Teenager releases her debut single

Exciting times beckon for talented teenaged singer Mitzi Irish, who has released her debut single, 'Trivial', on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and iTunes - an incredible achievement for a 16-year-old.

Mitzi, a year 11 student from Shebbear College, lives in Bude. She describes her music as 'somewhere between acoustic and pop’ and wrote Trivial over Zoom during lockdown with London-based producer and writer Andy Gilbert, with whom she has been working over the last six months, along with her manager, Haydn Williams.

Mitzi plays the guitar and piano as well as taking singing lessons at Shebbear and has been passionate about music for as long as she can remember. She wrote her first song at just nine years old and performed at her first public gig at 13. Currently studying for her GCSEs, Mitzi successfully balances school work and music, with her teachers offering guidance, advice and support enabling her to excel in both her academics and her singing.

Caroline Kirby, Shebbear College headmistress, has supported Mitzi every step of the way on her songwriting journey. Mrs Kirby said: ‘I am absolutely delighted for Mitzi as I know she has put a lot of hard work, passion and dedication into this - and it's paid off. To have released a single at 16 is just fantastic and she should be very proud of her accomplishment - she certainly has a very bright future ahead of her!’

Mitzi’s achievement has been celebrated across the school with other pupils being inspired by her dedication, passion and success. Mitzi said: ‘I’m absolutely elated to have a single out - I’ve wanted to put music on streaming services for years and I finally have!

‘The whole experience has been great and whilst the song is still so small, I think it’s ridiculously cool that you can successfully ask Alexa to play ‘Trivial’ by Mitzi Irish!’

Listen to and stream Trivial via https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mitziirish/trivial (or ask Alexa!)