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Luke Adams is a Melbourne based, Professional Trombonist who is proficient in jazz, salsa, classical, contemporary, and early music styles. Having graduated from the Melbourne University Conservatorium of Music, Luke is a capable reader and trained to perform using Tenor trombone, Bass trombone, Alto trombone, and Baroque trombone (sackbut).

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David Catterall is a Sydney-based music director, pianist, flautist and accompanist with a passion for musical theatre and collaborative music-making. As a Music Director, David has worked across a wide range of musical theatre productions, bringing together singers, musicians and creative teams with an approach that is organised, supportive and enthusiastic. He is equally at home in the orchestra pit, performing on piano, keyboards and flute, and regularly works as a rehearsal pianist and audition accompanist. His professional credits include work with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, including as a repetiteur for The Golden Age of Broadway at the Sydney Opera House. His work with productions at Hayes Theatre Co has included The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Producers and The Addams Family. David has also performed as part of the live orchestral presentation of La La Land in Concert. Alongside his theatre work, David founded Musical Theatre Brunch Choir, a community-focused ensemble bringing adults together through musical theatre repertoire. He established the choir from the ground up and continues to arrange its music and provide musical direction, developing accessible arrangements that allow singers with varied levels of experience to perform together. David particularly enjoys the collaborative nature of theatre and is known for being friendly, dependable, well-prepared and easy to work with. Whether leading a production, supporting performers in rehearsal, accompanying an audition or joining an orchestra, he brings a calm and positive approach, strong musicianship and a genuine enthusiasm for helping performers do their best work.

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Carlo Barbaro is a Melbourne-based saxophonist, multi-woodwind instrumentalist, bandleader and educator with more than 30 years of professional experience. Renowned for his versatility and distinctive musical voice, Carlo has built a diverse career spanning jazz, contemporary music, theatre, orchestral performance, touring, recording and education. Throughout his career, Carlo has performed and collaborated with an exceptional range of Australian and international artists, including Maceo Parker, Paul Kelly, Suzi Quatro, Michael Franti, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Barnes, Tina Arena, Thirsty Merc, The Black Arm Band, The Cat Empire, Xavier Rudd, Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter, Shane Howard, John Butler, Gurrumul, Kate Ceberano, Vika & Linda Bull, The Black Sorrows and James Morrison. His extensive jazz credits include performances and collaborations with Michelle Nicolle, Tony Gould, Bob Sedergreen, Scott Tinkler, Jim Pugh, Allen Vizzutti, Jochen Rückert, Matt Penman, Mark Fitzgibbon, Aaron Choulai and Julie O’Hara, among many others. Carlo has toured extensively throughout Australia and internationally, performing at major festivals, concert venues and events around the world. From 2002 to 2007, he was a member of the Empire Horns with The Cat Empire, touring and performing with the band during a significant period in its international rise. An accomplished orchestral musician, Carlo also works regularly with Orchestra Victoria and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, further reflecting the breadth of his experience across contemporary, jazz, theatre and orchestral settings. Musical theatre has also become an important part of Carlo’s career. His credits include The Rocky Horror Show, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, TINA: The Tina Turner Musical—where he appeared on stage as a featured saxophone soloist—The Book of Mormon and A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. Carlo is also a core member of Tim Finn’s band and has performed and toured with Tim since 2023, including sold-out performances throughout Australia and New Zealand. As a featured soloist, Carlo performs across a range of saxophones and flutes, bringing his distinctive multi-instrumental voice to Tim’s live shows. In a recent international recording highlight, Carlo recorded with Harry Connick Jr. on a brand-new work written for a premiere at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Alongside his busy performing and recording career, Carlo is an Associate Lecturer in Music (Jazz & Improvisation) at the University of Melbourne, where he brings decades of professional performance experience to his work with emerging musicians. Carlo also leads and performs with a number of his own projects, including the Carlo Barbaro Trio, Carlo Barbaro Quartet, Morphology and the Divide Trio, continuing to explore jazz, improvisation and contemporary music through a wide range of collaborations. Carlo Barbaro is a proud D’Addario Artist.

