Not only has Mary Leay written hit songs for well-known artists, but she is also a co-developer of ‘Mamas in Music’, an organisation that provides essential resources, opportunities and support to Mother’s in the music industry. Read the interview below (15 min read) We all have to start somewhere. When looking back on your songwriting journey, do you find yourself …
As a professional bassist, SarLou has been breaking barriers, forging new paths, and fulfilling her dreams. Find the full interview below (10 min read). Looking over your Instagram, it became increasingly difficult to pinpoint a career highlight. You’ve had so many! Can you tell our readers about your favourite moments in music? The music industry is such a strange one …
Hi Eugenia, what is your occupation? I’m an actor, but I also work Front of House at an arts centre (Barbican) when I’m not acting. How did you begin your journey as an actor? I got into acting as a career fairly late – I was in my thirties (about a decade ago). I had always loved acting and the …
Hi Annie, what is your occupation? I am a music producer/artist! I produce music for other artists primarily, and inside of the producer project, one of the artists I produce for is myself. How did you get into music production? When I first went to music school, I thought that I was going to study violin performance. Halfway through my …
Hi Ana, what is your profession? I am a film score composer and music producer. I compose the soundtrack music and create sound effects for films. I have worked on well-known films from renowned studios like Warner Studios, Netflix, VGM and Montesinos Films (Oscar Nominee). You might recognize some titles within my musical work: Smallfoot, Elite, SLAB etc. I aspire …
Hi Paige, what is your occupation? I am an actor, producer and writer. How did you begin your journey into acting/film-making? I have been pursuing acting the past 10 years! Essentially since finishing college. I began producing my own films in 2018 as a way to make myself work. Unless you’re lucky enough to get that big break early on, …
Hi Jess, what is your profession? I am a freelance musician. My work is mostly in the West End and I also teach children how to play piano and drums. What inspired you to get into music? Growing up, my parents owned a music shop so I was constantly exposed to music and musical instruments. My brother Harrison is very …
Hi Shannon, what is your profession? I am a musical theatre performer and actress. When did you decide to pursue musical theatre? I have been performing since I was very young. In fact, I was only four years old when I participated in my first dance class at Robinson Read Dance School. There I completed numerous exams and competed in …
Hi Jennifer, what is your occupation? I run a street-dancing school for people aged 4yrs-18yrs, although we occasionally do adult classes too. When did you learn to dance? I got into dancing when I was two after my Mum took me to a local dance school called Robinson Read (I think it was called Sharman Robinson at the time). My …
Hi Megan, what is your profession? I am currently a student and I run a music blog called The M Word. How did the blog come about? I had moved in with my boyfriend temporarily for Lockdown (I’m still here a year later!) and I was finding I wanted more to do with my time. I study English Language and …
