About me

New music expert with professional experience in journalism, marketing, PR and artist management. Published journalist and experienced copywriter with a broad knowledge of creative publishing.

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Projects

• Contributing Writer at GigwiseI'm a contributing writer at Gigwise, interviewing artists and reviewing new music - https://www.gigwise.com/also-by?author=Ciara%20Bains
• The ShuksI am a founding member and bassist of The Shuks. We've played across the UK and in Rotterdam, and have released singles on Spotify and other major distributors. I take on a managerial role within the band, liaising with venues, labels, blogs, and coordinating social media. We are represented/ managed by Ross Jones.
• Wax on 1020 Radio - HostI am a monthly host for the Wax Music show on Bristol's 1020 Radio. This entails playlist curation, presentation and general discussion of new music.

Projects credited in

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  WAX Issue #1Inspired by the power of independent publishing and its roots in DIY zine culture, WAX Magazine raises the voices of the UK’s most exciting upcoming musicians who have not yet been given a platform by mainstream media. With a clean and fresh approach to design, WAX draws on the aesthetic of culture and music publications throughout the last few decades, from 70s Punk zines to current independently published magazines, creating a captivating visual identity for the platform which can engage a wid

Skills

• Article Writing
• Barista
• Magazine Concepts
• Studio Assistance
• Music Performance
• Journalism
• Music Composition
• Media

Education

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First Class Honours in Commercial MusicBath Spa Uni
Sep 2016 - Jul 2019Bath, United Kingdom