UK’s latest phenom Heidi Curtis extends licence stint with AWAL.
HEIDI CURTIS
Heidi Curtis is one of the most exciting emerging voices to come out of the North East UK music scene, and 2026 is shaping up to be a breakthrough year for the Newcastle-born singer-songwriter. At just 24 years old, Curtis has already built significant momentum through relentless live performances, high-profile support slots and a growing catalogue that blends rock, indie, folk and soul-leaning pop. Over the past few years she’s opened for major artists including Sam Fender, Paul Weller, Ben Howard, Paolo Nutini, Inhaler and The Snuts, showcasing her dynamic stage presence across the UK and Europe.
Her musical journey began long before she hit national attention: Curtis has been writing and performing since her teens, developing her craft on open mic nights and in grassroots venues throughout the North East. Her sound, characterized by powerful vocals, compelling lyricism and a blend of vintage and contemporary influences like Fleetwood Mac, Kate Bush, Jeff Buckley and Florence + The Machine, has always leaned toward emotional depth and timeless songwriting.
In November 2025, Heidi took a major step into a wider musical chapter by signing with AWAL Recordings, a global artist services label known for supporting independent musicians with global reach. Her debut single Undone marked her first official release under the partnership, immediately aligning her with a team capable of elevating her reach beyond the local scene.
Building on that momentum, she extended her creative output with her latest single Siren, released last week via AWAL and showcasing both her vocal confidence and lyrical maturity. Drawing on metaphor and myth, Siren blends storytelling with haunting melodies and a distinct sensory tone, signaling a deeper artistic voice coming into focus.
Curtis’s success on the live front has complemented her recording work. Sold-out shows such as her headline performance at The Cluny in Newcastle underline her growing fanbase and live prowess, suggesting that her recorded output is merely one part of a larger artistic impact.