Biography
Gemma Aguilar - A distinctive voice and image, with a personality to match.
Gemma Aguilar is an English singer-songwriter from Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire who, since 2009 has taken the live circuit by storm.
With 9 regional BBC Radio performances, including BBC Introducing, a finalist at the 2009 Open Mic at Portsmouth Guildhall, as well as supporting The John Young Band, Gemma has been the opening act for boy band Blue at the Buckinghamshire Armed Forces Day in June 2011 performing to over 4,000 people.
With over 50 gigs in 18 months, Gemma Aguilar now has her sights set on performing at more festivals and gigs throughout the UK to promote her debut EP "It's My Life".
At an early age, Gemma learnt to play the guitar and inspired by ‘The Who - Won’t Be Fooled Again’ she started to write her own material. As with all aspiring teenagers, she posted her work on Myspace, which was soon noticed by REDdot Music, an independent studio and management team in her home town of Leighton Buzzard who have taken her under their wing, and are professionally recording her music.
Gemma has a very open approach to writing her own material.
“It generally just happens without me realising” - she says.. “When I'm feeling very much in a certain way about something I pour out the emotion on to paper and the music comes with it. Occasionally I will look for a word and some lyrics will magically appear in my head inspired by the word. Other times I will just start singing a tune and realise that its a new song on its way! I write all the time, can be anywhere, anytime when a song strikes me. The ones that happen naturally are the best ones.
I don't want to be "the next" so and so - I want to be Gemma Aguilar. All my music comes from the heart, when I play my music I feel the emotion and my words have meaning when I sing them.”
Gemma’s music is a fine balance of acoustic driven indie pop with an electro pop undertone. She takes her influences from the major female artists of the 21st century including Ellie Goulding, Avril Lavigne and Rhianna along with artists such as The Kooks, Plan B. whilst reviewers have commented that her voice could be the modern day Kirsty MacColl.
With an ever growing loyal fan-base, Gemma Aguilar has proved that she is one of the most talented writers and performers of her generation.
Her independent attitude, ability and willingness to take risks ensure that she is an artist and performer to keep an eye on.
Watch this space!!!
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