• Sign up to our NEWSLETTER
  • FEAST 1st Sunday of the month, 10am–4pm
Facebook-f Twitter Instagram Youtube
Search
Close
FEAST Logo header
  • What’s On!
  • Explore the Market
    • 100+ stalls over 4 sites
    • Artisans’ Market
    • Fresh ‘n’ Green
    • Food Fair
    • Village Green
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Apply for a Stall
    • Apply for a Food Stall
    • Apply for a Community Stall
    • Apply for a Green Stall
    • Apply to Perform
    • Flyering at Feast
  • About
    • About
    • Partners
    • FAQs
    • Commercial Rentals
    • The Feast Story
    • Feast in the press
  • Shop Local
  • Insider’s Guide
  • Contact
Menu
  • What’s On!
  • Explore the Market
    • 100+ stalls over 4 sites
    • Artisans’ Market
    • Fresh ‘n’ Green
    • Food Fair
    • Village Green
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Apply for a Stall
    • Apply for a Food Stall
    • Apply for a Community Stall
    • Apply for a Green Stall
    • Apply to Perform
    • Flyering at Feast
  • About
    • About
    • Partners
    • FAQs
    • Commercial Rentals
    • The Feast Story
    • Feast in the press
  • Shop Local
  • Insider’s Guide
  • Contact

An interview with local musician Matt Allin

1. How did you get into music?
I got an electric guitar when I was 16, and formed a school band with friends. We played two gigs – and it was amazingly exciting. In retrospect we were fairly bad – but in our minds we were stars….

2. What made you decide to start performing?
I love songs and tunes – and want other people to hear them. And I’m secretly a show-off.

3. What’s your day job?
I work in the NHS

4. Are you a West Norwood local?
Nearly – I live in East Dulwich, but I know West Norwood quite well

5. What brings you back to FEAST each month?
I like the idea of the Feast, and would like to do what I can to support it. Since I don’t make anything, music is what I can contribute. And the organisers are lovely!

6. What’s next for you?
Writing, recording and performing in our band – Nunhead Folk Circle (www.nunheadfolkcircle.com). We’re also getting into playing for ceilidhs and barn dances – this is great fun, but hard work!

7. What tips would you give to someone starting out as a performer?
I think finding somewhere “safe” to try it out is good – you could try folk clubs, likewww.thegooseisout.com where they have a “sing around” in the pub. Anyone and everyone is welcome to sing a song and everyone’s singing is valued – it’s a very accepting environment to have a go!

Make sure you check Matt out at the next FEAST!

Share
Share on facebook
Share on twitter
PrevPreviousRemember, remember, the 4th of November…
NextAn interview with young rock band TemptedNext
A free searchable local directory of West Norwood and Tulse Hill based businesses
FIND OUT MORE!
  • LOOKING FOR A LOCAL JOB?
    HAVE A LOCAL JOB TO ADVERTISE?
FIND OUT MORE!
RSS Latest Local Jobs
  • Accountant
  • Trainee Bus and PCV Drivers
  • Chef Mentor
  • Front of House Staff
  • Stockroom Assistant
  • Sales Assistant
  • Architect
  • Experienced cafe chef
  • Senior Sales Person (fashion)
  • Waitress/Waiter

First Sunday of the month, Apr–Dec

2021 © All rights reserved West Norwood Feast
Designed and built by Park Studio

  • Apply for a Stall
  • Apply for a Food Stall
  • Volunteer
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy

Follow Us

Facebook Twitter Instagram