UK Open Mic

HAGRID

Meet BRIGHTON-born UK Open Mic performer HAGRID:

HAGRID

Hi HAGRID, 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?

HAGRID & MARCO

How old are you?

999

Where were you born?

BRIGHTON

Where did you grow up?

LEEDS

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

UNIVERSITY ‘HOPS’

Where are you based now, and why?

LONDON (50 YEARS)

What got you into making music in the first place?

SCHOOL

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing

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

NOBODY IN PARTICULAR!

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

40

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

NO PROCESS; JUST INSPIRATION

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

10

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

CANT REMEMBER

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

No

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

facebook.com/hagrid.sings

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

No thanks!

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