Alex Spofforth

Chartered Accountant, piano player, Albion fan

[Black Lives in Music @BLKLivesinMusic]

Have you read our recent report?

Covering the experiences of over 6,000 musicians across the UK, the Musicians Census for 2023 paints a worrying picture of the landscape of mental wellness of those navigating a career in the music industry.

[Alex Spofforth @AlexSpofforth]

@CallumGiven @CallumGiven how might we get in contact with you please about a new project Callum? We briefly met last summer..

[Paul Riches @RichesForAll]

On Tuesday evening a full house ⁦@WatermillJazz⁩ in Dorking were blown away by driving, original music from the Trio of rapidly ascending piano star ⁦@fergusmccreadie⁩ with ⁦@dbowdenmusic⁩ on bass and Stephen Henderson on drums. Stunning, try to catch this tour.

[Alex Spofforth @AlexSpofforth]

My, that takes me back to 1979 Frank - you were a great wing man to canoe with in Canada; lovely to see you still at it! No portage this time…

[Frank Gardner @FrankRGardner]

Sea kayaking past icebergs in Antarctica. We paddled 7km along the coast so a bit of a workout for the arms!

[Officers' Association Benevolent Fund @OfficersAssoc]

Delighted to be sponsoring the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch again this year. Raising funds for @Soldierscharity Book your ticket here - unlimited curry, beer, wine and soft drinks! https://t.co/bnSEm2CyJt

@LondonGuildhall #theOA #events #charity #military

[Alex Spofforth @AlexSpofforth]

@ThatEricAlper Tubby Hayes

[Alex Spofforth @AlexSpofforth]

@bbcpress @BBCRadio3 @classicjacko Congrats Sam, much to do but in good hands now

[Alex Spofforth @AlexSpofforth]

Played Chameleon with my family the other night - the Herbie Hancock version; funky…

[Alison Bennett @AlisonEBennett]

@HannahPerkin Ooh - I was given Chameleon yesterday. We haven't opened it yet. Any good? Worth me nagging three generations into giving it a go?

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

We welcome the Government's announcement that it is to spend £8.5m to help support veterans facing homelessness.

We are pleased to see the Government taking steps to honour its commitment to end veteran rough sleeping by 2024. 1/5

[Alex Spofforth @AlexSpofforth]

Anarchy averted - it was never going to work whilst HMRC are so under resourced

[HMRC Press Office @HMRCpressoffice]

Self-employed individuals and landlords will have more time to prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment, following a government announcement today. https://t.co/h1QZin7DHA

[Alex Spofforth @AlexSpofforth]

@StJGardner @ChapelDownWines I drink most things!

[Alex Spofforth @AlexSpofforth]

@renkapur One of three original OA trustees Ren

[BabelColour @StuartHumphryes]

To mark Armistice Day this week, I share some powerful but harrowing footage from the Great War, which has been restored & colourised, along with a war poem which I wrote for Remembrance Sunday, and which I recite for you here, called "The Ghosts of the Riven". #LestWeForget

[Alex Spofforth @AlexSpofforth]

@StuartHumphryes Great photo of the man who composed “Smile”; a brilliant version played by @EzraCollective at Ronnie Scott’s tonight. He lives on.

[British Poles @britishpoles]

304 Squadron airman Lt John Franklin (Mieczysław Frąckiewicz) is celebrating his 103 birthday today.
Many happy returns to one of the last WW2 Polish 🇵🇱 airmen living in Great Britain! 200 lat!

[mike tristram @SomptingDowns]

Thrilled to welcome our new pedigree Sussex Cattle herd from the Titsey Estate to their new Sompting home. A few days of luxury to settle in, then out to enjoy some downland meadow grass. 12 cows 12 calves all beauties.

[Shamal Kumal (she/her) @Shamalkumal]

Some powerful recommendations from @BLKLivesinMusic Chief Executive, Charisse Beaumont at the Misogyny in Music inquiry on Wednesday. Read more here 👇🏾
https://t.co/tZ8L1e6bgG

[Alex Spofforth @AlexSpofforth]

@KitmanPat I always knew from ‘69 when I first fell in love with the Albion, that it would be a long road. Up & down from Sussex today felt even longer, but we will recover one day. Don’t know which day, but one day..

[Alex Spofforth @AlexSpofforth]

Many congratulations for your Jazz FM award; well recognised. You have so much to give the world of music and Scotland. Thank you for you inspiring work.

[Fergus McCreadie @fergusmccreadie]

And finally Glade to close out the album - thanks very much for listening! Make sure to check out the other albums on the @SAYaward shortlist and keep an eye out for the announcement on Thursday! Massive thanks to @LlSTENlNG_PARTY #TimsListeningParty

[Fergus McCreadie @fergusmccreadie]

And finally Glade to close out the album - thanks very much for listening! Make sure to check out the other albums on the @SAYaward shortlist and keep an eye out for the announcement on Thursday! Massive thanks to @LlSTENlNG_PARTY #TimsListeningParty