Between the Sound

He is a Grammy nominated and double Ivor Novello Award winning lyricist who has for over 40 years successfully turned the every day mundane into the beautiful through the power of song.

Co-founder of chart topping British band Squeeze, he has co-written some of the most enduring and best-loved songs of our time such as ‘Up The Junction’, ‘Cool For Cats’, ‘Labelled With Love’, ‘Tempted’ and many others.

As one of the most accomplished & respected songwriters he has been hosting writing retreats for over 25 years mostly from Somerset along with the wonderful Buddy Holly Foundation at Pennard House.

He released his autobiography ‘Some Fantastic Place’ in 2017 recognising his journey into recovery and selling out a two week run of his solo show at Edinburgh Festival.

So while Squeeze along with their ardent fans await tours to kick off again, including a much anticipated rescheduled tour with Hall & Oates, his creativity continues via online workshops, concerts from home and podcasts.

An Aussie native with university studies in journalism, PR management, Japanese politics and language, she is a senior communications professional leading her field, a published author and an award winning photographer. A 2017 TED Talk speaker and a recognised blogger and influencer she launched her hugely popular book Humans of Newtown spotlighting the wonderfully unique locals in the Sydney neighbourhood she has inhabited for more than 20 years and soon turned it into a beautifully crafted best selling book.

She is a passionate ever evolving creative, an active volunteer and above all a survivor.

This 21 year old producer, rapper, writer & DJ from NW London sings and raps on self-produced beats, addressing a wide range of topics in his music from self confidence and anxiety, onto societal pressure to conform to the majority vs an autonomous lifestyle, extending to capitalism and its evils, and most recently covid and the impact of the lockdowns. Within which he spearheaded a powerful government petition to urge change in the current national schooling curriculum into educating British children on the realities of British imperialism and colonialism culminating in a near 400 thousand strong support of signees.

His beats are influenced by Trap, Hip Hop, R&B, Funk and Soul music.

Having studied English and Creative Writing at Loughborough University, his sights are firmly set on forging a career in the music industry and leaving a lasting legacy.

Australian born and New York based this singer, songwriter, entertainer, motivational speaker and voice over, has one of the most recognisable voices given she is the GPS girl, the original female Australian voice of Siri, voted number 1 downloadable voice in the world giving directions to over 400 million GPS and smart phone devices.

Her singing and speaking voices have been used on thousands of commercials for television, radio and online. She has sung national anthems at major sporting events both in America and Australia, and has shared the stage with the likes of Christopher Cross, Cyndi Lauper, Harry Connick Jnr, Neil Sedaka, Deborah Cox and Norah Jones. As well as performing her one woman piano show at Off Broadway theatres she has written for Grammy, Tony, Emmy and Aria awardees and as a recording artist, is currently onto her 10th album.

Named as one of People magazines’ intriguing people she has created an empowerment brand and published two books inspiring others to recalculate, restart and keep going no matter what, making a clear connection beyond directions for drivers and onto driving your own life.

A musical artist who also has artistry within voice composition & arranging. Featured on television shows such as Channel 4’s First Dates, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and ITV’s Celebrity Mr & Mrs. She is also a vocal coach on ITV’s The Voice UK, and has coached Grammy winners, Brit nominees, MOBO and MTV Europe award winners. As well as singers she coaches actors, comedians and performers.

She has written music for film, television and radio and has been released on numerous labels including Universal & Ministry of Sound.

She has created and led choirs including as musical director in the professional choir Assemble, founding artistic director of Sense of Sound, creative director of Sing Up Greenwich and Sing Late at the V&A. As well as for acts as Paloma Faith, Bill Bailey, Gorillaz and events as the Olympic Torch project, Greenpeace, and Arts Council England.

Her support and presence in the community can be felt in her leading the Portobello Live Choir, complimentary for people living and working in the west London area and her MA research focused on the practical application of voice science on community choir singing.

An established session guitar player who has recorded with many including British band Incognito, singer Ola Onabule, rock chick Rosie Oddie and American singer and voice over artist Lynda Hayes.

Founder and band leader to Latin jazz rock outfit Cayenne who have recorded live sessions for radio and television, performed at all major uk and European jazz clubs and festivals as well as achieving a club hit with their 1981 song Roberto Who.

