Karen Lane is a UK Jazz Musician originally from Perth, Australia

Once upon a time I was a small town girl growing up in Perth Western Australian (one of the most remote cities in the world) also one of the most beautiful, according to my Dad. Not many people make it to Perth on their Aussie tours, but it certainly is worth it, if mainly for the beaches, seafood and weather. Check out Cottesloe beach just one of W.A.'s gems.

So what am I doing in London if I am still waxing lyrical about Perth? Well it all started with two big hairbrushes and a best friend called Kylie (not that one!) and a burning ambition to be the next Agnes and Agnetha. Like most girls growing up in the 70's I spent my Saturday afternoons belting out the best of ABBA in my parents' living room. Read more