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Jessica Morhall

Singer Songwriter
7/5/12

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Jessica Morhall is an incredible singer songwriter from Perth. She recently won the opportunity to play on our X-Press Music Feedback Stage at the KickstART Youth Festival and we’ve been captivated by her voice ever since.

Who are you? And what do you do?

I am a solo singer-songwriter from Perth. I create soul and blues music in a similar vein to Regina Spektor and Norah Jones.

Tell us a bit about your art form and how you got into it.

I got my start singing along to a personalized cassette tape on my Walkman.

Are you currently working on any interesting projects?

I am currently organising to record my debut EP. It will be exciting to be able to hold a physical copy of my own music. And then be able to share it with others.

Tell us a bit more about the mediums you work with.

I write solely with the piano, taking words of inspiration from the pages of my diary.

You look pretty comfortable performing. Do you get nervous at your gigs?

Performing in front of people is a scary yet rewarding experience. Each time it gets that little bit easier, and feeds that part of your soul.

What is your greatest career highlight?

The highlight of my career has to be when I supported Diesel on his last performance in Perth at “Live at the Quarry”.

Where do you see yourself in three years time?

In three years time I would love to be touring my debut album around Australia and the UK.

Do you have any advice for other young people wanting to get involved in the arts?

There is room for everyone. Don’t be intimidated by other people’s work – the best thing you can do is be yourself and be original.

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