Melinda Ortner

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Last Show: Sunday 22 nd August 2021

The Pheasantry (Chelsea)

With over a million streams on Spotify, California born songstress and Grand Prize Winner for MTV’s “Steal The Spotlight” Contest, Melinda Ortner has been been writing and performing all over the world garnering attention with her sound that’s often compared to a mix of artists like Amy Winehouse, Goldfrapp, Muse. She has had film/tv placements in “American Pie: Book Of Love” and “I Hate Valentine’s Day”, “My Mother The Monster”, and “Gone With The River”. Melinda Ortner has toured the UK, Japan, and North America, supporting Joe Jonas, Miguel, and Cobra Starship. She's won Best Of Sundance and was chosen as the top 25 songwriters for ASCAP. Joining Melinda on the evening are two young up-and-coming vocalists Jesse Gamage and Natalie Shay.

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"If there's one name you need to remember for the rest of this year then it's Melinda Ortner"

Fatea Records UK

Melinda has won “Best Of Sundance” at the Sundance Film Festival two years consecutively and was recently cast as the lead in a short film also lending her song "Maybe" as the recurring theme melody for the film, "My Mother The Monster", her 3rd placement just for this particular song.

Always with a vision, Melinda has brought her sonic sounds to the forefront of indie capabilities with her ground breaking upcoming unreleased video shot in ice glaciers, "I Wanna Be Ok”, “Ghost”, and more.

Melinda was born and raised in Northern California, but her dream was to live in London and pursue music in such a vibrant and musical city. She has three international tours under her belt, including more than 200 performances in the UK and several shows around Europe and Japan. Also the main subject in a documentary released in Europe, cameras followed her around for a year, filming her walking six dogs at a time to pay the bills whilst writing melodies for her album, then running off to the studio or a gig or some Hollywood meeting.

Jesse Gamage

Jesse Gamage is a singer songwriter from London. His unique brand of soul is a culmination of influences of the past, spanning many different genres. Comparisons of his voice and style have been drawn to greats such as Bill Withers and Donny Hathaway but it's also easy to hear the alternative and rock influence in much of his work, from Radiohead to the ethereal wonder of Jeff Buckley.
Over his expansive performance career of nearly 20 years, Jesse has played in various parts of the globe, supporting artists such as Raul Midon, Marsha Ambrosius and Mavis Staples to name a few. Come and hear for yourselves, the smooth soulful sounds of Jesse Gamage live.

Natalie Shay

Natalie Shay is an indie pop artist hailing from North London. The multi award-winning musician has established an ever-growing presence and loyal fanbase through her explosive live performances and unforgettable anthems, recognising her as one of the UK’s hottest emerging talents. Her relatable lyrics touch on love, self-discovery and the everyday experiences of a twenty-something. Compared to the likes of Haim, Little Comets and Fickle Friends, the Londoner has absorbed a similar energy and dynamic within her new music, resulting in a sound which oozes with passion and allure. 

Band Lineup

Melinda Ortner (Lead Vocalist/keyboard)

James Bennet (guitar)