Emily Burns Vocalist & Guitarist performing covers from Pop, Soul & RnB to Country and Folk

I require only a small performance space (2 x 2 meters should suffice.) It's preferable for me if the venue/event have an in-house PA system I can plug into, however I would be able to bring my own for an additional cost.

I performed as the opener for Rag 'n' Bone man at the Hammersmith Apollo in London. It felt like a real bucket list moment for me, will never forget it!

I've been massively influenced by the likes of Corinne Bailey Rae, Taylor Swift and Haim. "Put Your Records On" is one of my all time favourite songs to play - always a crowd pleaser. I love playing songs that people take people on a trip down memory lane.

I decided to pursue music properly in my teens, writing my own tunes and playing gigs, eventually moving to London when I was 18 to follow my dreams of being a musician. In the capital, my musical network opened up, I bagged a job on the front desk of the iconic Abbey Road Recording Studios. Inspired by the huge names that passed through the studio, post-shift I would head up to one of the production rooms to record tracks, uploading them to Soundcloud as soon as they were finished - starting to build my reputation.

This led to me releasing music on indie label 37 Adventures under the watchful eye of label boss Nick Worthington (The Streets, Basement Jaxx, Marina and the Diamonds), including my most successful track ‘Is It Just Me?’, which has now racked up over 200 million streams.

I love any opportunity to play live music but, providing music for someone's wedding day is always my favourite. It's beautiful to be involved in such a special day in people's lives and I feel grateful every time I'm given the chance.

I normally arrive 1-2 hours before my performance to sound check. Usually I would provide 2 or 3 x 30 minute sets thereafter. Happy to play longer or shorter if you wish!

Happy to play oustide

I'm more than happy to learn specific songs before an event. I do have an extensive repertoire that the client is welcome to pick a set list from but, I'm always happy to throw in a few extra special requests!

Previous clients often describe me as a dynamic performer who brings soulful energy to every performance and knows how to connect with the crowd - whether it's getting people singing along or creating a relaxed, laid-back vibe.