Young singer signs deal with one of the world’s biggest labels

Big opportunity for 20-year-old who has penned contract with Sony/Columbia

A young Dundonian singing starlet is set for the big time after sealing a worldwide record deal.

Singer Charlotte Brimner, 20, who performs under the name Be Charlotte, signed a professional music contract with Sony/Columbia Records this week.

She will join the likes of superstars Beyonce, Calvin Harris and Harry Styles on the label, which is one of the world’s biggest.

The New York City-based company will now publish future tracks with the hope of Charlotte becoming a worldwide superstar.

Hailing from Kellas, near Dundee, she began writing music aged just 14 and started playing open-mic sessions across Tayside shortly after.

She was then signed by Dundonian record company Murray Chalmers PR.

Charlotte has already completed an international tour and in 2016 was named the Best Electronic Act at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards in Glasgow. Last year, she released her debut EP, Heart of Survival.

Announcing the news online via social media, the former Morgan Academy pupil said: “I have signed a worldwide record deal with Columbia/ Sony Music.

“The biggest thank you to the people who are closest to me for encouraging me to follow my dreams.

“My manager told me this day was going to happen when we first started working together and it would not have been possible without his support and guidance.

“Thanks for believing in me. Much love to my band and team for being the best there is!

“This is an incredibly exciting next step and I can’t wait to release some new music. But don’t worry I’m not going to start acting like a diva now.”

In 2015, the singer took time out from her relentless gigging schedule to focus on developing her act and writing more music.

In the space of just six months she transformed herself from a solo artist into a band leader with her act complemented by two musicians under the name Be Charlotte.

She will now get the chance of a lifetime to make her mark on the world of music with Columbia Records, which is the oldest surviving brand name in the recorded sound business, having been established in 1887.

Alongside both the Universal and Warner music groups, the company is one of the three biggest labels in world music.

This is an incredibly exciting next step and I can’t wait to release some new music. But don’t worry I’m not going to start acting like a diva now. CHARLOTTE BRIMNER

Be Charlotte performing at last year’s Carnival 56 festival in her home town of Dundee.