Zain Ashraf

I'm standing because I love playing music live, and I want to make sure that everyone else who also loves it - or even those who have never performed live before - get the opportunity to play in front of others and share their passion for music because it's such a fun experience playing new songs with new people and I believe every musician should do it.

I've played in most of the House Band gigs, and as someone who has run a few other bands and events at school before, I understand the organisation and commitment that goes into preparing for a gig. This allows for me to be able to run rehearsals smoothly and help the entire band with any parts they are struggling with.

Having also played in Rhapsody and seeing how community is such a big part in how musicians play together I would make sure that House Band socials continue as they have this year, ensuring that the musicians get to know each other, my fellow director and myself. This is all to encourage an environment for musicians to feel comfortable signing up for gigs and feeling like they can ask for help and voice their recommendations and opinions during rehearsals.