My name is Jerome Ifill. I’m the lead singer for The Funk Soul Rebels and The Unblessed
However by day, I am also a Certified Crestron Programmer, currently working at Crestron as a Technical Support Engineer, and a Cybernetics and Control Engineering Graduate of Reading University.
I’m based in Reading, Berkshire, UK
After graduating with a degree in Cybernetics and Control Engineering, I moved into the AV industry and worked as a Crestron Programmer for dealers, now at Crestron itself.
However, during that time I have also been involved with a wide range of side projects and activities. Through a passion for competitive dance and theatre, there have been a number of side streets explored
Breakin’
A number of years were spent in and around the Breakin’ (breakdance) scene. From competing actively myself, attending events across Europe, to teaching, organising international events, and managing international workshop tours.
Theatre
Both Musical Theatre and straight acting became a part of my activity between the years of 2012 and 2019. With a range of Leading and supporting roles in reproductions of Major Musicals, Whilst I am currently not active in this pursuit, it is something I hold dear and may wish to return to someday.
Music
Music was a huge part of my childhood which subsided through my early teens and then resurfaced multiple times later in life. Early university was supplemented by activity in a Gospel Choir along with a small group who eventually split despite having made it to local radio. After another break, I was introduced to The Funk Soul Rebels in mid-2015 and since early 2016 been lead singer. Mid 2020 was approached by The Unblessed and am currently working on new music together.
Today, in my early 30s there comes a crossroads
Deciding where to go in life is not a unique situation to find yourself in, and this is exactly where I find myself. Looking for opportunities and paths to take, and as such, the attached blog is an ongoing record of how I find the answer to that question. More Journal than Blog you are invited to follow along if you wish.