Mikey Glenister (born 20 September 1984) is an English musician, radio DJ and author from Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. He plays trumpet, cornet and drums. His biggest clients are Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.[1] and Matt Linnen. Glenister is the author of humour book, So I'm on a Bus.[2] He is currently a marketing and operations manager for Brickhouse in Southend-on-Sea.
Musical career edit
Coming from a brass band background from an early age, Glenister went on to study at The British Academy of New Music where he studied drums and contextual studies. Shortly after this he started playing with Sam Duckworth in Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.[3] Glenister has also recorded and played live with The Walkmen, Plan B and Tubelord.
Mikey was radio DJ for Ray Radio between 2019-2020, a community radio station based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. His show 'The Only Play is Essex' promoted alternative music from the Essex music scene.
Writing career edit
Glenister released his first book, So I'm on a Bus, on 1 December 2014, which was published by Zeshan Qureshi. It is illustrated by Lee Baker. So I'm on a Bus is a humorous collection of stories and observations from Glenister, based on real-life experiences whilst getting buses. Despite its December release, So I'm on a Bus was ranked #1 on Amazon.co.uk for hot new releases in comedy throughout November 2014.
Television appearances edit
As well as live appearances with Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly on shows like T4 Transmission and The Culture Show, Glenister appeared on one episode of Hollyoaks, playing as himself in Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. They also did a live performance on set.[4]
Glenister was also a contestant on the reality TV show Dating In The Dark on Living TV in 2010.[5] He appeared on the episode with his twin brother Rob Glenister. On the show, Glenister met Stephani Sams, who modelled for SuicideGirls.
On 10 September 2015, the music video for 'Demons' by James Morrison premiered.[6] It features Glenister and his twin brother Rob alongside eight other sets of identical twins. The video follows the singer as he observes the physical embodiment of people’s inner demons. The Seven deadly sins are played out, with the twins each portraying a person being controlled by their demon influencing their actions. He and Rob appear as a graffiti artist, representing the sin 'pride'.
Bibliography edit
- Glenister, Mikey (2014). So I'm on a Bus. Zeshan Qureshi. ISBN 978-1910399002.
References edit
- ^ "You Write The Reviews: Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, Komedia, Brighton | Reviews | Culture | The Independent". Independent.co.uk. 26 February 2008. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ^ So I'm on a Bus: Amazon.co.uk: Mikey Glenister, Lee Baker: 9781910399002: Books. ASIN 1910399000.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 September 2010. Retrieved 4 August 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Get Cape Wear Cape Fly - Visits Hollyoaks - YouTube". Youtube.com. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ^ "(UK) Dating in the Dark Season 2 Ep. 4 - YouTube". Youtube.com. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ^ "James Morrison - Demons - YouTube". Youtube.com. Retrieved 21 July 2016.