About me

I am a singer songwriter and I would like to have the opportunity to develop myself within your company as a singer songwriter. I am going to be 18 years old in March 2019, and am in the final year of being in the music strand, at The Brit School for Performing Arts.. My love of songwriting started from that point onwards and to this day music is a fundamental part of my life. In 2015, I was a finalist in the ‘USA Songwriting Competition’. This was a rewarding moment for me.I treasure various, key moments from being at the Brit school whereupon I wrote an original piece of music about a key event for black history month. I chose to write about the ‘Windrush Generation,’ as it reflects on my own family heritage. I put together a collective of artists including a pianist and a spoken words student from another strand, to bring to life the message. Through my lyrics and music I was able to convey the struggles and dreams of those who came to England during the Windrush era. Additionally, I sang a cover version of ‘What’s Going On’ by Marvin Gaye, which fed into people’s emotion allowing them to reflect on that moment in time. One of my most significant moments as a musician, would be when I was chosen to perform in the remake of ‘Motown the Musical’ at Hackney Empire alongside the original cast and director. Again I wrote an original song for the show, working with the various art forms for this production was amazing, and I proved that I was able to work under pressure to meet music deadlines. I continue to use my skill of songwriting to create music for different events, including charity events. Most significantly I am passionate about using my art in order to help others in need. It is a real joy to put on performances, whereby I can demonstrate how music has a purpose beyond entertainment and to showcase how music can actually unite us and fight against the many problems in this world.

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Projects

• Self LoveI wrote this song based on all the chaos going on in the world from conflict between countries to the media’s portrayal of women and men.
• His Eye Is On The SparrowFor a wedding event celebration I was asked to sing this beautiful gospel song by Lauryn Hill and Tanya Blount.

Work history

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shadow weekWestfield Shopping Centre
Jun 2016 - Jun 2016London, United KingdomInternship
- Worked with events coordinator to plan music events - Responsible for contacting artists to establish their performance schedule and equipment they required for the day - Ensured artists contact on database were up to date - Attended meetings with the founder of ‘Deezer’ where discussions focused on working in partnership with Westfield presents
shadow dayBBC
Nov 2014 - Nov 2014London, United KingdomInternship
- I shadowed staff working behind the scene for the BBC One Show programme, and other television programmes. - I spoke with productions accountants, music entertainment manager, as well as the stylists. - I gained insight into how programmes are made, and was shown the work that goes into putting together a large festival such as Glastonbury - I watched how individuals are made over for shows/drama.

Skills

• Singing
• Song Writing
• Writing
• Writing Poetry
• Academic Writing
• Performing
• Performing Arts
• Music Blogging
• Music Composition
• Music Making

Education

GCSE
Sep 2015London, United Kingdom
09/2017 – Current University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 3 Diploma in music performance and production Additional Responsibilities 9/18 – Current Music Ambassador for the Brit School - Responsible for the smooth running of music strand events both internal and external to the school. - I am responsible for attending music industry events such as the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), annual general meeting, to act as a liaison personnel for students, and Professionals in the industry such as record companies, talent agencies and marketing departments. - I participate and support open days and events at the school. 09/2015 - 06/2017 General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE's) English Literature - Grade 9 English Language - Grade 5 English - Spoken Language - Distinction Mathematics - Grade 4 History - Grade B French - Grade B Sociology - C Science - Grade C Additional Science - Grade C 09/2015 - 07/2017 BTEC Level 2 Music - Grade- Double Distinction Music Qualifications 06/2018 London College of Music Examinations Popular music vocals Grade 8 - Distinction 05/2017 London College of Music Examinations Popular music
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Information and Communication Technology - OCR Functional Skills, Level 1 coopers company and coborn school
Sep 2012 - Jul 2015United Kingdom
I gained an Information and Communication Technology - OCR Functional Skills, Level 1 Music Qualifications 07/2014 Rockschool Vocals Grade 4 - Distinction 03/2014 Music Theory - Grade 1 - Merit 07/2013 Rockschool Vocals Grade 3 – Merit

Awards

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‘USA Songwriting Competition’ FinalistUSA Songwriting - global
i was a finalist in the ‘USA Songwriting Competition’.