When and where was your first experience of music / singing?

Aged 5, in the children’s choir at Blackburn Cathedral, where I later became a chorister in the Cathedral Choir. This really stood me in good stead for the future as I have since sung in the choirs of Newcastle Cathedral, Hereford Cathedral and currently York Minster.

Where did you grow up? Did you have access to classical music?

I grew up in Blackburn, with limited access to classical music, most of it being at the Cathedral where I sang as a chorister.

What would your dream performance be?

As part of an ensemble, Monteverdi Vespers. As a soloist, Elgar’s Gerontius.

What are you looking forward to with Genesis Sixteen?

I’m excited to meet to meet new people and make a high standard of music, learning from people at the top of the industry.

Outside of singing, what do you like to do in your spare time?

I like to watch a lot of sports, usually with a pint in hand. Football, darts and Formula 1 are my favourites.

Are you still in education? 

I’m going into the third year of my music undergraduate degree at the University of York, singing in The 24, led by Robert Hollingworth.