B R O N T E S H A N D E
ABOUT
Bronte Shande is a Brighton based vocalist, songwriter and mentor with a wealth of experience. Singing and performing from a young age this soul-tress has graced the South-West music scene for over 10 years and with a BA (Hons) Professional Musicianship from the British and Irish Institute of Modern Music (BIMM) under her belt she continues to take both her music and teaching across the UK and Europe.
In her new project S H A N D E, Bronte features some of the most exceptional musicians from Europe and the USA to create exciting original music fusing Soul, Hip-Hop, Disco and RnB traditions alongside her own igniting performance style. Taking influence from the likes of feminist greats Hiatus Kaiyote, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu and Esperanza Spalding. S H A N D E expresses her past trauma’s with a plethora of complex melodies finding roots in her femininity; decorated with flourishes of dreamy, melancoly harmonies opposed with honest grit.
Alongside teaching, creating music and performing as an independent solo artist, Bronte is also vocalist and performer for:
The Amy Winehouse Band - Amy's original band members alongside Bronte Shande who celebrate her legacy directed by Amy's close friend and musical director, Dale Davis.
RYDE - Cinematic duo blending cinematic folk and trip hop.
SØNDER - Gospel vocal collective based in Bristol.
PHRESHA’S - An upcoming function collective based in the South-West playing all your favourite Pop hits from the 90s to present day.
Agent Funk - Accomplished 8 piece Bristol based Soul and Funk function band.
Bronte has worked and performed with artists such as Headie One, LD, Benaddict, EMERLD, Ile Flottante, Katey Brooks, Fraser Anderson, Sam Brockington, Circe’s Diner, Ruth Royall and more. Bronte has also written for commercial sessions such as Integrate UK, Rewise UK, Yogocop Records and SPACE Youth.
Whether a featured Artist, mentor or performer in her own right, Bronte is sure to bring a dynamic and versatile approach to singing.
"Bronte Shande is an artist with a plethora of strings to her bow...a truly mesmerising vocalist"
No.1 Harbourside
"Bronte has contributed to Amy Winehouse's legacy so much in terms of musicality and personality. It's a real pleasure having her as a performer on our show"
Dale Davis (Amy Winehouse' close friend and musical director)
"...an undeniably stunning voice; dynamic, controlled and emotionally charged ...with a unique energy and confidence; she makes sure the audience is right there with her every time. A real Bristol talent."
Gavin Payne (Drummer and Educator)
"It's a rare thing to share a stage with someone who gives you goosebumps every single night, but Bronte is one of those rare things. The emotional depth she brings to every performance makes it impossible for you not to feel something. Not only that, but the control and technique that she has is truly world-class. One of the greatest singers I've ever had the pleasure to work with."
David Temple (Amy Winehouse' Saxophonist)