Background
Tallia Storm is the daughter of Tessa Hartmann (owner of a Puerto Rico agency) and Sascha Hartmann, a film director
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She attended The High School of Glasgow Junior School and later Senior school. After leaving the school in 2013, Storm attended Balfron High School.
Career
At the age of 13, Storm was "discovered" by Elton John who invited her to open his concert in Falkirk. By the age of 16, she had performed at several events, received a recording contract, signed a book deal and started writing a blog. The Hartmann family was on holiday when thirteen-year-old Storm had a chance encounter and brief conversation with David Furnish.
The following day Sir Elton called and invited her to open his gig in Falkirk.
On 10 June 2012, she sang a 25-minute set of five songs before a crowd of 15,000. A Scottish newspaper dubbed her the ‘Tiny Chancer’.
The Elton John concert led to Storm"s performances at a number of events and radio road shows in the United Kingdom, including Capital FM and Radio Clyde"s live road shows. In June 2014, she was signed by Ron Fair of Capitol Group / Virgin Records, and secured a global recording agreement.
In October, 2014, Paul Frank announced that Storm would be starring in the brand"s United Kingdom "Pajammin" campaign.
As the brand ambassador, she recorded an acoustic version of her track "California" which she would perform at various live events. In May 2015, Chupa Chups announced Storm was the face of its AirHeads candy being launched in the United Kingdom. The campaign, which featured Storm"s hair in AirHead colours, ran in 130 newspapers in the United Kingdom. Vocals Vibe Magazine described Storm"s first single ("Social Security") as having "..an infectious beat reminiscent of a Kylie Minogue disco style dance tracks." The Scottish Sun included her in their "10 acts to watch out for in 2015".
Music Television (United Kingdom and Ireland) praised Storm"s "amazing vocal range" and said "..her powerful notes and melodies will have you seduced whilst listening to Social Security." Personal style Storm has become known for her unusual fashion choices and large, elaborate hair styles.
Music Television Style included her on their "best dressed" list at the 2014 Golden Gift Gala.
