Mia and the Moon

Mia and the Moon – Best Folk/Country Act Nominee 2017 Unsigned Music Awards. Laura and Mary-Anne Ratcliffe BIOGRAPHY Dubbed “Mesmerising” by Mel B of the Spice Girls, “Visually and Artistically Beautiful” by Rush, and “Fresh New Talent” by Vintage TV, this is the story of two sisters who began singing together as toddlers at National Bluegrass Festivals alongside musical parents – their father performed with Dolly Parton while mother, Kathy, wrote folk songs including ‘Kaleidoscopes’ – which became the first song Mia and the Moon would ever record. Infamously walking out of ‘XFactor in 2012 (when producers asked the sisters to stage fights for cameras), Mia and the Moon vowed to self-produce and record their own complete studio album, the fruits of which were released two years later in the form of ‘Fall Awake’. Laura learned to play the piano, Mary-Anne was already nimble on an acoustic guitar, and drummer ‘Sam Winterton’ was enlisted to help mediate the sisters (…and play drums). Album achievements have included being nominated for a ‘SAFTA’ in South Africa as part of the sound design for ‘Alison’, Soundtrack to Ellen Degeneres London Documentary, two additions to the BBC Introducing repeat playlist, A Huffington Post documented New York trip and a nomination for Best Folk/Country Act at the Radio 1’s Unsigned Music Awards. Mia and the Moon are avid ambassadors for animal rights and have helped raise thousands of pounds for the charities including the ‘International Animal Rescue, RSPCA, PDSA, Jerry Green Dog Rescue, Wildlife Trust. The original prints from the ‘Fall Awake’ sleeve artwork were auctioned during the album launch party with all proceeds donated to Donkey Charity ‘Spana’, and in publicizing these efforts, Laura and Mary-Anne hope to support and highlight the work of animal charities and environmental organisations. Press “Favourite Album Reviewed This Year” Music in Time “Don’t Miss This Album” Acoustic UK “Harmonies You Just Don’t Hear Anymore” The Music Press “Stand Out Track on my iTunes” The Monograph “Songs that Light Up Your Day” BBC Nottingham “You Can Feel the Gospel Coming Through” Radio Cardiff “One of the Best in Leicester” Cookie Jar, Leicester “Power of a Five Part Choir!” Gary Barlow “World Class” Marbella International Arts “Supreme Vocals and Song Writing” Dusty Pop Promotions “Both, Musically and Visually Artistic” RUSH (band) “Midnight in London is Just Great!” Half Moon Run (band) “Girls Walk Away from XFactor” The Mirror