Sheila E

World-class drummer and percussionist, singer, songwriter, and entertainer

Sheila E. is one of the world’s most recognisable drummer and percussionists whose own career as a recording artist (‘The Glamorous Life’, ‘Belle Of St Mark’, ‘Love Bizarre’) is as impressive as her resume as a session musician. She became not just one of the best female drummers, but one of the best drummers of all time.

Recently Sheila E. closed the 2016 BET Awards with an amazing tribute to her long-time musical collaborator Prince. Proving that she is still one of the most powerful female performers in music, the 8 minute extravaganza drew widespread critical acclaim.

Sheila E. is a dynamic public figure who has been driven by a steadfast inner rhythm since the day she was born. A musical powerhouse, she has worked with some of the most influential musical acts over the past five decades: Ringo Starr, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Beyoncé, Herbie Hancock, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan, George Duke, and so many more. A world-class drummer, percussionist, singer, songwriter, entertainer, author, philanthropist, mentor, actress she recently released her autobiography, ‘The Beat of My Own Drum’.

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Sheila E is one of the greatest drummers of all time. Also a percussionist, singer, songwriter, entertainer, author, humanitarian, mentor and actress, she is a dynamic public figure who has been driven by a steadfast inner rhythm since the day she was born
Sheila E. lent her vocals to Prince’s song Erotic City - a move that prompted her to launch her own solo singing career
Sheila E. nails a variety of styles, from Latin, to jazz, to R&B. She pours her heart and soul into every song creating for herself an evolutionary music career
Co-founded by Sheila E. in 2001, the Elevate Hope Foundation provides support and resources to abused and abandoned children. Through alternative methods of therapy involving music and the arts
A musical powerhouse, Sheila has worked with some of the most influential musical acts over the past five decades: Ringo Starr, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Beyoncé, Herbie Hancock, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan, George Duke, and more

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Professional Conference Organiser

The team at ICMI offer a fantastic and professional service that allows us (event organisers) to focus on the delivery of our events

Corporate Client

I was very happy with the whole process from initial call through to performance, every question or detail was explained in a professional friendly manner. I will definitely be in touch with ICMI again.

Insurance Client

All ICMI staff I dealt with were exceptionally efficient, collaborative and responsive to ensuring our talent was informed.

Government Client

ICMI were flexible and accommodating, this year finding a speaker for your event that would work in a virtual setting was a challenge, but we ended up with a very successful event and the perfect speaker! Always patient and responsive to my calls or emails.

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Association Client

We were impacted by a COVID-19 outbreak in South Australia that threatened to de-rail our Northern Territory based event, but the ICMI logistics team made it happen when the window of opportunity arose.

NFP Client

ICMI listened to our needs and were very supportive with the change of plans with dealing with the pandemic. They gave great advice and helped us secure the right talent for our event.

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