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Singer Simone
“As seen on BBC1’s I Can See Your Voice & All Together Now”
Blessed with a three-octave range and soulful, heartfelt vocals, Simone mixes old-school soul influences with fantastic funk & captivates any audience no matter how large or small.
Biography
“Absolutely smashed it out of the park” – Paddy McGuiness
She has performed alongside and supported some of the biggest names in the industry such as George Michael, Take That, Joss Stone, Ariana Grande and Emeli Sande and regularly features on prime time TV.
Simone was selected to perform as part of the Opening Ceremony for the London Olympics 2012, she was a featured singer at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant. She also performs regularly on National TV, appearances include the BBC Music Awards and the BAFTAS. Simone also offers vocal coaching and guidance to students and is a key member of the award winning ACM Gospel choir.
Simone performed on BBC1’s “I Can See Your Voice” as the Olympic Performer and she was also a TV Judge on the award winning TV show “All Together Now” on BBC1 being part of the 100 judges featured on Season Two on Saturday nights.
Having grown up in Essex and studied at the ICMP, London her outstanding vocal ability and soulful tones have led her to perform on some of the world’s biggest stages. She has a wealth of experience performing live and is highly regarded in the industry as a versatile and skillful session singer.
As a songwriter, Simone writes not just for herself but also for other singers including up-and-coming artists. Internationally, Simone has travelled the world using her outstanding talent taking her as far as Bermuda, America and all over Europe. Her enthusiastic and effervescent live performances are where she really shines. She feels at home on a stage in front of thousands and just as comfortable performing intimately to a room of 50 people. Her live performances are something not to be missed
“There is something about being on stage that makes me come to life – I take on a whole new persona.” Her ability to captivate her audience is truly remarkable.
Simone is an accomplished singer whose vocals have been heard on Radio 1 (Judge Jules) and Capital FM (Steven Penk).
Thanks to collaborations with chart-topping producers and DJs including Danny Kirsch (Charlotte Church, Jocelyn Brown, DT8), Rohan Heath (Urban Cookie Collective), Gareth Emery (Ranked 9th in DJ Mag Top 100) and Jay-C (Radio 1 Big Weekender, supported Fat Boy Slim), her vocals have been featured on several dance released tracks which are heavily played internationally including Hed Kandi and Ministry of Sound.
For stunning soul music that will captivate your audience, book Simone for your next event.
Simone is perfect for: Weddings, birthdays, receptions, corporate events, festivals, hotel and restaurant entertainment, product launches, awards ceremonies, private functions
Read moreRepertoire
Simone has a wide ranging repertoire of which this is just a sample:
ACOUSTIC SOUL SESSIONS SET LIST
Jazz set
At last
Old devil called love
What a difference a day makes
Feel like making love
Georgia on my mind
Baby just cares for me
Let’s stay together
Don’t know why
Imagine F
Autumn leaves
Feeling good
Summertime
Let’s stay together
Get here
Lay me down
Someone like you
Make you feel my love
You know Im not the only one
Crazy
Can’t help it
Lets get it on
Ain’t no sunshine
Lovely day
Heard it through grapevine
Forget you
Rehab
Valerie
Superstition
Signed sealed delivered
Girl put your records on
All I do
Son of a preacher man
I’m coming out/show me love
I’m yours/one love (Marley)
American boy key of Eb
What’s going on key of G
Price tag key of Eb
Use somebody
Sex on fire
Mercy
I wish
Black and gold Abm
Rather be
All about that bass
Thinking out loud
All of me Ab
Happy
Sing it back
Next to me
Smooth operator
Isn’t she lovely
Human nature
Stand by me /beautiful girls
You know that I’m no good
Alright now
Super duper love
Never too much
Rock with you
All night long
Golden
Sir duke
Moves like jagger
Ordinary ppl (key of c)
Just the way you are
Marry you
higher love
Let the sunshine
Read all about it
Locked out of heaven
Finally
Don’t let go
Treasure
Titanium C
See beneath your beautiful
You might need somebody
All this love
Wish I didnt miss you
Man in the mirror
Need a dollar/you’ve got the love
Diamonds
Medley get lucky /moves like jaggar/finally/movin too fast/show me love
TV & Live Appearances
Performances
London 2012 Olypmic Closing Ceremony –
supporting artists such as George Michael, Take That, Muse, Elbow, Ray Davies (the Kinks) and The Who as part of the Urban Voices Collective (the official choir for the ceremony) aired live to over 300 million people worldwide and 80,000 people at the Olympic Stadium, London.
Featured singer at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant (2012) at Windsor Castle including singing backing vocals for Joss Stone, which was filmed for ITV.
Supporting Paloma Faith at the BAFTAS 2013 at the Royal Opera House with Urban Voices Collective.
BBC Music Awards – BV’s for Emeli Sande (Dec 2016)
Sunday Brunch with Gareth Malone choir Channel 4 (Dec 2016)
Michael McIntyre Big Show BBC1 (December 2016)
Backing vocals for Susan Boyle on the Paul O’Grady Show (December 2013)
Performances at;
London O2
Royal Albert Hall
Roundhouse
Cadogan Hall
Wembley Stadium
NIA/ICC Birmingham
Centre Parcs
Claridges/Dorchester/Park Lane Hilton Hotel
Celtic Manor
Ascot Racecourse
Fulham and Chelsea FC
KOKO
Various headline festival stages
Waldorf Astoria Palm Hotel – Dubai
Theatre Experience:
Theatre tour of “Jackson Live In Concert” touring around theatres in the UK as one of two backing vocalists/dancers.
Backing vocalist for “Suspiciously Elvis” tour (2015-2017)
Radio:
Live showcase on Capital Radio
Radio 1 – Judge Jules
BBC London – Jamoke Fashola
Age UK – Live at Cadogan Hall “Love Christmas”
Live roadshow tour with girlband C1D for Radio Derby
Testimonials
“Simone is an amazing vocalist and a pleasure to work with in the studio. She is patient, easy-going, extremely pleasant and very talented. Her voice is unique, powerful, beautiful and she knows how to use it!”
Danny Kirsch, Producer (The Freemasons, Kenny Thomas, Katie Melua)
“The party went fantastically well. Simone was absolutely fabulous – people were dancing from the outset (even before the food came out which is pretty unusual)… All in all we couldn’t have wished for better entertainment.”
BMA Corporate event
“We were blown away by her voice!”
corporate client
“Simone is a brilliant vocalist and we were so pleased that she was available to sing at our wedding reception. Our guests commented on how good she and her acoustic band were and how the lovely, soulful sound created a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend Simone and her band for any event as their professionalism, style and sound make them a fantastic, class act. Thank you again for being such a big part of our special day.”
WEDDING
“I first saw Simone sing at a busy wine bar one Saturday night and was incredibly impressed by her voice and performance in such a crowded bar. I saw her again a few weeks later and I can honestly say she’s the best live singer I’ve ever seen. I was so impressed I booked her to sing at my birthday party in Edinburgh later on that year. She’s a wonderful artist and entertained the crowd throughout the night and got everyone up dancing. Very professional and experienced with a beautiful soulful voice and she knows exactly what music to play between sets to keep the party going. She’s so good in fact I’ve just booked her for my wedding next year and can’t wait to hear her sing again. Highly recommend Simone for a really special voice and performance.”
WEDDING
