Michael Bird

Michael Bird

Songwriter / Producer / Performer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Artist at Michael Bird Music & Founder of Neighbourhd - Looking for creative opportunities

  • Education

    • Leeds College of Music

      2012 - 2015
      Bachelor's degree Popular Performance/Production

      Conducting appropriate and contextual performance, music tuition, tailoring music to film, events management, collaboration of different art forms and understanding music production software and hardware.

    • Cranbrook Grammer School

      2006 - 2011
  • Experience

    • Michael Bird Music

      Sept 2013 - now
      Songwriter / Producer / Performer

      As an independent artist, you have to develop a multitude of skills and manage different moving parts whilst maintaining a sense of brand cohesion.I have project managed three EPs, managing freelance musicians and engineers to create great sounding records. My music has been played on national BBC Radio 1, 2 and 6 and Jazz FM.Through having to create content surrounding my music, I have had to develop technical skills such as video editing where I've become adept in using Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVince Resolve. I have also had to develop content strategy and organise social media campaigns. Show less

    • NEIGHBOURHD

      Nov 2016 - Nov 2023
      Founder & Director

      In 2016, I founded local jam night ‘Neighbourhd’ in Birmingham which some of the best session musicians and artists in the city call home. Over 7 years, I built an environment where a diverse group of aspiring and professional musicians have been able to network and develop their craft.As the founder of a small non-profit, I had many logistical responsibilities including booking bands, managing volunteers and event planning. I was able to use my creative skills to build a meaningful brand and develop a culture that could be mutually beneficial to all stakeholders and contributors on limited budgets. I was able to use interpersonal skills to build a strong network and partnerships. I was also the primary master of ceremonies, using my skills in performance to reinforce and inspire vision from the platform whilst setting a great atmosphere.There is currently no larger community hub where creatives can get together, collaborate and network on a regular basis in the city of Birmingham than Neighbourhd. In November 2023, I decided it was time to focus on other personal goals so I handed Neighbourhd over to a team of volunteers who are excited to take the event into its next chapter. If you go along on the first Monday of the month to the Night Owl, you will see that the generous, collaborative, proficient and welcoming culture, which I helped lead, is still alive at the events. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • BA Music Combined (Pop Performance & Production)

      Leeds College of Music
      Jul 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Leeds Coordinator

      Issued by Red Frogs UK on Sept 2015
      Red Frogs UKAssociated with Michael Bird