When dreams keep you awake

What started as a note scribbled for her parents in her school diary would go on to fuel a lifelong passion for music and performance. 

Jessica Magro was only 12 years old when her voice caught the attention of her school’s choir director. Chosen for a solo that left her teacher quite impressed, it was on said teacher’s recommendation that Magro’s parents decided to send her to singing lessons. Paired with vocal coach Doreen Galea, under her instruction Magro has built quite a storied experience on the festival circuit, both locally and abroad. 

Now working as an accountant, Magro has far more on her plate to balance with managing her singing career. Nonetheless, her exemplary dedication to her craft has paid off, seeing the release of her debut single, Fearless. The product of many a sleepless night, Fearless is not just a labour of love for Magro, but a decisive act of chasing her passion. 

“It’s a lot of sacrifice,” Magro says, “but it’s all worth it”.

“It all comes down to how passionate you are and how ready you are to sacrifice your time for what you love.” 

Writing and recording her single presented a fresh challenge for Magro. Having toured a number of festivals and done...