Harry Houseago

Harry Houseago

Harry Houseago is a singer-songwriter, guitarist and entertainer from London. He begins performing in professional recording studios at the age of six and also plays various other instruments, which helps him with arranging his own material. He writes his own songs and performs regularly at venues across England, including the O2 Indigo and Hammersmith Apollo.

Early performance and live work

Houseago starts gigging after his first open mic at the age of ten. He builds a live reputation through regular performances around England and appears on television and radio including ITV, GMTV, BBC Radio, Teacher’s TV, 5 Live Radio and local radio stations.

Industry attention and competitions

He gains attention from figures including Malcolm McLaren, Annie Nightingale, Billy Ocean and UK producer Steve Lyon. He places third in LIVE AND UNSIGNED in 2009 and becomes a finalist in 2010. He also reaches the top five in Open Mic UK 2009, is a semi-finalist in the 2010 UK Songwriting Competition, and wins Best Solo Act in the BRIT Class Act Camp Bestival Competition.

Charity work

Houseago devotes time to charity through live music. He performs weekly on Radio Lollipop at Great Ormond Street Hospital, playing songs requested by children, and supports Busking Cancer by organising fundraising gigs.