Alumni Archives - Solent Music

Music Production student Lauren Bannon through to the semi-finals of ITV’s ‘The Voice’

Solent MusicMarch 29, 2018

It’s been a busy few months for Popular Music Production student Lauren Bannon, who has battled against thousands of vocalists from around the country to reach the live semi-finals of ITV’s 'The Voice' (Saturday 31st March, 8.30pm). Lauren w...

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Mark Shoebottom working at Aristides Instruments

Solent MusicDecember 18, 2017

Mark Shoebottom recently graduated Southampton Solent in (BA) Hons Popular Music Performance. But he hasn't rested on his laurels and has landed himself a job at Aristides Instruments. Aristides Instruments was formed in 1995, a team of Dutch ...

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Popular Music Journalism Graduate receives the top prize in the prestigious Wilko Johnson Young Writers Award

Solent MusicNovember 14, 2017

Write On! Popular Music Journalism graduate George Wilde has received the top prize in the prestigious Wilko Johnson Young Writers Award at the annual Louder Than Words music based literature festival. This year’s highly contested writin...

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Samm Henshaw Sings The Official Jack Wills Christmas Ad

Solent MusicNovember 13, 2017

Samm Henshaw is an Alumni student, who studied Popular Music Peformance (BA Hons). Samm's song 'Night Calls' has been placed over the new Jack Wills Christmas Advert. With Samm Henshaw bring in over 200,000 monthly listens on Spotify with songs havin...

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Gun Shy

Solent MusicNovember 1, 2017

Forged in the depths of the outermost reaches of existence itself, Gun Shy was first uncovered taking temporary residence in Southampton in January of the Earth year, ‘2016’ before announcing ‘First Transmission,’ which was released in May via Failur...

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Costia

Solent MusicOctober 27, 2017

We are an alternative rock band from the South West of England, in a similar vein to Biffy Clyro, PVRIS, Senses Fail and St. Vincent. We combine parts of math, pop and punk to create an energetic and fun vibe at all of our events! Playing across...

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Jordan Statham – FAC Assistant Manager

Solent MusicOctober 18, 2017

"In the 6 weeks I've been here it's been amazing I wake up everyday with a buzz knowing that I'm going to work and that my hard graft of the past 6 years is now coming to fruition." (Jordan Statham) Jordan Statham only graduated this yea...

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Monique-Danielle

Solent MusicSeptember 29, 2017

Monique’s love for music developed at a young age mostly influenced by her parents who exposed her to a variation of genres from traditional African music to Country and western. Having showcased her vocals at concerts and talent shows from t...

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BASEMENT83

Solent MusicSeptember 27, 2017

“Modern dubby electronica and cheeky lyrics, make BASEMENT83 one of the freshest acts to hail from the South Coast in recent years…” Luke Fuller, Victorious Festival. BASEMENT83’s catchy energetic songs draw inspiration from Hip-Hop, Reggae, Drum &a...

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Monique Danielle – Music Video ‘Frustration’

Solent MusicSeptember 27, 2017

Monique-Danielle is an alumni who studied Popular Music Performance. She is currently controlling the soul music scene and has just released her new music video for her new song 'Frustration' from her debut EP 'Thoughts on You'. Check out the video b...

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Graduate James Moodie moves to The Orchard as senior marketing manager

Solent MusicJuly 7, 2017

BA (Hons) Music Promotion 2010 graduate James Moodie has joined the legendary label and artist services firm The Orchard after spending seven years at Vevo. According to Music Week, Moodie will manage the UK marketing across The Orchard's roster. ...

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Matt Bisgrove for The Line of Best Fit and Trauma Music’s success with Submariner

Solent MusicMay 31, 2017

Trauma Music is an independent music management and artist development platform run by Matt Bisgrove and Elliot Gibson on BA (Hons) Music Promotion & Georgia Balson on BA (Hons) Popular Music Journalism course. The team has seen some great succes...

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Graduate Ryan Glover shares his successful career in music management and production

Anete HiieMay 23, 2017

Ryan Glover graduated from BA (Hons) Music Promotion last year and has already landed the role of Assistant Manager at Giles Stanley Management, as well as working and setting up his own music studio RGM Production. Read about his journey and advice ...

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How graduate Oliver Gamston went from centre stage to backstage

Solent MusicMay 15, 2017

Oliver Gamston graduated from BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance in 2012. He's now the Music Supervisor at De Wolfe Music, a production music company that offers a huge library and deals with music sync and licensing worldwide. We caught up with Oli...

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Graduate Carly Rockett talks working at Communion Music, festivals and selling out Hammersmith

Anete HiieMay 5, 2017

Meet BA (Hons) Music Promotion graduate Carly Rockett. She spends her days overseeing the ticketing for Communion Music as Operations and Ticketing Manager. We caught up with her to find out more about what she's been up to since graduation and her w...

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