Artie Godden - King Uther's Sons

I have 20+ years playing instruments and perform for a living, working consistently in music, theatre, and live performance. I've sung in Paris, on the Isles of Scilly, at The Hard Rock Cafe and at the last ever Nozstock Festival. I release music as 'King Uther's Sons' and have been featured on Blues and Roots Radio. I was personally hired by fashion designer, Jeff Garner, to accompany the premiere of their award-winning film, 'Let Them Be Naked'. Upon moving to London in 2023, I was one of the few select performers to be awarded a busking licence through audition with the Southbank Centre, the UK's largest arts centre. This allows me to perform daily to thousands of visitors by the London Eye. My first instrument was the 'Cello (Grade 8 ABRSM) which I began learning when I was 7 or 8 years old. I played in classical orchestras for many years and learnt musical theory (Grade 5 ABRSM). I was taught to sing at a young age by a choral director from the Hereford Cathedral, and spent years in choirs, bands and musical theatre. I began teaching myself guitar as a teenager and have busked regularly in the cities I've visited since then. I have since gone on to teach myself Banjo, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, and Harmonica. I now also teach acoustic guitar to students in London and online. Because of this mixture of skills, I am often employed for my musical ability in the theatre jobs I pursue. I have toured my own shows across the UK and performed in many different settings, from the street to the largest theatres in the country. I have a degree in Theatre and Performance Studies from the University of Bristol, and have an excellent understanding of how events and performances are designed, created and managed. I bring this mindset when curating a musical set for your events, acutely aware of the amount of work that goes into making sure your guests are happy, and everything is ‘just right’. This aside, my main focus in playing at your event is to bring soul, skill, and passion. What the Spanish call, "El Duende". For those special days we want to remember and feel - music is often the key.