Singer & Songwriter Behind ‘Murder on The Dancefloor’ Featured In ‘Saltburn’, Former Lead Singer of Theaudience, ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Competitor & International Dance Music Award Winner

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is a renowned singer and songwriter, best known for her global hit Murder on the Dancefloor, which enjoyed a major resurgence after featuring in the film Saltburn. Rising to fame as the lead singer of indie band Theaudience before launching a successful solo career, Sophie has become one of the UK’s most recognisable pop artists. With multiple chart-topping singles, acclaimed albums and award-winning success, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her distinctive sound, style and enduring appeal.

Sophie’s music career began as the lead vocalist of Theaudience, where she achieved early success with several UK Top 40 singles before transitioning into a solo artist in the early 2000s. Her debut solo album, Read My Lips, established her as a major force in pop music, featuring hits that defined an era of dancefloor anthems. She continued this momentum with subsequent albums, including Shoot from the Hip, Trip the Light Fantastic, Wanderlust, Familia and The Song Diaries, consistently evolving her sound while maintaining strong commercial and critical appeal.

Across her career, Sophie has collaborated with leading artists and performed on major tours, including supporting George Michael and sharing stages with some of the biggest names in music. In recent years, she has remained highly active, performing over 100 live shows in 2024 alone and continuing to headline festivals and major events. Her ability to adapt and remain relevant was highlighted when Murder on the Dancefloor re-entered the UK charts in 2023, introducing her music to a new generation of fans.

Sophie has expanded her creative portfolio into publishing and broadcasting, releasing her memoir Spinning Plates: Music, Men and Motherhood, offering an honest and personal insight into her life and career. She also became widely known for her Kitchen Disco series, which began as live-streamed performances and evolved into a major cultural moment, later inspiring her greatest hits album Songs from the Kitchen Disco. Her television presence includes appearances on Strictly Come Dancing, The Masked Singer and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, alongside fronting her own BBC One special Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s New Year’s Eve Disco, showcasing her versatility across music, media and entertainment.

Why Hire Sophie Ellis-Bextor?

Sophie is booked as a music and entertainment speaker and performer for her ability to connect with audiences through storytelling, live performance and personal insight. Drawing on decades of experience in the music industry, she shares perspectives on creativity, reinvention, balancing career and family life, and sustaining long-term success in a fast-paced industry. Her engaging personality, combined with her extensive media and performance background, makes her an ideal choice for events seeking both high-quality entertainment and relatable, inspiring content.