Emme Lentino

Emme has many strings to her bow.  As an actor, Emme was working in the US before coming out to New ZealandEmme's music has made waves across various platforms, including daytime TV shows like ABC's "One Life to Live" and "All My Children," as well as a national ad for Victoria's Secret. Her songs are also featured in retail outlets such as Stingray Music and Woolworths. Emme has appeared on NBC, Voice of America, NBCLX, Buzz TV, Canadian Global News, and MTV Australia. She’s had the pleasure of collaborating with industry legends like Siedah Garrett (famous for "Man in the Mirror" with Michael Jackson) and has recorded with many other music greats.

Emme's talent shone brightly when she performed with George Michael's backing vocalists in "Last Christmas," and her music video for the song was featured on the CMT Channel. She's hit #1 on the country charts in Australia and topped the iTunes charts three times in New Zealand.

A regular performer at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Emme can't wait to return in 2025! In December 2023, she was thrilled to see her song "Time Machine" reach #1 on both the World Indie Charts and the European charts, a heartfelt achievement inspired by and dedicated to her late father. In 2023, Emme was a semi-finalist in the ISC International Songwriting Contest, and in 2024, "Time Machine" was a semi-finalist in two categories of the global ISC, Unsigned Only songwriting competition.

Currently, Emme co-hosts three American radio shows for Heart of Indie Radio. Since 2019, she has been a dedicated volunteer with Hands of Grace-Rae of Light, contributing to their suicide prevention and mentor program. She’s also served as a judge for Depot Sound’s North Shore Schools Songwriting Competition for three years. Emme is a firm believer in the healing power of music, kindness, and, most importantly, love.