Name: Ashleigh McHugh
Qualifications & Place of Study: Leeds Conservatoire – Degree in popular music Currently undertaking a PGCE in Further Education
Favourite show played: Leeds Pride, 2022.
Desert Island Disc: ‘You Ruined New York City For Me’ – Fletcher
What you love about music: I love how music is a universal language. You can communicate with so many people through music, inspiring people all over the world.
Motto: Never quit.
Biography: Ashleigh has been a performer, singer and musician since she was very young. She taught herself guitar at 9 and hasn’t stopped since. She attended Rock School UK from being 11 years old and is now a tutor herself. She finished College with a Level 3 in Musical Theatre and Performance music, and went straight into the industry from there, touring with bands around the UK and as a solo artist. Ashleigh has appeared on BBC One’s All Together Now in 2018 and performed at many major events such as Mardi Gras Leeds and Leeds Pride 2022. She has released her first single “Just Wanna Love You” last year and is expecting to release her debut EP “Sweet Time” in October 22. Ashleigh recently completed her BA Honours Degree in Popular Music at Leeds Conservatoire with experience within music technology and production, performance, song-writing, vocals and teaching and is currently completing her PGCE within Further Education.
“I have always love music since being very small. One of my first memories is singing in the living room with my mum. I locked myself away for a month when I was 9 and taught myself how to play guitar and sing, and I just haven’t stopped! I believe in constantly improving and learning and I always strive to be the best musician I can be. I have been in theatre shows, releasing my own music, touring with bands, and I want to do so much more. I would never ever change my job, it’s the only thing I’m actually good at!”