Meet China-born UK Open Mic performer Axe Que:

Hi Axe Que, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

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

Solo

How old are you?

24

Where were you born?

China

Where did you grow up?

China

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

I love singing songs that have an ancient mythological vibe, especially Chinese pop songs.

Where are you based now, and why?

London. Aspiring to be a visual and vocal artist.

What got you into making music in the first place?

I find my own voice quite ethereal. And it’s a shame that the world has missed it for 24 years.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Piano
Piano

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

AURORA and Floruitshow. They blend ancient stories into their music and it hits the soul hard.

Do you write your own songs?

No

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

0

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

Want to practice my courage.

What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?

Just dive onstage before your mind realises it.

What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?

Stage fright.

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?

Time management.

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

I am quite bold, and have wanted to be an actor.

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

I’m working on a project that blends the visual with the music.

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

https://www.instagram.com/axe_que?igsh=emMyYTUzNm1sY3Qw&utm_source=qr

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!