Carer Film "More than a Parent" Out Now 🫂

University of Birmingham have just released a new short film which features my original score. More than a Parent was written and directed by Bhulla Beghal of BlueBell films, commissioned by Dr Siobhan O’Dwyer at the University of Birmingham and is inspired by Dr O’Dwyer’s groundbreaking research into suicide risk among parent carers of disabled children. The research found that 41% of parents caring for a child with a disability or long-term illness have thought about suicide, and less than half have every told anyone. For those who do speak up, the response is often unhelpful. The issue is not parenting a disabled or seriously ill child, it’s the constant struggle to care for that child within a system that’s no longer fit for purpose. Watch the film below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D8JMh41p0M

Parent carers face immense pressure, often feeling invisible while balancing love for their children with exhaustion, isolation, and endless battles for support. ‘More than a parent’ gives voice to those hidden struggles, shining a light on what’s at stake if policy doesn’t change. The film aims to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and inspire action from both the public and politicians to create meaningful change.

I'm so proud to have been a part of this vital piece of work which was screened at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference and has been covered in the Big Issue. I hope the film resonates with you and more widely opens up conversations about this vital and unrecognised issue.

Hear "Resonant Tale" Soundtrack in Concert 🎻

I'm excited to share that a brand new orchestral arrangement of my soundtrack for Playdate game Resonant Tale will be performed in concert by the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra this winter! I have arranged a selection of pieces from my original soundtrack for the game which will be performed at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Sunday 7th December and St Laurence's Church, Ludlow on Sunday 14th December.

To hear this new spin on the game's adventurous music, head to the orchestra's website for tickets. I have had so much fun expanding the music to the largest canvas possible and am so excited to share this work with an audience. Please keep an eye out for further details of recording and additional performances. In the meantime you can give the award-winning game a spin on Playdate!

Tune in to Dialogue Tree to hear about "Is This Seat Taken?"'s Music 🎧

I guested on the latest episode of Dialogue Tree to talk about my music and sound for Poti Poti Studio's cosy puzzle game Is This Seat Taken? and you can now listen to it wherever you get your podcasts! It was so fun talking inspirations, process and more with the fantastic host Andrew Valentine who was keen to get to the bottom of what makes a good puzzle game soundtrack. Tune in to also hear from fellow composer honeyboy about his score for Mind Over Magnet.

Is This Seat Taken? is out now for Nintendo Switch, Steam and mobile and my soundtrack is available to stream and purchase through Black Screen Records. I hope you enjoy playing the game and hearing my part in bringing it to life!