“Dead Sheep prove that age is no barrier to originality or musicianship — their energy and

songwriting are exceptional.” – DJ William Wolstenholme, BBC Introducing

Dead Sheep were formed at a Girls Can music-making workshop at More Music in

Morecambe, an initiative funded by the Arts Council to encourage and support more

females in the music industry. Over the course of two creative weekends, a group of 14 and

15-year-old musicians came together for the first time, bonding through shared ideas and a

passion for experimenting with sound. Out of this collaboration, they wrote their very first

song, laying the foundations for what has quickly become an ambitious and forward-thinking

band.

Born out of a Women in Music collaboration, Dead Sheep quickly found themselves

stepping onto bigger stages. One of their earliest and most significant opportunities came at

the 2023 Lancaster Music Festival, where they were invited to support Loose Articles, a

band known for their fiery punk energy and dynamic live shows. After their set, members of

Loose Articles praised Dead Sheep’s performance, commenting on the young musicians’ seamless playing and effortless chemistry on stage — recognition that gave the band even greater confidence to continue carving out their own identity.

Dead Sheep are determined not to be tied down by labels or confined to a single genre. Instead, they focus on experimenting with rhythm, techniques, and alternative sounds,

creating music that pushes against boundaries and reflects their individuality.

Their songwriting process is deeply collaborative, with each member bringing their own strengths: Sophie’s distinctive vocals and lyrics, Millz’s inventive guitar lines and

melodies, Harri’s dynamic drumming, and Myls’s driving bass. Together, they combine these talents into songs that feel both fresh and authentic — a reflection of their desire to

make music that resonates beyond traditional genre definitions.

Currently, the band is writing together every week, channelling their creativity into new

material and refining their sound. They already have six original songs in the works and are

preparing to record their first Album a major milestone for musicians still aged just 15 and 16.

With their dedication, originality, and fearless approach to music-making, Dead Sheep are

quickly establishing themselves as an exciting new voice in the UK’s emerging music scene.

Building on this momentum, Dead Sheep have gone on to showcase their music at their first

major festival, the Rebellion Festival 2025, a landmark appearance that introduced their

music to a much larger audience. They have also become regulars at Bootleg Social in

Blackpool, where they’re frequently invited back as a support band, further cementing their

growing reputation on the northern live music circuit.

On 4th October, the band performed their track “Mansplaining” selected as one of the final five songs in their age group for the Song

Academy Young Songwriters Competition 2025 in London, out of 1000 songs entered into the competition.

Both “Mansplaining” and their second

song release, “Plastic Cup,” have already been featured on BBC Introducing, earning

enthusiastic support and praise from DJ William Wolstenholme. The band have recently opened the BBC Introducing Music Industry Panel at Love Lancaster Live event.

Their next song ‘Cycle’ will be released soon and the band look forward to recording in the studio again with more new music on its way.

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