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Rianne Downey
Birth nameRianne Downey
Born2000
Bellshill, Glasgow, Scotland
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, harmonica, pedal steel
Years active2020–present
LabelsRun on Records,
WebsiteOfficial Site

Rianne Downey is a Scottish singer-songwriter. Downey started her musical journey aged 16 and was awarded the James McAvoy scholarship for the Royal Conservatoire in Glasgow[1] whilst attended Cardinal Newman High School.

British magazine Far Out reported that Downey pursued a solo career by busking on the streets of Glasgow.[2]

Downey gained a loyal fanbase through online streams and covers, as well as original songs. Reyt Good Music magazine reported that Downey's music blends indie, country-pop, and folk influences.

Downey's debut single, Fuel to the Flame[3], was released in February 2021 and Scottish Newpaper The Alloa Advertiser reported that Downey received more than 3,000 streams on the first day.[4]

Ths single peaked at number 3 on The offical UK physical singles sales chart on 14 October 2021.[5] The follow-up single Caledonia, peaked at number 19 on 30 December 2021. [6] The album 'Method to my madness' was released on 22 June 2023 and peaked at number 51 on the Offical UK Physical Album chart.[7]

On 14 June 2021 Downey appeared live on Sky Television, performing the Scottish national anthem for Sky Sports News ahead of Scotland's Euro 2020 opener against the Czech Republic [8]

In 2023, Downey was announced as the mystery singer to replace Jacqui Abbott, who, due to a health scare led to Abbott withdrawing from a festival concert in Warrington [9] with music legend Paul Heaton [10] and The Beautiful South.

Heaton & Downey both continued to work together on Heaton's subsequrnt sell out 2023 UK tour including performing on the main stage at TRNSMT and Scarborough Open Air Theatre. [11]

UK Tour / Dates with Paul Heaton

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2023 UK Tour dates

  • 27 May 2023 - Neighbourhood Weekender, Victoria Park, Warrington
  • 01 July 2023 - Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough
  • 07 July 2023 - TRNSMT Festival, Glasgow Green, Glasgow, Scotland
  • 08 July 2023 - Mouth of the Tyne Festival, Tynemouth Castle and Priory, Tynemouth
  • 22 July 2023 - Latitude Festival, Henham Park, Southwold
  • 23 July 2023 - Tramlines Festival, Hillsborough Park, Sheffield,

Heaton performed at Glastonbury on 28th June 2024 with backing singer Rianne Downey.[12]

In June 2024, the NME (New Musicial Express) announced that a new album, "The Mighty Several", produced by Ian Broudie, lead vocalist of The Lightning Seeds would be released on Friday 11 October 2024[13]. The new album includes duet contributions by Downey on five tracks.[14]. The album peaked at number 2 on the Offical UK Album chart on 24 October 2024 [15]

On Sunday 8 September 2024 Paul Heaton featuring Downey performed a hit-packed crowd-pleasing set at the Radio 2 'In the Park' event in Preston, UK [16]. Downey was subsequently guest singer to Paul Heatons winter 2024 UK tour.[17]

On 31 December 2024 Downey appeared live on Zara Janjua BBC Radio Scotland afternoons show alongside Texas (band) lead singer Sharleen Spiteri. [18]. Later that evening appearing live on BBC Scotland's Hogmanay TV countdown to midnight, Hogmanay 2024 TV programme performing three songs, alongside fellow scottish singer Marti Pellow and band Skipinnish. [19]

Awards

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In November 2022, Downey performed at the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards which were held at Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow on 5 November 2022 [20] Downey was awarded the Tennent’s Light Breakthrough Artist of The Year at the event.[21]


References

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  1. ^ McGhee, Mrs. "Celebrating Success | Cardinal Newman High School". Cardinal Newman High School. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  2. ^ Taysom, Joe (15 April 2021). "New Noise: Why you need to start listening to Rianne Downey - Far Out Magazine". Far Out Magazine.
  3. ^ Vaurora, Kitty (23 January 2023). "We Review the New Single from Rianne Downey – Hard | RGM : Reyt Good Magazine Discover the Latest Music News, Reviews, and Interviews from the Best New Artists". RGM.
  4. ^ Smith, Iain (25 February 2021). "Downey: 'It's what I have been building up to my whole life'". Alloa Advertiser.
  5. ^ "Fuel to the Flame". Official Charts.
  6. ^ "CALEDONIA". Official Charts. 30 December 2021.
  7. ^ "METHOD TO MY MADNESS". Official Charts. 22 June 2023.
  8. ^ "Rianne Downey performs Scottish national anthem". SkySports.
  9. ^ Slavin, Michael (19 May 2023). "Paul Heaton mystery singer revealed amid Jacqui Abbott health scare". Warrington Guardian.
  10. ^ "Rianne Downey". Modern Sky UK.
  11. ^ Jacob, Llana (3 July 2023). "Paul Heaton performed at Scarborough Open Air Theatre to thousands of people". The Yorkshire Post.
  12. ^ Croal, Nicola. "Scots singer takes to Glastonbury's iconic pyramid stage alongside music legend". MSN. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  13. ^ Duran, Anagricel (21 June 2024). "Paul Heaton announces new Ian Broudie-produced album 'The Mighty Several' and UK tour with The Zutons". NME.
  14. ^ Hattenstone, Simon (27 September 2024). "Five hours of pints with Paul Heaton: 'We've got distracted. Let's get back to the album'". The Guardian.
  15. ^ "THE MIGHTY SEVERAL". Official Charts. 24 October 2024.
  16. ^ "BBC Radio 2 - Radio 2 in the Park, Live Sets, Paul Heaton (2024)". BBC.
  17. ^ "Home". Paul Heaton Official Website. 22 August 2024.
  18. ^ "Afternoons - With Zara Janjua - Rianne Downey, Sharleen Spiteri and Amy Irons - BBC Sounds". www.bbc.co.uk.
  19. ^ "BBC One - Hogmanay, 2024". BBC. 31 December 2024.
  20. ^ "Nordoff Robbins X Specsavers Scottish Music Awards". Scottish Music Industry Association. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  21. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-63526931

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