Q&A with Amelia Orgill New
Folk Singer /Songwriter
Amelia Orgill shares her music with us for
Madia & Matilda SS15 show. Therefore we want to share a little more about
Amelia. As when we met Amelia Orgill at the start of the summer, on that sunny
day in Bath, Somerset; we never imagined the collaboration would come this
far.
Madia & Matilda: Hi
Amelia, Thanks for taking the time to talk with us, moving in to our new season
Autumn Winter 14 we thought it would be nice if you could tell us
about the piece you selected, as your Top Favourite sustainable pieces, from the Madia & Matilda
collection?
Amelia:
Hello! Yes, this piece stood out to me
firstly because of the colours. I love wearing navy blue and that with the pale
chalky blue skirt seemed like a perfect combination. I’m also a fan of high
waisted clothing and I thought this style would suit my figure.
Madia &
Matilda: How long you have been singing?
Amelia: I've been singing for a while and like most kids I sang in
the mirror to pop songs and just for fun with my friends.
Madia & Matilda: What are your main influences?
Amelia: We always had music playing in our house which
was mainly folk and bluegrass music and my Dad is a musician so I grew up
around music. When I was about 16 or 17 my parents took me to the Cambridge
Folk Festival and I think I realised there and then I wanted to be a folk
singer. I was so inspired by the other artists there like Cara Dillon, Kate
Rusby and Emmylou Harris. This is the first year I've started taking it
seriously and am doing it full time. I'm working hard on my first new
album, busking and playing at gigs and weddings. My dream would be to play on
the stage at Cambridge Folk Festival one day!
Madia & Matilda: Are you
trend aware or more of a timeless classics kind of girl?
Amelia: I like browsing through fashion
magazines but I’m not consciously following a trend. I tend to shop in charity
shops in Bath and I do find some timeless classics there. I like simple colours
and designs.
Madia & Matilda: What do you do to relax in your
spare time?
Amelia: Swimming, taking my dog for long walks
and I love curling up and watching a box set-Homeland is my current series!
Madia & Matilda: Why does sustainable fashion appeal to you?
Amelia: Any effort to reduce the negative impact
the fashion industry can have on the environment is great. I think sustainable
clothes are also more unique and special.
Madia & Matilda: What do you consider about
sustainable living?
Amelia: I think it is very important to use our
Earth’s natural resources. More time should be spent using renewable energy and
I think we ought to be making more conscious decisions about waste and the
impact it is having on the environment.
Madia & Matilda: What is your biggest style inspiration?
Amelia: My biggest style inspiration is probably
my sister. I borrow a lot of her things when she’s around and sometimes she
helps me get ready for gigs.
Madia & Matilda: What inspires you?
Amelia: I’m inspired when I go to concerts and
live music from local musicians. Rainy days also inspire me because I get to
stay in and write songs.
Madia & Matilda: Where can we find your music?
Amelia: I’m just starting a new YouTube
channel where I do a video a week so there should be plenty of things to see
there!
Madia & Matilda: As, we met you in Bath and
you usually sing in Bath, Somerset; what are
your favourite haunts in Bath? Where can we find you
singing?
Amelia: Local pubs, cafes and music nights around
the city and in Somerset and I’m often busking in Bath too!
Madia & Matilda: Thank you, for spending the time to talk with us, we
look forward to hearing your new music
Sincerely Madia & Matilda
To find out more about Amelia, see:
Subscribe to Amelia's page on Youtube
Follow
Amelia on Twitter
Photographer Shelley Morecroft
Hair Stylist - Stacey Johnson
Make Up Artist - Alison Richards
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