Meet Romania-born UK Open Mic performer G-Allan:

Hi G-Allan, 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?

Romania

Where did you grow up?

Scotland

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

Inspired me to create.

Where are you based now, and why?

Edinburgh, I am here with the job and studies.

What got you into making music in the first place?

My dad.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing

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

Teddy Swims, Calum Scott, U2.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

5

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

I am usually create the beat and then find a place to look for inspiration to create the music.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

0

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

To get used with the stage.

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

Be yourself and let the music flow.

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?

Low experience with the stage.

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

I can do any job no matter how hard it might be.

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

Myself

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

https://youtube.com/@g-allan7934?si=Wi-CIM7aQDHV-ghL

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

https://www.instagram.com/_g_allan?igsh=MTg0amJqZzk0MTFkMQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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

https://youtube.com/@g-allan7934?si=Wi-CIM7aQDHV-ghL

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

www.instagram.com/_g_allan?igsh=MTg0amJqZzk0MTFkMQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/_g_allan?igsh=MTg0amJqZzk0MTFkMQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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

No thanks!