Michael is an active performer, teacher and accompanist and has performed at venues such as The Sage Gateshead and The Bluthner Piano Centre in London, he also travelled to Canada in February 2014 where he was pianist in residence to the local choir ‘Quay Voices’, who were recording their latest CD. Michael has competed in many festivals and competitions locally and nationally including the EPTA piano competition and BBC young musician of the year.
Michael plays the accordion in numerous different outfits across the UK including 'The Ship Band' - The UK's premier ceilidh and barn dance band, The Norcumbrians, MRJ, Northern Company, The Canny Band and most recently alongside Kathryn Tickell in new band 'Superfolkus'. He was also a semi-finalist in the BBC young folk award 2014.