Melanie C, better known as Sporty Spice, found fame in the pinnacle girl band, The Spice Girls. Heralded as one of the best British bands of the modern era, the group enjoyed nine worldwide hits, including one of the biggest-selling debut singles of all time, Wannabe. The band’s success is credited to Mel C’s unrivalled vocal power, which gave the group its signature sound. With seven Platinum and three Gold certifications under her belt, few musicians can rival Mel C’s popularity, talent and international fame, making her in high-demand on the booking circuit - audience will be starstruck by this cultural icon of music.
In 1994, she joined the Spice Girls, kickstarting Mel C’s venture into mainstream fame. Instantly shooting to prominence with their debut album, Spice, the women earned the top spot in music charts across the globe. Following their multi-platinum album, which sold over 30 million copies, their second release, Spiceworld, shot to number one in the UK Album Charts, and led to their own film, Spiceworld: The Movie. Spice Girls were undoubtedly one of the most defining bands of the 20th century. Their journey to prominence is retold at events, from the perspective of the iconic Sporty Spice, Mel C.
Since the Spice Girls, Mel C has enjoyed a successful solo career, starting with her debut album, Northern Star, in 1999. Following on from the triple-platinum success, which sold over four million copies, Mel C later released Reason, Beautiful Intentions and This Time, another gold-standard album. She has co-written a staggering 11 UK Number 1 songs, setting Mel C apart from other artists. In celebration of her diverse yet highly influential career, she was awarded the 1998 Best English Singer, 2000 Best International Female Artist and the 2000 Best British Female Brit Award, to name just a few of her accolades.
Whether she is hired as a special guest, after dinner speaker or performer, Mel C’s likeable personality and singing ability resonates with guests of all demographics. When booked for events, she can share her unique first-hand perspective of fame with audiences, inviting them into a world unlike any other. Guests will be blown away by her star-studded anecdotes and insight into managing immense pressure, as well as her unique vocal ability. Mel C is widely recognised for her combination of pop, rock and musical theatre, which has produced some of the most defining songs in British history.
How to hire Melanie C
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Melanie C 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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- Mel C is credited for two consecutive number one albums and nine international hit songs.
- With the Spice Girls, she released the biggest-selling debut single of all time and the biggest-selling album by a girl group, in the history of music.
- The album Wannabe sold over seven million records, in 37 countries, while Spiceworld sold over 20 million copies.
- Mel C’s solo debut album topped the charts in Sweden, and reached number four in the UK.
- She has co-written 11 UK Number One hit songs, becoming the only female artist in history to do so.
- Selling over 105 million records, both with the Spice Girls and as a solo act, Mel C has earned over 325 worldwide certifications, including; Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond.
In celebration of her influential career, Mel C has received;
- X3 World Music Awards
- X5 Brit Awards
- X3 American Music Awards
- X4 Billboard Music Awards
- X8 Billboard Special Awards
- X3 MTV Europe Music Awards
- X1 MTV Video Music Awards
- X10 ASCAP Awards
- X1 Juno Award