Meet Enfield-born UK Open Mic performer Mela:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

18

Where were you born?

Enfield

Where did you grow up?

Enfield

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

It didn’t.

Where are you based now, and why?

Enfield , as horrible as it is its still home.

What got you into making music in the first place?

It was an escape.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing.

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

Amy Whinehouse
Billie Eilish
Freddie Mercurie

Expressed themselves fully , no care in the world.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

1

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

Confident really.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

1

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

Increase my confidence in singing publicly.

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

Just try ,just do it you never know where it can go.

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

Getting put down by usual one person.

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?

Not having enough opportunities.

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

I love jazz.

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

https://www.instagram.com/megiimem/profilecard

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

No thanks!