From the age of around five I always knew I was different. I struggled with understanding why until I was in my mid teens. I was in denial when it came to my feelings towards girls and I thought it was best to keep it to myself. I had relationships with boys because I wanted to fit in with my friends. We used to talk about which boys we liked and gossiped about each other's boyfriends, but it never felt right to me. I used to spend time with my male friends in school as I felt I could be myself and not have to worry about trying to avoid topics like boys, clothes and make-up. Girls always picked up on the fact I was different which would often make me feel a bit alienated. 

When I was 15 I went on a school trip to the zoo with my friend Ciaran. He had noticed that over the course of the day I had been paying a lot of attention to a female friend. After the trip we went back to his house for dinner and I spent the whole evening talking about the girl until he eventually asked me if I was gay - I denied it. Ciaran had come out at 13 and I had always admired him for it.

It felt like a massive weight had been lifted, just being able to talk to somebody about my real feelings and not to be judged, as he was in the same situation. He kept my secret and supported me until I was ready to come out properly to my friends and family. 

I'd like to keep a healthy balance because I like to appeal to all people. I'm not ashamed of who I am but I wouldn't want to limit myself to one type of audience. My sexuality has never come into any of the career choices that I've made so far.

I would love to do a gig with Damien Rice, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Paolo Nutini or Lucy Rose. Playing with any of those artists would be amazing as they're all extremely talented and great musicians.