My First Show – Where It All Began (21st September 2024)

My first show on 21st September 2024 in Melksham didn’t go exactly to plan — from filming disasters to unexpected challenges — but it marked the beginning of my journey as a live performer. Despite everything, the energy of the crowd and the experience on stage made it a night I’ll never forget.

21st September 2024 — that’s the date it all started.

My first show took place in Melksham. Originally, it was meant to happen a week later on the 28th, and I’d planned to have Joe Watson come along to film it. But due to new flooring being installed at the venue, the event got moved forward — meaning I had to go it alone, without a camera setup.

Not ideal.

Determined to capture something, I set my phone up on a tripod before going on stage. But as the first song began, my Apple Watch somehow zoomed the camera straight into my feet.

I managed to salvage a short clip from Business that I could use for TikTok and my socials, but the rest of the footage was completely unusable.

After a short break, I came back out and performed Houdini and Lose Yourself, capturing footage that became some of my very first content.

I loved being on stage that night. I even included Rabbit Run, one of my favourite lesser-known Eminem tracks.

Around 100 people were there, and the atmosphere was incredible.

At the end of the night I chose £50 and a bundle of equipment over £150 cash, walking away with gear that helped build future performances.

Looking back, that first show was the spark that started everything.