Riva beat hundreds of other young hopefuls to win recording contract at Abbey Road studios and a debut
at Sundown Festival.
A year and hundreds of auditionees later, Riva was chosen as the winning artist to record songs written by producer and guitarist Tom Misner.
Riva is currently in the process of recording her EP at the famous Abbey Road Studios. She’s also set to be performing at the Sundown festival’s main stage, along side Boy George’s musical director John Themis and Tom Misner on guitar. Riva won the competition ‘Fame Music’ due to her unique, powerful, soulful tone with a depth and power that touches people’s soul.
Tom Misner wanted an earthy, organic singer-songwriter to be the voice if his songs, and Riva’s pop/soul style fit the bill perfectly.
Her inspiration comes from artists such as Stevie Nicks, Tracy Chapman, Dusty Springfield and Amy
Winehouse.
Riva studied music at the Academy of Contemporary Music.
It’s a busy time she’s got ahead – as well as a heavy recording schedule, she’ll also be sharing her dulcet tones as she joins a hot line up of acts including of Neon Jungle, Chase and Status, Ellie Goulding and Tinie Temper at The Sundown Festival in Norfolk on August 31st.