Swansea Feminist Network gig!
I performed at the Swansea Feminist Network music fundraiser on Friday, in The Garage, Swansea. It was my first solo piano gig in Swansea, and my third solo piano gig ever, so I was very nervous… but...
View ArticleSome thoughts on feedback in the zine scene.
I’ve been thinking recently about feedback in the zine community. I’ve released two zines since May – issues #8 and #9 of my perzine Here. In My Head. – and have had no real feedback for either,...
View ArticleHalloween, & finally getting a job!
This Halloween was awesome! On the weekend I went to a fancy dress party at a friend’s house, got a bit drunk, and had a lovely evening. I spent the previous week on holiday, so had to prepare a...
View ArticleGigs, shifts, and lost productivity.
I haven’t updated my blog for such a long time – I’ve been hella busy with my new job. It’s going really well, and I love working there, though I’m still struggling to get up early every morning – I...
View Article2011 Review: The Fluffy Lists
Best Song of 2011: Lady Gaga – Bloody Mary I’m not a huge fan of pop music generally – I find a lot of it to be cheap and unsatisfying, annoying me after too many listens – but Lady Gaga’s latest album...
View ArticleWhat I’ve been up to this fortnight:
Protesting with the SFN girls - Marched at Million Women Rise for the first time An awesome day – read my photo report here. - Wrote another column for The Girls Are This one is all about...
View ArticleSummer music projects, and the inevitable creeping insecurities.
Despite coming home from work every night feeling like this (is full-time work supposed to be this tiring, or am I just abnormally lethargic?), I’ve finally, very slowly, been moving in the right...
View ArticleReview: REVOLT @ Taylor John’s House, Coventry
So last Saturday I tabled and did a zine reading at feminist club night REVOLT in Coventry, and had such a cracking time! I went with my friends Caitlin and Sarah-Beth (author of Ellipsis zine), and...
View ArticleA Night At The Musicals: 23 November
Just a quick update today – I’m performing at New Directions Theatrical Society’s winter revue ‘A Night At The Musicals‘ on Friday 23 November. I’ll be singing and playing keys as part of a We Will...
View ArticleZine fests, workshops, and feministing!
So, it’s been a busy, productive year so far! here are a few of the things I’ve been up to recently, in reverse date order: 1. Sheffield Zine Fest! Me at the zinefest, wearing a t-shirt designed by...
View ArticleWhat I’ve Been Reading, May ’13
This exemplifies me perfectly. Anyway. Here are some fun/interesting/informative things I’ve been reading this month! — Unfortunately, and unsurprisingly, Disney say they aren’t backing down on that...
View ArticleGig this Saturday!
It’s been an awesome week! first big news: I’ve been invited to headline at The Kazbar in Llanelli this Saturday! How exciting is that?! I’m very proud of myself. It’s going to be a 30 minute set,...
View ArticleWhat I’ve Been Up To, June ’13
Gigging me performing at The Kazbar – photo by Black Monk Studio June was such a good month for gigs (read more)! I feel as if I have achieved so much over the last few weeks. My favourite was at The...
View ArticleLatest gig news
This is just a quick blog to let you know about my next 3 gigs: Upcoming gig #1 – Friday 19 July in Jack Murphy’s, Wind Street! £3 entry, 8pm doors. I’m supporting The Brackets, Searching for David...
View ArticleWhat I’ve Been Up To, July ’13
Gigging Performing at Jack Murphy’s on 19 July I played a few more gigs this month – Jack Murphy’s was lots of fun (pictured above), and the other bands there were lovely. I’ve got a few more exciting...
View ArticleBusy weekend!
The last few days have been really busy and hectic, it’s been wonderful. First, on Friday night I performed at 2 separate gigs – first, at The Red Room Bar & Grill VIP launch, then at The Masons...
View ArticleWhat I’ve Been Up To, August ’13
Gigging I played at the Uplands Music Festival last weekend, which was awesome! The venue was a wee bit quiet during my set, but as always the small crowd there were very supportive and enthusiastic....
View ArticleBirthday Zine Sale!
corgis > pugs It’s my birthday at the end of the month! I’m so excited, I always get really excited for birthdays and special occasions, especially when there are presents involved. (by the way, if...
View ArticleWhat I’ve Been Up To, September ’13
Gigging I performed at Mozarts for the first time this month, which was such a good gig! I was incredibly nervous, my hands were shaking and my mouth kept drying out and I’m not sure I performed at my...
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