Celeste is an acclaimed British singer and songwriter recognised for her distinctive, soulful voice and sophisticated blend of soul, jazz, R&B and pop. Her breakthrough was marked by two of the British music industry's most prestigious emerging artist honours, winning the BRITs Rising Star Award and topping the BBC Sound of 2020 poll. Her expressive vocal style has since taken her from intimate performances to major international stages, supported by millions of monthly listeners. Known for songs including 'Strange', 'Stop This Flame' and 'A Little Love', Celeste offers an elegant and emotionally engaging live performance suited to festivals, luxury events and prestigious corporate occasions.
Celeste began performing at 18, initially singing classic soul, funk and jazz before developing her own songwriting. She released her debut EP 'The Milk & the Honey' in 2017 and followed it with 'Lately' in 2019. Her breakthrough single 'Strange' brought widespread attention to her emotionally rich songwriting, while 'Stop This Flame' became one of her best-known releases and was used for several years as the theme to Sky Sports' Premier League coverage. In 2021, Celeste released her debut studio album 'Not Your Muse', which reached number one on the UK Albums Chart.
Celeste's music has also achieved significant recognition beyond the charts. 'A Little Love' was created for the John Lewis Christmas campaign, becoming the retailer's first festive advert to feature an original song rather than a cover. Her song 'Hear My Voice', co-written with composer Daniel Pemberton for 'The Trial of the Chicago 7', received nominations for Best Original Song at both the Academy Awards and Golden Globes. 'Not Your Muse' was also nominated for the Mercury Prize and Album of the Year at the BRIT Awards.
Continuing her evolution as an artist, Celeste released her second studio album, 'Woman of Faces', in 2025. Produced by Jeff Bhasker and Beach Noise, it features tracks including 'This Is Who I Am', 'On With The Show', 'Time Will Tell' and the title track, with 'This Is Who I Am' also serving as the theme for 'The Day of the Jackal'. With an acclaimed catalogue, major industry honours and a captivating vocal presence, Celeste brings contemporary British soul to the stage with sophistication and emotional depth.
