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It all started when...
Ione, originating from Manchester UK, is a singer-songwriter.
An expression of change, love and devotion brought together in a crash of emotion. With a powerful, infectious vocal performance, IONE will sooth you through troubled waters with her story.
Ione, originating from Manchester UK, is a singer-songwriter.
Her love of singing began in her church choir at the age of three, from where she progressed through classical vocal training and performances to sharing her gift with renowned professionals across the globe.
At just 14, Ione became a session singer and backing vocalist, displaying an outstanding vocal talent that earned her the opportunity of performing with the likes of GORRILAZ, Errol Brown (Hot Chocolate) and Paul Heaton.
In 2007, Ione moved to London to further her career and was soon invited to join a European and American Tour as backing vocalist to singer Adam Green.
Her time spent working as a backing vocalist Inspired her to continue writing her own songs and gave her the impetus to showcase them as a singer in her own right.
In 2016 Ione was one of the original singers in the much acclaimed "Haçienda Classical" project which saw legendary Manchester DJ's Graeme Park and Mike Pickering along with a 70 piece Orchestra re-work some of the best dance tunes from the Haçienda era. Ione sang lead on the Brand New Heavies smash hit 'Get Back to Love"
Later that year Ione joined the cast of "Thriller live" and eventually became Lead in one of the longest running shows in the West End. Ione has recently lent her vocals to both of Foals 2019 albums, “Everything not saved will be lost” parts 1 & 2, Foolish Loving Spaces by Blossoms and was the vocal coordinator and backing vocalist for the much anticipated sold out shows at hackney Empire with Carl Barat & Pete Doherty of The Libertines
After gaining much experience in the industry Ione as decided to pour her energy into her own music and her first offering this year was the July release of “Tell Me” which was heavily supported by BBC introducing and was played on radio1 as selected by Mike Skinner for his introducing selections. Ione’s latest single loved By You is available to pre-order on the 16th of October and is released on the 23rd of October 2020.
With the release of Ione’s E.P “the Tide is Changing” Ione shows no signs of slowing down.
The Tide is Changing
E.P. Out Now
Available to stream and buy on all major platforms.
“The Tide Is Changing” Marks a commitment to herself, her artistry and purpose. It symbolises that with every decision she makes the tide of her life changes.
