1. ‘‘NO ONE EVER
BELIEVED IN ME
THAT’SWHAT MADE ME
MORE DETERMINED!’’
Over the past 6 months, Vienna has been very busy getting to grips with the life of stardom, she debuted her very own single which shot to the top spot. Replay caught up with the
star to get her thoughts on her new found fame and success in the music industry. We discuss her shockingly unsupportive family life, also her idea behind her brilliant debut pop song.
Thank you for taking the time and talking to Replay. How
are you feeling about being named ‘the new face in
pop’?
Hello, I am feeling completely overwhelmed with
everything at the moment, I am so honoured to have the
support by so many people which gives me so much con-
fidence and motivation to live up to the title which has
been given to me. I’m not too sure where the name came
from but I will certainly try to ive up to it. I really hope
people believe in me as it is something I have always
wanted from my own family.
How is the support from your family at the moment com-
pared to when you were just starting your music career?
The support from my family will never change. I have
never been guided, encouraged or even praised for any
of my musical efforts ever since I was young. I remember
begging my mother and father to let me audition for sing-
ing competitions at age of 11, they would telll me I was
naive to think I would ever make it. They were always
dismissive. Currently, I only speak to my parents on
occasion, they still never talk to me about my
music career and never acknowledge any of
my acomplishments. No one ever believed
in me, if anything this only made me more
determined to prove them
wrong, and now I have.
Where did you determi-
nation come from?
I have always been a determined
person as I have always wanted to
make my family proud, something which
I have accepted will never happen.
My inspiration came from an event which
happened to me: when I was 12 years old,
I had taken an application form to an under 18’s
singing contents, my parents told me I would never make
it as a singer and ripped it up. I had a dream that night, I
was on stage with bright lights, and thousands of people
were screaming my name. That’s when I knew, I was born
to be a star!
Did this event also inspire your debut song, ‘I’m dream-
ing’?
Yes, it did. I really wanted to incorporate something into
the song which had meaning to me and my story. I sat
down with my manager and music producer and I told
them the story and the idea of the song and they both
helped me to alter and tweak the song to
perfection. I am so happy with the outcome
of it and the response of the fans. It has
opened up so many opportunities. I am
currently writing new songs with my close
friend and music producer, I hope that alll
my songs will have the same support from
the fans. My fans always ask me ‘how did
you get to where you are today?’ And is it
all down to one person. I was so lucky with
my success, I was just a normal girl, living
in my Norwich flat, and decided to post a
cover version of one of my favourite songs
on YouTube. It reached over one million
views, and my manager was one of them. He
saw something in me that i never knew i had,
and i will be forever grateful.
You say you are writing new songs, do you
ever stop and take a break?
At the moment no, I really want to complete
the songs I am working on, so I can make
an album, then I am planning to tour, I am
so busy lately, if I have 4 hours to
myself I consider this a break! This
is my dream, and I still can’t believe its happen-
ing, so I like to cherish every moment and put
everything i have in to everything i do. I have
also been offered headline gig a top music festival in the
summer so I am preparing for that. I will be practicing on
my vocals, trying different costumes and taking dance
lessons, in order to get myself prepared. I like to keep
busy and focussed on music, I am very work-orientated. I
just want the best in life for myself and for the future. I am
finally earning enough money to provide for myself and I
am delighted with my independency, I am making it and
am doing it on my own.
Are you planning on shooting any music videos as well as
writing songs?
I am hoping to release at least 2 other songs from the
album I am working on, which will include a music videos. I
like to be inspired by events that happen in my life, I be-
lieve these make the best and most successful pop songs.
I like music videos in exotic locations such as the style of
Taylor Swift, who has been one of the biggest inspirations
to my music. I have always admired her music style, and
work ethic and i would love to work with her
in the future.However I am not at that profile
just yet to have extravagant videos, and my
manager will have the overall say on budget
and expenses.
How did you first feel when completing your
music video for ‘I’m dreaming’?
Well, at first I was terrified, I had already
released the lyric video and it had such a
great reception I was very anxious about the
video, it was my first ever time making a video
for my own music, which made it ten times
worse. I was so worried that the fans wouldn’t
like it, they are the only reason I am where I
am today, and the fans support is all I have.
Although, I shouldn’t have been worried the
fans have been amazine, and most people
loved the video and thought it was very fitting
towards to my music, I was so pleased with the
final outcome of the video and hope all my
videos can be received in the same way. It is
clear to say i am very excited for my future.
And I am so grateful to my manager.
Is the life of fame of a popstar all that you expected?
It is defiantly as glamorous as I had hoped, I love getting
pampered by professionals for award shows and maga-
zines. I think when you have your hair styled by the hair-
dressers, and the makeup artists to cover your imperfec-
tions, it makes you feel more confident within yourself and
about your music. When I was younger I had a complete-
ly different idea of fame. I thought it would be all positive.
I receive so many people telling me that they hate the
way I sound, but you just have to have thick skin and
accept the fact you cannot please everyone, everyone
has different music preferences and mine is definitely
pop. I grew up with pop music and have been thoroughly
inspired by so many pop stars. I am so pleased with all
the people who do actually believe in me and support
me. It is surreal when I am just walking down the road and
people are running up to me asking me for my autograph,
people aspiring to be like me, it is truly amazing. This is
something I wish will continue throughout my professional
career.
‘‘THE FANS
SUPPORT
IS ALL I HAVE’’
Vienna at her
home in Norwich.
Putting the final
touches onto her
signature look.
