Mimi Webb's Journey From TikTok Sensation To The Jingle Bell Ball Stage

26 January 2023, 11:51

Mimi Webb has achieved so much by 22
Mimi Webb has achieved so much by 22. Picture: Getty/Global

By Savannah Roberts

Mimi Webb returned to the Jingle Bell Ball for another jaw-dropping performance at the end of 2022, here's her journey from TikTok sensation to Baller!

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Mimi Webb brought 2022 to a close in the best way when she took Capital's Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard by storm once again after a career-defining year, her star shows no signs of stopping!

At just 22 years old, Mimi has already carved out a seriously impressive career and her bops just never stop coming – her recently released 'Red Flags' is already our anthem of the year!

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The pop star first emerged on TikTok back in 2020 and it's been a whirlwind couple of years since, and now she's been nominated for Best New Artist at the BRITs!

Here's the journey that brought Mimi to the #CapitalJBB (twice)...

Mimi Webb performed at the #CapitalJBB for the second time
Mimi Webb performed at the #CapitalJBB for the second time. Picture: Getty
Mimi blew The O2 away with her 2022 set
Mimi blew The O2 away with her 2022 set. Picture: Shutterstock

Mimi Webb's music first blew up on TikTok

The power of TikTok helped music lovers discover Mimi's incredible singing and writing chops, with the star first gaining traction back in 2020.

Mimi made a name for herself with her first songs 'Before I Go', 'I'll Break My Heart Again', and 'Reasons' but with 2021 came a breakthrough in a big way!

Mimi Webb started releasing music in 2020
Mimi Webb started releasing music in 2020. Picture: Mimi Webb/Instagram
Mimi's music career began on social media
Mimi's music career began on social media. Picture: Alamy

'Good Without' put Mimi on the map

Everyone was paying attention to the young singer-songwriter when she released 'Good Without' in March 2021, you couldn't scroll through TikTok without hearing this tune everywhere!

The bop blew up on the platform, causing it to amass nearly a million streams in just two days – that's the impact of Mimi's talent!

She followed up the hit with 'Dumb Love' and '24/5', all of which hailed from her first EP 'Seven Shades of Heartbreak'.

Mimi Webb is dominating the pop world
Mimi Webb is dominating the pop world. Picture: Mimi Webb/Instagram
Mimi blew everyone away with her vocals at the the 2022 Ball
Mimi blew everyone away with her vocals at the the 2022 Ball. Picture: Alamy

Mimi Webb celebrated her breakout year at the Jingle Bell Ball 2021

What better way to round out her year of success than with a performance at the UK's biggest Christmas party?

Mimi made her Jingle Bell Ball debut last year and delivered an awe-inspiring set to 16,000 fans at The O2, she proved that she had unparalleled stage presence as she sang the aforementioned hits '24/5' and 'Good Without'.

She even dueted with Tom Grennan on a little festive number, 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas', getting us all in the holiday spirit in the process.

Mimi rounded out 2022 with an unforgettable set
Mimi rounded out 2022 with an unforgettable set. Picture: Alamy
Mimi and Tom got us all on that festive vibe at last year's Ball
Mimi and Tom got us all on that festive vibe at last year's Ball. Picture: Alamy

Mimi is gearing up for the release of her debut album

Of course, with all the chart-topping tunes, Mimi has been working on her first-ever album!

Mimi undoubtedly dominated music last year with the catchy revenge anthem 'House On Fire', which got everyone excited for an LP...

She announced that her self-titled studio record 'Amelia will be dropping in March 2023! The album will feature the angsty tune that we've all had on repeat this year as well as 'Ghost of You' and 'Red Flags' – aren't we lucky!

Mimi Webb performed bop after bop at the 2022 ball
Mimi Webb performed bop after bop at the 2022 ball. Picture: Global

Mimi returned to The O2 for the Jingle Bell Ball 2022

Mimi delivered her second-ever #CapitalJBB performance after a mind-blowingly successful year for the young talent.

Fans were sent reeling by Mimi's performance, her insane vocals rang out around The O2 with tunes; 'Ghost of You', '24/5', 'Good Without', and of course she topped it off with 'House on Fire' – what a set!

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