Hannah Trigwell

Hannah Trigwell
Background information
Born (1990-10-28) 28 October 1990
Origin Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Guitar, vocals
Years active 2007 - present
Website www.hannahtrigwell.com

Hannah Trigwell (born 28 October 1990) is an English singer-songwriter from Leeds, West Yorkshire. Hannah has released three EPs containing original material. Her debut EP, Hold My Heart, was released in May 2010 followed up by Pieces in November 2013. Hannah's most recent EP Rectify was released in May 2014 reaching number 6 in the iTunes Singer-Songwriter charts.[1]

Music career

Hannah Trigwell began her musical career at the age of 17 when, as a self-taught singer and guitarist,[2] she took to the streets of Leeds to play her music for anyone that cared to stop and listen.[3]Her YouTube page, containing videos of live versions of original songs and covers, as well as 'Vlogs' has gathered over 47 million views.[4] One of Hannah's most popular videos, a cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", has garnered over 9 million views since its upload in December 2011.[5]

In May 2010, Hannah released her debut EP, Hold My Heart, which reached number 6 in the iTunes Singer-Songwriter album charts.[6] Off the back of the success of Hold My Heart Hannah saw out 2010 by playing sold out shows at London Scala, Birmingham O2 and Manchester Academy whilst touring in support of Boyce Avenue on their 2010 Fall Tour.[7]

Hannah’s debut single, "Headrush," was released in April 2011 and was celebrated with a sold-out launch party at Leeds Cockpit. In March 2014 this became the Number 1 selling single in Vietnam (March 2014) and in Laos (August 2015). [8] In Summer 2011, Hannah Trigwell's hard work and talent was recognized with a nomination for Best International Unsigned Act 2011 at the Online Music Awards sponsored by St. Helier Cider. In July 2011 it was announced that Hannah had won.[9]

From October 2012 to early 2014 Hannah Trigwell was signed with an independent covers recording label in the US called 3 Peace Records, founded by Florida-based rock band, Boyce Avenue through which she released her cover versions of popular songs - these videos now have a total of more than 100 million views. Hannah continues to tour and produce music independently, spending 2015 performing live across the UK and writing for upcoming single releases - due early 2016.

References

  1. ↑ Last.fm, Hannah Trigwell EPs
  2. ↑ Hannah Trigwell Interview
  3. ↑ The Buskers Channel, Hannah Trigwell Iris Cover.
  4. ↑ YouTube, Hannah Trigwell YouTube Channel
  5. ↑ Hannah Trigwell - Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen / Jeff Buckley).
  6. ↑ iTunes Singer Songwriter Chart,
  7. ↑ Boyce Avenue Fall 2010 Tour, Tour Dates
  8. ↑ iTunes Global Singles Chart,
  9. ↑ Best International Unsigned Act 2011, Hannah Trigwell wins at Online Music Awards
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