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Geoffrey’s credits as Musical Director/Conductor include the Australian Premieres of Waitress (Crossroads Live), Aladdin (Disney Theatrical) and The Bridges of Madison County (Neil Gooding Productions/Matthew Management/Hayes Theatre). Other productions include the 2024 Australasian tour of Miss Saigon (CML/GWB), the 2022/2023 Australian tour of Mary Poppins (MCG/CML), the 25th Anniversary production of Les Misérables (CML/MCG), Aspects Of Love (Hayes Theatre/Walk This Way Productions), Songs For A New World (Blue Saint Productions/Chapel Off Chapel), On The Town (VCA), Little Women (Federation University), the Auckland season of Mary Poppins (Disney/CML, and Hello Again (Gaiety/Darlinghurst Theatre). As Associate/Assistant Musical Director for Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular World Tour (CLM/Nick Grace), Sweeney Todd (Life Like Co.), Wicked (GFO/Universal), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (James Anthony Productions), Mary Poppins (Disney/CML), Disney’s High School Musical (Jacobsen/RUG) and Guys And Dolls (Donmar Warehouse/Ambassador). Concert credits include Cowboy Bebop In Concert (Symphonic Cinema), Diamonds Are For Trevor (Trevor Ashley/Arts Centre Melbourne/MidSumma) and guest conductor with the Darwin Symphony Orchestra and the Canberra Symphony Orchestra. Geoffrey was the Associate Musical Supervisor for the 2021 Korean language production of Wicked (S&Co). He has musically directed and arranged for numerous corporate events and concerts and given his time to charity events including Light The Night, Twisted Broadway, Hats Off, World AIDS Day and The Rob Guest Endowment. Geoffrey has also written arrangements for events including Carols By Candlelight and The Helpmann Awards and he has collaborated with artists including Andréa Burns, Joshua Henry, Hayden Tee, Marika Aubrey, Simon Gleeson, Toni Lamond, Avigail Herman, Rob Mills, Trevor Ashley, Lucy Durack, David Harris, Virginia Gay and David Campbell. Geoffrey was the Musical Director for The Sydney Cabaret Showcase in 2005, 2007 and 2009. As a pianist he regularly plays with the Aussie Pops Orchestra and has played on productions including Les Misérables Arena Spectacular (World Tour) (CML/Nick Grace), Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (TEG Dainty), Frozen (Disney), Ragtime (The Production Company), Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (GFO), Muriel’s Wedding (Sydney Theatre Company/Global Creatures), A Chorus Line (TML Enterprises), Into The Woods (ANZ/Rob Guest Endowment), Mamma Mia (Louise Withers), Pippin (Kookaburra), Spring Awakening (Sydney Theatre Company), Priscilla Queen Of The Desert – The Musical (GFO/Back Row Productions) and Altar Boyz (Ovations Live). Geoffrey held the position of Assistant Conductor with the Sydney Conservatorium Choir for their concerts of Orff’s Carmina Burana and Haydn’s The Creation. Geoffrey is passionate about education and has facilitated numerous masterclasses and panels. He has been employed by VCA, NIDA and the NSW Department of Education (The Arts Unit) and is in demand as a vocal coach specialising in repertoire and audition technique. Geoffrey’s television and radio work includes recordings for ABC National Radio, appearances on Mornings with Kerri-Anne, Sunrise and The Morning Show, and a member of the Australian Idol choir for two Grand Finals. He can also be found on iTunes. Geoffrey holds a Bachelor of Music (Performance/Music Education) from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, an AMusA in piano from the AMEB and was awarded the 2002 Young Citizen of the Year for Willoughby City Council. He is currently studying for a Master of Fine Arts in Music Theatre through the Victorian College of the Arts.

Also: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit

Kohan van Sambeeck is a Melbourne-based musician, writer and theatre maker. He graduated with First Class Honours in Music from WAAPA, majoring in classical piano before moving to Melbourne to pursue creative opportunities. Kohan wrote the music and lyrics for One Day In September (Perryman Theatre Company), a new Australian work that centres around the world of AFL. Kohan’s commercial theatre credits include Pride & Prejudice *Sort Of (Woodward Productions), Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly (Vic Opera), The Book of Mormon (Jones Theatrical), Grease (Crossroads Live), Annie (Crossroads Live), Groundhog Day (GWB Entertainment), Chicago (Crossroads Live), Sunset Boulevard, (Opera Australia), Beauty and the Beast (Disney Theatrical), Miss Saigon (Opera Australia), …Tick Tick Boom! (Storeyboard Entertainment), Hairspray (Crossroads Live), Do You Hear The People Sing? (Enda Markey Presents), Cinderella (Opera Australia), Ragtime (The Production Company), Aladdin (Disney Theatrical), The Wizard of Oz (Gordon Frost Organisation), The Wedding Singer (David Venn Enterprises), Chess (Storeyboard Entertainment), Shrek the Musical (Gordon Frost Organisation), Les Misérables (Cameron Mackintosh & Michael Cassel Group), Wicked (Gordon Frost Organisation), The Lion King (Disney Theatrical), The Sound of Music (Gordon Frost Organisation), and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (TML Enterprises). Some career highlights for Kohan include accompanying Hugh Jackman in a one-man show at the launch of the Jackman-Furness Foundation and working as the pianist for Claude-Michel Schöenberg and Alain Boublil for their concerts at Sydney Opera House and Hamer Hall.

