Jenni Parkinson Bristol, United Kingdom

I’m a musician, singer/songwriter, producer & composer. I am currently working on my debut album as a solo artist, and I also write and produce soundtracks for film and theatre.

I trained as a percussionist at the Royal College of Music, London, before doing a Masters in Music Leadership at the Guildhall School. I spent many years performing in various contexts – a percussion duo, chamber ensembles, orchestras and brass bands.

I have always sought out the unusual in my musical career – my performing highlights include; an appearance as a stiletto-wearing terrorist band-member in Trafalgar square, complete with escape by stretch limo; interpreting people’s dreams live on stage through improvised music; performing solo marimba arrangements of Brazilian Tropicalia music in a beach-themed party in the Tate Modern. I also directed Joy to Filth Ratio - a collective which co-created dance music for live performance on orchestral instruments, performing at venues and festivals in London.

In 2018 I became a mother which redefined my identity and my life choices. I moved from a focus in musical performance, to a new direction in electronic programming and production. In 2020 I initiated a community film collaboration against the backdrop of the pandemic, leading to my first film soundtrack. I fell in love with music production, and continued on this path, funded by Help Musicians and Arts Council England.