Meet London-born UK Open Mic performer, Hannah:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

18

Where were you born?

London

Where did you grow up?

Deptford, London

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

A vibrant community with incredible energy and influence.

Where are you based now, and why?

Deptford, London

What got you into making music in the first place?

Growing up in a home-schooling family, music was always preset.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing, Piano, Guitar

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

Boa, The Sundays, The Cranberries… Indie, folk, Shoegaze.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

1 Year

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

No real structured process, sporadic inspiration.How long have you been playing open mic nights?

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

Gain experience, mix with other musicians.

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?

Juggling studying with my musical ambitions

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

I was home schooled.

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

Developing my own material

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

https://www.instagram.com/hannahmaxwellmusic/

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

No thanks!