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As a first-call sideman, Troy has shared the stage across the country with some of Australia’s most celebrated artists, including Tina Arena, Daryl Braithwaite, Cody Simpson, Russell Morris, Tim Rogers, Dannii Minogue, Kate Ceberano, and Paul Grabowsky. He is currently touring in Jon Stevens' (INXS & Noiseworks) band, playing sold-out shows in major venues nationwide. Beyond the stage, Troy has played in many of the country’s biggest musical theatre productions, such as Moulin Rouge!, &Juliet, Billy Elliot, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Hairspray, Beautiful, and The Book of Mormon. His musical versatility extends to orchestral performances, with regular appearances alongside the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. As a dedicated session musician, Troy has recorded guitars for countless artists, including newly founded indie band 'Tekoa', whose tracks have amassed over 50 million streams on Spotify. Troy has also built a thriving global online community, translating his industry expertise into a massive digital presence. With over 40,000 YouTube subscribers and more than 1,400 dedicated Patreon supporters, he regularly creates content, tutorials, and behind-the-scenes insights for a loyal audience of musicians around the world.

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Longstanding professional career both in musical theatre and commercial/corporate worlds. Played on touring commercial Australian musical theatre productions of Chicago, Come From Away, 9to5, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, and Heathers to name a few. Works extensively with internationally renowned cabaret artist Reuben Kaye under MD Shanon D Whitelock. Numerous corporate and wedding engagements on drums, percussion, and vocals. Multiple short season shows for Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, and Melbourne Fringe Festival.

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Melbourne-based flautist Helen Hardy is highly regarded as a musician in both theatre and symphony orchestras. With over 30 years of professional performance experience, her credits include the Reed 1 roles in Phantom of the Opera (1993 and 2007), Mary Poppins (2010 and 2023), and more recently Wicked (2024). She has performed in several productions with Opera Australia and the Production Company. Helen has also played extensively with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, including many engagements as Acting Principal Flute. She has also played with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra as Guest Principal Flute. More recently, she has enjoyed performing in the orchestra of various symphonic cinema screenings across Melbourne, lending her sound to the soundtracks of numerous films. In addition to her flute-playing expertise, Helen has performed on a number of related instruments, including piccolo, alto flute, bass flute, soprano and alto recorders, and tin whistle.

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Richard Gleeson – Percussion/Timpani/Drum Kit Richard graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with High Distinction in Percussion. A multi-faceted percussionist and timpanist who sustains balance between the symphonic, opera, ballet, contemporary, 'Broadway', commercial, and recording arenas. Professional Music Theatre – Fiddler on the Roof 2026 (Trafalgar), Phantom Of the Opera 2026 (Hosh Opera Australia), Putting it together - Sondheim (2026), Les Mis The International Arena Tour 2025-2026 (Cam Mac), Guys & Dolls 2025 (Opera Australia Hosh), Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera 2025 (Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Festival), Miss Saigon Australasian tour 2025-2026 Percussion Supervisor (Opera Australia/GWB), An American in Paris Australian Tour (Australian Ballet/GWB Entertainment), Shrek (Gordon Frost), West Side Story – Sydney Harbour & Australian Tour (Opera Australia), Evita (Opera Australia, Tina Arena), The Wizard of Oz (Gordon Frost), The King & I (Opera Australia), The Phantom of the Opera (RUC Percussion Supervisor Aust/Asian tour), Love Never Dies (RUC), Miss Saigon (Percussion supervisor Aust/Asian tour – Cam Mac), Oliver! (Aust/Asian tour – Cam Mac), Mary Poppins (Disney), Dr Zhivago (GFO), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Addams Family, Legally Blonde (GFO), The Lion King (Sydney & Perth seasons Disney), Wicked (Aust, NZ tour - GFO), A Grand Night for Singing, Titanic, Zorba the Musical, The Music of Andrew LLoyd Webber - Anthony Warlow & Sarah Brightman (RUC -Aust/Asian Tour), The Helpmann Awards. Orchestral Credits - Orchestra Victoria - Principal Percussion 2016 – 2018, WASO – Associate Principal Percussion/Timpani 2015/2016, Opera Australia Orchestra (Contract Associate Principal Timpanist & percussionist/Guest Principal Perc), Australian World Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Sydney Symphony – Guest Principal Timpanist & Percussionist, Melbourne Symphony, Tasmanian Symphony, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa (Japan), Pinchgut Opera, The Australia Ensemble, Sydney Philharmonia, Sydney Opera House Orchestra. Hugh Jackman Australian Tour – “The Man, The Music, The Show”, Do you hear the people sing?, Wynton Marsalis, Kristin Chenoweth, The Whitlams, Sir George Martin, Al Jareau, Harry Connick Jr, Russell Crowe, Barry Humphries, Michael Bolton, Russell Watson, Opening & Closing Ceremonies Sydney 2000 Olympics, Doha 2006 Asian Games - Ceremonies, Synergy Percussion, The Song Company, Sprung Percussion, Sydney Spring International Festival of New Music, Roger Woodward, Christian Lindberg, Big Bang Theory, Coda, AustraLYSIS, Foxtel Showtime, Ch 9 Wide World of Sports, Pete Tong, Ministry of Sound, Zelda. Movie Soundtracks - Send Help, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, World of Warcraft, Mortal Kombat 2021, Australia, December Boys, Changi Mini Series, South Pacific, Resident Evil 6, The Bank, George of the Jungle 2, On the Beach, Dirty Deeds, Moulin Rouge, Legend of the Guardians, Happy Feet 1 & 2, I Frankenstein. Tomorrow When the War Began.

