Writer and music producer whose Polari prize shortlisted novel, Becoming Nancy, was released in 2011. Career began in 1990 with European top ten single and acclaimed album, Roma. Scored hit singles for Dannii Minogue, Geri Halliwell, Kim Wilde, and S-Club Juniors. Major production credits include Kylie Minogue, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and Girls Aloud. Has worked on The Brits and Eurovison, and with artists like The Wanted, Westlife, The Saturdays and Cheryl Cole. Appeared as guest judge alongside Dannii Minogue on The X Factor in 2007. Wrote and produced musical numbers songs for stars like Elaine Paige for the BBC show Beautiful People. Vocal arranger on the 2007 West End revival of Rent. Co- creator of The Hurly Burly Show. His first play is currently in production in the West End and he is working on a second novel.