Nick Heyward on leaving Haircut 100 to pursue a career as a solo performer.
A founding member of Haircut 100, Nick Heyward has gone solo having fronted of one of the most appealing pop bands of recent times.
At Maison Rouge Studios in London Marty Whelan met with Nick Heyward to discuss his musical career and plans for the future.
Nick Heyward talks about the stress of a hectic touring schedule with Haircut 100. Embarking on a solo career has presented challenges.
You've got to trust yourself.
'Whistle Down The Wind' was the first Nick Heyward solo single and a turning point for defining his sound with the introduction of an orchestra.
This episode of 'Video File' was broadcast on 11 February 1985. The presenter is Marty Whelan.
'Video File' was a 30 minute programme featuring a different musical artist each week. The presenter was Marty Whelan. Marty was replaced as presenter by Gareth O'Callaghan in 1990. The programme ran until 1991.
The first episode of 'Video File' was broadcast on 16 November 1984 and featured Nik Kershaw.
Video File will take an in-depth look at bands, solo artists, duos etc., concentrating on only one per week. Mary will introduce videos of the guests and will have live interviews with them also.
RTÉ Guide 09 Nov 1984, p.5