Sandra Ionescu is a professional violist with extensive experience across orchestral, musical theatre, chamber, and session work. Originally trained at the National College of Arts in Timișoara, Romania, she continued her studies at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, completing a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Music Performance. Sandra performs regularly with leading Australian orchestras including the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and is currently on full-time contract with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Her musical theatre credits include Lead Viola for the Les Misérables World Tour in Shanghai and Lead Viola for Opera Australia’s Melbourne season of Sunset Boulevard. She works extensively as a chamber and session musician across Australia, performing in a wide range of musical settings and styles. Sandra has also toured internationally with orchestras throughout the USA, UK, Chile, Singapore, and Malaysia, bringing a versatile and professional approach to orchestral, theatre, recording, and commercial projects.

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Mark is an electric/acoustic bassist and arranger who has a wealth of experience in the Australian music industry. He has performed and written music in Australia for live concert tours, TV, CDs, recording sessions and major theatrical productions. His performing credits include The Temptations, Tom Jones, Leo Sayer, Go West, Chris Isaak, Debbie Reynolds, Thelma Houston, Maxine Nightingale, Marcia Hines, Margaret Urlich, Shannon Noll, Guy Sebastian, Wendy Matthews, Dami Im, Wa Wa Nee, James Morrison, Emma Pask, and John Foreman among many others. He was also the resident bassist and one of the arrangers for the hit television series “Australian Idol” (2003-2009).

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Born into a musical family, Laura began her multi-instrumentalist career at the age of 3 with piano, before continuing on to clarinet, saxophone, flute and oboe participating in numerous in school and state-wide ensembles. She holds her Bachelor of Music Performance from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Laura has received numerous performance opportunities including an international tour to Spain for the WASBE conference, participating in the Sydney Con International Jazz Festival, a residency at Foundry 616. In 2020, she was the recipient of the Harry Harmon Memorial award. Working as a commercial woodwind specialist, recent credits include Fiddler on the Roof (Woodward Productions), Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour (Opera Australia), Book Of Mormon (Jones Productions), Annie (Crossroads), Guys and Dolls on Sydney Harbour (Opera Australia), Siegfried and Roy (Sydney Festival), Sister Act (Crossroads), Tell Me On A Sunday (Michelle Guthrie), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (NIDA), Wicked (Crossroads), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (TML Productions), An American in Paris (GWB), ReWired by Hayes Theatre and depping on Anastasia The Musical (Crossroad Live/ Opera Australia) and Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Global Creatures). The 2026 season has some exciting productions to add to the list. Outside the theatre scene, Laura is an active performer in various professional groups including Andrew Robertson's Big Band, Divergence Jazz Orchestra, Geoff Power's Great Gatsby Orchestra and South Coast Big Band and other freelance ensembles working with artists such as Vince Jones, Matt Jodrell and Vanessa Perica. Outside of performing, she is also a passionate music educator and ensemble director in some of Sydney's leading high schools on the North Shore. "A shout out should go to Laura Power who played the woodwind section all to herself and nailed the many solos that she had and playfully interacted with Clare blurring the line between band and performer" - Theatre Thoughts Aus "There's a little moment when Erin Clare dances opposite a dancing Laura Power on Saxophone that I'm sure made more than just me smile" - Sydney Scoop "Laura Power is a force to be reckoned with, playing four instruments across the score" - Toasting Aussie Theatre

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Chris King is a Pianist/Keyboardist, Accompanist, Arranger, Musical Director, and Conductor based in Sydney, Australia. A versatile musician, he has extensive experience playing across several musical genres including musical theatre, cabaret, vocal and instrumental exam accompaniment, piano bars, tribute shows, pop/rock bands, big bands, jazz combos, and film/television. He has worked on several major Australian musicals, including: Anastasia (Opera Australia & Crossroads Live) CATS 40th anniversary production (Crossroads Live) Jesus Christ Superstar (GFO) Tina – The Tina Turner Musical (TEG Dainty) & Juliet (Michael Cassel Group) Hairspray (GFO) Moulin Rouge The Musical (Global Creatures) Hamilton (Michael Cassel Group) Disney’s Aladdin (The Walt Disney Company Australia) The Book of Mormon (Anne Garefino, Scott Rudin, Important Musicals and John Frost) Priscilla Queen of the Desert – The Musical (Michael Cassel Group) CATS (Korean tour) (S n Co/The Really Useful Group) CATS (Australian tour) (Lunchbox Theatrical Productions/The Really Useful Group) Wicked (GFO) Strictly Ballroom The Musical (Global Creatures) The Lion King (The Walt Disney Company Australia) Grease (The Gordon Frost Organization) Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (James Anthony Productions) The Addams Family (Rodney Rigby/New Theatricals) Legally Blonde (GFO) An Officer and a Gentleman (GFO) Hairspray (Dainty Consolidated Entertainment & Roadshow Live)

