News headline – Farewell to Jo


Dear friends.

I have made the decision to leave Amici forever.

After many months of deliberation I feel that the time is right for me to follow my instincts and return to being “just Jo” and to pursue a solo career. I have had an invaluable four years with the guys and we’ve shared so many fantastic moments. The going has not always been easy, we’ve had our ups and downs, but it has always been you the fans and your faith in us, that has given me the desire to perform as a member of the band.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish, David, Tsakane and Bruno all the very best in their new and exciting adventures with Amici. I would like to extend a huge thank you to PC, Dani and Bee who were right there when we needed them. I must also thank our agent Andrew Zweck and his team for enabling us to tour and sing to you guys so often. I must also say a huge thank you to Sony BMG in the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand and the rest of the word. Without them Amici would not have been possible. Most importantly however I want to thank you, the fans, both here in the UK and in the rest of the world. You have been good friends and a huge support. So many of you have followed us right from the start and have made sacrifices to make it to gigs. You have been there as fans of the band and as friends on a personal level so thank you. I could not possibly name everyone individually but you know who you are! I hope we do not lose touch.

As for my future who knows what fate has in store? There are so many opportunities in the music industry. In the meantime I will continue doing what I love the most, singing, for as long as people want to listen.

Love as always

Jo xx

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I wish you all the luck in the world Jo!

Jo
Although we are sad you are leaving please believe we wish you all the best for your future in whatever direction it takes you

Ceedee

Dearest Jo

I am sorry that you are leaving Amici you will be missed

but I am sure that it was a hard decision for you to leave

You will be missed

I wish you all the best in your solo career

Thanks so much for being Jo I will miss you

Hopefully I will see you in the very near future

Big Hugs love xxx

Mary

Dearest Jo

While it saddens me that you are leaving Amici, I can only say thank you so much for the wonderful journey you have taken us on over the years.

Your sparkle and joy and moments of mischief and wickedness... on stage.... will never be forgotten- not to mention your glorious singing that will stay with us forever.

You have given us more joy than you will ever know.

I wish you much deserved success and happiness as you ' go it alone.'- and you take my love and thanks with you.

I look forward to following your new singing adventures and hope you get to sing in Oz again sometime. (And Andy as well!!)

Love to you both.

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Dear Jo,
I wish you every happiness for your future and am certain you will be very successful. I will follow your career with interest, and, although I will miss you as part of Amici, am looking forward to hearing your work as a solo artist.
Keep well,
Love Paola

Dearest Jo
We will miss your beautiful tones more than you know. Thank you for the joys of the past years and most of all thank you for being so 'real'. Your friendship has been a treasure.

Good luck in all you do and please feel free to drop in now and then to say hi and keep us updated on all your pursuits. We will look out for you and Andy in the future.

With lots of love and many wonderful memories
Big hugs
Cherri xxxx

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Dear Jo,

While I am obviously sad to see you leaving the group, as always I respect and admire your decision and wish you every success, joy and hope in whatever the future holds. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful music, memories and special moments you have given my family and I during your time with Amici, and I hope that you know how much you have helped us through the ups and downs in recent years too.

You have been and always will be a very special person to us and my love, thoughts, good wishes and prayers go out to you and Andy today, tomorrow and always.

Love and hugs.....Jo xx

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Your attitude determines your altitude in life

Dear Jo

Although it's sad to know you're leaving, I thank you for the 'scintillating' contribution you've made to Amici and wish you all the luck and happiness whichever way your singing takes you. I look forward to hearing news of you in the future.

Good luck to both you and Andy.

Lilyx

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~Lily~
First Sydney Ammiratore and "A Usual Suspect"
"If music be the food of love, play on"

Dearest Jo,

While I cannot imagine Amici without you, and your departure is going to make many of us cry.. I wish you ALL THE VERY BEST in the future.. and just continue to be the beautiful person that you are.

Thank you for sharing your voice, your talent, your humour, etc with us.. it has been a lot of fun!! We'll miss your bubbly giggles!!

Do keep us inform about your musical journey!

Love,
Jenny

Dear Jo,

This is indeed a sad surprise :( Im so sorry to hear of your depature from Amici. You will be missed by everyone. You brought an inner beauty to Amici with your angelic voice and I will strongly miss it.

Mum and I wish you all the best for the future. We wish you well for which ever road you may take with your beautiful voice.

You have done a lot for me Jo and I can never thank you enough for it. Your truely an amzing woman.

Best of Luck,

Love Dell xoxo

Hi Jo,

I just wanted to let you know how much joy you have brought to all of us. Hearing you sing does touch my heart, but, more importantly, the lovely person you are means even more. You have blessed us all with your sense of humor, you smile and your friendship. You will be missed.

I want to wish you continued success with your professional life, and every blessing and joy in your personal life. Enjoy your Andy and be very happy. God bless you for all you have given all us. Stay in touch!

Love you,

Julie

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Julie

I will carry you, be your strength, pull you through.

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I am, of course, sorry to see you leave Amici, and would like to echo all of the above comments. I have so enjoyed your performances and valued your friendship over the last few years.

I will be following your solo career, and will let all the ammies know of the events I am lucky to attend.

Good luck and please take with you all my love and hugs.

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Hello Jo, I wish you all the best in your future venture. Even though I never got to hear you in person I will still enjoy your beautiful voice on CD.

Take Care!

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"What about now, what about today, what if you're making me all that I was meant to be"

Diane

Dear Jo

Best of luck in the future, even though you will no longer be with Amici, I'll always have fond memories of you singing with the other members....

that said... Congratulations on what i'm sure will be a stellar solo career... please keep us in the loop regarding new albums, tour dates etc... we'd definitely love to still see you in action!

Love
Belle