A SINGER and songwriter from Bromsgrove is set to make his debut on the festival scene, performing at one of the biggest UK events.

George Moir, who has been playing music since the age of 13, is due to perform at Boardmasters festival in Cornwall on Friday, August 13.

As well as being his first festival performance, George has admitted its his first time attending a festival too.

He said: "It is mental - coming in to the industry at festival level is just mad.

"This will be my first live show, first festival performance and first time going to a festival - crazy!

"It has been the last year that my career has taken off, and before the pandemic I was playing at cafes in front of around ten people."

Bromsgrove Advertiser: George has played music since the age of 13.George has played music since the age of 13.

The former South Bromsgrove High student has had a lot of support from Spotify and local radio, including airtime on BBC Radio One.

"My track, Flowers, was BBC Radio One's track of the week in February so it got played a lot," said the 24 year old.

"My career was steadily building but after Flowers was played on the radio, that was the turning point.

"Having my song played and my name read out by the likes of Jordan North, Greg James and Scott Mills was just bonkers."

After finishing sixth form, George started his own animation business.

"It was a more viable option at that stage than dreaming to become a popstar," said George.

Bromsgrove Advertiser: The 24 year old's studio is based in his bedroom.The 24 year old's studio is based in his bedroom.

"I was always putting music out and then it started to get some attraction and lots of record labels were interested in signing me.

"I quit my job and signed a deal at the age of 22 - it all went quite smoothly really.

"Over lockdown I got my head down and made lots of music in my little bedroom studio.

"I have always recorded and made music in there so nothing really changed in that respect."

George dedicates his success his mum as well as his music teacher at South Bromsgrove High - Mr Cobon.

Unfortunately his mother couldn't get tickets to Boardmasters but is hoping to see him at his second live show of the year in London in October.

George will be taking to the 'View' stage on August 13 with the likes of Lucy Spraggan, Josh Barry and Saint Raymond.