About Me

I'm a 42 year old male based in Middlesbrough. I sing, write, record and produce my own songs which I perform at open mic nights and local gigs.

I have appeared in two local films as an extra. My music has also been used in local films.

Acting

Experience

Accents

Music

Experience

Vocal Skills

Instruments Played

Employment History & Experience

Four years experience of playing guitar in a Manchester-based indie band for which I was one of the principle songwriters. Performed all around the UK, supporting a number of established bands. Most of this work was paid.

As a solo singer/songwriter I write, record and produce my own music which has been played on BBC radio and had been used in local films.

Extras Work, Partipant, Contestant

Experience

Employment History & Experience

Appeared in two local films as an extra. I had a spoken part in one but the scene was cut during editing. I'm told that this was due to time constraints - not my acting!

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

Worked in the publishing industry as a features writer for lifestyle and entertainment magazines.

Worked for a full service advertising agency as a designer and copywriter before spending ten years working in business development roles for Teesside University.

Qualifications & Training

Post 16:
BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design - Cleveland College of Art & Design
HND Design Studies - Salford University
City & Guilds in Media Techniques - Redcar & Cleveland College

Other Information

Relevant Skills

Print/Web/Radio Journalism
Singing
Playing guitar and bass
Songwriting

Interests & Hobbies

Making music, keeping fit by swimming and cycling, reading and following Middlesbrough Football Club.

Miscellaneous Information

Father of a 16 year old son.