Diane was born in the Shetland Islands and raised in the north east of Scotland. She began her professional  career as a vocalist in 2000 under the supervision of Russell Penn. His vocal training is holistically based using sound as a healing energy. She started travelling internationally as a lead vocalist of various bands whilst continuing to write and perform her own material in London. Diane has co-written for other artists and projects and has worked as a session vocalist / backing vocalist in both studio and live work. She is also experienced in childcare with holistic and systemic training, working with and in supporting children. She also  runs workshops for young people who have been excluded from mainstream education.