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Emeli Sande wins big at Ivor Novello Awards

16 May 2013

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Emeli Sande picked up two prizes at the 58th Ivor Novello Awards today (16.05.13). The British singer was presented with both accolades for her hit track 'Next To Me' at the ceremony, taking home PRS for Music Most Performed Work and Best Song…

Emeli Sande tops The Beatles' chart record

29 Apr 2013

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Emeli Sandé has beaten The Beatles' UK chart record. The 26-year-old singer has topped the legendary band's record of most weeks spent consecutively in the Top 10 for any album with her debut offering, 'Our Version Of Events'. The Scottish star's…

Admiral Fallow, Emeli Sande and Django Django nominated for Scottish Album of the Year Award 2012

25 Apr 2013

Dam Mantle, The Twilight Sad and Lau also in running for best Scottish album of the last year

Admiral Fallow, Emeli Sande and Django Django are among the artists who are in the running for the Scottish Album of the Year Award 2012. They are part of a longlist of 20 albums, whittled down from over 270 titles by a selection of journalists…

Emeli Sande: Career in music wasn't realistic

22 Apr 2013

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Emeli Sande always saw medicine as a more sensible choice than music. The 26-year-old singer has a degree in clinical neuroscience along with an offer to study at Glasgow University for her final two years of her six-year medical degree, and admitted…

Emeli Sande and Plan B up for Ivor Novello awards

17 Apr 2013

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Emeli Sande, Plan B and Alt-J have been nominated for the 2013 Ivor Novello awards. Emeli received nods in the Best Original Song and Most Performed Work categories, while rapper Plan B was nominated for Best Original Song and Best Original Film…

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Emeli Sandé - Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Mon 1 Apr 2013

16 Apr 20134 stars

The soul singer's homecoming show reinforces the notion that genuine talent makes for success

In an age where so many so-called ‘singers’ rely on dancers, costumes, visuals, audio effects (or scandal in their personal life) to add impact to their performances, it’s by all means impressive when an artist delivers an incredible show without using…

Emeli Sande's childhood track

30 Mar 2013

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Emeli Sande may include a song she wrote when she was seven on her next album. The 26-year-old star's interest in music began at an early age and she is considering putting a track about lovable aliens on her second record. She said: "I was about…

Emeli Sande records track for Danny Boyle's Trance

27 Feb 2013

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Emeli Sande is recording a song for the soundtrack to 'Trance'. The BRIT-award winning singer is joining forces with musician Rick Smith of electronic group Underworld - who she worked with on Danny Boyle's opening ceremony to the 2012 London Olympic…

Emeli Sande: Nobody wanted to sign me

21 Feb 2013

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Emeli Sande says "nobody" would sign her when she first started out. The 'Next To Me' singer won two trophies at the BRIT Awards last night (20.02.13) - British Female Solo Artist, and Mastercard British Album of the Year for her debut 'Our Version…

Emeli Sande and Ben Howard triumph at BRITs 2013

20 Feb 2013

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Emeli Sande and Ben Howard triumphed at the BRIT Awards 2013, taking home two awards each. Scottish singer Emeli triumphed by scooping the British Female Solo Artist and Mastercard British Album of the Year trophies for her debut, 'Our Version of…

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Emeli Sande likes making fans cry

20 Feb 2013

Music gossip

Emeli Sande likes to make her fans cry with her music. The 'Next to Me' singer - who will close the BRIT Awards in London tonight (20.02.13) - loves to know her heartfelt songs have had a reaction with her audience, even if it means they feel…

Misha B's track with Emeli Sande

8 Feb 2013

Music gossip

Misha B's album will feature a collaboration with Emeli Sandé. The 20-year-old rapper - who was beaten by Little Mix to the title of 'X Factor' champion in the UK in 2011 - will release her debut this summer, which will include a track which sees her…

