Onstage, Backstage, Side of Stage, Off Stage
I am not a journalism student. I have not formally studied any form of media. This may or may not come as a surprise to you considering the number and calibre of high profile artists I've had the chance to interview. I haven't even had any formal photographic training, yet I have managed to capture through the lens some amazing performances, by some phenomenal artists and have the results published in numerous publications.
I have achieved everything I have done, through sheer determination, my own initiative, passion, and pure enjoyment of surrounding myself in the creative worlds around me.
Here's a really quick run down of my life's involvement in the world of music and performance!
Performance
21/10/2009 I have achieved everything I have done, through sheer determination, my own initiative, passion, and pure enjoyment of surrounding myself in the creative worlds around me.
Here's a really quick run down of my life's involvement in the world of music and performance!
Performance
Piano - Age 6, on and off to current
Guitar - studied classical guitar for 6 years (Age 10-16), electric guitar for 2.
Voice - Age 12, on and off to current
Voice - Age 12, on and off to current
Bulgarian Women's Folk Choir - Based on the amazing Martinitsa Choir from Sydney
Margaret Young Choir
Margaret Young Choir
Bass Guitar - self taught
Acting
'Henry & the Lives & Wives of the Merry Monarch' production - chorus member (1996
Shakespeare Drama Competition - State finalist (1998)
'Barbie Is Bullshit' - Young Women's circus group - Lead Actor, Co-Director, Co-Writer (1999)
'The Stonemason' - Casula Powerhouse Theatre - Lead Actor, Co-Director (1999)
Bands
Acting
'Henry & the Lives & Wives of the Merry Monarch' production - chorus member (1996
Shakespeare Drama Competition - State finalist (1998)
'Barbie Is Bullshit' - Young Women's circus group - Lead Actor, Co-Director, Co-Writer (1999)
'The Stonemason' - Casula Powerhouse Theatre - Lead Actor, Co-Director (1999)
Bands
Bheina (2001-2002) - bass
Black Hood Article (2001-2003) - bass, vocals
Bheina (2003-2004) - keys
Mz Ann Thropik (2006-2007) - keys - local and interstate touring, tv and press interviews, 'A Silent Scream' EP
The Red Room (2005-current) - vocals, keys - currently recording 'The Great and Secret Show' LP
Shanghai (2007-current) - keys, vocals - local and interstate touring, radio interviews, currently recording 'The Ultraviolent' LP
The Real Thing (Faith No More tribute band) - (2008-2009) - keys, back up vocals
Behind the Scenes
Cog Street Team (2001-2005)
Merch (at shows) for Cog, The Butterfly Effect, Karnivool, The Grand Silent System, Junto
Music Management Mentorship at Spacejunk Production House (with Jane Powles - Music NSW)
Band Management/Publicity - Junto (2003-2006)
Articles & Photography
I have photographed a plethora of local and international acts including: Tori Amos, Marilyn Manson, Megadeth, Slayer, Fantomas, Secret Chiefs 3, Laura Imbruglia, Cog, The Butterfly Effect, Magic Dirt, Serj Tankian, Amanda Palmer, Shihad, Lyrics Born + many more!
I have conducted a number of interviews via phone, email and in person including Tori Amos, Angelo Moore (Fishbone), Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses), Melt Banana, Kat Bjelland (Babes In Toyland, Katastrophy Wife) and Amanda Palmer (The Dresden Dolls).
I have been published online and in Sydney street press The Brag Magazine and Australian Guitar Player.
These opportunities have come through my contribution to FasterLouder.com.au, and my own resourcefulness and spunk!
The Real Thing (Faith No More tribute band) - (2008-2009) - keys, back up vocals
Behind the Scenes
Cog Street Team (2001-2005)
Merch (at shows) for Cog, The Butterfly Effect, Karnivool, The Grand Silent System, Junto
Music Management Mentorship at Spacejunk Production House (with Jane Powles - Music NSW)
Band Management/Publicity - Junto (2003-2006)
Articles & Photography
I have photographed a plethora of local and international acts including: Tori Amos, Marilyn Manson, Megadeth, Slayer, Fantomas, Secret Chiefs 3, Laura Imbruglia, Cog, The Butterfly Effect, Magic Dirt, Serj Tankian, Amanda Palmer, Shihad, Lyrics Born + many more!
I have conducted a number of interviews via phone, email and in person including Tori Amos, Angelo Moore (Fishbone), Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses), Melt Banana, Kat Bjelland (Babes In Toyland, Katastrophy Wife) and Amanda Palmer (The Dresden Dolls).
I have been published online and in Sydney street press The Brag Magazine and Australian Guitar Player.
These opportunities have come through my contribution to FasterLouder.com.au, and my own resourcefulness and spunk!
Comments
YIKES
you're on to it! one determined young lady..
A woman of many fine talents!
A woman of many fine talents!