Heidi Curtis is set for big things, following in the footsteps of other Tyneside singing sensations.
Newcastle and the North East are known for producing some top tier musical talent, and one singer following in the footsteps of Sam Fender and Little Mix star Jade Thurwall is Heidi Curtis, who was recently seen watching a Newcastle United game together with “Seventeen Going Under”. singer.
Fender posted a series of videos to his Instagram story this past weekend of him and his comrades watching Eddie Howe’s team take on Manchester City.
In the thriller 3-3, the group felt everything from joy to disappointment, and lead singer Heidi Curtis was among the group.
The North Shields singer-songwriter supported Fender at several shows this summer, including his O2 City Hall fundraiser date and on a momentous date in Finsbury Park.
Fans who caught Curtis opening for Fender praised the singer for her “beautiful” voice, “magical” performance, and said she “shocked” the rising star’s Instagram comments.
The singer also opened for Paolo Nutini this summer, played a hometown show on The Exchange and will open for The Snuts on their 17 date UK tour later this year.
In March 2020, the local star also hosted an Instagram Live with Little Mix star Jade Thurwall to chat about all things music related.
Later that year, Heidi was one of the first artists to perform at the Virgin Money Utilita Arena, which hosted social distancing shows in the wake of Covid-19.
When asked what he likes about performing in the Northeast, the singer replied: Courier in 2020: “I haven’t actually played it, but I really like Little Buildings, I saw concerts there and it’s very nice inside. There are plenty of hidden places in Uzbekistan where you don’t expect to find such great music. I played in Cluny, it’s amazing, it’s like the pinnacle of the Newcastle gigs, a rite of passage. There were a lot of great people playing there.
“I completely forgot about Surf Café, which I visit every week! I did my first open mic there, another home of great performers. The Amazons, which I really like, played there many years ago. I’ve ever performed with a real band behind my back supporting Kitt Trig. It was a real step forward, since then it all started.”
In an interview, Heidi said she is passionate about ocean wildlife and the effects of climate change, and spreads positivity and confidence.
She also told mind map that she loves puzzles like anagrams and quizzes but hates puzzles.