Emeli Sande amazed at 2012 triumphs

29 Dec 2012

Music gossip

Emeli Sande can't believe how far she's come in 2012. The 'Heaven' hitmaker is stunned by the huge professional success she has enjoyed this year and thinks it is "weird" that people had never heard of her just 12 months ago. She said: "It's weird…

Emeli Sande is iTunes' Artist of the Year 2012

14 Dec 2012

Music gossip

Emeli Sande has been named iTunes' Artist of the Year in the UK. The Scottish singer and songwriter has had a great year - releasing her debut album, 'Our Version of Events' and appearing at both the Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies in…

Hot 100 2012: 10-2

11 Dec 2012

John Tiffany, Andy Murray and Luke Fowler among Scotland's hottest cultural contributors in 2012

The Hot 100 is our list of Scotland’s 100 hottest individuals and groups who’ve made a splash this year, from comic book writers to comedians, artists to actors. If they've contributed to Scotland's cultural landscape in 2012, you'll find them here.

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Emeli Sande's Olympics nerves

2 Dec 2012

Music gossip

Emeli Sande's most nerve wracking moment of 2012 was appearing at the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. The 'Heaven' singer was lucky enough to perform at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 games in London - seen by millions of people…

Alicia Keys and Emeli Sande make magic music

15 Nov 2012

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Alicia Keys thinks working with Emeli Sande was "instant magic". The 'Girl On Fire' hitmaker got on famously with the British star when they teamed up to pen three tracks on Alicia's new album and was surprised the pair had such strong musical…

Emeli Sande scoops 3 MOBOs

5 Nov 2012

Music gossip

Emeli Sande won three prizes at the MOBO Awards in Liverpool on Saturday night (03.11.12). The 'Next To Me' singer was named Best Female and Best R&B and Soul artist and her LP 'Our Version of Events' was given the Best Album prize. Speaking…

Annual MOBO Awards final line-up confirmed

1 Nov 2012

Music gossip

JLS, Emeli Sandé and Labrinth will perform at the MOBO Awards. The acts are all part of the line up for the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) awards 2012, which will take place in Liverpool on Saturday (03.11.12). Also joining them on the bill are…

The ten best Scottish albums this century

31 Oct 2012

Featuring Primal Scream, Remember Remember and The Twilight Sad

Primal Scream. XTRMNTR. (2000, Creation Records) If the Scream’s 1991 classic Screamdelica was a night out clubbing, XTRMNTR was the acid-fried come down. An overtly political, aggressive rock assault packed with searing electronics, paranoia and guitar…

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Emeli Sande and Plan B lead Mobo Awards race

18 Sep 2012

Jay Z, Beyonce, Kanye West, Professor Green and Rihanna are also in the running

Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sande and London rapper Plan B lead the nominations for the 2012 Mobo awards which were announced Mon 17 Sep. The awards ceremony will take place on Sat 3 Nov in Liverpool’s Echo Arena. Nominated in the Best Female…

Emeli Sande leads Mobo nominations

17 Sep 2012

Music Gossip

Emeli Sande and Plan B lead this year's Mobo Awards nominations after receiving five each. The 'Next To Me' singer is up for a prize in five categories - Best Female, Best R&B/Soul Act, Best Video, Best Song and Best Album - while the 'Ill Manors…

Mutya Keisha Siobhan album almost ready

30 Aug 2012

Music Gossip

Mutya Keisha Siobhan have almost finished recording their new album. The girl band - who were all original members of Sugababes - have been working on new material since their reunion earlier this year and promise fans will hear the results before…

Emeli Sande has Zambian influences

14 Aug 2012

Music Gossip

Emeli Sande thanks her Zambian heritage for her musical talent. The Scottish singer, who's father is Zambian and mother is English, may have grown up in the UK, but African culture is still a huge influence on her music style. She said: "At home…

Madness honoured to play Olympics

14 Aug 2012

Music Gossip

Madness were honoured to be play at the Olympic Games closing ceremony. The ska group performed their 1982 track 'Our House' at the concert celebrating the end of the games on Sunday (12.08.12) and were impressed by how typically English it…