Join acclaimed singer-songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor as she sits down with former Good Housekeeping Editor Lindsay Nicholson to receive her City Lit Fellowship Award. She'll discuss her chart-topping career, touring experiences, Kitchen Disco and her podcast helping women balance motherhood, work and mental wellbeing.
All proceeds from this event will go towards the City Lit student bursary, giving disadvantaged students the o...
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor has spent 25 years at the top of British pop, with five Top 10 albums and eight Top 10 singles, including Murder on the Dancefloor, Take Me Home, Get Over You and Heartbreak (Make Me a Dancer). The 2001 hit Murder on the Dancefloor enjoyed a major resurgence after featuring in the final scene of Emerald Fennell's film Saltburn.
Her new album Perimenopop, a celebratory soundtrack for mid-life happiness, entered the UK Albums Chart at No.5, her first Top 5 record in over a decade and sixth Top 10 album overall.
Sophie's use of music and the arts to form connections, support mental health and wellbeing, and create community reflects the values of City Lit and our belief in the power of the creative arts. In recognition of this, City Lit will award her a Fellowship, presented by former Good Housekeeping Editor Lindsay Nicholson.
What will we cover?
Sophie's 25-year career and biggest hits, from Murder on the Dancefloor to her new album Perimenopop
The resurgence of Murder on the Dancefloor following its appearance in Saltburn
Her transition into podcasting during Covid, and how that shaped a new chapter of her career
Other mental health ventures and how she's used music and the arts to build connection and community
The presentation of Sophie's City Lit Fellowship Award, presented by Lindsay Nicholson
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
By attending a Mental Wealth Festival session, you can gain practical tools and expert insights that improve your daily life and sustain better mental health.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This event is open to all, please book a place.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
There are no additional costs, but you may wish to bring pen and paper for notes.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
This event is part of the Mental Wealth Festival, which features a wide variety of talks, workshops, and performances. Once this session ends, we’d love for you to join us at one of the many other activities happening throughout the festival.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
This event is part of the Mental Wealth Festival, which features a wide variety of talks, workshops, and performances. Once this session ends, we’d love for you to join us at one of the many other activities happening throughout the festival.
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The 2001 hit <em>Murder on the Dancefloor</em> enjoyed a major resurgence after featuring in the final scene of Emerald Fennell's film <em>Saltburn</em>. </p><p>Her new album <em>Perimenopop</em>, a celebratory soundtrack for mid-life happiness, entered the UK Albums Chart at No.5, her first Top 5 record in over a decade and sixth Top 10 album overall. </p><p>Sophie's use of music and the arts to form connections, support mental health and wellbeing, and create community reflects the values of City Lit and our belief in the power of the creative arts. In recognition of this, City Lit will award her a Fellowship, presented by former Good Housekeeping Editor Lindsay Nicholson. </p><p>Join acclaimed singer-songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor as she sits down with former Good Housekeeping Editor Lindsay Nicholson to receive her City Lit Fellowship Award. 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The 2001 hit <em>Murder on the Dancefloor</em> enjoyed a major resurgence after featuring in the final scene of Emerald Fennell's film <em>Saltburn</em>. </p><p>Her new album <em>Perimenopop</em>, a celebratory soundtrack for mid-life happiness, entered the UK Albums Chart at No.5, her first Top 5 record in over a decade and sixth Top 10 album overall. </p><p>Sophie's use of music and the arts to form connections, support mental health and wellbeing, and create community reflects the values of City Lit and our belief in the power of the creative arts. In recognition of this, City Lit will award her a Fellowship, presented by former Good Housekeeping Editor Lindsay Nicholson. </p><p>Join acclaimed singer-songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor as she sits down with former Good Housekeeping Editor Lindsay Nicholson to receive her City Lit Fellowship Award. She'll discuss her chart-topping career, touring experiences, <em>Kitchen Disco</em> and her podcast helping women balance motherhood, work and mental wellbeing. </p><p>All proceeds from this event will go towards the City Lit student bursary, giving disadvantaged students the opportunity to access transformative learning. </p><ul><li>Sophie's 25-year career and biggest hits, from <em>Murder on the Dancefloor</em> to her new album <em>Perimenopop </em></li><li>The resurgence of<em> Murder on the Dancefloor</em> following its appearance in <em>Saltburn </em></li><li>Her transition into podcasting during Covid, and how that shaped a new chapter of her career </li><li>Other mental health ventures and how she's used music and the arts to build connection and community </li><li>The presentation of Sophie's City Lit Fellowship Award, presented by Lindsay Nicholson </li></ul><p>By attending a <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/events/mental-wealth-festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mental Wealth Festival session</a>, you can gain practical tools and expert insights that improve your daily life and sustain better mental health.</p><p>This event is open to all, please book a place.</p><p>There are no additional costs, but you may wish to bring pen and paper for notes.</p><p>This event is part of the <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/events/mental-wealth-festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mental Wealth Festival</a>, which features a wide variety of talks, workshops, and performances. 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