Lauren Rycroft

Lauren Rycroft is a Senior Lecturer specializing in Songwriting and Popular Music, teaching on the BA (Hons) Songwriting and BA (Hons) Music (Popular) programs. She holds an MMus awarded with Distinction, fully funded by the Leverhulme Arts Award. Her work bridges academic and performance realms, with a focus on musicology and vocal/guitar performance.

Lauren's performance career includes touring the UK, supporting artists like Holly Humberstone and Lewis Capaldi. She has collaborated with film composer Katie Phillips on the 2024 film The Spaceman, contributing original songs for its trailer and credits. Her original works have been featured on BBC Introducing and publications like Tenement TV, showcasing her songwriting and vocal talents.

Award recognition includes 'Best of BBC Radio West Yorkshire' for her debut EP. Beyond academia, her projects reflect interdisciplinary creativity, blending music composition with film and live performance.