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Amateur Ornithologist are a weird pop group from North East England. Starting as Daniel Clifford’s solo project, AO has grown to perform as anything from a five-piece to an octet.

The band have earned comparisons to Talking Heads, The Beach Boys and local heroes Field Music due to their adventurous approach to densely-layered, harmony-filled pop.

The band’s neurodivergent members have found a home for their musical expressions; fusing pop, orchestral, jazz and rock influences to create a grand melodic sound.

AO launched their 2nd album, Building the Bird, in 2022 with a sold-out live debut, playing more packed-out and acclaimed shows throughout 2023 while developing 3rd album Hide. They were runners-up at the Radio Wigwam Awards 2022, and have received support from BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio, NARC and a host of radio stations and blogs.

Band
Daniel Clifford - vocals
Liam Slack - keys, vocals
Madeleine Smyth - viola, vocals
Chris Perriman - bass
Louis Young - guitars
Rob Bailey - saxophones