Francesca May is 18, and currently lives in Liverpool.

Born in Yorkshire, Farncesca’s family moved to island when she was one year old, where the talented singer and songwriter lived in Ramsey with her mother Sarah, father Adam and her younger sister Libby.

Francesca is an accomplished musician and, after completing her GCSEs at Ramsey Grammar School, moved to England aged 16 to study music and performance at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts.

She returns to the island this weekend to release her new four-track EP, ’Home’, and perform a concert at the Peel Centenary Centre on Friday, August 24, alongside Mae Challis and Sunset Jet.

What is your idea of a perfect meal?

A sunday roast, made by my mum! I’ve missed home cooking whilst I’ve been away.

What is your favourite way to relax?

I like to write songs and listen to new music, or watch movies.

What is your greatest extravagance?

My guitars and pianos. I have an upright piano at home, a digital piano for my flat and a new stage keyboard for performing gigs.

Do you have any pets?

I don’t have any pets. I’d love to have a dog in the future though.

What is your greatest achievement?

Writing, recording and releasing my new EP, ’Home’. It took a lot of time and effort and I’m proud of the outcome.

What is your favourite time of the year?

Autumn. I love the colours.

What is the first job you ever had?

I worked for my mum in her hair salon, helping out on weekends.

Do you have any irrational fears?

I don’t like swimming in the sea! Not being able to see what’s touching my feet scares me.

What is your worst habit?

Not washing the dishes after I’ve used them.

What is your favourite book?

The Faraway tree by Enid Blyton. It was a hand-me-down book from my Nanna which I read over and over when I was young.

What is your favourite TV programme?

I like watching TV shows on Netflix. My favourite series that I’ve seen most recently is Riverdale.

What is your favourite band/artist at the moment?

I really love Radical Face and Carole King. Their sounds are so unique and inspiring.

What is your favourite part of the Isle of Man?

I love the Sound and Calf of Man. It is so peaceful.

What is the last show/band that you saw live?

This year I have seen Gary Barlow in the Villa Marina, when he played during TT fortnight, and then I saw the Killers in the Liverpool Echo Arena.

If time/money were no object, what would be your perfect day?

A day spent doing what I love, which is writing and singing songs.

Choose three people, dead or alive, to invite to dinner?

David Bowie, Prince and Stevie Nicks. I think they are all musical legends, and their songwriting is inspiring.

Which do you prefer:

Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?

Harry Potter.

Cats or dogs?

Dogs.

Birthday or Christmas?

Christmas!

Starter or pudding?

Pudding.

Quiet night in or night out?

Quiet night in.