In 1995 Heidi won the Yamaha National Youth Rock and Pop
Award which was judged by Phil Collins and Virgin. She then went on to sing for Cirque Du Soleil.
Heidi has been singing with The Cinematic Orchestra since 2006.
She features as the vocalist on their album "Live at The Royal Albert Hall".
Also on The Cinematic Orchestra's Late night Tales' special version of "Talkin bout Freedom".
Heidi recorded the vocals on The Cinematic Orchestra's "Lilac Wine" .
In 2010, ten bands were chosen to record cult classics of the last five decades in celebration of 50 years of Dr Martens.
In 2008, Heidi appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel show live on U.S.A's ABC, with The Cinematic Orchestra.
This trip to L.A, whilst on tour in the U.S, also included performing at Coachella Festival and a live radio show on KCRW.
Heidi has been touring since 2005 from all over Europe to South Africa, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, U.S.A, Brazil, the Middle East, and more, with The Cinematic Orchestra and also other live projects. She has performed headlining at the following festivals:
THE BIG CHILL,
BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL,
VIENNE JAZZ FESTIVAL,
GILLES PETERSON WORLWIDE FESTIVAL (SETE FRANCE)
NEW YORK CENTRAL PARK SUMMER STAGE,
QUEBEC FESTIVAL,
FUJI ROCK (JAPAN)
MUNICIPAL FESTIVAL (RIO),
NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL,
DOUR FESTIVAL
MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL
COACHELLA,
MONTREAL JAZZ FESTIVAL,
NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL,
CAPE TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL
Other concerts have included:
ROME, PORTUGAL, ESPLANADE SINGAPORE, The Royal Albert Hall, 2007 & 2010, The Roundhouse, The Queen Elizabeth Hall, The Barbican, Buxton Opera House, Angel Place Theatre Sydney.
Heidi has also performed with artists such as:
The Brand New Heavies,
Bobby McFerrin,
Isaac Hayes,
Ty,
Femi Temowo,
Soweto Kinch,
Gayle Moran Corea,
Soweto Kinch,
Roots Manuva,
Ig Culture,
Eska,
Laurnea,
Susheela Raman,
Ian Shaw,
F-ire big band,
Byron Wallen,
Cleveland Watkiss,
Doug E Fresh,
Michael Olatuja,
Liane Carroll,
Alice Russell,
Edgar Winter,
Robert Mitchell,
Terri Walker,
Carl Anderson,
Alex Wilson Salsa Orchestra,
Natalie Williams,
Hilaire Penda band,
Victoria James (Soul II Soul),
Kelly Saye (Incognito)