We were lucky to catch up with George Dewhurst recently and have shared our conversation below.

George , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.

As a creative working hard to turn my art into a full-time career, I feel like I’m constantly faced with risks—just like anyone in my position. At times, it feels like the only certainty in my career is the art itself, while everything else involves a balance of risks.

One story that immediately comes to mind is when I made the bold decision to leave behind a successful estate management business and invest all my profits into building a music studio—despite having no prior experience in music production. I chose to chase the dream of making music my full-time occupation.

At the time, I had enough money create more financial stability for myself. But the thought of that safety felt wrong—almost boring—and, if I’m honest, it felt like I’d be lying to myself. Music has always been, and will always be, my true source of happiness. I had spent my young adult life as a performing musician, playing in original bands and touring the UK. It never felt like a chore. No matter what path I took, I always found myself returning to music—whether that meant joining a band, gigging, or making time to write and play.

When the pandemic hit, live performances came to a halt, and the bands I was involved in went dormant. Suddenly, I found myself without an outlet for making music outside of my bedroom. So, I began networking online and eventually joined an online songwriting camp. That’s when it hit me: People actually make a living from writing songs?

Not long after this realization, I made the decision—without overthinking it—to dig into my savings and fully commit to music. Building the studio was a bold statement to myself: I was all in. I wanted to create an environment where I could learn and grow every day.

Looking back, I’ve never once regretted that decision. The studio has become everything I dreamed it would be and more. It’s been my haven for creating and developing my artist project, ‘George Dewhurst,’ while also funding my career through songwriting collaborations and vocal recording work.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

For many of your readers, this will likely be the first time hearing about me. My name is George Dewhurst, and I’m an independent artist from the south of the UK—an English countryside lad who creates music full-time, both for myself and for other artists. I also work with publishers in the sync and music library world. In addition to my own artist and songwriting projects, I run a bespoke vocal recording service from my hand-built studio, where I also work with other artists on their songs and records.

One of my strengths lies in working closely with artists, using music as a form of therapy to give their songs the unique identity they need. Success for a song can look different depending on the artist. Sometimes, the true success comes in the form of personal release, where the song serves its purpose for the artist alone and doesn’t need to be shared with the world. I love discovering the emotion behind each song and finding ways to embed that feeling into the music—it’s an entirely individual process that’s different for every project.

I also take great pride in the live performances my band and I put on. If you enjoy good, honest indie pop music and are looking for a great night of tunes, be sure to check out when we’re playing in the UK. You can find my music on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube under ‘George Dewhurst.’ along with ‘Dewhurstgeorge’ on socials.

How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?

I think it’s widely acknowledged that the value of art is declining in some ways. While I try to stay positive about the future of the arts, believing it to be a fundamental human need, it’s a reality that breaking through and finding your place as a young artist can be a real struggle.

In my view, the solution is simple: engage. Take the time to send a message or start a conversation with an artist. Share their work with your friends, spread the word with a simple post, and if you can, buy the merch. Take a chance on a local band at a local venue. These small actions may seem insignificant, but they go a long way in supporting the creative ecosystem—and I can’t encourage them enough.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

I think the hardest lesson for me to unlearn—and one that I still catch myself doing occasionally—is the tendency to compare myself to others. In any creative industry, and even in daily life, it’s all too easy to lose sight of the joy in what others are creating due to the internal drive to “succeed.” I think It’s important to remember how fortunate we are to pursue a career in creation in the first place and to recognise that art is ultimately judged by personal taste. How can you possibly compare yourself to another creator?

Since becoming aware of this, I’ve found that the challenges of being a creative have become much easier to navigate. I no longer carry around that burdensome weight, which is not conducive to making great music in any way.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://georgedewhurst.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dewhurstgeorge/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dewhurstgeorge
• Linkedin: https://linktr.ee/dewhurstgeorge
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@georgedewhurst7583
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/49oe9iQiWGoE55zhjvLxq2?si=Ouyz82S6Quu0fnhtwEVH1g

Image Credits

Benji North Photography