About Me

I am a fun-loving, versatile performer who loves to travel and meet new people. I have tattoos, piercings and odd-coloured hair (it's usually some shade of purple, blue or green). I tend to dress 'alternative', but don't let any of that put you off; I'm happy to modify my looks for the right casting (if only temporarily!) I'm 34 but look young for my age (or so I'm told!)

I have a range of skills and am always up for learning new ones! Do feel free to get in touch if there's anything more you'd like to know about me.
alix DOT corvyn AT gmail DOT com

I currently teach singing and will soon be launching a blog with regular YouTube how-to videos. Watch this space! ;-)

Acting

Experience

Accents

Employment History & Experience

I have been acting since the age of five in amateur dramatic productions ranging from Shakespeare to Brecht and Orwell. I received a nomination for Best Actress for my performance of Alice from 'Alice in Wonderland', and received the Best Supporting Actress prize for my performance of Kattrin in 'Mother Courage and Her Children'. More recently I was a member of the Junction Performance Group in Cambridge, which put on a production of self-written short plays in 2007, and during 2014/early 2015 I both studied and taught at Creative Minds and Future Films, a performing arts group in Norwich.

I studied GCSE Drama at school, receiving an A* grade for the course. I went on to study A Level Theatre Studies, for which I received a B grade.

I was an extra in 'Midsommer Murders - The Axeman Cometh', playing a festival goer. I have also acted in three music videos for my band.

Modelling

Experience

Employment History & Experience

I have modelled for friends and with all of my bands in various locations with various themes. Please contact me for further information and example shots.

Music

Experience

Vocal Skills

Employment History & Experience

I am a singer/songwriter in my early thirties with nearly 20 years experience of performing in bands and solo, both live and in the studio. I have sung both lead and backing vocals in original and covers bands, performing a'capella and with varying levels of backing instrumentation. My live work has seen me gig all over the country and further afield at various pubs, clubs, live venues and festivals. I have sung on various recordings for my own bands and as a session vocalist, and works I have featured on have been distributed across Europe.

I currently teach singing from my home in Norwich, either face to face or via Skype. I help singers to find their authentic voices and develop confidence, power, range, and freedom of expression.

My influences are many and varied, but include bands like Halestorm, The Levellers and IAMX. I love complex, layered story-songs with stand-out riffs and sing-along choruses!

Employment History
October 2015 - ongoing
Second lead vocalist for Rhombus
www.rhombus.org.uk

August 2015
Live vocal session for the band Manuskript at SOS Festival London.

December 2014 - ongoing
Lead vocals in covers band UWATT.
www.facebook.com/uwattintheshed

November 2014
Live vocal session at Whitby Gothic Weekend with the band 'Rhombus' on their songs 'What You Wanted' and 'Timeless and Elegant'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljgsp52jlns

September 2014
Live vocal session with the band 'The Faces of Sarah' on their song 'Misery Turns'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjOd0paVpJc

May 2014
Live vocal session with the band 'The Faces of Sarah' on their song 'Misery Turns'.

November 2013
Live vocal session with the band 'Rhombus' on their song 'What you Wanted'.

March 2013
Session recording for 'Rhombus' on their song 'What You Wanted'.

July 2008 - July 2014
Band 'Last July'. Lead vocals, songwriting and arrangements. We started as a two-piece but expanded to four - vocals, keys, guitar and bass. We recorded an EP and an album, and played gigs and festivals across the country, including Whitby Goth Weekend, DV8 Fest, Dark Waters and Midlands Goth Fest. We filmed three music videos which can be seen on our YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/LastJulyUK
www.lastjuly.co.uk

August 2007 - February 2009
Band 'The Texas Chainsaw Orchestra'.
Backing vocals, dancing, harmony writer and choreographer. We recorded a demo EP and performed for the Monster Raving Loony Party, at Electrowerks, Torture Garden and Antichrist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_Pi8-Vh_jA

December 2005 - April 2006
Band 'Foxtrot Uniform'. Lead vocals and lyric writing. A short-lived project band with rehearsals culminating in a well-received live show at the 'Man on the Moon' venue in Cambridge.

