Andy Lovegrove from The Courtyard Recording Studio in Sutton Courtenay, Oxford, very kindly recorded her album free of charge on Tuesday 19 October 2004. Zoë named her first album 'Little Ray of Light' after her sister Jodie.

The disc went on release on Monday 8 November 2004 via WH Smith branches and CO-OP stores throughout Oxfordshire. In 6 days, Zoë sold 1500 copies making it the 'best seller' in Oxfordshire. She went on to sell all 5,000 copies in just 5 weeks and presented a cheque to the Oxford Children's Hospital for £27,000 in January 2005.

Newsquest Newspaper Group began the publicity by printing Zoë's album cover on the front page of the Oxford Mail and gave Zoë unbelievable support together with The Courier, ITV Central News, BBC South Today, Fox FM Radio and BBC Radio Oxford.

GMTV invited Zoë to sing live on Wednesday 10 November 2004 to promote her album to the nation, which resulted in nationwide sales!

Zoë was awarded 'Young Person of the Year' by Fox FM at their annual fund raising Gala Dinner in November 2004, where she sang on stage alongside Estelle and Brain McFadden.

After singing at the Downs Syndrome Association Christmas Concert in Teddington Middlesex, in December 2004, Zoë decided that she wanted to record a second album to raise funds for The Downs Syndrome Association, which she named 'Songs For My Sister' and started to make plans and get a team together.

Shortly after this decision the terrible tragedy of the Tsunami happened and Zoë sang in many concerts in aid of the Tsunami Appeal throughout January 2005, including being the youngest person ever to sing at The Sheldonian Theatre, in Oxford.

She was so honoured when she was invited to sing and be the guest speaker at The Downs Syndrome Association's Annual Ball, which was held on Saturday 19 February 2005 at Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, London. Delivering a faultless speech to a room full of adults to what it was like having a sister with Downs Syndrome, she captivated the audience with her total dedication towards Jodie and raising awareness for the charity. Further more Zoë received a standing ovation for every song! Special thanks go to Roland UK who supplied a free piano for the event and continue to support Zoë at every charity concert she performs in.

Unfortunately, Jodie did not survive her heart operation and died on 2 March 2005. Zoë was left devastated as the sisters had the most incredible bond and were totally devoted to each other. Zoë cared for her sister like a parent cares for their child; nothing was too much. At first Zoë vowed never to sing again as Jodie had been her inspiration, then just 4 weeks after Jodie’s unexpected death Zoë decided that she should carry on with her planned album and make this a tribute to Jodie’s short but meaningful life, in the hope that everyone who bought a copy would have a better understanding of people with Downs Syndrome. Zoë recorded 'Songs for My Sister' during her Easter school holidays.

The tracks for 'Songs for my Sister' were chosen to appeal to a wide audience so sales of the album would be high. Many of the songs were Jodie's favourites, which have many memories for family and friends. We have been extremely lucky that Zoë's music teacher, Benedict Heaney, composed 3 songs especially for the album, “Little Ray of Light”, “Love Song” and “Moonlite Lullaby”, which are all about little Jodie.

Radio 2 presenter, Don McLean invited Zoë on his Good Morning Sunday programme to talk about her album and her sister Jodie on Sunday 5 June 2005 and played tracks from the album.

'Songs for My Sister' was released nationwide on 6 June 2005, in conjunction with Downs Syndrome Awareness Week. Zoë was invited back to GMTV on that day to officially launch the album.  With Benedict Heaney to accompany Zoë she sang "Summertime" live, on what was a beautiful summers day! The immediate response was huge with all major music retailers, Oxfordshire & Swindon Co-op, WH Smith, Borders, Virgin, HMV and Amazon.co.uk all holding stock.

The day after her performance on GMTV Zoë was invited to Channel Five Newsroom who reported on her story and album release. She also received national news coverage in The Sun, Sunday Express, The News of The World and The Sunday Telegraph, along with countless radio interviews all over the UK.

Six days after the release date, “Songs for My Sister” reached No 2 in the Solo Classical artist charts, No 5 in the Classical Charts and No 120 in the National Charts.

