Penny Broadhurst is a singer and songwriter, based in Leeds in West Yorkshire, UK. She plays live with a band, known as Penny Broadhurst & The Maffickers.

Penny is known for writing sharp lyrics, showcasing her unique voice and world view. She believes in hooks, harmonies and all-out pop music, and hates it when all the songs sound the same. Her Allons-y! EP was released in September 2007. You can buy it from her website, in the shop.

Penny has played Wireless, Latitude, Truck, Moor Music, Solfest, Ladyfest and Glastonbury festivals and been played on BBC Radio 1, Xfm, BBC 6 Music, Radio Magnetic etc as well as local and internet radio stations. She was shortlisted by the BBC World Service for their Next Big Things of 2007. Penny has also performed on BBC Radio 4.

Penny is currently working on an album at the Soundmill studio in Leeds with Hightone Productions, working title A Little More Sonic, and she is looking for a good manager.

If you want to know more, please read the FAQ on her website.

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"Gorgeous stuff."
Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music

"She hasn't got a record deal but she sounds like an established act to me. I can see why she calls herself the Queen of Pop."
Clint Boon, Xfm Manchester

"Extremely creditable...wry and melodic."
Leeds Music Scene