26/08/2025
MEET THE UK’S RISING TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE STAR, STEPHANIE HILL - FRIDAY 29TH AUGUST
In the world of tribute acts, authenticity is everything—and few deliver it with as much heart, talent, and academic brilliance as Stephanie Hill, the force behind repuTAYtion, one of the UK’s most exciting Taylor Swift tribute experiences.
Hailing from Sheffield and Derbyshire, Stephanie’s journey to the stage wasn’t exactly conventional. While many tribute performers come straight from music schools or theatre academies, Stephanie balanced her early passion for performing with a rigorous academic path—culminating in her current PhD research in breast cancer. “I’ve always been juggling two full-time lives,” she laughs, “and I’m trying to enjoy the best of both worlds while I still can.”
Though she’s always loved singing and performing, Stephanie’s professional journey started in an unexpected place: the Miss England competition. “It kickstarted my professional performance career,” she explains. From there, she founded a business as a ‘Princess Parties’ performer, eventually turning it into a charitable foundation that brought joy to hospitals and hospices across the UK.
Yet, it was the magnetic pull of Taylor Swift's global phenomenon that led Stephanie to her current chapter. “When Taylor’s Eras Tour exploded, I just thought—‘If not now, when?’” she says. Launching repuTAYtion proved to be a brilliant move. With performances across the UK and Europe, Stephanie’s act is now a fan favourite known for its detail, dedication, and heartfelt energy.
“I’ve worked meticulously on my vocals and costumes,” she says. “Swifties have very high expectations, and I love living up to them. When the crowd goes wild during those ‘unhinged’ moments from the more dramatic eras—it’s electrifying.”
But Stephanie’s biggest stage wasn’t a concert venue. She represented England at the Miss World pageant in 2017, where she placed as 2nd Runner-Up, an experience that took her around the globe for humanitarian work. “For a normal girl from Sheffield, that was surreal,” she admits. “It really shaped who I am today.”
Despite her glitzy stage persona, Stephanie is as grounded as they come. Her husband—whom she met ballroom dancing at university—now helps manage her career alongside her mum. “They’re incredible,” she says. “It means I don’t have to be away from family when touring.”
Balancing fame with normalcy hasn’t always been easy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she endured a serious stalking incident. “It was terrifying,” she says openly. “But it taught me that you can’t let fear force you to hide. Everyone deserves to live safely.”
Stephanie’s advice for aspiring performers is refreshingly candid. “You don’t have to follow the conventional path. Hone your craft, be professional, and invest in yourself. The people who thrive are often the ones who just turn up, follow through, and treat others with respect.”
As repuTAYtion gears up for its next run of shows, Stephanie is eyeing even more international dates and dreaming of a life where classical music, musical theatre, and Taylor Swift tributes all coexist.
“Being ‘odd’ or unique is a superpower,” she says, with a smile that suggests she knows a thing or two about standing out. “The happiest, most fulfilled people are the ones who stay true to themselves—and I hope that’s exactly what people see when I walk on stage.”Catch repuTAYtion on tour this summer and experience the Taylor Swift magic, UK-style—with a little extra sparkle from science, sequins, and one incredible story.