On Monday 23 May 2005 Zoë appeared in front of an audience of 900 people when she was asked to support Brian Conley in a one-night charity special at The New Theatre, Oxford. The show was a total success and the money raised was donated to The New Oxford Children's Hospital.
In April 2005, Zoë was voted by the public as ITN Central Television's, 'Local Hero'. She was presented with £2,000, which she donated to The Downs Syndrome Association.

On 16 October 2005 Zoë was awarded 'Young Mencap Person Of the Year' for her outstanding charity work. The award recognises young people's efforts in helping others understand learning disability.

Zoë has also won 'The Year of the Volunteer Award' from the CSV charity. The HM Lord-Lieutenant for Oxfordshire presented her with a medal.
On Sunday 20 November 2005 Zoë was invited again to sing alongside Brain Conley at The New Theatre in Oxford as well as Rob Bryson, Emilia Fox, Stephen Tompkinson, Christopher Purves, James Purefoy and David Armand, in the charity show 'Childish Things 2'. Roland UK as always, kindly supplied a piano, (you can see a pattern developing here can't you!) The show was in aid of Helen & Douglas House Hospice, were Jodie was laid to rest after her sudden death.

On Saturday 26 November 2005 Zoë sang live on BBC Television’s "Dick & Dom" then swiftly returned to sing in Oxford City Centre at the 'Big Switch On of the Christmas Lights'.

On 7 December 2005 the West Oxfordshire District Council awarded 'The Chairman's Outstanding Achievement Award' to Zoë for her commitment to her charity work.

On 24th January 2006 Zoë received an invitation from Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex to join her at St James's Palace for a reception to celebrate Mencap's 60th Year. Zoë was granted a private meeting with the Countess before reception began!

On Friday 27th January 2006. ITV Central News arranged a surprise meeting with one of Zoë's hero's, Lesley Garrett. Central News wanted this kept a secret and arranged Lesley to meet with Zoë on the London Eye. This will be the best ever birthday present for such a special girl who has come through a very difficult year.

On Friday 3rd February 2006 Zoë was awarded a 2-year academic scholarship at Cokethorpe School for her outstanding exam results and class work, which earned her a place at the senior school in September 2006.

On Sunday 18 June 2006 at The New Theatre in Oxford, Zoë put on her first very own show, "Zoë Mace & Stagecoach Charity Spectacular". The show was a huge success selling 2,500 tickets and raising £20,000 for 5 local charities. Many local companies supported the show covering a large proportion of the costs. Zoë made the front page of the local news and the show was supported by the Oxfordshire media from start to finish.
As Zoë continued to do well in school she was over the moon to be presented with "The Junior School Cup" for being an outstanding student at Cokethorpe Junior School on July 6th 2006!

On the same day Zoë was awarded a Wavemaker Award at The Sound Nightclub, Leicester Square in London. The judges said, "Zoë's singing voice is incredible but her Wavemakers award was given because of her decision to use this talent both to highlight the issue of Down's Syndrome and to raise greatly needed funds". Wavemakers is not only about highlighting and celebrating achievements; it is also about building on them! Go to www.wavemaker.org.uk to learn more about Wavemakers.

An unexpected opportunity arose On Thursday 12th October 2006, when Zoë was contacted by The Royal Marines Orchestra to sing with them in concert. The Royal Marines had been told about Zoë’s charity work and wanted to meet her. This was a very exciting moment in Zoë’s career to sing live with a full orchestra! Well both The Royal Marines and the audience were very impressed as they invited her back in 2007

On Sunday 10th December 2006 Zoë sang in a SOLD OUT Christmas Charity Concert along with Kennington Oxford Silver Band at Oxfordshire Masonic Centre, raising funds for the New Oxford Children’s Hospital.
On Saturday 3rd February 2007 Zoë sang in her very first professional Opera Gala Evening at The Dormay House Hotel, Willersey Hill, Broadway, Worcestershire, alongside other professional opera singers!

The BBC made an emotional documentary about a very special charity Zoe supports, Helen & Douglas House Hospice in Oxford, The Documentary highlighted the vital work this charity carries out 360 days of the year. Zoë was featured in episode 6 on 13th February 2007 BBC2.

