The Glasshouse

Praised for its emotional depth and exceptional songwriting, Our Version of Events was the UK’s biggest selling album in 2012 and 2013, selling more than five million copies worldwide. It won British Album of the Year at the 2013 BRIT Awards and her song Next To Me picked up two Ivor Novello awards. The album spent an extraordinary 66 consecutive weeks in the UK Official Albums Chart Top 10, setting a record for the longest unbroken Top 10 run by a debut album.

For National Album Day’s “Icons” theme in 2026, Sandé will release a special gold vinyl edition of Our Version of Events on 17 October 2026, celebrating its lasting cultural impact.

Throughout Emeli’s remarkable career, she has sold millions of albums worldwide, earned four BRIT Awards, established herself as a highly sought after songwriter having collaborated with the likes of Rihanna, Katy Perry, Alicia Keys; and received an MBE for her services to music.

The power of her live presence has brought her all around the world, from headline tours and major festivals to some of the most significant cultural events in the UK, performing at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games, which remain career-defining moments for her.