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I’m Guy Summerson, a versatile musician and multi-instrumentalist focused on live performance, songwriting and composing. I perform with two original projects—Obscure Colours and my solo alter ego Guiy Oberon—both delivering energetic live sets and original material across streaming platforms.
I’m also part of a professional David Bowie tribute act since 2020, with festival appearances and club shows, including Isle of Wight Festival 2022 fronting a large crowd and ongoing work with my bands and solo material.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Solo Artist / Composer at Guiy Oberon
January 1, 2021 - PresentWrote all music and lyrics for a personal project; performed two acoustic gigs; released debut singles Shadow of a Silhouette (April 2023) and Glass Cannon (May 2023); debut EP Midnight Strikes Back released June 2023; currently recording second EP (target Early Summer 2025).
Solo Artist / Composer at Guiy Oberon
January 1, 2021 - PresentWrote all music and lyrics; released Shadow of a Silhouette (Apr 2023) and Glass Cannon (May 2023); debut EP Midnight Strikes Back (Jun 2023); currently recording second EP slated for early Summer 2025.
Lead Vocalist / Keyboard / Trombonist / Bassist at Johnny Longwood Band
January 1, 2019 - PresentLead vocalist, keyboardist, trombonist and bassist in a high-energy, two-and-a-half-hour cover show spanning classic artists and bands. Performed at Isle of Wight Festival and multiple local venues, including The Anchor (Cowes) and The Castle (Newport).
Lead Vocalist / Bass Guitarist at Obscure Colours
January 1, 2019 - PresentLead vocalist, bass guitarist and occasional keyboard player. Released single Zarmina in December 2022; performed at Isle of Wight Festival 2022; headlined Strings Bar & Venue; mainland shows in February 2023; EP pending.
Vocalist / Frontman (David Bowie Tribute Act) at Bowie’s Heroes and Rebels
January 1, 2019 - PresentPerforms as David Bowie fronting the band; regular gigs at Strings Bar & Venue (Newport) and major event appearances, including Isle of Wight Festival 2022 in front of large crowds.
Lead Vocalist / Keyboard Player / Trombonist / Bassist at Johnny Longwood Band
January 1, 2019 - PresentPsychedelic rock cover band; energetic two-and-a-half hour show; repertoire spanning artists like Ian Dury, Creedence, ELO, Talking Heads, Santana, and more; Isle of Wight Festival appearances.
Music Composer at Platform One College of Music
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Learned to compose in various styles and genres for moving images (trailers, advertisements, short films).
Lead Vocalist, Bass Guitarist, and Keyboard Player at Obscure Colours
January 1, 2019 - PresentLead vocalist, bass guitarist, and occasional keyboard player; released single Zarmina (Dec 2022); performed at the Isle of Wight Festival 2022; EP pending release.
Lead Vocalist / David Bowie Tribute Act at Bowie’s Heroes and Rebels
January 1, 2019 - PresentFronting the David Bowie tribute act; regular performances at Strings Bar & Venue (Newport) and at the Isle of Wight Festival 2022 in front of 3,000–4,000 people.
Composer / Freelance at Music Composition
January 1, 2018 - PresentProfessional composition work for moving images; debut film Teardrops From a Clown (2024) scored for short film festivals; soundtrack release planned March 2025.
Education
Bachelor of Commercial Music at University of Chichester
September 13, 2020 - June 4, 2023Master of Music Innovation & Enterprise at University of Chichester
September 14, 2025 - August 15, 2024Qualifications
MA (Master’s Degree) - Music Industry Innovation & Enterprise
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Bachelor's Degree - Commercial Music (First Class Honours)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023BTEC Level 3 - Commercial Music: Triple Distinction
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020RSL Level 1 Award in Popular Music Performance - Grade 3 Vocals (Distinction)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019BTEC: Principles of Applied Science - Level 2
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018GCSE: Music - Grade 8; English - Grade 6; Maths - Grade C; Science - Grade C; Fine Art - Grade D
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018OCR Cambridge National (ICT) - Distinction at Level 1; Business and Enterprise - Level 1; IT Users Skills (ITQ) - Level 1
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory
January 1, 2013 - September 29, 2025Classical Trombone - Grade 7 (in progress toward Grade 8) - ABRSM / Trinity College London
January 1, 2013 - September 29, 2025Duke of Edinburgh Bronze
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Duke of Edinburgh Silver
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017RSL Level 1 Award in Popular Music Performance - Grade 3 Vocals
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory
January 1, 2013 - September 29, 2025Classical Trombone - Grade 7 (in progress toward Grade 8) - ABRSM / Trinity College London
January 1, 2013 - September 29, 2025Duke of Edinburgh Bronze
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Duke of Edinburgh Silver
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017OCR Cambridge National (ICT) - Distinction at Level 1; Business and Enterprise - Level 1; IT Users Skills (ITQ) - Level 1
January 1, 2016 - September 29, 2025MA (Master’s Degree) - Music Industry Innovation & Enterprise
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Bachelor's Degree - Commercial Music (First Class Honours)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023BTEC Level 3 - Commercial Music (Triple Distinction)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020RSL Level 1 Award in Popular Music Performance - Grade 3 Vocals Distinction
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019BTEC: Principles of Applied Science - Level 2
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018GCSE: Music
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018OCR: Cambridge National (ICT) - Distinction at Level 1; Business and Enterprise - Level 1; IT Users Skills (ITQ) - Level 1
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Classical Trombone - Grade 7 (ABRSM & Trinity College London)
January 1, 2013 - September 29, 2025RSL Level 1 Award in Popular Music Performance - Grade 3 Vocals (Distinction)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Classical Trombone Grade 7 (ABRSM & Trinity College London)
January 1, 2013 - September 29, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
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