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Ben Todd is an Adelaide-based drummer, percussionist, composer, and bandleader whose dynamic career spans international touring, recording, and musical direction. From 2009 to 2023, Ben performed worldwide with the internationally acclaimed Cirque du Soleil, where he was a featured drummer, percussionist, and bandleader across four productions: Corteo, Kooza, Volta, and most recently Alegría. This role took him across Japan, Russia, the United States, Spain, Canada, France, New Zealand, Australia, Belgium, and England, performing at the highest level of live entertainment. Alongside his work with Cirque, Ben continues to be an in-demand touring and session musician. He has recently joined and toured with Australian rock icons The Superjesus, as well as Dojo Rise, further expanding his presence in the contemporary music scene. A versatile performer, Ben has collaborated with a wide range of renowned artists including Kate Ceberano, Paulini, Ben Folds, Doug Parkinson, Rhonda Burchmore, James Morrison, David Campbell, Barry Humphries, and Glenn Shorrock. His musical theatre credits include major productions such as Beauty and the Beast, Anastasia, Cats, Miss Saigon, Grease, Chicago and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. In addition to performing, Ben is a highly active recording artist and producer. He owns and operates his own recording studio, working with musicians around the world and delivering high-quality drum and percussion tracks remotely from his Adelaide base. A third-generation drummer, Ben began playing at just three years old and was already touring nationally before reaching high school, quickly establishing himself within the Australian music scene. He became one of the youngest Australian artists to secure endorsements with Zildjian Cymbals, Remo drumheads, and Vic Firth sticks, and has conducted drum clinics and appeared as a featured artist at the Ultimate Drummers Weekend in Melbourne. Most recently, Ben has signed as an endorsed artist with DW Drums and Roland, while continuing his long-standing partnerships with Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth, Remo, and Prologix Percussion. As a bandleader and composer, Ben released his debut solo album 20TEN in 2010, followed by several acclaimed projects: Ben Todd and Adam Page Duo EP (2015), Ben Todd Quintet EP (2016), Memento (2020), and Guiding Light (2021) on ABC Jazz.

Sabina Felias is a proud Filipina-Australian and emerging music theatre artist, currently in her second year studying Music Theatre at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Born and raised in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Sabina discovered her passion for performing at a young age and has trained in dance and singing since the age of 3. Sabina made her professional debut in 2019 as Sophie/1st Cover Tomika in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock The Musical (GWB Entertainment) in its South Korea Tour, followed by its Sydney Season in 2029-2020 at the Capitol Theatre as Tomika. Working alongside industry professionals and touring internationally cemented her passion of performing and storytelling. Since then, Sabina was heavily involved in various musical productions throughout high school, which ultimately led her to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2025. Now under the guidance of Australian Theatre professionals, Sabina continues to refine her skills in acting, singing, dance and performance. Most recently, Sabina was part of the ensemble in the Hayes Theatre Co. Filo Fiesta, which was included in the 2026 Festival of New Work. Proud of her Filipino heritage, Sabina is passionate about representation for all people of colour within Australian performing arts, with hopes to inspire others through her craft and recognising the value of seeing oneself represented on stage.

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Hayden is a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He is currently the Musical Director for the Australian tour of The Book of Mormon. Throughout 2024-25, he was Musical Director for Sydney's highly-acclaimed production of Titanique (Michael Cassel Group). He was the Musical Supervisor for the ABC's televised concert A Very Musical Christmas (Australian Broadcasting Corporation/Michael Cassel Group) in both 2024 & 2025, for which he received an ARIA-award nomination. Previously he was Musical Director for the 2023 Australian tour of Mamma Mia! The Musical (Louise Withers & Associates). From 2017-2023, Hayden was the Associate Musical Director for the Australia tours of Hamilton (Michael Cassel Group), Pippin (GFO), Billy Elliot (Louise Withers & Associates) & Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Michael Cassel Group). Other recent theatre credits include West Side Story on Sydney Harbour (HANDA Opera & Opera Australia), Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (GFO), Evita (Opera Australia & GFO), My Fair Lady (Opera Australia & GFO) and Dream Lover (GFO). Hayden has performed in concert & cabaret with artists such as Simon Burke, Helen Dallimore, Bobby Fox, Lady Sings it Better & Mother’s Ruin.

