Vanessa is a well recognised local solo singer/songwriter based in Liverpool, she has performed as a singer and guitarist since the age of 14. Her debut solo performance was on the Royal Court stage!

Having studied at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), Vanessa holds a first-class degree in Music.

Vanessa has won several awards over the past few years including Best Female Acoustic Act (Liverpool Musicians Awards) and Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge. She currently has music out on iTunes and Spotify including her EP “It’s About Time” and single “Say”.

Her music has gained her interviews and radio plays on BBC Radio Merseyside and BBC Introducing, along with other local radio stations across the NorthWest of England. She has played at festivals including Liverpool Threshold, Liverpool Sound City and several events hosted by Liverpool Acoustic. Her songwriting ability also got her a slot supporting Paul Carrack at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Along with writing and performing her own music, Vanessa is one half of the Liverpool Country/Americana duo White Little Lies with fellow musician Daniel Saleh. They are due to record their first EP in Spring 2019. Vanessa is also a session musician, having sang on several recordings for many local Liverpool artists.

When she’s not doing all this, Vanessa is a keen drummer too!