Leading musical instrument manufacturer Roland is proud to introduce an intimate performance by Emeli Sandé at Ideal Home Show, Olympia London on 16th April.

Emeli Sandé will perform on the beautiful Roland GP-9 digital Grand Piano in the Champagne Bar, sharing the inspiring story of how she discovered her musical passion and talents and ended up capturing the hearts of millions of fans around the world, along with a few of her most beloved songs, a stone’s throw from the Roland stand (L351).

“We are excited to be hosting an intimate performance by the internationally renowned, 4-time BRIT Award winner and iconic singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé at the Champagne Bar, playing on our beautiful GP-9 digital grand piano a stone’s throw from our stand, Thursday 16th at 2.30 pm. We are looking forward to connecting with show attendees there,” says David Vazquez, CEO of Roland Europe Group.

About Emeli Sandé

By now, the world is well-acquainted with the Scottish artist’s spectacular voice. Whether you heard its power at the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2012 Olympics, or encountered it during one of her countless sold-out headline shows around the world, there’s no mistaking it.

From humble beginnings as a shy teenager growing up in rural Aberdeenshire – the daughter of a Zambian father and a mother from a working-class Cumbrian family – Sandé has risen to become one of Britain’s most successful and respected artists, awarded an MBE for services to music in 2017. Even as a child, singing for her was freedom, and a safe space in which to discover her identity. She attended medical school in Glasgow before deciding to take the leap and pursue her dream of a career in music. Upon moving to London, she met producer Naughty Boy, with whom she wrote and contributed vocals for north London rapper Chipmunk’s irrepressible 2009 hit “Diamond Rings”, as well as Naughty Boy’s debut single “Wonder” in 2012.

Sandé’s own debut, 2012’s Our Version Of Events, arrived after she was announced as the winner of the Critics’ Choice prize at the BRIT Awards, in a blaze of critical acclaim and praise from legendary artists including Madonna and Alicia Keys. Featuring hit singles including “Heaven”, “Read All About It” and “Next To Me”, Our Version Of Events was the biggest-selling album of the year and remains one of the best-selling records of the 2010s.

Emeli Sandé is back in the spotlight, yet again pushing her deeply soulful, powerful voice through the recent release of her sublime fifth album, How Were We To Know, just a year after her critically adored fourth album, Let’s Say For Instance.

About Roland Corporation

For more than 50 years, Roland’s innovative electronic musical instruments and multimedia products have fueled inspiration in artists and creators around the world. Embraced by hobbyists and professionals alike, the company’s trendsetting gear spans multiple categories, from pianos, synthesizers, drums and percussion, and guitar products to DJ controllers, audio/video solutions, gaming mixers, livestreaming products, and more. As technology evolves, Roland and its expanding family of brands, including Roland Cloud, BOSS, V-MODA, Drum Workshop (DW), PDP, Latin Percussion (LP), and Slingerland, continue to lead the way for music makers and creators, providing modern solutions and seamless creative workflows between hardware products, computers, and mobile devices. For more information, visit Roland.com or see your local Roland dealer. Follow Roland on Facebook, X (Twitter) (@RolandGlobal), and Instagram (@RolandGlobal).