For some, being signed with a leading music production company will never be more than a dream.
But one schoolboy has just signed his first deal - at only 16.
Toby Curwen Bingley, who performs under the name of Curbi, flew to Amsterdam to sign recording, publishing and management contracts with Spinnin’ Records.
It is one of the biggest music producers in Europe, that has also signed the likes of Calvin Harris and Martin Garrix.
Toby, who lives in Halstead, has only been recording, producing and writing his music for two years.
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