Meet Hong Kong-born UK Open Mic performer Amelie Jat:

Hi Amelie Jat, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

Do you play solo only, or also in a group?

Solo

How old are you?

21

Where were you born?

Hong Kong

Where did you grow up?

Hong Kong / Kent

How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)

N/A

Where are you based now, and why?

London – I went to UCL and have decided to stay in London to pursue my career as an independent pop artist.

What got you into making music in the first place?

I picked up the drumkit when I was 3 years old, then started writing songs when I was 11 – for me, it’s the storytelling aspect of song-writing that got me so hooked, I want to write songs that make people feel things.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Piano
Piano
Guitar
Drums
Music Producer
Percussion

Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?

Taylor Swift, Maisie Peters, Gracie Abrams – their lyricism
Pale Waves, Maggie Lindemann, Olivia Rodrigo, LØLØ – their musical style
The Vamps, Holly Humbertsone, Milk. – their live act / them as performers

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

10

What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?

I usually start with lyrics when I write, and then when I find a line or an idea I like I sit down at my piano or pick up a guitar and work on the melody and the rest of the lyrics until I’m 100% happy with it – that’s when I take it to the studio and add whatever production suits the song the most.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

0

Why did you get into playing them in the first place?

I haven’t played any open mics before but I’ve headlined venues in London like the Troubadour and the Dublin Castle, I really would like to play open mics though as I just love playing and performing live

What’s the most bizarre, or fun, open mic, or gig, you’ve ever played, and why?

My most bizzare gig I’ve ever played was a Cambridge University May Ball at Pembroke College, the set was at 2am and the energy was unreal.

If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?

Yes

What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?

Finding opportunities to play live gigs.

What’s the one truth about you that people often find surprising?

That I’m not American! (I have an American accent).

What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?

I’m working on songs for my next album (which will be my 4th one).

Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?

https://youtube.com/c/AmelieJat

Do you have music on streaming? What’s you main streaming channel to send people to?

Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?

https://www.instagram.com/ameliejat/

What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?

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We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?

No thanks! Thanks so much!