AURA POOLEY
Bristol,BST
Summary
Confident and talented singer with extensive background in live performances, recording and songwriting. Strong stage presence with impressive range. Connects with audiences and delivers powerful performances. Has proven to be a charismatic musical artist and performer, delivering captivating performances with consistency. An energetic band leader with a strong sense of musical direction and vision, as well as enhancing productive collaboration. Knowledgeable in areas of branding and networking, and currently building a successful, slowly advancing career managing, singing, songwriting, composing and performing. Ready to work with new industry professionals as well as amateurs needing guidance, to gain new experience and enhance further in the music industry.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Singer and Flautist
At The Stake
2026.03 - Current
- Arranged vocal harmonies for a rich, layered sound.
- Led songwriting sessions, resulting in engaging lyrics and melodies.
- Drove creative direction to establish unique band identity.
- Organised all rehearsals and writing sessions.
- Organised debut performance to gain new followings and audience.
- Composed original music pieces that were well received by audiences
- Integrated improvisation in performances with both flute and vocals.
- Maintained group motivation and morale.
- Self-promoted on various social media platforms to raise awareness and gain greater audience.
- Organised photoshoots for band promotional use.
Lead singer
Woermhole
2023.09 - Current
- Drove creative direction to establish unique band identity.
- Enhanced band's reputation by consistently delivering high-energy performances.
- Capitalised on social media platforms, enhancing online presence and fan interaction.
- Cultivated loyal fan base with personable interactions and memorable performances.
- Liaised with artists to create unique band merchandise, as well as ordering and selling all products.
- Coordinated with other musicians whilst recording in the studio for balanced sound output.
- Composed original songs, creating a unique branding and sound, as well as collaborating with bandmates to produce a cohesive sound.
- Achieved consistency in live shows with regular rehearsals and vocal training.
- Assisted in the production of promotional material to generate interest for upcoming gigs.
- Released new, original music and songs on Spotify and other digital platforms.
Band Manager
Self employed for Woermhole and At The Stake
2023.09 - Current
- Scheduled regular meetings to discuss progress, plans, and goals of the band.
- Managed promotional activities for greater audience reach and recognition, such as setting up photoshoots, gigs and social media content creation.
- Identified and nurtured individual talents within the band, fostering personal growth in members.
- Enhanced band's performance quality by implementing rigorous practice schedules.
- Coordinated with event organisers for successful gigs and concerts.
- Maintained high levels of discipline during practices, leading to better performances, while maintaining band morale.
- Developed set lists for each performance.
- Managed social medias for multiple bands, reaching 4k views in the first month of account creation for At The Stake, and 7k in the last month for woermhole.
Lyric writer
Solo, Woermhole, At The Stake
2012.01 - Current
- Assisted musicians in refining their own lyrical ideas, enhancing artistic expression.
- Crafted compelling narratives through song lyrics, captivating listeners' attention.
- Produced emotionally resonant lyrics by drawing on personal experiences and observations.
- Honed lyrics to match the branding of multiple different projects and musical collaborations.
- Displayed ability to write to a wide range of lyrical genres, from genres such as rap, pop, rock and folk.
- Boasts a collection of 150+ finished original song lyrics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Performance
BIMM University
Bristol 2023.09 -
Diploma of Higher Education - Musical Performance
Cirencester College
Cirencester 2020.09 - 2022.07
Skills
- Confident and consistent performances
- Music genre and stylistic versatility
- Songwriting capability and advanced lyricism
- Advanced vocal range, technique and agility
- Compositional insight
- Networking within music industry
- Performance stamina
- Artistic collaboration
- Songwriting intuition
- Audio production understanding
- Stage presence technique
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Singer and Flautist
At The Stake
2026.03 - Current
Lead singer
Woermhole
2023.09 - Current
Band Manager
Self employed for Woermhole and At The Stake
2023.09 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Performance
BIMM University
2023.09 -
Diploma of Higher Education - Musical Performance
Cirencester College
2020.09 - 2022.07
Lyric writer
Solo, Woermhole, At The Stake
2012.01 - Current