About EM The Master

Known for her high-energy performances, poignant lyrics and unique theatricality, Em Hoggett aka. EM The Master is an award-winning music artist, writer, director, actress and singer-songwriter. Beginning as a classical pianist aged 3, Em was named a “prodigy”, receiving her first degree in piano performance aged 11, and a second at 15. At 13 she performed with concert pianist Lang Lang at The Royal Festival Hall. Wanting to expand her training to acting, Em attended Sylvia Young Theatre School, followed by Purcell School of Music and then the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, where she obtained her acting degree.

Em’s broad background is evident in her work, which defies genre and spans theatre, music and storytelling. Currently performing her one-woman-musical, SHOWTIME!, Em combines her unique skillset into a show unlike any other. British born, Em has been based primarily in LA for the past 7 years, where she has led a successful career as “EM The Master”, performing her original music and show multiple nights a week across LA. Em has held residencies at numerous venues in LA, including historic Harvelles Blues Club, The Red Door of Toluca Lake and Petit Ermitage. “Showmanship, electric piano pounding, stage presence, charisma, theatrics, energy, arranging, choreography – what else you want?” – Santa Monica Daily Press

A prolific songwriter, Em has released numerous albums and singles, her debut EP dedicated to survivors of sexual assault. Hard Rock Café wrote “Em joins artists such as Lady Gaga and Tori Amos in giving a voice to those who need it most”. Em took a theatrical stage show adaptation of this EP to Hollywood Fringe 2018 and was Pick of the Fringe.

Compared to Freddie Mercury and Tim Burton, Em’s style is an eclectic mix of music, theatre and storytelling, all grounded in one common theme – truth. Her shows are known to be extremely high-energy, theatrical, twisted and dark, yet also hilarious; her mission grounded in brutal honesty, and a candid portrayal of the human experience. Em hopes to share a message of abolishing shame, embracing humanity, and being fearlessly witnessed as she lives, journeys and grows.

Her most recent singles were produced by GRAMMY-winner Adrian Young (No Doubt), in which he also features on drums. In filmmaking, Em was selected to create a musical short film with the Academy Award Museum, LA. As a director, Em has recently been nominated at both Cannes Remember The Future Festival and LA Independent Women Film Awards for Best Music Video and Best Music Video Director for her work on “Questions.”

Em hopes to use her Fringe show as a platform to combine all of her varied skills into one unique artform.