My 2019: Tia Burke

Hero of 2019?
Lady Gaga. I love her determination and how creative her performances are.

Villain of 2019?
They know who they are. ;)

Best Personal Moment?
Working with Kodaline in Camden Recording Studios was a huge moment for me.

Best Movie?
A Star is Born.

Best Record?
A Different Kind of Human (Step 2) - Aurora

Best TV Programme?
Stranger Things.

Best Book?
The Handmaids Tale.

Best Thing About the Year?
Performing at Electric Picnic and meeting my bandmates.

Your Hope For Next Year?
To keep writing, performing and recording music.

What Tickled Your Funny Bone?
My grandad has discovered memes and he floods the family Whatsapp group with them daily.

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