Songwriters

The Songwriters category consists of singer songwriters who have originals in their repertoires. They are musicians who write their own lyrics, compose their own songs and play their originals. Their repertoire may also include covers, please check the songlists.

Meliki is an emerging young professional artist with extensive musical training and experience as a performer. Her large repertoire of guitar instrumentals, vocal/acoustic covers and originals see her performing regularly as a soloist, duo or band. With prior performances at community and theme festivals, cafes, hotels, premier venues including Crown Palladium and Live, and the Rialto, private weddings, gallery openings, awards/charity nights, council/corporate events, private parties for 18ths/21st/engagements, she sets a musical atmosphere to suit your event.

As a multi-instrumentalist performer Pete has proven popular playing at cafes, bars, parties, weddings, exhibitions, festivals, and other events. During his residences at Crown Casino, Murmur Bar, Mint Bar, The British Crown, Metro, The Esplanade and many others, Pete has shown that he can taylor his music to suit any occasion. From Top 40 to Jazz, Classic 60s to World Music, Pete's catalogue provides either captivating entertainment or atmospheric background music. He is one of the most versatile performers in Melbourne.

Alex Bell is an acoustic solo musician and an intriguing performer, whom executes vocals and guitar with expert precision and finesse. He knows many of your all time favourites along with more recent hits. His obvious passion for music engages a variety of audiences and he entices the listener with his versatility. As an audiophile, his equipment is of the highest quality and suitable for almost any venue from background music in small corporate get together to the main event at a massive New Years Eve party.

An emerging unique folk/roots performer from Australia already well established as an award-winning fingerstyle guitarist. Dale meld's elements of folk/roots, funk, and blues together with soulful songwriting in dynamic and enchanting live solo performances using specially modified Maton and Cole Clark Acoustic guitars that produce not only acoustic guitar tones but also independent bass notes. Combined with an Ellis acoustic stompbox and on occasion a percussionist/drummer, the result is a jaw-droppping one man show with a distinct strong groove element.

Multi award-winning young singer songwriter of beautiful jazz infused songs. Hailed by leading industry bible "The Music Network" as having "one of the best voices we have heard all year and gorgeous lyrics to match" and recently featured in Rolling Stone, Australian Musician magazine and on Foxtel's "Launch of Legends" documentary, Jessica's charismatic and quirky performances captivate her discerning, music-loving audiences.

Acoustic duo Insideout consist of male and female vocal harmonies and guitar. Blending upbeat rhythmns and eerie lyrics, they play original music as well as covers. Well suited to an intimate setting or background music. Can and have played play 'weddings, parties, anything... Covers include, Paul Kelly, Crowded House, Bic Runga, Midnight Oil, Tracey Chapman, Jack Johnson, Kasey Chambers, Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

Cathouse Creek Cathouse Creek is an old fashioned alt-country band specialising in songs from the 1920's - 1950's. Comprising guitar, piano accordian, and bush bass with an emphasis on vocal harmonies, Cathouse Creek play danceable, foot-stomping good-time music as well as waltzes, gospel, and roots oriented material. Mature, professional, widely experienced, & exuberant, Cathouse Creek promises to make your event a memorable one! It's roots-blues-old time country music for weddings, parties and all events!

Fusing roots, jazz and pop in a powerful one-woman show, singer-songwriter Megan Bowman is a magnetic ‘must have’ live performer. A 2006 John Butler Seed grant recipient, Megan is "sexy and intoxicating" (WLIB/WBLS Radio, NYC) and an independent artist who is “taking on the world and winning it over one heart at a time” (Inpress Magazine, Melbourne). Raw passion, dynamic vocals and diverse acoustic instrumentation ensure Megan’s shows are captivating and never the same twice. Music-loving crowds love Megan. Whatever the occasion, Megan brings her passion, professionalism and personality to the party.

In his ‘One Man, Banned’ show, Jon Davis uses the latest digital backing tracks with his acoustic and electric guitars (including his 18-string, twin neck monster!) and performs timeless hits from your favourite artists in his own inimitable style. It should be pointed out here too, that JD actually performs the authentic guitar solos unlike many other acts who simply strum along! Throw a girl vocalist into the mix (if you need a duo) and maybe a few gags and you have a great night of entertainment. Jon Davis has an extensive history which takes in live performing, radio & television, and hosting anything from karaoke nights to corporate functions.

