Emeli Sandé
March 9, 2027
Casino Bern, Bern
- Exclusive Swiss show -
One of Britain’s most renowned and distinctive singer-songwriters, Emeli Sandé, has announced a major UK and EU tour to celebrate the 15th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album “Our Version of Events.” Live on March 9, 2027, at Casino Bern, Bern.
Across 24 shows in the UK and the EU, including legendary venues such as London’s Palladium and Paris’s Salle Pleyel, Emeli will perform her acclaimed, eight-time platinum-certified album in its entirety, as well as her greatest hits.
“Our Version of Events” was the best-selling album in the UK in 2012 and 2013 and has sold more than five million copies worldwide. It features popular hits such as “Next to Me,” “Read All About It (Pt. III),” and “Clown.” The album, which was celebrated for its emotional depth and exceptional songwriting, won the British Album of the Year award at the 2013 BRIT Awards, while “Next to Me” received two Ivor Novello Awards. The album spent an extraordinary 66 consecutive weeks in the Top 10 of the official UK album charts, setting a record for the longest uninterrupted Top 10 run by a debut album and surpassing the Beatles’ 62-week streak with “Please, Please Me.”
Throughout her remarkable career, Emeli has sold millions of albums worldwide, won four BRIT Awards, established herself as a sought-after songwriter—including through collaborations with Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Alicia Keys—and been awarded an MBE for her services to music. The power of her live performances has taken her all over the world—from headlining tours and major festivals to some of the UK’s most significant cultural events. She performed at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, which remain defining moments in her career.
In 2026, Sandé will continue to take the live stage by storm—with performances around the globe, including a set at “BBC Radio 2 in the Park” alongside Chaka Khan, Lulu, and The Script. As part of National Album Day’s “Icons” theme, Sandé will also release a special gold vinyl edition of “Our Version of Events,” set for release on October 17, 2026, to celebrate the album’s enduring cultural impact.
More than a decade after “Our Version of Events” first introduced her to the world, Emeli Sandé remains an artist with something to say—and a voice that makes people listen.
More about Emeli Sandé
Raised in rural Aberdeenshire—the daughter of a Zambian father and a mother from a Cumbrian family—Sandé discovered early on that music gave her a sense of freedom and a space in which to express herself. As a teenager, she began writing songs, and although music had always been her passion, she initially studied medicine at the University of Glasgow. Eventually, she made the decision to leave medicine behind and pursue her dream of a career in music.
Moving to London proved to be a turning point. There, Sandé met producer and songwriter Naughty Boy, and the two began writing songs together. This marked the beginning of a creative partnership that would play a key role in the early stages of her career. Her first major breakthrough came in 2009, when Sandé co-wrote and provided vocals for the Chipmunks’ “Diamond Rings.” The track became a Top 10 hit in the UK and introduced her distinctive vocal talent to a much wider audience. She then collaborated with Wiley on “Never Be Your Woman,” another Top 10 hit in the UK, while simultaneously establishing herself as a sought-after songwriter by writing for and collaborating with artists such as Rihanna, Katy Perry, Alicia Keys, Leona Lewis, Professor Green, Tinie Tempah, and Cheryl Cole.
Sandé began to step out of the background and establish herself as an artist in her own right. Following the overwhelming success of her debut album, Emeli has continued to evolve as an artist and has released a series of critically acclaimed albums, including “Long Live The Angels,” “Real Life,” “Let’s Say For Instance,” and “How Were We To Know.”
Her music continues to be characterized by honesty, emotion, and a desire to explore new creative paths. Since she never records the same album twice, she has consistently evolved her sound and songwriting while retaining the powerful vocal identity that first made her famous. In her work, she explores love, identity, resilience, self-acceptance, and the human experiences that connect us all.
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