Welcome from Greg

Hello, my name's Greg Johnson and I'm a contemporary-pop singer, songwriter, acoustic guitarist and pianist from the south coast of the UK.
From heartache to longing, my original songs are a window into your own intimacies, despite the fact we're strangers. My music is fresh as heartaches first cut; as familiar as falling in love again.
Having grown up with an interest and training in musical theatre, my songwriting story began in September 2011, when in Year 8 at secondary school, I entered a "four-chord song" songwriting challenge as part of Music coursework. Across my whole year group, I won this competition and haven't stopped songwriting since.
Since I first put pen to paper and voiced my first song, I have been fortunate enough to have had some amazing opportunities. I've had performances on BBC Radio 2 and the Bournemouth Air Festival, as well as regular public and private booking across restaurants, bars and festivals. I'm also booked regularly for public and private events, currently working on cruise ships entertaining thousands of guests.
I'm looking forward to performing more this year and hope that I can work with you to deliver music for your event or occasion.

Greg Johnson
MEMORABLE MUSICAL MOMENTS
A selection of memorable musical moments from my career so far...

The last few years - present day...
I continue to gig, most recently on cruise ships. I also work on other music-related ambitions, whether that be practicing other instruments, performing, songwriting or writing for other people/projects.

2013
I returned to CarFest South, this time performing an original song live on The Chris Evans' Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2.
2012
I was fortunate to perform two original songs at CarFest South at Laverstoke Park, Hampshire, thanks to then BBC DJ Chris Evans.


2013

2014
After success in the previous years, I was selected as "One To Watch" on regional radio station Wave 105, being interviewed and performing on The Andy Jackson Evening Show, being told "amazing, keep doing what you're doing".


2018
I was invited to perform at the Saturday night of the Bournemouth Air Festival 2018. This was the biggest home gig I'd performed, entirely of original music.
2016
I started gigging locally, within Dorset and Hampshire, at a variety of venues. This marked the start of regular bookings, which continues today, noted for my song choice, being enjoyed by audiences.

2021
I graduated with a First Class Honours in a Commercial Music degree at Bath Spa University. Whilst studying, I specialised in songwriting and performance, winning a songwriting competition judged by industry proffesionals . I performed at large and iconic venues in Bath, Somerset, such as Komedia and Moles.

2019
I released my debut single 'Boyfriend'. The song recieved airplay on BBC Radio.


2015
I received an A* in GCSE Drama and A in GCSE Music. I left musical theatre school, focusing on my original music, both writing and performing.
2011
After winning a songwriting competition at school, my songwriting journey begins...




2013
Against 300 other entrants, I won south-coast regional talent competiton 'Star Sensations', with an original song. I was told the song was 'A very catchy tune' and 'the crowd absolutely loved him'.

Education
Bath Spa University - 2018-2021
BA Hons Commercial Music
Specialising in songwriting and performance
Grade: First Class Honours
St Peter's School, Bournemouth - 2010-2015
Specialising in songwriting and performance
Grade: A
Big Little Theatre School - 2010-2015
Saturday musical-theatre training
Stagecoach Theatre School
Saturday musical-theatre training
<2010
Swish of the Curtain Theatre School
Saturday musical-theatre training
Notable performances
- P&O Cruises resident guest solo singer/guitarist - 2024 to present
- Komedia Bath - 2019, 2021
- TED Talk, Bath Spa University - 2019
- Bath Festival (Acoustic Stage) - 2019
- Moles, Bath - 2018, 2019
- Bournemouth Air Festival (Main Stage) - 2018
- Bournemouth Air Festival (VIP tent) - 2018 to 2023
- Started gigging locally around Dorset - 2016
- Andy Jackson Evening Show, Wave 105FM - 2014
- Chris Evan's Breakfast Show, BBC Radio 2 - 2013
- CarFest South - 2012
Awards
Winner of COVID-19 Lockdown
Songwriting Competition
(judged by music industry professionals)
2020
Winner of Star Sensations
Regional talent competition
2013
