When did you decide that a career in music was for you?

 

-I’ve grew up around music being playing constantly in and around the house . Different influences from my mam and dad . Mam being more 70s 80s disco / ABBA etc . Dad’s music was more U2 / Travis / Tracy Chapman / David Grey / Mike And The Mechanics etc … 

 

-I’ve always done plays growing up (Oliver twist etc) 

 

-I joined a pop group called “ 2-2-Many “ when I was around 10/11 year old , doing gigs around the uk and things mainly escalated from then and I haven’t looked back since ! I’m now 32 and it’s my full time job / career making a living from music and something I absolutely love !

 

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Who are your musical inspirations and why?

 

-Ed Sheeran ! I’m a huge fan ! I have his albums tattooed on my arm . Ive been to see him play live around 10 times now . I’ve watched and listened to Ed for around 12 / 13 years before he became the massive star he is today ! Just the way he left home at a young age and MADE it happen . His music . His songwriting is out of this world and hes an all round great guy . My one dream is to meet and work with Ed at some point down the line ! 

 

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Can you tell me 3 things about yourself that people might not already know?

 

1- I used to fight competitively (boxing ) I had 32 fights and won 27 in my time ! First stepped foot in a boxing gym at 7 years old and had my last fight 7 years ago ! Boxed for the Tyne tees and wear / England select . Won titles / championships . Retired and chose to do music .

 

2- I appeared on you’ve been framed when I was little singing a backstreet boys song . Getting the words wrong and me kicking off and storming out the room 

 

3- I appeared on the ITV entertainment show THE XFACTOR back in 2014 . Made it right up to the 6 chair challenge at bootcamp . Sang “a thousand years” Christina Perri for a chair and claiming one ( the 4th chair) ! One guy in the category (boys) was left to sing and unfortunately took my chair and just missed out on judges houses. It was a great experience and I met some amazing people who I still keep in touch with now ! Used the platform / opportunity well and continued to work my backside off since ! 

 

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What song of yours best describes you and why?

 

-Going back to my first album I wrote a song called “make It” in 20-30 minutes ! I’d say this best describes me as a person as an artist . The positive person I am ! The lyrics state that I’m gonna keep pushing . Nothing will stop me . The ups and downs . Smiles and frowns ! It’s a great song influenced form the upbeat positive 90s RnB . 

 

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What has been the best gig you have done to date and why?

 

-I’ve played some amazing gigs / shows over the years . Some venues including the sage , o2 academys / city hall / Sunderland air show , the sands centre etc . As an original artist  and doing my own shows , I would have to say THE FED , Gateshead back in August 2021 . Sold around 400 tickets / big venue / the staging / the set up / the lighting the sound was amazing ! The whole night just felt great and it was all of my fans and followers (some who had travelled from Bristol , St Helens , Derby , Carlisle , Teeside , Scotland etc) 

 

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If you could perform a gig at any venue where would it be and why?

 

-If it was a “venue” it’s a toss up between the newcastle arena or St James Park ! Being a lad from newcastle that’s always the dream from being young growing up as a singer songwriter . 

 

-If it was a festival , It has to be Glastonbury . THE biggest music festival ! Headlining the pyramid stage . Every singer / bands dream ! 

 

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What has been your best achievement to date and what would you like to achieve in the future?

 

-The best achievement isn’t music related but for me as a man / as a human being , it has to be my little lad being born back in October 2017 . Taylor James ( TJ ) ! It wasn’t planned and very unexpected BUT he’s been the best thing to ever happen to me . I want to be the best dad I can be and give him the best possible life I can ! 

 

-What I want to achieve In the future is to go on a small uk tour with my band singing MY songs ! I’d love to play Glasgow Edinburgh Newcastle Leeds Liverpool Manchester Cardiff London Belfast Dublin etc . . .  

 

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Tell me a story from backstage or after a gig?

 

-There’s nothing really ROCK AND ROLL about it all tbh … The most exciting thing that goes down is a pot noodle and a cup of coffee back at our hotels / accommodations and go to bed . I’m not a one for partying or going out . 

 

-I once came off stage to a message on Instagram . It was THEEEE Holly Johnson from Frankie Goes To Hollywood . He messaged me saying he had just seen a me singing and that I had a great voice . Said to never smoke and go out partying drinking alcohol after shows to LOOK AFTER MY VOICE ! 

 

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What do you like best about being a musician and why?

 

-A mix between the creative process writing and releasing songs and performing live ! 

 

-With me being a very positive / creative person it really fits me well . I love writing songs and seeing them come to life to the point of them being released and allowing the world to listen to them !

 

-Performing live is great ! Solo or band shows . The buzz / the feeling / the slight butterflies seconds before walking out onto that stage . Keeps me ALIVE and reminds me that i absolutely LOVE what i do and care !

 

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If you were not in the job you are now what would you be doing?

 

-Again going back to the boxing career , I would have probably turned professional at around 25 years old and seen where that led to . 

 

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What has been the best gig you have been too as a fan and can you tell us about it?

 

-I travelled to Wembley Stadium on my own back in June 2022 to see Ed Sheeran . One of the best gigs / experiences I’ve had . It had sold out and a standing ticket had came available and I jumped to buy the ticket ! 

 

-Train journey was great . Wrote some lyrics on the way and just took it all in . The stadium was breathtakingly HUGE ! Maisie Peters was his support and she was great ! He brought Anne Marie out on stage during his set and the stadium went wild ! Ended the night with a pizza and Uber back to catch my mega night bus back home during the night . Overall an amazing experience .

