Daisy Rock is doing whatever it takes to help girls play guitar and enjoy music.  

We believe that every young person should have the chance to change their life through music.

Yet our research shows that many can’t because of who they are, where they’re from or what they’re going through.

Our insights, influence and investment in grassroots organisations and to young people themselves means that more 0–25-year-olds from can make, learn and earn in music.

Youth Music is a national charity funded thanks to the National Lottery via Arts Council England, players of People's Postcode Lottery and support from partners, fundraisers and donors.

22 year old singer-songwriter chasing her dreams.I'm on a mission to put the rock back into pop and encourage other girls to start playing instruments. I hope you like my music, please check out my facebook, twitter and youtube too :-) x

rhythm and lead guitarist,influenced by rock and blues,but love the classics. hope to one day be in a band.hope you enjoy my sounds :)

Leoni Jane Kennedy is a Blackpool born, Guildford based singer-songwriter, often described as 'haunting' by her audiences. With intricate guitar riffs alongside powerful, soulful vocals, she is achieving a new rock sound with progressive influence in her rhythmic and melodic structures and lyrics that surpass her years. Leoni was hooked on blues rock from a young age after being gifted a CD of Status Quo. Their greatest hits album was stuck on repeat until 2011, when she finally got to see the band live at Lytham Proms. Leoni is also influenced by the likes of Rush, King Crimson, Blue Öyster Cult and many bands from a diverse range of genres. 

In 2013, Leoni entered a competition called 'Rock The House'. She passed the audition stage and was invited to perform at The Bedford in Balham, a venue which has been pivotal in the early careers of Ed Sheeran and Paolo Nutini, to name a few. From this competition, Leoni received an artist sponsorship from Yamaha and was endorsed by Orange Amplification, and in her later years, also received endorsements from PRS Guitars and Boss Pedals. At The Bedford, Leoni met multiple industry creatives, such as veteran Iron Maiden keyboard player, Tony Moore.

“ Leoni has fantastic talents that belie her young age and I see enormous potential for her to have a long and successful career in this business. ”

In 2018, Leoni moved south and began studying the Music Industry Practice degree at ACM Guildford. She was chosen by 'Queen's’ Brian May and Roger Taylor to receive the 'Freddie Mercury' Scholarship, covering her entire university tuition fees. This Scholarship saw the previous year's winner, along with Leoni and ACM alumni pianist, recording a cover of Queen song 'The Show Must Go On' at Metropolis Studios in London where Freddie's piano has been kept since his passing. Leoni and the team also joined Youtube in the tunnels of London's underground stations, performing Queen songs in celebration of the film release - they later attended as VIP guests at the World Premier of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' at Wembley's SSE Arena.

During summer 2019, Leoni and her band went into ACM's SSL studio with producer of Motörhead and Uriah Heep, John Gallen, who had previously taught Leoni for production classes and recorded some solo acoustic songs prior to the full band recordings. John was teaching production lectures whilst using the trio as the demonstration band, which resulted in a live album consisting of 7 songs and Leoni's latest single "Life Like This". Leoni graduated in 2020 with a 1st Class BA Honours Degree in Music Industry Practice and is currently working part time for ACM Guildford and her local music venue, The Boileroom.

Sponsored and Endorsed by Yamaha, Orange Amplification, PRS Guitars Europe and Boss Pedals.

Herefordshire-based production and song-writing duo, Armstrong & Stayte are creating a uniquely retro sound, paying homage to the influences of mature Pop, Funk and Disco, whilst also creating cutting edge EDM tracks. The catchy melodies and solid grooves offer a distinctive sound.
Ex-UB40 Producer and keyboard-player Dan Armstrong, and multi-talented musician, Nigel Stayte have been writing together in various guises over the years. They began by playing in various cover-bands, and found that their mutual love of composing original material developed into a new direction.
Their songs have consistently been played on BBC Introducing, and whilst they have secured publishing in the Far East, the duo are actively seeking further representation and support from both publishing and record companies.

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