Katie Melua Chats to ilikemusic.com

"Whereas before, your average Joe didn't know how much record companies and managers and producers influenced the artist and how much of a business it is. And I think shows like that have highlighted that, so in a sense that's good actually when you think about it."

After her GCSEs Katie joined the Brit School for Performing Arts where she undertook a BTEC and Music A-level. "A friend of mine had already enrolled and it sounded like a good place … and it was free!" During her time at the Brits she discovered different styles of music including Queen, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Irish folk music and Indian music. On hearing an Eva Cassidy song Katie was blown away and when she discovered that Eva was no longer alive wrote the song 'Faraway Voice' as a tribute to her.

"One gig that really stood out for me and was probably the highlight of the year for me, was when I played on the same stage that Eva Cassidy played on when she was alive. That was extremely emotional and felt really special to be able to do that.
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