Lauren has been writing, performing and teaching music in different capacities for the last five years, whilst completing her First Class Honours degree in Commercial Music. As a young composer, her motivation to create new work for community projects has seen her collaborate with diverse organisations such as Glasgow Connected Arts Network, The Place; Recovery Unit, Lambhill Stables and Youth Facility and North West Glasgow Arts Trail. Her passion and motivation to write for a shared purpose and community benefit is continually developing.

As one half of folk duo Bella and the Bear, Lauren has performed extensively in Scotland and won three notable songwriting awards including a Scottish Alternative Music Award and the prestigious Danny Kyle award at Celtic Connections. Lauren’s composition work with Novasound now sees her writing more commercially for theatre and short film.