Meet Holland-born UK Open Mic performer Matt Mild:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

93

Where were you born?

Holland

Where did you grow up?

Holland

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

Clogs rock

Where are you based now, and why?

London as the town rules

What got you into making music in the first place?

Jazz and JS Bach’s organ stuff

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Rapping
Rapping
Piano

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

1. Miles Davis 2. Bach 3. Marvin Gay 4. Skunk Anansie 5. Aerosmith 6. Timberlake 7. System of a Down

8. Marilyn Manson 9. Tina Turner 10. Linkin Park

Do you write your own songs?

No

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

17

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

Sick of karaoke

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

Be your song. Make the song mirror you.

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

No

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

5-language speaker

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

https://www.facebook.com/matthew.mild.10

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!