Clemmie Franks – Alto

Friday 1 August 2025

Clemmie is a versatile Oxford-based singer with a broad and diverse portfolio as both a soloist and ensemble vocalist, performing and recording nationally and internationally. She holds a BA in Archaeology from the University of Bristol, an MMus in Ethnomusicology from SOAS, University of London and completed postgraduate studies in voice at Trinity Laban. Clemmie is a member of London Voices, contributing to numerous high-profile film soundtracks, and has provided backing vocals for a diverse roster of artists including Bellowhead, Spiritualized, Coldplay, and Bobby McFerrin. She performs regularly with choirs and choral societies, and tours the UK, Europe and USA, including with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, London Early Opera, Aldeburgh Voices, Dowland Works, The Telling, and is a founding member of Dowland’s Foundry and Voice. Clemmie is also passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration and has worked with acclaimed visual and sound artists including Turner Prize winner Martin Creed, Marianna Simnett at the Serpentine Gallery, Sam Belinfante, and Laure Prouvost in Brussels. She relishes the breadth of music her career encompasses—from Hildegard and Dowland to contemporary works and improvisation.