Hughzy is Ben Hughes. It’s his music and creative project, where he writes songs and tells stories. Alongside making music, Ben also works as an artist manager, author, and helps other artists develop their careers.
Hughzy is mainly a solo artist, but Ben often works with other people and ideas to make music and creative projects together.
Hughzy comes from Ben’s own name and was turned into a creative name that feels friendly, personal, and real.
Hughzy makes emotional, song-led music with modern sounds, strong melodies, an impressive guitar playing. His style mixes the acoustic guitar skills of Tommy Emmanuel with the big, uplifting energy of Avicii, and also takes inspiration from artists like Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Billie Eilish, Dominic Fike, and role-model. The music crosses different genres, but the guitar, the melody, and the vibe are always at the centre.
Yes. They’re connected by the same person and values, but they serve different purposes. Hughzy is an artist project; Cherry Up Projects and More In The Moni focus on supporting and developing others.
Yes. Hughzy is Ben Hughes, the author of Make Music Your Business. Hughzy is one part of Ben’s creative work, alongside writing, speaking, and helping artists develop their careers.
Live shows are announced through the website, mailing list, and social channels when they’re scheduled.
Intimate, honest, and song-focused. The emphasis is on connection, atmosphere, and storytelling rather than spectacle.
Use the contact form on this site with a few details about your event, and someone will be in touch if it’s a good fit.
Yes. Hughzy speaks at selected events around creativity, independence, music, and building sustainable creative lives. Talks are thoughtful, honest, and rooted in real experience rather than hype.
Yes. Ben Hughes also works as an artist manager and artist developer. For more
information about that side of his work, please visit cherryupprojects.com.
Yes, when there’s a genuine creative connection and shared intent.
Yes. Partnerships are selective and only considered when they align creatively and ethically.
Yes. The focus is always on helping artists express something true to them.
Send a clear, thoughtful outline via the contact page. If it resonates, you’ll hear back.
The best contact depends on the nature of your enquiry:
- Label: Rob Wheeler, fujRecords@gmail.com
- Publishing: Jon Tester, jtester@bucksmusicgroup.co.uk
- Booking enquiries: Ross Leslie, ross@motionsoho.com
- Management & artist development enquiries: Please use the form on this
website or visit cherryupprojects.com - General enquiries: hello@hughzy.com