Meet Hackney-born UK Open Mic performer George Cassidy:

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

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

Group

What’s the name of the group?

May Contain

How old are you?

16

Where were you born?

Hackney

Where did you grow up?

Hackney

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

Its influenced me a lot as its such a diverse place.

Where are you based now, and why?

Hackney, we all live here.

What got you into making music in the first place?

I’ve always been drawn to it.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Piano
Piano
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Percussion
Sax

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

The Beatles

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

3

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

Chords, Melody, Lyrics, Arrangement.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

2

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

Want to improve our stage craft.

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

Be prepared, be confident in yourself and your ability and have fun.

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?

Working in a band.

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

I write 5 song a day.

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

Our debut album.

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

https://www.youtube.com/@maycontainofficial

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/maycontainofficial/

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!