You’ve crossed the stage, degree in hand. Your face slowly begins to relax after an afternoon of beaming at cameras and proud parents. And, as you’re wondering where to store your graduation robe the nagging question at the back of your mind returns…now what?

For some it’s a new job, internship or travel, but for others — like English graduate Jack Peachey — it’s a journey into the unknown, a commitment to a musical career, most parent’s worst nightmare.

But as far as song-writing and performing go, Jack has made it easier on himself, already amassing support and accolades. As Gallery 47, Jack has made swift progress in the music business; performing at major music festivals like T-in the Park in Scotland and Splendour in Nottingham, appearing on the BBC and releasing his first album, Fate is the Law.

It’s looking good for Gallery 47, but glamorous it isn’t…yet: “Last year, I remember being booked to play a big gig out in the country somewhere,” says Jack.

“The offer came after a show at Sounds on the Downs on University Park, so I took down the address and didn’t really think about it. When I showed up, it turned out I was playing to 2,000 screaming Girl Guides — this was much unexpected and fairly terrifying, but still a very unique experience.”

This year has seen Jack in action at festivals around the country. “My best moment on stage has to be the gig on the BBC Introducing Stage at T in the Park in Scotland. Everyone was so friendly, and afterwards we got to sit star-struck in a backstage area with a number of big Radio 1 DJs.”

Jack got his first guitar at 13 and after getting the basics down, developed his unique finger-picking technique.

“I’ve never been one for grades or music exams, but I worked hard during my three years at university to develop my guitar and vocal style,” (while working hard on his degree of course!)

Jack follows in the footsteps of Nottingham graduates like Swound! and Popes of Chillitown, who are fast becoming established acts on the national gig circuit.

As for the future, Jack is playing it by ear: “I’ve long since given up on making strict plans, mostly because so many things seem to be out of my hands. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as it was only when I stopped worrying about success and focused more on writing and recording that everything began to fall into place.

“So, this year I’m going to drink a lot of tea and carry on playing live as much as possible. When I have the money, I’ll set up studio again in an audio-treated city apartment.

“I keep having to remind myself that we don’t live in 1973, and that maybe it’s not as easy these days to do an exclusively acoustic record like Pink Moon. Still, it’s exactly that type of thing which I want to work on.”

Jack is modest and unassuming; he’ll tell you he’s looking for a job. But anyone who has heard him play will tell you he already has one, he’s had it for years.

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