Feb 4 2021
Several months ago, Bradford Council opened applications to its Make: Film fund, looking for creative short films, made by contemporary storytellers based in Bradford district.
Film-maker Jax Griffin, animator Lou Sumray and I submitted an application to fund a film…
Jan 5 2021
The Ivors Academy is the home of all songwriters and composers. For over 70 years they've represented music creators in the UK, and bestowed the biggest honours in the industry to giants of modern composition and songwriting.
So I'm pinching…
Oct 14 2020
I’m so happy to be writing the theme music for Wrongsemble’s new production, HUMBUG.
HUMBUG is a set of short online films, set at Christmas, that create a narrative which families can watch from home. The script is…
Aug 21 2020
Look at this bad boy. My latest studio kit is probably also the oldest.
What, oh what, is he thinking?!, I hear you scream.
Well, while super clear, high quality monitoring is essential, some of the best sound engineers keep…
Jul 31 2020
Today I'm embarrassingly over-excited to introduce my new studio speakers, or Near-Field Monitors, if I'm going to report this properly.
After an all too typical flurry of obsessive research, I decided upon a pair of Yamaha HS5s. I chose…
Jul 10 2020
It’s great to be working with Year Six pupils at St Columba’s and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary Schools, Bradford, on their School Leaver’s Songs.
Local Drama Teacher and Writer Sian Willams and I have been meeting with small Year Six…
Jun 26 2020
I'm excited and weirdly nervous to announce my first ever streaming gig, at the VHepFest Online Festival on Saturday 4th July.
VHepFest is an online version of the excellent Heptonstall Festival, which in less treacherous times was/will be held…
Apr 28 2020
I'm delighted to report that my application for funding for a new project, Viral Music, has been successful.
Viral Music is an online community music and writing project, where participants of any age and ability can work together…
Apr 24 2020
Welcome to the new website! I hope you like it. This wouldn't have been possible without the continued patience and support of my partner Cat, and the exquisite photography of Laura Adams, whose wonderful work (along with the kind…
