Meet London-born UK Open Mic performer Kara:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

16

Where were you born?

London

Where did you grow up?

Surrey

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

If I am honest it’s not where I am that influences me but what comes from my heart no matter where I am.

Where are you based now, and why?

I go to the Brits school, and still live in Surrey.

What got you into making music in the first place?

It has Always being my dream from since I can remember. I have always been around music since a baby when my dad would have artists over to make music. I don’t know what I would do without it.

What instrument/s do you play?

Guitar
Singing
Singing

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

Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, Alessia Cara, Tory Kelly, Lauren hill, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, brandy. They are all strong vocalists who blend emotion, soul, and realness into their music. They’ve shaped how I sing, write, and connect with people through sound.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

13

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

8

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

I haven’t done open mics but I go to a performing arts school where we do performances and competitions.

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?

Finding opportunities to show my voice.

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

I had one of the most dangerous back operations in the world, and was back dancing within less than 6 months.

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

My projects at the Brit school.

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

@iamkaradmusic

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

@iamkaradmusic

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

@iamkaradmusic

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

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www.tiktok.com/@iamkaradmusic?_t=ZN-8wPEMzBWKoQ&_r=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.tiktok.com/@iamkaradmusic?_t=ZN-8wPEMzBWKoQ&_r=1

youtube.com/@karad_music?si=BgXPkYiqJBs9-cQt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">youtube.com/@karad_music?si=BgXPkYiqJBs9-cQt

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

No thanks!