Gemma has been writing, recording and performing her own songs from a very early age. She went to a theatre school where she trained in music and singing and currently plays guitar (self-taught) and keyboards when writing songs, but also plays the bodhran, bongos and other percussion instruments.

In the past she has tended to leave the live playing up to others, concentrating more on singing and performance, but over the past few years she has mainly been performing and recording in a solo capacity. Just her and her guitar.

Gemma has been part of a number of bands, performing around her local area in Oxfordshire. She has also performed solo and in her youth wrote songs for other bands and solo artists, which she still does from time to time.

From 2002 - 2006 Gemma was lead female vocalist with Derbyshire Band New Chapter, penning songs, co-ordinating and performing in events, etc. They released an EP called, "In The Beginning", which came out in 2006 and has been aired on many local radio stations.

Since leaving Gemma has been performing her own music at open mic nights, pubs, music cafes, folk clubs and festivals around the Derbyshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire areas, as well as supporting bigger local bands. She also works with other talented musicians and songwriters on their works and albums, as well as taking part in a great deal of collaborations. You have probably heard her voice without knowing her name!

She is hoping to release in her debut album "Trying on Hats" soon, but for those of you that can't wait... her EP "Coming Soon" is available.

(Saturday afternoon George Hotel and Sunday afternoon Portcullis Club)