Jonny Venvell
Veronica Colyer
Bookings Specialist
Hello to all!
I’m so thrilled to join Encore and work within a team where the members are also passionate about music, supporting musicians and facilitating live music.
My musical journey began as a toddler sitting under the piano, where I would ‘helpfully’ push down the pedals for my older sister as she practised. Although I wanted to be a popstar when I was younger, this dream was tragically cut short when I realised I could neither sing nor dance. Instead, I somehow ended up doing what you could call the second-best alternative and studied oboe at conservatoires in London and Paris. Less Beyoncé and more Be-on-time-for-rehearsal-ey.
Following a year of freelance work, I did a Masters of Music Psychology in Sheffield which I really enjoyed. After a drink, it is very likely I will start delivering anecdotes such as; ‘did you know that although scientists can neurologically locate where ear-worms happen in our brain, they still don’t know why we get them…’
Aside from music, I like running, swimming, and a good book or podcast. It is probably also important to mention Dot and Frank, the two cats who may likely appear in the background of a Zoom call. Dot is very sassy and Frank is, quite literally, a scaredy-cat.
I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone more and am always open to receive music recommendations!
