Meet Romania-born UK Open Mic performer Lia:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

15

Where were you born?

Romania

Where did you grow up?

Romania

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

In Romania I participated in my school choir and there I developed my passion more.

Where are you based now, and why?

I stay in Romania but I live here.

What got you into making music in the first place?

I have been composing songs in Romanian since the age of 12, having a not very pleasant life, music was my only refuge.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Rapping
Rapping

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

1 Billie Elish (bute is my favourite artist)
2 Doj cat ( I like rap)
3 LaLisa (I don’t know if it applies but she is my first favourite k-pop idol)

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

4

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

Singing the lyrics in my head, I write them in a notebook and express my feelings a lot

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

1

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

Because I like to try new experiences.

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

People’s gazes

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

Yes

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

The fact that I express so much emotion in my music.

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

My first mini album in my language that I will never release.

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

https://www.instagram.com/d_e_n_i_s_a99?igsh=MWluMnZnMm9mNGU1Yg==

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!