Sonia Allan

Fun and friendly, the sweet stylings of Sonia Allan's music bring a warm atmosphere to any room. Performing jazz classics (think Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone and Frank Sinatra) and a blend of jazz-styled pop favourites, whether you are looking to provide laid-back acoustic background music or an up-tempo vibe to get the party started, Sonia has got you covered. Originally from Australia, Sonia has been surrounded by music in her family from an early age. Sonia has grown up with a deep love for music and regularly performs in London as a jazz and pop singer. Using her skills as a musician (playing violin and piano) she has performed, composed and arranged music for ensembles, and has used a combination of her acting and music skills for a range of live music, theatre and cabaret productions in Australia and the UK. Combining her experience as an actor and singer, she brings an experienced performers presence to the stage. Sonia has previously performed with professional Australian cabaret ensemble “Lady Sings it Better”, and written and performed in her own storytelling and live music theatre adaptation of the children’s fairytale “The Nutcracker” and "Ex Libris Macabre", a live storytelling and music experience made up of wintery, gothic folktales and songs. Sonia regularly performs in London as a jazz and pop singer. A sample of recent clients in London: Pall Mall Fine Wines, Piccadilly Circus The Audley, Mayfair Private Weddings and Parties Orleans Wine Bar, Finsbury Park Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec, Kennington Loves Company Cocktail Bar, Old St The Step Bar and Restaurant, Bounds Green 52a Coffee House, De Beauvoir Town Myddleton Road Market and Food Festival, Bowes Park Depending On Your Needs, Sonia can arrange: Duo - Singer and Piano Keyboard, great for laid-back yet stylish acoustic music. Trio - Singer; Guitar or Piano; Bass, the great 'all rounder' providing a full sound, offering low-key or higher energy as needed. Four piece - Singer; Guitar or piano; bass and drums. The drums give the music extra energy and rhythm, taking things up a level and bringing a richer sound, great for really gettting the party going. Five Piece - Full Throttle! A five-piece band of Vocals; Trumpet, Trombone or Saxophone; Piano; Bass, and Drums, this is a real party band, great for bringing the atmosphere right up providing up-tempo high energy music to get everyone dancing!