Diana Vickers is an English singer, songwriter, actress, and fashion designer who is best known for her appearances on The X Factor. Having released her debut single ‘Once’ in 2010, she has been incredibly successful within the music industry and has chartered highly on the UK Singles Chart multiple times throughout her career. After securing fourth place in the finals of The X Factor, she has been provided with many opportunities throughout her career including being part of numerous West End performances, releasing fashion and makeup lines, and continuing to perform in front of audiences around the world.
Passionate for music since age 11, Diana began taking singing lessons and participating in local competitions from a young age but did not showcase her abilities professionally until she auditioned for The X Factor in 2008. As an upcoming artist, the show was her stairway to success and Diana was praised many times for her outstanding performances before securing fourth place in the finals. Following the end of the show, Diana went on to tour with the final eight contestants on The X Factor Live tour before being signed for Sony Music’s RCA Records and starting her solo career. With the release of her debut album, ‘Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree’, Diana charted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and entered the music industry successfully.
Aside from her music career, Diana made her acting debut in 2009 in the West End production of Jim Cartwrights ‘The Rise and Fall of Little Voice’. Having played the main character in her first live appearance, Diana’s talent was quickly recognised, and she has since been part of multiple west-end performances, including The Duck House, Rocky Horror Show, and The Entertainer to name a few. As an icon in the music industry, Diana is greatly recognised for her fashion both on and off stage, and in 2010, she was named ‘Best Dressed Woman of the Year’.
Diana Vickers is admired for the successful career she has developed and has now become highly sought-after for many different events. Greatly talented, she has been successful in many different industries throughout her career. Her musical style includes styles from the simple folk-tinged, keyboard and guitar-based ballads to up-tempo indie rock and synth-based sings, Diana’s performances are ones not to be missed.
