Before studying under BAFTA/IVOR NOVELLO nominated composer Richard Jacques, composer and multi-instrumentalist Edward Blakeley founded Sonic Avenue Studios, producing, writing and recording music of all genres from an early age.

A proficient performer of Bass, Piano, Guitar, Violin and Trombone, Ed went on to graduate with a degree in Popular and World Music (BA Hons) from Leeds University. Working under Jacques as an assistant and aide, he quickly become an apprentice composer, and has had airtime of his works on BBC Radio and writing roles for feature-length films, video games, production music libraries and adverts.

In 2015, Ed‘s work on orchestral works The Rosetta Suite led to a collaboration with the European Space Agency, where his music has since featured. Ed also manages Blakeley & Son, a folk duo with his father, renowned British folk fiddle player Garry Blakeley.