Lulu Kennedy Cairns CBE is one of Britain's most enduring entertainers, celebrated for an extraordinary career spanning more than six decades. She launched her mainstream music career with the top ten hit 'Shout', before achieving international success with the US Billboard number one 'To Sir with Love'. She cemented her place in popular culture by winning the Eurovision Song Contest for the United Kingdom with 'Boom Bang a Bang' and later recorded the iconic James Bond theme 'The Man with the Golden Gun'.
Lulu continued to evolve throughout her career, earning a UK number one single alongside Take That with 'Relight My Fire' and reaching her highest UK album chart position with the collaborative duets album 'Together'. She also demonstrated her versatility on stage by starring as Dorothy Brock in the acclaimed West End revival of '42nd Street'. Her remarkable longevity was showcased through the nationwide 'Champagne For Lulu' 60th anniversary arena tour.
Her achievements have been recognised with an OBE and later a CBE for services to music, entertainment and charity. She also won the National Film Award for Best Comedy as part of the ensemble cast of 'Arthur's Whisky', joined Robbie Williams and Sir Rod Stewart for a memorable guest performance at Glastonbury Festival and celebrated her 60-year music legacy with a milestone headline concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
Lulu is hired because she combines legendary musical achievements with remarkable versatility across recording, theatre and film. Her ability to captivate audiences over six decades, alongside national honours and celebrated live performances, makes her an inspiring speaker and unforgettable guest who brings warmth, credibility, experience and enduring entertainment value to every event.
- 2026 - Celebrated her 60-year music legacy with a milestone headline show at the Royal Albert Hall
- 2025 - Joined Robbie Williams and Sir Rod Stewart on stage for a guest performance at the Glastonbury Festival
- 2024 - Embarked on her high-profile Champagne For Lulu 60th-anniversary UK arena tour
- 2024 - Won the National Film Award for Best Comedy as part of the ensemble for Arthur's Whisky
- 2021 - Invested as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to music, entertainment, and charity
- 2018 - Starred as Dorothy Brock in the acclaimed West End stage revival of 42nd Street
- 2002 - Achieved her highest-charting UK album position with her collaborative duets record, Together
- 2000 - Appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II
- 1993 - Scored a UK number-one single collaborating with Take That on "Relight My Fire"
- 1974 - Recorded the iconic theme song for the James Bond feature film, The Man with the Golden Gun
- 1969 - Won the Eurovision Song Contest representing the United Kingdom with "Boom Bang-a-Bang"
- 1967 - Achieved a US Billboard number-one smash hit single with the film title track, "To Sir with Love"
- 1964 - Launched her historic mainstream music career with her top-ten debut single cover of "Shout"
How to hire Lulu
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Lulu for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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