniella Westbrook(she played Sam Butcher in EastEnders),Samantha Janus and Denise Van Outenall went there. In fact,the three All Saintswere only in the school for a short time.

FAQs

Why does the book use All Saints as the model for a successful girl band?

It argues that All Saints are different because they are a real band with strong music and credibility, not just assembled by a record company. Their appearance and confidence are presented as part of their advantage.

What is Rule No. 1 about?

Rule No. 1 is “Be Gorgeous!”, emphasizing the importance of looking great in photos and giving the band an early advantage.

What does Rule No. 2 recommend for a head start in life?

Rule No. 2 advises getting a good education, illustrated by how three members attended the Sylvia Young Stage School.

Sep 28, 2026

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