[2] She was born and grew up on the Isle of Man and first came to public attention in 1986 as the singer of the theme song for the BBC's television adaptation of Fay Weldon's book The Life and Loves of a She-Devil.

[citation needed] Collister has also recorded and toured with the vocal ensemble Hell Bent Heaven Bound and with Dave Kelly with the "Travelling Gentlemen" also featuring Peter Filleul (ex Climax Blues Band) on piano and third harmony.

In 2007, Collister moved from the UK, back to the Isle of Man, and since 2015, has been working and collaborating with Australian guitarist Michael Fix.

Collister continues to work and record as a solo artist, and as a songwriter including collaborations with Michael Fix, Mike Slamer, Pam Shane, Steve Lima, Rob Laufer, Lindsay Rowe and many others.

[6] Children of the Sea was supported by grants from the Isle of Man Arts Council and Culture Vannin and was the focus of Collister's 2024 UK tour.