Music promoter, 20-year-old Alex Goss from St John, near Torpoint has persuaded US rapper Flo Rida to play the Plymouth Pavilions on Thursday, November 12.

Alex told Music Crate: “I am passionate about music and have always wanted to break into the industry. I just woke up one morning and realised what I wanted to do. I had no idea how to go about it, but I just started asking people and getting stuck in. It has been hard work, but I’m loving every minute of it.”

Alex is setting up his own company and aims to bring other quality live acts to the region. Asked whether he is concerned the new business venture will be a success, he’s philosophical.

“For me this is a great adventure and I’m just enjoying it. Who knows what will happen, but getting a top name like Flo Rida has given me the confidence to keep going,” he said.

Still, he could probably fall back on his modeling career… or his engineering degree at Plymouth University.

Alex has also drawn inspiration from his father, sailor and adventurer Pete Goss, who is mentoring him as he starts his business.

Alex said: “Dad has always been an inspiration to me and brought me up to believe anything is possible if I work hard enough for it. The strap line for his projects is ‘Dare to Dream’, which is what I have done. It is fitting that the first act I have booked is Flo Rida. There is real synergy and I admire what he stands for; in spite of his upbringing, he has used music to achieve his dream.”

Currently in negotiations with a top support act, Alex told us: “I can’t say too much, but I am very excited about this concert, it is going to be huge and have a great atmosphere.”

Alex is offering fellow NUS cardholders a 10% discount on the £25 ticket price, which are available from the Plymouth Pavilions box office on 0845 146 1460.

(images: from the top, Alex Goss, courtesy of Phil James,  and Flo Rida courtesy Mark Mann)