 

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What would your ideal festival line up be and why?

 

-My favourite artists start to finish ! Past and present who I’ve grew up listening to ! >>>

 

-Luther Vandross . Prince . MJ . Whitney Houston . George Michael . Queen . Amy Winehouse . Bob Marley . Celine Dion . Tracy Chapman . James Blunt . James Morrison . One Republic . Justin Timberlake . Jessie J . 1975 . There’s too many to call tbh . 

 

-Headline would have to be Ed Sheeran and for me to get up and do a few songs with him ! 

 

What a dream that would be , and I’d hate to see the price of the ticket for that festival 

 

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What would you say is the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

 

-Be yourself ! 

-Believe in yourself !

-IT IS WHAT IT IS ! 

-Recharge and rest when you can !

-We are only human and not invincible !

 

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What things make you happy and what things annoy you?

 

-Positive people with a good drive make me really happy and motivated . 

 

-Negativity and people with no drive / no get up and go , really annoy me ! 

 

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What things do you like to do when you are away from music?

 

Spending time with my little lad . Getting in the gym as much as I can to keep fit physically and mentally . Playing 5 a side football with the lads every week for a good run around and catch up with mates . 

 

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Do you think social media and the internet are a good thing in the music industry?

 

-If it is used correctly and capitalised yes ! We’ve seen some of the biggest artist became famous from YouTube / TikTok etc . 

 

-On the other hand , there’s just some awful horrible people in this world who are out to just bring people down . 

 

-The amount of fake profiles and trolling is also disgusting ! People should not be allowed to open an account / fake account without official id proof . 

 

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How important do you think your look and image is when it comes to being in the music industry?

 

-To me , it’s KEY ! It is very important . I’m in the gym 3-4 times a week and play football to keep fit and look / feel good ! Having a good style ! A solid strong edgy look is my vibe . It’s what a go for . 

 

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Can you tell us about any tattoos you have and the significance of them to you?

 

-Every one of my tattoos have a meaning ! Literally every single one , and I have quite a few 

 

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If you run the country for a day what would you change about it and why?

 

-no comment. 

 

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What would your ideal day consist of?

 

-Morning - A GOOD GYM SESSION FOLLOWED BY A SAUNA SWIM SHOWER !

 

-Afternoon - a few hours with my little boy . Park . Skate park , food , chill . 

 

-Evening - a sold out show to my fans and followers singing along to all of my original music 

 

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If you could say one thing to your fans what would it be and why?

 

-I love , respect and appreciate them all so much and they all know that ! From all corners of the world . I’m lucky to have followers from all different countries and of all different ages ! 

 

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How would you answer the question Who is Geoff Mull and what are the differences between you as a music artist and you away from music ?

 

-Geoff Mull is a real / normal / down to earth guy who was born and raised in a council estate in Gateshead / Newcastle . Wasn’t lucky to be born into money and a wealthy family so we had our struggles and obstacles growing up but my parents done their very best for me and my siblings ! Geoff Mull absolutely lives sleeps and breaths music so it’s hard to separate the 2 . In and out of music I’d like to think I’m the same down to earth guy ! 

 

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What was the first record or song you purchased and why?

 

-Backstreet Boys Album  was the first actual cd I got my hands on . They’re one big reason why I do music today to be honest. . . 

 

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What would you say to someone thinking about becoming a musician and getting into the music industry?

 

-Never EXPECT anything . Be prepared for set backs and NO’s ! Work hard . Be real . Be nice . Be respectful and it can land you very far ! 

 

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If you could collaborate with any other band/singer or musician who would you choose and why?

 

-Again in a massive fan of Ed Sheeran so he’s top of my list . I really think we would work well together and get on really well as people too ! 

 

-If I had an option to work / sing with multiple I’d have to say … Justin Timberlake / Ryan Tedder of One Republic / Jessie J !

 

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If you could have written one song from history which would it have been and why?

 

-Almost impossible to say tbh ! It would have to be an ANTHEM such as Simply The Best . We now perform it when we do cover gigs / weddings etc and it goes down an absolute BELTER ! 

 

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What things make you uncomfortable?

 

-Not many things tbh ! I’m a very upfront confident laid back guy ! 

 

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If you wrote a book about yourself what would it have in it?

 

-“A Book About Me” GEOFF MULL !

 

-My life growing up as a kid / school / sports / music / having my son etc . 

 

-Building up and working towards what I do now within my career . 

 

-I think I’d really surprise myself with how much I’ve done in my life since being born ! Crazy to think really ! 

 

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What has the rest of the year got in store for you?

 

-The main thing is to keep pushing and working as hard as I can . Attending as many networking events within the music industry as I can . To build relationships and contacts within the music industry ! 

 

-I’ve been unsigned and a totally independent artist for 10 years of releasing music and having a career ! No management ! No labels ! No record deals ! No publishing deals . No promotional deals . Im looking for that step up now so maybe it’s time to look for a manager who wants to take me on , believe in me and really push me further . Who knows.   

 

-The main thing is I have so many songs written and ready to release this year but I’m being patient and not rushing my releases anymore ! They’ll drop when their drop so keep a look out on all my social media platforms for updates and announcements ! 

 

-I’ve been booked for quite a few great gigs this year ! Festivals and headline shows . 

 

•A headline show in April TBA 

 

•8th June - The Strangest Party Festival in North Shields . 

 

•22nd June - Coast Fest 2024

 

•A bigggg festival in July TBA 

 

•Another big gig to announce for August !

 

I’m really excited for everyone to hear my new music and see what I have coming up in 2024 onwards ! 

 

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