‘An English Love Story’ with M.N.Hopwood - January 6th - 17th, 2012

My name is M.N.Hopwood. I am an English Singer, Songwriter and co-founder of fair trading music and arts organization Montpatry Press, based in Brighton. I am also a writer and enthusiast for all things English.

My debut album ‘And to this Last’ (set for release in 2012) was recorded in St Andrews Church, Edburton, over the period of a few months with producer Petra Jean Phillipson, and the songs and the sound of the album are very much rooted in the vicinity of the Downs, with those people who work and live there.

In 2012 I am embarking on a musical and community Tour along the length of the South Downs entitled ‘An English Love Story’. My journey will start in Winchester making its way along the South Downs by foot to Eastbourne.

I will perform my music, my ‘love story’, and talk to people about their encounters with love, hearing their love stories and experiences. Through conversation and sharing we will create ‘An English Love Story’ from the South Downs.

During this journey I will perform at church venues in Winchester, Amberley, Steyning and Firle. I will meet up with fellowship groups in Storrington and Fulking, play in the the George Inn, Alfriston, and talk with local craftsmen and individuals. I will also take the opportunity to explore the wild beauty of the South Downs, spending time in the open, visiting Chapels of Ease and exploring the nature and spirit of the places I encounter.

I will be broadcasting my MNH Podcasts discussing my music, the South Downs, the conversations, stories, the walking and the experiences. These podcasts will be broadcast on completion of the tour in January. These can be heard on itunes or on my own podcasts page here: www.mnhopwood.com/mnh-podcast

Copies of ‘And to this Last’ can be pre-ordered from Montpatry Press or from here: http://www.mnhopwood.com/archives/144

Should you wish to learn more please feel free to contact me at: 07500435387 or at my email address: mnhopwood@montpatrypress.com
Web: www.mnhopwood.com

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