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Professional Writing
This section combines the works I have produced for journals, newspapers, creatives, customers and businesses.


The Salts announce ‘Songs from the Sea’ show and June-August dates for this summer season
An article I wrote for Folk & Honey on folk-rock band 'The Salts' and their performance schedule for the 2025 summer season
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Jun 7, 20254 min read


iyatraQuartet’s new musical journey into the Wild Green
An article I wrote for Folk & Honey about iyatraQuartet's latest release
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Jun 2, 20253 min read


¿Para cuándo queda la edad de platino de la televisión española?
Un artículo que escribí para Presspeak Pvt sobre los cambios en el panorama audiovisual español de los últimos veinte años.
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May 23, 20254 min read


On rediscovering your queer self after graduating from University
An article I wrote for Presspeak Pvt interviewing a friend about their introduction to Machester's Kink Scene
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May 20, 20256 min read


FEATURE: Sandy Kilpatrick comes home to a heartfelt showcase of local folk talent
This special feature follows Folk & Honey editor Alba McVicar as she reviews Sandy Kilpatrick's live gig at King Tut's in Glasgow, and her follow-up interview with him to discuss his career highlights and upcoming releases.
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May 5, 202513 min read


Is Ryan Coogler’s Sinners the catalyst for a new era of Hollywood?
An article I wrote for Presspeak Ptv on Sinners' bizarre release model.
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Apr 30, 20254 min read


Late Spring Folk Festival launches May 24th
A fresh day of musical performances at Dummer Down Brewery in Hampshire A brand new festival launches next month, on Saturday the 24th of...
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Apr 30, 20252 min read


Edinburgh Tradfest Kicks Off Next Friday
Tradfest returns to Edinburgh to showcase Scotland’s wealth of talent with 11 days of music, film and storytelling! The acclaimed...
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Apr 26, 20253 min read


Sandy Kilpatrick comes home to Glasgow's King Tut's
This article promotes Sandy Kilpatrick's homecoming gig and newest single 'The Spark'.
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Apr 21, 20252 min read


Join us for a Sunday of fun with the Colliers Wood Shanty Singers in London
The 2024 Jamboree gig. Courtesy of the Colliers Wood Shanty Singers. The Colliers Wood Shanty Singers are a diverse group of sea shanty...
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Mar 31, 20253 min read


Geoff Robb - 'The Music of Trees' Tour
This is an article I wrote for Folk and Honey UK about Geoff Robb's 'The Music of Trees' 2025 Tour.
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Mar 16, 20252 min read


Charli xcx’s reaction to ‘Songwriter of the Year’ sets the tone for the 2025 BRIT Awards
This is about Charli xcx’s reaction to her BRITs nominations and fan expectations for the 2025 awards, written for That Fangirl Life.
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Feb 27, 20252 min read


SiM PLAYDEAD Tour Review: Japanese punks rocked out Glasgow's The Garage
This article reviews Japanese punk band SiM's latest Glasgow gig at The Garage
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Nov 20, 20243 min read


“Wonderful, wonderful minari”: Family is forever ★★★★☆
Lee Isaac Chung's 'Minari' (2020) is a heartwarming feature film on the importance community and tradition for a Korean immigrant family.
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Mar 25, 20213 min read


Immigration Nation is a must-watch ★★★★★
This review discusses Netflix's 'Immigration Nation' and the sociopolitical ramifications of this docuseries' release in 2020.
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Aug 10, 20203 min read


A commentary on “Disclosure” (2020)
This article comments on the ramifications of Netflix's 'Disclosure' documentary on the lives of day-to-day transgender people.
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Jul 20, 20203 min read
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