Meet Bristol-born UK Open Mic performer Jessica Clinch:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

29

Where were you born?

Bristol

Where did you grow up?

Bristol

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

Amazing jazz scene.

Where are you based now, and why?

London

What got you into making music in the first place?

Musical grandparents.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing

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

Sarah Bareilles.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

10

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

Improvisation

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

9

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

Love performing.

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

Just go for it, don’t over think.

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

The initial nerves.

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

An open mic night in Peru.

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?

Finances

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

I used to sing professional opera.

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

My second album.

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

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/jessicaclinch1?igsh=MTRnbngxdzRkNnZ0ZQ==

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

No thanks!