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Heidi has a great passion for new Australian work and bringing an authentic music direction to contemporary musicals. With a keen interest in contemporary music and more than 20 years experience across the music industry, Heidi has written, recorded and toured with award winning original bands as a multi instrumentalist, played music festivals, supported some of Australia’s most legendary artists, orchestrated new musical theatre and worked on some of the country’s biggest musicals. Heidi is probably most well known in the musical theatre industry from her critically acclaimed work as Assistant Music Director of SIX: The Musical (Louise Withers), Music Director of The Lovers Musical (Shake & Stir) and as the Music Director and Orchestrator of The Lucky Country (Hayes Theatre, Melbourne Fringe, MELT), which earned her a 2025 Green room Nomination for Best Music Director. Heidi is also proud to have orchestrated and co-produced the ARIA nominated original cast album of The Lucky Country.

Also: Viola

Also: Viola

Equally at home in London’s West End, Carnegie Hall NY or the Sydney Opera House, he has shared the stage with the likes of Robbie Williams, Hugh Jackman and even The Three Tenors. A former Concertmaster with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, he is known for his musical diversity, engaging stage presence and blistering technical ability and has guest led the Sydney Symph, Singapore Symph, Hong Kong Phil, West Australian Symphony, TSO, and the Swedish National Radio Orchestra amongst many others. Recent engagements include leading the orchestra of the official “Les Misérables” World Arena Concert Tour – Australia, Taiwan & Shanghai seasons – performing to over half a million people. Since 2022, he regularly headlines as a Guest Entertainer for multiple Cruise lines in his own Spectacular Violin Theatre Shows and has performed off the coast of over 30 countries. He was a conductor on Walt Disney’s hit musical “The Lion King” in both the original West End production and later in Melbourne. Regular guest conductor invitations include the Bulgarian National Radio Orchestra and the RTE Concert Orchestra. For over a decade, he was Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Stonnington Symphony, performing with artists such as Archie Roach, Lior, Ella Hooper, Dave Grainy, Rebecca Barnard, and Vika & Linda Bull. Longterm associations as a conductor continue with Melbourne Uni, Monash Uni, VCASS & Melbourne Youth Orchestra. A graduate of the Yehudi Menuhin School, the Vienna Conservatoire and the Royal Academy, London, he was a violinist in the Academy of St.Martin–in-the-Fields, and in 2012 was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London.

Also: Mandolin, Banjo, Bass Guitar

Ben's professional career began in 2024 when he was a Guitar 2 deputy on Tina: The Musical in Melbourne, Australia. Since then, he's found himself touring China with Broadway and West End heavy hitters, including Nic Rouleau, Ben Crawford, Aimie Atkinson and Meghan Picerno, and taking deputy roles for many shows in Melbourne. On top of his theatre shows, Ben plays lead guitar in international Celtic rock sensation, Claymore. Frequenting festivals in Australia and abroad, such as the Festival Interceltique in France and Port Fairy Folk Festival in Victoria, he loves nothing more than getting on stage and having a shred. Ben has also shared the stage with the legendary Don Walker (Cold Chisel) and Natalie Weiss on her recent Australia tour.

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Amy Cumming is a Melbourne-based professional drummer, percussionist, Musical Director, conductor and Music Supervisor with more than 15 years of professional performance experience. Since beginning her professional career in 2009, Amy has built more than 50 performance and musical theatre credits across theatre, touring, live bands and corporate entertainment. Her work has included Footloose the Musical (Melb 2025 & AU Tour 2026), Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical Party (Melb 2025), Emily Joy's Merry Swiftmas (Melb 2024), and various productions around Victoria including Rock of Ages, Wicked, Legally Blonde, The Boy From Oz, We Will Rock You, Rent, Once On This Island, A Chorus Line, All Shook Up, Young Frankenstein, The Wedding Singer, Seussical the Musical, Bring It On! The Musical, Mamma Mia The Abba Musical, and The Michael Jackson HIStory Tour (Victoria 2025). Amy has worked across Australian and international touring productions as a drummer, Musical Director, conductor and Playback audio click programmer, and Music Supervisor. Alongside drum kit and percussion, Amy performs as a vocalist and guitarist and works extensively with click tracks, playback and live performance technology. She is also an experienced drum kit educator, ensemble coach and music workshop facilitator. Most recently Amy was featured on Channel 7 as part of the AFL March to the G for Geelong FC as part of the Itchy Feet Pep Band.