Daxton is a folk singer songwriter that plays alternative country rock and blues originals as well as a wide range of covers froms artists such as Bob Dylan, Nirvana, U Am I, Steve Earle, Oasis, David Bowie, James Taylor, Neil Young and more. Daxton is available as a solo acoustic act or as a 3-4 piece band and is self-supplied with PA system suitable for acoustic sessions. His unique style will have you overwhelmed.

A singer/songwriter hailing from Melbourne. Within his performance Shane can swap between an electric & acoustic lapslide, bottleneck acoustic slide guitar, a standard acoustic used for chords and mellower tunes, harmonica, a 12 string acoustic lapslide, a resonator Regal lapslide and Djembe.

Lead singer of 'Emerging Cocktail', Jodie-Joy is one of Australia’s finest young adult contemporary female vocalists who is a sophisticated and polished performer. Playing popular cover songs, jazz favourites, easy listening classics and when requested, Jodie’s own original songs from her debut album “I Still Believe”. Jodie has had extensive experience, performing in various stage shows, theatres, corporate events, and large scale productions all over the world. Jodie is perfect for corporate events, weddings, cocktail functions and classy venue entertainment.

The Bellhops are Australia's Premier Award Winning Rockin’ Blues, Jump'n'Jive and Swing exponents. The Bellhops lineup is big and brassy, featuring their very own Horn Mafia. The main musical influences of The Bellhops are the Swing and Jive era of the late 40's, the Rock'n'Roll of the 50's, the Soul and R&B of the 60's and the Blues music legacy of so many great Artists. The Bellhops pay tribute to these influences in their recorded work and also in their live performances with material drawn from artists such as Louis Jordan, Big Joe Turner, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley and Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett and James Brown.

“A composer with the ability to transcend several musical genres and yet stay firmly focused within his own perceived sound… he is certainly one of Australia's most creative and interesting composers for acoustic music to emerge in the last decade. The word 'genius' I have always reserved for the greats like Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, Richard Thompson and Louie Armstrong, but given the diversity, variation, number of musical genres, and the prolific number of high quality, original compositions of all styles of music Pete has put out on this record, and continues to produce every year, not to mention a back catalogue of finely crafted original songs (that always have something unique to say about the human condition), it's hard not to use the word for him here as well”

Her song writing has developed over time and through her other influences such as Jeff Buckley, Jamie Cullum, Ben Folds Five and Bic Runga; Brianna now creates a mix of Jazzy Pop Folk music. She brings life into the room when she begins to play, she strives to captivate her audiences. She speaks with them, tells them her stories and her travels. Her shows are intimate, like a conversation. Most recently Brianna was selected as a member of the Top 12 for the popular television show Australian Idol.

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Abrie (pronounced Aah-bree) has been writing and performing for several years in both his native South Africa and in Australia, since immigrating in 2000. Abrie's style is not genre specific, as portrayed in his diversity as both a solo artist and in bands such as energetic Sydney rock outfit, Timeslave and currently with his new band, Airbender. Armed with emotive and insightful lyrics, strong guitar driven melodies and a unique and powerful voice, Abrie delivers his songs with depth and sensitivity, honesty and conviction.

Ann-Marita is a singer, songwriter and performer with her background in four different countries; Norway, Sweden, USA and now Australia. Ann-Marita performs with an acoustic duo/trio which features some of Australia’s top musicians. Together they play a little bit of country, a little bit of rootsy rock’n’roll, some good ol’ blues, and soulful renditions of timeless classics along with Ann-Marita’s original tunes. Ann-Marita’s smoky, powerhouse voice and Scandinavian charm wins over any crowd anywhere from Oz to the Arctic Circle.

Ejecter play an original blend of 90's inspired rock with folk influenced lyrics coated with lashings of metal guitar. The Tasmanian band generate an awesome 'guitar rock' sound with believable earthy tunes and soulful lyrics.

Danny was inspired to reignite his dream to become a household name in Australian country music in 2007. His single Already Gone proved a success with #39 on the Top 100 Country Hits chart, and filmclip under the direction of Ross Wood for the track Heartache, making his second chart success on the CMC video chart, reaching #36.

Dizzy McKenna - MC, Singer, Drummer, Band Leader, Monstar Drummer. MC, Vocalist, Drum-set, Congas, Percussion, Guitar, CD Producer. Playing Jazz, Blues, Rock, Reggae and Calypso. Afro-Celtic-Austro-Caribbean, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Afro- Celtic, Ethnic Folk, Salsa, World Beat, New Age, House and Jungle, Drum Workshop.