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"I did work experience for a day in a dentist practice and I knew I couldn’t
               do it!


               "I couldn’t do music as a hobby, it’s my life."


               He also said: "I absolutely love what I do, I’m very lucky to say that and

               never feel like what I do is a job.


               "On a personal level, it’s nice to be proven right and that I am doing the
               right thing.


               "Hopefully, it inspires other young people who grow up in Wigan and
               Wrexham that nothing should hold them back."


               His community spirit shines in NEW Sinfonia, an orchestra he and his
               brother co-founded.



               NEW Sinfonia runs an education programme, NEW Academi.


               Mr Guy says his work with children is important to him.


               He explained: "When the event came up, I was already meant to be
               hosting a children’s music day with NEW Sinfonia and Conwy Music
               Service introducing primary and secondary school children to music.


               "Luckily, they were very amiable and arranged it for later in the week.


               "This work is just as important to me."



               To catch Mr Guy's orchestra performance at MsThomas’s concert, tickets
               are available online at lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/lucy-thomas.
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