Kieran Hughes began playing the flute as his second instrument at the age of 14 and has lessons with the distinguished teacher, Karen Jones. He is originally from Bromley and was a pupil at Hayes Secondary School. He was also a member of Bromley Youth Music Trust playing both the piano and flute in various ensembles; in 2009, he toured Holland with the Bromley Youth Concert Band, where they achieved a gold prize at the World Music Contest in Kerkrade. Kieran began his music degree at Girton College, Cambridge in October 2009 and is now in his third and final year. Last year, he won the London Girton Association Award, through which he will perform a solo recital at a private function in London in March, 2013. Previous solo performances include two recitals at HM Treasury, London and several performances in various college chapels across Cambridge.