Gin Wigmore

Virginia Claire Wigmore, born on June 6, 1986, in Auckland, New Zealand, emerged as a singer-songwriter with a unique vocal style often described as high-pitched and raspy. Her music spans genres such as blues rock, pop rock, and alternative rock. Her career began after a family tragedy, which led her to write her first song, “Angelfire,” at 14 and later “Hallelujah,” a tribute to her late father. In 2004, Wigmore gained international recognition when “Hallelujah” won the Grand Prize at the US-based International Songwriting Competition, making her the youngest and only unsigned artist to achieve this honor. She also won the Teen category with “Angelfire.”

Wigmore’s debut EP, “Extended Play,” was released in 2008 and reached number ten on the New Zealand charts, eventually being certified Platinum. This was followed by her full-length debut album, “Holy Smoke” (2009), which became a chart-topper in New Zealand. The album featured singles like “Oh My” and “I Do.” Her subsequent albums, “Gravel & Wine” (2011) and “Blood to Bone” (2015), also reached number one in New Zealand, with “Gravel & Wine” also charting in Australia, Austria, and Switzerland. Her fourth album, “Ivory,” was released in 2018.

Throughout her career, Wigmore has collaborated with various artists and had her music featured in numerous television series and advertising campaigns. Her songs have appeared in shows such as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Teen Wolf,” “Pretty Little Liars,” and for brands like Air New Zealand, Lowe’s, Guinness Black Lager, Nissan, Alfa Romeo, Nationwide Insurance, and Johnnie Walker. She has received multiple awards, including several New Zealand Music Awards for Best Pop Album, Vodafone Album of The Year, and Breakthrough Artist of The Year. She has also toured extensively, including the Vans Warped Tour in the United States in 2013, and has engaged in unique projects like GIRLGANG, promoting female artistic collaboration.