Alison Limerick is a popular British singer-songwriter. She began singing in pubs and bars across London, building her voice in live rooms before stepping into musical theatre. A key turning point came with her role in Labelled with Love, followed by performances in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express and Simon Callow’s The Pajama Game. Alongside this, Alison became a trusted session vocalist, working with artists as varied as Pete Murphy, The Style Council, and This Mortal Coil.
Alison’s recording career took off with the release of her debut album, And Still I Rise, in 1992. It featured Where Love Lives, a track that would become one of the defining house records of its era, alongside the UK Top 20 single, Make It on My Own. The same year, Alison received the Best Female Artist Award at the DMC Awards, marking her as a standout voice in British dance music. Her follow-up album, With a Twist, deepened her profile through collaborations with Frankie Knuckles, David Morales, and Tim Bran, producing further club hits including Time of Our Lives and Love Come Down.
By the mid-1990s, Where Love Lives had achieved international success, reaching number four on the US Billboard Hot Dance chart and earning Alison a MOBO nomination. Further releases, including Spirit Rising and Put Your Faith in Me, reinforced her reputation as both a powerful vocalist and a thoughtful songwriter. Alongside her solo work, Alison continued to collaborate widely, from jazz-funk projects with the James Taylor Quartet to house and electronic releases with X-Press 2 and others.
Live performance remains central to Alison’s appeal. She is equally at home fronting a jazz band, appearing as a guest vocalist, or performing in large-scale orchestral productions. Since 2016, she has toured extensively with Brooklyn Funk Essentials, appearing at clubs and festivals across Europe. Her orchestral performances with Ministry of Sound Orchestrated and Hacienda Classics have introduced Alison’s music to new audiences, including a standout appearance at the Sydney Opera House.
In 2025, Where Love Lives returned to the spotlight as the soundtrack to the John Lewis Christmas campaign, performed by Alison in collaboration with Labrinth. The response confirmed her enduring relevance and reach. For events, Alison Limerick offers experience, versatility and a catalogue that resonates across generations. She brings warmth, professionalism, and a voice that fills a room, whether the setting is a corporate event, festival or special celebration.
