Meet Sicily-born UK Open Mic performer Mark In The Dark:

Hi Mark In The Dark, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

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

Solo

How old are you?

19

Where were you born?

Sicily

Where did you grow up?

Sicily

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

Where I grew up never really influenced me.

Where are you based now, and why?

London, to find a better place for my music

What got you into making music in the first place?

Since I was a child I grew up watching the magnificent performances of Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Britney on television and from there I understood what my destiny was.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
I studied dance for 5 years. I implement choreography on my songs.

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

Lady Gaga, Halsey, Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Madonna, Melanie Martinez, Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Katy Perry, Doja Cat

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?

I get inspired by pretty much everything around me. Even watching a film or a person, I like to create stories of any kind.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

1

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

I think my strong point is my stage presence. The stage is my comfort zone and I’m not afraid of anything when I get on it.

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?

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

When people see me move on stage they are surprised because you would never expect that a boy like me is also a stage animal as many have defined me.

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

My debut album. It is a dance pop concept album with Latin and rock nuances.

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

 

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

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv43tist1du/?igsh=MTYxeHdkb2s0N2l4Mw==

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!