Place of Interest:  In October 2014 and 2015, Tim Rice-Oxley held a number of Masterclass mentoring sessions as part of the inaugural Battle Festival.  Tim is a festival Patron and is firmly committed to its ethos of supporting and developing emerging artists.

Billed as a money-can’t-buy opportunity for talented young songwriters, Tim’s wealth of experience as a recording artist, performer and songwriter offered  first-hand advice and unique insights into the creative process.  Here’s young Will Pollard, one of those lucky enough to be selected for mentoring and pictured below with Tim.

See BBC coverage of the festival, mentoring sessions and interview with Tim here