Sarah Collins is a firm favourite on today's retro music scene with many appearances at UK and European festivals and events.

Sarah's career as a professional singer was brought to an abrupt halt in 2012 when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Recovery was slow, but music was recommended as a therapy. Her parents, who had been Mods back in the day, gave her their vinyl collection of Motown and Northern Soul to listen to.

She was soon singing to backing tracks, putting cover versions on YouTube. The first few went viral and by 2018, when the channel had clocked up 10 million views, Sarah was invited to perform at the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Today the number of views has doubled to over 20 million and the channel has gained nearly 50,000 subscribers from all over the world.  

In 2016, Sarah put together a live band based in North Yorkshire with a line-up of guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and backing vocals. The band rapidly built up a national reputation and has played all over the UK as far afield as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff.

More recently, in 2024 Sarah was the unexpected star on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, duetting with LeAnn Rimes. In 2025 she released a single with DJ Rory Hoy which went to number one in the Juno Download Soul charts.

Heidi Richardson
Backing vocals
Heidi has worked as a singer with dance bands and has taken leading roles in musicals. She's previously sung with a three girl harmony group performing theatre shows.



Jack Allen
Guitar
Jack has played nationally and internationally with various bands and artists, covering a spectrum of music for rock and blues to country. 





Bag
Bass
Bag learnt his trade on the Northern pub circuit but soon found himself playing gigs in Canada and the USA. His love of the groove powers the low end of the band.




Brian Cook
Keyboards
Brian has worked as session musician, a rehearsal pianist, a BBC music producer, a composer of songs and jingle packages, and as a musical director in theatre.



Carlton Idle
Drums
Carlton goes back a long way with Sarah, having played in a function band with her for many years.