Soul powerhouse Elisabeth Troy celebrates the release of her latest single under her alter-ego, Betty Black, with a dazzling live show inspired by the golden age of rhythm and blues on 15 August 2026 in London, UK.
Known for one of the most distinctive voices in modern music, Elisabeth Troy has enjoyed an electrifying career since emerging from the Jungle and Hardcore scenes of the early nineties, quickly becoming a pioneering force across both underground and mainstream dance music. She scored a huge underground club hit vocalising Bass Selective’s “Blow Out Part 2” and is widely recognised as the unmistakable voice behind the UK garage anthem “Crazy Love.” Over the decades, Troy has collaborated with some of Britain’s most influential artists, including Roni Size, Primal Scream and Incognito, cementing her reputation as a vocalist of rare power and versatility.
Troy will launch her new single, Save Me, with an unforgettable live performance at World Heart Beat, Embassy Gardens, London, this August 2026. Fronting The Betty Black Revue, she promises a high-glamour, high-voltage celebration of classic soul, rhythm & blues and funk—pairing powerhouse vocals with vintage sparkle, tight musicianship, and a show built to move both hearts and feet.
With Betty Black, her bold new alter-ego, Troy presents the official live launch of Save Me: a high-energy soul anthem that pays tribute to the music that shaped Betty Black’s artistry. Audiences can expect an immersive, theatrical performance complete with dazzling costumes, dynamic choreography, and a full band that brings the era-defining sounds of Motown, Stax, funk and disco roaring into the present.
At the heart of it all is Troy’s commanding stage presence and unmistakable vocal style—honed through chart success, studio collaborations and international touring—supported by a stellar ensemble featuring Andrew Ross on saxophone and flute, Simon Finch on trumpet, Carl Hudson on keyboards, Simon Picton on guitar, Nick Cohen on bass, Darren Abraham on drums, and Anelisa Lamola on vocals.
Hosted at World Heart Beat’s award-winning Embassy Gardens venue, the performance reflects the organisation’s commitment to championing exceptional artists who bridge musical traditions while creating bold new work. Betty Black’s theatrical approach and deep reverence for soul music make her a natural fit for a programme that celebrates internationally acclaimed performers and boundary-pushing live experiences.
For further information on the gig, please visit the World Heart Beat website.
BettyBlack Images by Tom Oldham (main0 and Malachi Trout, courtesy of World Heart Beat
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