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ALEX
CUMMING
17 Wyman Street
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 917­4494
alexcummingmusic@gmail.com
alexcummingmusic.com
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SUMMARY
English singer, actor, MC, workshop leader, radio/podcast DJ & accordionist now
living in the Boston area. I have over 10 years of experience performing live, on
stage and on screen. I regularly tour solo and with the award winning groups The
Teacups and Alex Cumming & Nicola Beazley. I have also appeared on BBC TV
and Radio.
ACTING, PERFORMANCE & TV EXPERIENCE
THE REVELS
Spring Sing, Boston, MA
Musician and performer in the Revels spring production ‘Spring Sing’.
THE GUESS LIST ­ BBC1 Primetime
Episode 5 ­ Broadcast, May 2014
Appearing as a comic contestant on BBC1 Primetime comedy show. Appeared
alongside British celebrities including Bob Mortimer (Comedian), Nick Hewer
(The Apprentice UK) and Eamonn Holmes (Sky News).
EDWARDIAN FARM ­ BBC2 Primetime
Episode 11 ­ Broadcast, Winter 2010
Performing as a Victorian/Edwardian music hall entertainer
REVITALISING THE SEASIDE PROM ­ Promenade Productions &
Exeter University
Performed Summer­Summer 2010/2011
A large collaborative research project between the production company
Promenade Productions and Exeter University Drama Research Department.
Played the character Raydar, a Pierrot clown in the traditional seaside style of the
music hall era. Performed across the south coast of England and featured on
BBC TV and Radio
THE TEACUPS ­ Haystack Music/Haystack Records
Ongoing
A vocal harmony quartet on the Haystack Records Label. Tour extensively across
the British music and festival scene. Known for great stage presence, and fun,
entertaining shows. Mix of traditional folk music arranged by the group.
EDUCATION
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY, UK
Bachelors of Music in Folk & Traditional Music — 2010­2014
All performance based examinations passed with High 1st class.
SKILLS
● Singer/Accordionist/Dancer
● Presenter/MC for Large and Small crowds, on and off screen
● Great with Children & Families, with experience in leading workshops
and family events
● Several years of experience as a Radio Presenter for Newcastle
Student Radio and now for ​www.folkpod.org
● Dancer (Trained in Folk dance and more)