
Emeli Sande
Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé performs at Paradiso in Amsterdam.
Emeli Sandé is a British singer-songwriter, born in Sunderland and raised in Alford, Scotland, the daughter of a Zambian father and an English mother. Her debut album 'Our Version of Events' (2012) was the UK's best-selling album in both 2012 and 2013, went eight times platinum and earned her two BRIT Awards. Performing at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics cemented her status as one of Britain's most prominent artists. She has since released four further studio albums and collaborated with artists including Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Nile Rodgers.
Sandé announced a 24-show UK and European tour to celebrate the 15th anniversary of 'Our Version of Events', with shows in London, Paris, Cologne, Hamburg and Berlin (February-March 2027).
On National Album Day (17 October 2026), a special gold vinyl edition of 'Our Version of Events' will be released.
Sandé performed at BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling, together with Chaka Khan, Lulu and The Script.
Her fifth studio album 'How Were We to Know' was released on 17 November 2023 via Chrysalis Records.