Meet West Midlands-born UK Open Mic performer BRACE:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

35

Where were you born?

West Midlands

Where did you grow up?

London

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

It made me realise that I have to change

Where are you based now, and why?

London

What got you into making music in the first place?

Watching major artists performances and Techniques

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing

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

Elvis, Prince, Jackson and Terence Trent. James Brown and George Michael because they knew what they wanted..!

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

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

Good Melodies and then great lyrics

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

20

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

To practice

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

Be aware of yourself and believe jn your talent

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

Sound

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

Featured artist in Camden Town. The energy was outstanding 👏

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

Yes

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

I haven’t made it BIG or SIGNED UP yet!

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

CREATING MY BAND

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

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

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

No thanks!