Diana is an experienced performer, gigging regularly with a wide repertoire of music in a variety of settings from theatre performances to site specific installations and gig venues small and large. She plays guitar and sings lead on some gigs and backing vocals on others.

Her original music as candythief has been played on most major radio stations. She was the only unsigned act listed in the the Is This Music? best female fronted act category. Songs she has written and performed have also been used as film soundtracks.

She has shared a stage with acts including Billy Cobham, Justin Adams (guitarist with Robert Plant's Strange Sensation), Nfaly Kouyate (kora player with Afro-Celt sound system) Right Said Fred, & played support slots with acts from Razorlight, Yeti, The Subways, Malcolm Middleton, Mercuy nominee King Creosote, Adem, Adrian Crowley, The Archie Bronson Outfit, P.U.M.A.J.A.W, Monica Queen, James Yorkston, Richard James to Jon Hopkins (who produced the latest Coldplay album with Brian Eno; and the Mercury nominated King Creosote.)

Her sessions/functions experience includes a wide variety of styles and gigs, from musicals in London's west end to big bands, traditional Scottish Ceilidhs & rock functions bands.
Recent credits & upcoming performances include:
Iris Theatre Company, Wind in the Willows, sole company musician
The Bombshellettes-The Uk's All female big band-a top ranking swing orchestra.
Stringjammer-Scottish alternative folk
The Bublesound-The Uk's top Michael Buble Tribute band.
Candythief - originals psych folk.