A long standing season at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club saw them play opposite the one and only Nina Simone, Gil Scott Hero, Cuban American jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and Cuban band Irakere.

With further concerts for the incredible Puerto Rican ‘King of the Timbales’ Tito Puente, Latin artist Celia Cruz and Latin jazz musician Machito.

As a composer his music has graced films, comic strips, documentary soundtracks and World Cup games. And as an invaluable teacher he has imparted his knowledge and skills within schools and colleges as well as to many a familiar name such as Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet, Coco Sumner daughter of Sting and Trudy Styler; children to Jude Law and Sadie Frost, Rafferty and Rudy Law and son of Liam, Gene Gallagher

With decades of experience and rare insight into the cool and heady days of 70’s and 80’s London Town here he revealing golden stories.

Todays talent has been involved in the music industry for over 20 years since signing a record deal at the age of 17.  Having lectured and choir directed at London’s Goldsmiths University for 12 years, worked as a vocal coach on The Voice UK and even helped smash a Guinness World Record by conducting 5,000 singers at Wembley Arena. He has also worked with international artists including multi-GRAMMY® winning singer Angelique Kidjo, GRAMMY® winning producer Jeff Bhasker (of Kanye West, Beyonce, Bruno Mars & Rihanna credits), Mark Ronson, Boy George, Lily Allen and Florence Welch.

Established as a talented vocal arranger, he’s worked on projects for BBC Radio, the 2012 Olympic Games, the Professional Football Association Awards, a special live TV performance of David Bowie's 'Starman' for Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer and most recently produced the Breathe Harmony NHS virtual choir single during the Covid19 pandemic.

His inspiring arrangements fuse elements of jazz and soul and are the signature sound of his own collective, MKC, one of UK’s premier vocal groups who were described as the ‘new wave in choir singing’ at the UK’s Choir of the Year.  


Now based in sunny Barbados with his beautiful family he continues his choirs globally; hosts magical vocal retreats, and runs his MyCool foundation raising money for charities and ever evolving projects. As a choir director, vocal coach, producer and award winning songwriter this man loves bringing and healing people together through the rich and emotive harmonies of music.

Her expert coaching is offered in grounded and practical teachings, focused on empowering conscious, soul-driven creatives and entrepreneurs to generate meaning and alignment in their work and life. She is host to the SOULFULL SOUND Podcast celebrating the leaders, teachers and coaches who guide fellow humans to connect, heal and discover themselves, so they may express their gifts into the world.

Her background in the music industry allows her the privilege of working with artists such as Eddy Grant, Third World, Tom Jones and Paloma Faith to name a few, as well as work with primetime TV show, The Voice UK.

Her book Coaching For Performance Excellence offers performers some new and innovative ways of approaching their art and her gift in using sound has touched many, through her healing, teaching and performing for more than two decades.

A multi-instrumentalist this musician plays trumpet, guitar, keys, is a film maker, storyteller, vintage car and motorcycle enthusiast and an artist always supporting artists.

Having shared his engineer skills at the helm of the popular BBC television music series Live at Abbey Road he went on to create a truly unique space at Gunhill Studios nestled in Hailsham England with a bespoke & otherworldly infinity cove bringing filming to another mind-blowing level.

A master drummer with a super work ethic and a strive to be the best.

For over 50 years his unique sound has deservedly positioned him as first call kit man to absolutely everyone. If you don’t know him you’ll want him and his solid style. Guyanese born, Trinidad raised and UK grown he began his drumming career aged 9. At 16 he was recording and touring the UK and USA with Johnny Nash and the great Bob Marley. By 18 he had recorded Jeff Beck’s biggest selling album Blow by Blow to critical acclaim appearing on the film soundtrack Tommy alongside Pete Townsend, Phil Chen and Roger Daltrey. He occupied the drum seat with British soul jazz band Incognito for 15 years and has been an integral part of Steve Winwood’s Return-to-Form recordings and subsequent tours. With an excellence in styles ranging from rock to reggae, jazz to pop to Latin and of course soca and calypso, he maintains a unique style and sound. Listen in to this mastermind.