November 2000 - June 2004
Band 'Skelliga'. Lead vocals, backing vocals and lyric writing. During my time with Skelliga we recorded 3 E.P.s and toured across England, playing many gigs and festivals in both headline and support positions, including the world-renowned Strawberry Fair free festival in Cambridge. We were also invited to play Glastonbury Festival but unfortunately split up before this could happen. I wrote most of the lyrics for Skelliga and was also responsible for much of our publicity material, including the band biography, promotional matter, CD art & flyer/poster design, as well as assisting with our website design. I dealt with all the band's accounts & organised rehearsals, gigs, events & meetings, taking minutes during the meetings, & typing them up & distributing them to the rest of the band afterwards.

September 2000 - June 2002
HND in Popular Music, studied and passed at Anglia Polytechnic University. This was a wide-ranging qualification with training in performance (live and studio, solo and accompanied, improvised and rehearsed, session and band/solo work), marketing and promotion, event organisation, artist and venue management, studio production and recording, sampling and digital sound design, legal issues, world music and history.

June 1999 - June 2000
Band 'Fruit Tree'. Backing vocals. This band was formed while I was still at school. We performed several gigs, including a support slot for legendary thrash metal kings 'Napalm Death'.

August 1998 - March 1999
Band 'Livid'. Lead vocals and lyric writing. Formed for the Bishop's Stortford High School's annual band CD, Livid recorded two tracks on the compilation 'High 99'.

January 1998
Session 'Lady Morphia'. Backing vocals on two tracks of this five track EP which received 3/5 in Metal Hammer magazine and subsequently sold in record shops across Germany.

Previous to this I performed a cappella many times at a local Folk Club, busked at craft fairs and performed musically in several plays. I also had private singing lessons between the ages of 13 and 19 and am currently studying with several online programs.

Extras Work, Partipant, Contestant

Experience

Employment History & Experience

I've been an extra in Midsomer Murders, which was brilliant fun!

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

I am a versatile performer who has been on-stage for most of my life as an actor or singer. I have various qualifications, including a HND in Popular Music, A Level Theatre Studies and GCSE Drama. I have experience playing lead and minor roles in plays and musical theatre, as a backing singer, session singer and as a lead vocalist in bands, and as an extra on TV. I have also acted in music videos for my band. I am currently a voice coach teaching private singing lessons both face to face and via Skype from my home.

I love to dance, although I have no formal training. I am usually the first person on the dance floor, and anything with a good beat is enough to get me 'painting the ceiling' and 'changing the light-bulbs'!

I have amateur modelling experience, mainly helping friends with their portfolios, but also in promotional material for my band. My image is 'alternative' - I have long, layered blue-green and black hair, tattoos and piercings, and tend to wear 'Gothic' clothing and make-up.

I have event crewing experience ranging from small gigs to large festivals.

Qualifications & Training

HND Popular Music
A Level Theatre Studies
GCSE Drama

Other Information

Relevant Skills

Singing
Song writing
Acting
Event planning/promotion/crewing
DJing
Roller skating
Swimming
Cycling
Teaching/training
Horse Riding
Playing violin (basic)
Playing keyboards (basic)
Social Media
WordPress (basic)
Driving

Interests & Hobbies

Keeping fit (including running, weights, swimming, roller skating, cycling and yoga).
Singing
Teaching/coaching
Learning
Reading
Personal Development
Cooking
Healthy eating
Conservation
Travelling
Dancing
'Alternative lifestyles' - I'm very much into alternative music, and sing in no less than four bands! I've lived on a narrowboat, crewed at Glastonbury and other festivals, and owned and travelled in a camper van.

Miscellaneous Information

More here:
www.lastjuly.co.uk
www.rhombus.org.uk
www.facebook.com/uwattintheshed
www.facebook.com/asthecrowflies