Leigh Mary Stokes is a 19 year old singer songwriter who writes infectious, emotive indie pop and is backed by full accomplished band. The talent and song writing of Leigh is immense. It has being noted she has a similar genre style like artists such as Polly Scattergood, Kate Nash, Adele and Lily Allen. Leigh is backed by some of Portsmouth’s most respected musicians and has collectively or independently played with such artists as Frank Hamilton, The Winterkids, Flamboyant Bella, Eliza Doolittle and Sam Isaac. She has also played Bestival, Wight Air festival, Southsea Festival and the Isle Of Wight Festival as well as many of the south coast’s major touring venues including Wedgewood Rooms, Joiners, cellars, and many more. Known for her intimate gigs that make you feel like you are in her lounge, Leigh is recording her debut EP and single for release later in the year. Tom Robinson of BBC 6 Introducing said: “Listening to Leigh is like tea and crumpets before work, roast dinner at your mums and listening to your iPod on the bus. It is everything that is right in your world, for you, at that particular time.“

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