Inscription
Sia is inscribed as the 30th Global Music Royalty in June 2020.
She is chosen for for having participated 6 times, representing three different countries and racking up both a gold and a silver medal along with another two top 10 results! This speaks to an impressive popularity of this quirky songstress.
She is chosen for for having participated 6 times, representing three different countries and racking up both a gold and a silver medal along with another two top 10 results! This speaks to an impressive popularity of this quirky songstress.
Presentation
Sia, born Sia Kate Isobelle Furler on December 18, 1975, in Adelaide, Australia, is a singer, songwriter, and producer whose unique voice, emotional depth, and unconventional path to fame have made her one of the most distinctive figures in modern pop music. Raised in a musical family—her father a musician and her mother an art lecturer—she developed an early interest in performing and songwriting, initially drawing inspiration from soul, jazz, and pop.
She began her career in the mid-1990s as a vocalist for the acid jazz band Crisp before moving to the UK and launching her solo career with the album OnlySee in 1997. Though early recognition was modest, she gradually gained a reputation for her distinctive tone and emotionally charged songwriting. Her breakthrough came with her 2008 single “Breathe Me,” which, after being featured in the final scene of the TV show Six Feet Under, introduced her to a wider international audience.
Despite growing success, Sia became increasingly uncomfortable with the pressures of fame and the invasive nature of celebrity culture. This led her to make a dramatic shift in her public persona. She began hiding her face in public appearances, adopting oversized wigs and using other performers—most notably dancer Maddie Ziegler—as stand-ins in videos and performances. This deliberate anonymity allowed her to focus on the music itself while exploring themes of pain, addiction, trauma, and empowerment.
Her 2014 album 1000 Forms of Fear, featuring the global hit “Chandelier,” propelled her into global superstardom while maintaining her chosen privacy. The song, known for its soaring vocals and emotionally raw lyrics, became a defining moment in her career. Follow-up albums like This Is Acting and Everyday Is Christmas showcased her talent for writing not just for herself but also for other artists—she has penned hits for Beyoncé, Rihanna, Adele, and many others, earning widespread respect in the industry as a masterful songwriter.
In addition to music, Sia has explored filmmaking and directing, notably with her controversial 2021 film Music. While the project faced criticism, it demonstrated her desire to express complex ideas through multiple creative forms. She’s also been candid about her struggles with mental health, addiction, and grief, and her openness has made her a symbol of resilience for many fans.
Sia's work is marked by its emotional intensity, theatrical presentation, and soaring vocal performance. By redefining what pop stardom can look like—intensely private yet profoundly expressive—she has built a career that challenges conventions while remaining deeply relatable. Her ability to transform personal pain into powerful, often anthemic music continues to resonate with audiences around the world.
She began her career in the mid-1990s as a vocalist for the acid jazz band Crisp before moving to the UK and launching her solo career with the album OnlySee in 1997. Though early recognition was modest, she gradually gained a reputation for her distinctive tone and emotionally charged songwriting. Her breakthrough came with her 2008 single “Breathe Me,” which, after being featured in the final scene of the TV show Six Feet Under, introduced her to a wider international audience.
Despite growing success, Sia became increasingly uncomfortable with the pressures of fame and the invasive nature of celebrity culture. This led her to make a dramatic shift in her public persona. She began hiding her face in public appearances, adopting oversized wigs and using other performers—most notably dancer Maddie Ziegler—as stand-ins in videos and performances. This deliberate anonymity allowed her to focus on the music itself while exploring themes of pain, addiction, trauma, and empowerment.
Her 2014 album 1000 Forms of Fear, featuring the global hit “Chandelier,” propelled her into global superstardom while maintaining her chosen privacy. The song, known for its soaring vocals and emotionally raw lyrics, became a defining moment in her career. Follow-up albums like This Is Acting and Everyday Is Christmas showcased her talent for writing not just for herself but also for other artists—she has penned hits for Beyoncé, Rihanna, Adele, and many others, earning widespread respect in the industry as a masterful songwriter.
In addition to music, Sia has explored filmmaking and directing, notably with her controversial 2021 film Music. While the project faced criticism, it demonstrated her desire to express complex ideas through multiple creative forms. She’s also been candid about her struggles with mental health, addiction, and grief, and her openness has made her a symbol of resilience for many fans.
Sia's work is marked by its emotional intensity, theatrical presentation, and soaring vocal performance. By redefining what pop stardom can look like—intensely private yet profoundly expressive—she has built a career that challenges conventions while remaining deeply relatable. Her ability to transform personal pain into powerful, often anthemic music continues to resonate with audiences around the world.
Global Music Career
8 Participations
7 Finals
5 Top 10s
2 Medals
1 Victory
Representing: Australia, Solomon Islands, Nigeria and Monaco
99. Chandelier / 7th place
110. Elastic heart / 8th place
118. Alive / 12th place
123. Je te pardonne / 13th place - with Maître Gims
141. Dusk till dawn / WINNER - with Zayn
150. Flames / Silver medal - with David Guetta
After inscription:
177. Let's love / 17th place - with David Guetta
181. Hey boy / DNQ - with Burna Boy
7 Finals
5 Top 10s
2 Medals
1 Victory
Representing: Australia, Solomon Islands, Nigeria and Monaco
99. Chandelier / 7th place
110. Elastic heart / 8th place
118. Alive / 12th place
123. Je te pardonne / 13th place - with Maître Gims
141. Dusk till dawn / WINNER - with Zayn
150. Flames / Silver medal - with David Guetta
After inscription:
177. Let's love / 17th place - with David Guetta
181. Hey boy / DNQ - with Burna Boy
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