Multi-BRIT-nominated, double-platinum-selling South London artist Cat Burns’ career trajectory has gone from strength to strength, from becoming the biggest-selling British female artist of 2022 to receiving several accolades and counting.
The former BRIT school student went from busking on the Southbank to mastering TikTok in lockdown, singing a mix of her favourite covers and original music.
Drawing upon gospel influences, pop inspirations and a love of guitar and indie-led music, Cat proudly cites Ed Sheeran, India Arie and Tori Kelly as a few of her biggest inspirations.
The Top 10 Album Early Twenties is a love letter to her community and explores the complexities and emotions surrounding this era of adulthood.
Cat Burns represents and is leading the charge of young, Black British queer creatives cutting through culture today. A three-time BRIT Award nominee, BBC Sound Poll 2023 shortlist, Spotify Rising inductee, Mercury Prize shortlist to name a few accolades under her belt, Cat propelled into the spotlight in 2022 with her viral smash ‘go’, which peaked at #2 on the Official Singles Chart and earned a double-platinum certification.
Cat has made her mark on stages on both sides of the pond, opening for global superstars Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith on their respective headline tours. She wins over audiences with her sublime live performances and has cultivated a solid fanbase in the process. Additionally, Cat has made standout debut performances at Glastonbury and the Governor’s Ball in New York, as well as appearances at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Boardmasters, Mighty Hoopla and TRNSMT Festival.
