Meet the Guitarists Touring and session guitarist Vixen
From the UK, a trans woman songwriter and guitarist: Vixen (She/They), now based in Los Angeles. She’s toured every corner of North America and Europe as a session musician supporting Halsey, Rina Sawayama, Joy Crookes, MNEK, Sigala, Cher Lloyd and Fickle Friends. Shared featured performances with Zara Larsson, Craig David and the BBC Symphony Orchestra have also marked her extensive touring career.
Boasting a versatile multimedia portfolio, Vixen is a seasoned musician who has delivered live studio sessions for a roster of renowned global platforms. Her credits span The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, NPR Tiny Desk Concert, BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, alongside prominent media outlets including BBC Three, ITV1, BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 3, MTV, Capital FM and Vevo.
A staple on the international live music circuit, she has graced the stages of world-famous venues and flagship festivals across the UK. Her prestigious performance venues include the O2 Arena, Royal Albert Hall, BBC Maida Vale Studios and iconic Abbey Road Studios, while her festival resume features top-tier events such as Glastonbury, Wireless, T In The Park, Bestival, Lovebox and V Festival.
2021 marked a career-defining touring run for Vixen as a touring musician for Rina Sawayama, a collaboration that earned the pair the coveted Best Live Act title at the 2022 NME Awards. Beyond live performance, she made significant creative contributions to Sawayama’s acclaimed latest album Hold The Girl, co-writing four tracks and performing guitar on six album cuts — among them two official singles, including the hit track “This Hell”. To date, these collaborative works have amassed over 22 million streams on Spotify.
Outside of her professional music career, Vixen cultivates a vibrant, authentic online presence on TikTok, where she has amassed a following of over 440K users. Her channel blends lighthearted skill showcases of her musical expertise, genuine interactions with her fanbase, and diverse personal content spanning LGBTQIA+ discussions, fashion highlights and original comedic content.