Another charity was brought to Zoë’s attention when she was invited to sing at a charity concert on 30th June 2007 Zoë at The Turner Sims Hall in Southampton in aid of the very important charity “Childline” Zoë also had the pleasure of meeting patron Ester Ranson and offered to sing in any further fund raising events.

Despite her busy academic schedule Zoë also found time to perform at a special event on the 11th of September on London’s Grovesnor Sq. The British Memorial Garden a charity founded to commemorate the British deaths at the world trade centre tragedy and they asked Zoë to come and sing for the families and patrons of the charity. Zoë’s appearance was reported on all major news feeds including ITV’s London Tonight .

By popular demand On 11th October 2007 Zoë was invite back to sing in concert with The Royal Marines orchestra at St Mary’s Church in Portsmouth and has been invited back in June next year!

2007 is an exciting year for Zoë, now 12 years old, as she has now completed recording for her third album

Zoë's first love will always be music and as well as singing she plays the piano and the drums, but school work is very important to this 12 year old who is an academic scholar at Cokethorpe School in Witney. Zoë's ambitions are to continue to perform as well as attend university to study music, English Drama and Mathematics!

Despite her busy academic schedule Zoë also found time to perform at a special event on the 11th of September on London’s Grovesnor Sq. The British Memorial Garden a charity founded to commemorate the British deaths at the world trade centre tragedy and they asked Zoë to come and sing for the families and patrons of the charity. Zoë’s appearance was reported on all major news feeds including ITV’s London Tonight.

November 2007 sees the release of Zoë’s third album titled “Once upon a time” produced by Andy Whitmore. “Once upon a time” features some of the worlds best loved songs including Danny boy, Habenara, O Mio Babbino Caro and a storming version of Nessun Dorma which Zoë handles with the power and majesty of a singer three times her age! She has also recorded a duet with one of the premiere singers in the classical crossover world Geoff Sewell. New Zealander Geoff is one of the founders of “Amici forever” who sold many hundreds of thousands of albums worldwide and their performance together on “Time to say goodbye” is simply stunning.

Those of you who have followed Zoë's music career will know that Zoë's previous albums have been in aid to raise much needed funds for charities connected with her sister Jodie. To date Zoë has raised in excess of £120,000. So when Zoë's album was completed she had mixed emotions as this had been produced as her debut album into the music world and not to raise money for charity.

A very concerned Zoë asked her parents, who had funded the project, if this could be changed as Zoë wanted to continue her quest by using her talent to help others. Wanting to keep a connection with her sister Jodie, Zoë suggested helping family friend Rosa Monckton to raise both awareness and much needed funds for the charity Downside Up, which she is patron of. Downside Up improves the quality of Russian children who have Downs Syndrome. 70% of children born with Downs Syndrome in Moscow go into orphanages. And of that 70% over 10% will die before they are 3 – from neglect!! Downside Up provides an early intervention and integration centre in Moscow. They also help, advise, inform, train and educate parents, while working closely with state officials and medical professionals throughout Russia. There is huge work still to be done. When Zoë read this she was horrified!!

So Zoë came up with the idea of offering the track “Tears in Heaven” as a download to the public with all the proceeds going directly to Downside Up. “Tears in Heaven” was the perfect choice as Zoë recorded the Eric Clapton classic as a dedication to her sister Jodie, who had Downs Syndrome and died nearly 3 years ago during heart surgery. The download will be available with a bonus track of "She moved through the Fair" from Zoë's first album "Little Ray of Light" which is no longer available on the 12th November.

Rosa was delighted with Zoë’s generous gesture and commended her on continuing with her unselfish mission to improve the lives of others more unfortunate then herself. But for those people who know Zoë, this is not unusual behaviour.

Of course Zoë is hoping that her album "Once Upon A Time" will be successful and make it to the top of the classical charts, but more importantly that "Tears in Heaven" gives hope and much needed support and a much better life to the Downs children of Russia!!

There is no doubt with Zoë's determination and dedication that she will achieve the goal of continuing her education and developing her musical career which will come as welcome news to her parents and her ever growing legion of fans!!!!