Also: Mallet Percussion, Timpani

Originally from Melbourne David studied Drumkit, Percussion, and Music Education at the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne University under the tutelage of Timothy Hook, Guy Du Blet, and Robert Cossom. David is a sought after session player and touring musician, having worked on a number of national and international tours covering genres ranging from opera and classical, to musical theatre and tribute shows. Specialising in percussion writing David has written a number of works for soloists and percussion ensemble as well as first editions for a number of musical theatre shows. In 2015 David composed "Choose Your Own Adventure" for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's Snare Drum Award and in 2016 composed "Awesomity" for solo drumkit and "Interrobang!"for solo drumkit as part of he Australian Percussion Eisteddfod. As Head of Percussion at St Kevin’s College David oversees students from Primary to VCE in all aspects of orchestral percussion and drumkit, and the school’s four percussion ensembles regularly perform at a number of concerts throughout the year In 2016 David was a member of the Australian Professional Premiere of "Heathers The Musical", "Aveune Q" and drum/ percussion deputy musician Melbourne and Brisbane seasons of "Matilda The Musical", and touring Drums/Percussion with the musical Ladies in Black". 2017/18 saw David dep on "The Book of Mormon" and 2019 David is rehearsal Drummer, Melbourne Deputy for The Australian Premiere of "School of Rock" touring the show through China, Brisbane, and Auckland. Recent credits include "Chicago" 2020, "Jagged Little Pill Drumkit (Deputy)" 2022, "Hamilton" Percussion (Deputy) 2022, Dear Evan Hansen at the Arts Centre Melbourne produced by Michael Cassel 2024, and Drumkit for "In the Heights" Australian tour 2025 produced by Joshua Robson Productions. David George is a proud endorsee DW Drums.

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Professionally trained drummer and percussionist equipped with 20 years of accomplished playing. Extensive background within musical theatre, session playing, recording, touring, coorperate events and improvisation. A versatile collaborator, performer, band leader and educator with significant industry experience.

Also: Banjo, Mandolin

Matt is a Melbourne-based musician and multi-instrumentalist, proficient in guitar, banjo and mandolin. He has established himself as a versatile performer, working extensively as an orchestral musician across a wide range of professional settings. His recent performance credits include appearances with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria, Victorian Opera and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, where he has performed alongside Australian theatre performers such as Amy Manford, Josh Piterman, Abigail Adriano, and theatre legend Caroline O'Connor. Matt is a graduate of the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, where he studied contemporary guitar under Doug de Vries and Ken Murray. Matt has a strong affinity for American styles of music, including blues, western swing, bluegrass and country, and specialises in the guitar styles of Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed.

Also: Keyboard, Synthesizer

Based in Sydney, Australia, Kevin is a pianist, keyboardist, music director and composer. Appearing as fluently on the concert stage as the theatre, Kevin’s musical flair transcends genres and have led to demand from all facets of the industry. Kevin’s commercial musical theatre credits include Assistant MD for Opera Australia’s 2025 production of ‘Guys & Dolls’ and 2026 production of ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’. He was recently Co-Arranger and Musical Director for the Stephen Sondheim revue ‘Putting It Together’, at the newly opened Foundry Theatre in the Sydney Lyric Theatre complex. Kevin has studied with Clemens Leske of the Sydney Conservatorium. He produced and performed Rachamninoff’s 2nd concerto in ‘The Keys To Passion’ (2023) and ‘Chopin & Love’ (2025) featuring Chopin’s works. He was the 2024-2025 principal pianist for Western Sydney based choir River City Voices.

Also: Violin, Viola, Keyboard

Stephanie-Jane is a Naarm/Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist and musical director. She was the Associate Musical Director of Waitress the Musical (Crossroads Live) and has played keys on productions including Anastasia (Opera Australia/Crossroads Live), In the Heights (JRP), Sister Act (Crossroads Live), Mary Poppins (MCG/CML/Disney) and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (TML). Stephanie-Jane is an experienced audition accompanist and has worked as a keys/piano, violinist, violist & backing vocalist for various cabarets and recording sessions. She is a passionate educator and has taught at musical theatre facilities including VCA, Showfit, PSA, and Transit Dance. Additional music skills and experience (summarised!) include; choral conductor, choral accompanist, violin/viola performer, strings educator & conductor, music arranging & orchestrating, and Sibelius typesetting & input. Stephanie-Jane has a Bachelor of Music (Performance) and extensive Kodaly Concept training with the Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia Incorporated (KMEIA).

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Dave Beck is one of the most dynamic and versatile drummers in Australia. Dave studied music in Australia and in the U.S.A (in New York at the Drummers Collective and Los Angeles at P.I.T) and has performed extensively both in Australia and overseas. As a drummer he has played with many artists including Lalah Hathaway, KD Lang , Sinead O’connor, Ben Folds, Ricky Lee Jones, Michelle Ndegeocello, Archie Roach, Glen Shorrock, Danielle De Andrea (Gaha), Emma Donovan, Suzi Demarchi, Renee Gayer, Joe Camilleri, Darryl Braithwaite, Lior, Ross Wilson, Tex Perkins, Lea Salonga, Grace Knight, Dan Sultan, Tina Arena, Marcia Hines, Wendy Mathews, Doug Parkinson, Mark Seymour and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Dave is an award winning jazz drummer and has performed with jazz artists such as Joe Lovano, Vince Jones, Steve Swallow + Carla Bley, Hans Ulrich, Jazzmeia Horn, Paul Grabowsky, James Morrison, Rob Hurst, Linda Oh and Fabian Almazan, Rufus Reid, Barbara Morrison, Bernie McGann, Don Burrows, Dale Barlow and Joe Chindamo. He has performed at many of the great jazz festivals around the world including Montreux, Rome, Pori, Sweden, Copenhagen, Finland, Korea and Melbourne. In Melbourne he has been the principle drummer for many of the major musical productions including Hamilton, Book of Mormon, The Lion King, Matilda, Wicked, Moulin Rouge, & Juliet, West Side Story, Come from Away, School of Rock, Beautiful- The Carol King Story, King Kong, Mamma Mia, Grease, City of Angels, Priscilla, Dirty Dancing, Dusty, Shout, Sweet Charity, Doctor Zhivago and Mary Poppins as well as touring nationally with ‘The Boy from Oz Arena Spectacular’ starring Hugh Jackman and ‘The Main Event’ with John Farnham/Olivia Newton-John and Anthony Warlow. Dave feels blessed to play regularly with friends in Melbourne’s improvised scene such as Stephen Magnusson’s trio, Scott Tinkler, Sam Anning, Matt Jodrell and Jamie Oehlers.

