A LOT has happened over the last few months.

Back on May 11th The Eternal Surge project aired to a warm reception at HEART Arts Centre in Leeds. It was a pleasure to work for Kim Macari on a performance which had been her baby for well over a year in preparation. The performance was set to a soundscape of ocean, storm, birdsong and poetry – for which I was mainly responsible for arranging and controlling live. I also played guitar alongside other live ensemble members – bassist Maxwell Sterling, singer Kari Blevik, late addition Riley Stone-Lonergan on soprano sax, and of course Macari on Trumpet. We were joined by fantastic dancer Rachel Dean. The performance went down with a very warm reception and we were astounded by such a good turnout.

In the week following The Eternal Surge performance, and in the run up to final recitals at Leeds College of Music, I played two gigs at The Wardrobe and Sela Bar in Leeds, alongside drummer Tim Steemson, pianist Louis Peakall and bassist James Hutchinson. I also spent every other free second of time completing the writing for my two composition portfolios; one a collection of contemporary jazz pieces, the other a selection of music I have composed for film clips/trailers/shorts. I hope to upload some examples of this work to the site soon for you to see.

I finished my student life on the 15th of June backed by that same band as the Wardrobe and Sela gigs, in a performance exam at The Venue (and had performed in Tim’s recital earlier that day too).

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended those concerts, and for showing support at my final performance as a student at Leeds College of Music. It has been a pleasure and privilege to work alongside so many fantastic musicians and fellow students, and to be taught by so many inspiring people over the past three years. Particular thanks go to Jez Franks my guitar tutor, Jamil Sheriff my composition teacher, and Neil Myers my film music tutor. Extended thanks go to my band for all their time, effort and dedication, and to all those who have made my time at LCM such an enjoyable experience.

I have very fond memories of Leeds and all the friends I have made.

I move onwards into real life, excited.