Also: Accordion, Backing Vocal

Laura Tipoki of Maori heritage, is a highly sought after musician, conductor and Music Director throughout Australasia. Laura is currently Conductor and Music Director for The Lion King Australia (Disney Theatrical). Her credits as Conductor/Music Director include Hadestown (Opera Australia and Jones’ Theatrical Group), Miss Saigon (Cameron Mackintosh), Jesus Christ Superstar (Crossroads Live), Hamilton (Michael Cassel Group) throughout the Australian and New Zealand tour and then became Associate Music Supervisor for the Asia tour, My Fair Lady (Julie Andrews’ and Opera Australia) return Sydney season and Brisbane, School of Rock (GWB), Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Tour in Manila, Singapore and Dubai and the Wizard of Oz (Jones Theatrical Group). As a pianist and Assistant Music Director, Laura worked on Wicked (GFO), Mary Poppins (CML and Michael Cassel), Chicago (GFO), Love Never Dies (Really Useful Group), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Tim Lawson) and Dr Zhivago’s. Laura worked as a vocal coach on Disney’s recent Moana 2 film and also the Moana live action film. She performed on the Love Never Dies DVD recorded and filmed in Melbourne in 2012 and proudly Music Directed her sister’s debut album, A Musical Heart. Laura holds a Bachelor of Music in Classical Piano Performance from the QLD Conservatorium of Music, an LMusA through the AMEB in piano and a LTCL through Trinity College of London in piano. She also holds a Performer’s Certificate in Flute through Trinity College of London. Laura is passionate about storytelling through music and collaboration across genres, disciplines and communities. She is proud to have started up a Music Director Mentorship in 2025 to be begin to nurture and guide emerging MDs into the commercial music theatre industry.

Also: Keyboard, Guitar

Dominic is a Musical Director, conductor and multi-instrumentalist with extensive experience across major Australian and International musical theatre productions. He is currently Musical Director and Conductor of the Australian tour of “Fiddler on the Roof” (Woodward Productions / Trafalgar Group). Recent credits include Associate Musical Director on the 40th anniversary productions of “Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular” World Tour (Cameron Mackintosh / NGM / Live Nation) and“The Phantom of the Opera” (Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour / Opera Australia). He served as Musical Director (2024) and Associate Musical Director (2023–24) for the 20th anniversary Australian production of “Wicked” (XRoads Live / Crossroads Live). Further career highlights include Associate Musical Director on “Frozen – The Broadway Musical” (Disney Theatricals Australia) and Assistant Musical Director / Standby Conductor on “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (GFO / Warner Bros); Rehearsal Pianist on “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” (Global Creatures) and “The Book of Mormon” (GFO / Watchtower Productions); Guitar 2 / Keys 3 on “Muriel’s Wedding” (Global Creatures); Musical Director of “Rhonda Burchmore: Bang Bang!” (Brisbane Festival); Guitar on “Twelfth Night” (Queensland Theatre); Keys 2 on “Heathers” (Working Management / QPAC). Dominic is Musical Supervisor, Arranger and Orchestrator for Woodward Productions’ annual “A Very Naughty Christmas” across Australia and the UK, and has orchestrated extensively for cruise-line productions. Recording Credits include: Courtney Monsma’s debut album “In The Light” (musician/arranger), and “Story Surprise!” (production/arranger). A graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music (Bachelor of Music – MT), Dominic is regularly in demand as an orchestrator, arranger and vocal coach. He also has a strong passion for education, working with institutions including the Queensland Conservatorium / QAEMT, Queensland Academy of Dance, and Associated Studios Australia.

David is currently the music director for My Fair Lady at Sydney's Opera House. He recently conducted the Aussie Pops Orchestra for They Sang At Carnegie Hall with Bernadette Robinson at the Melbourne Recital Centre. As Music Supervisor: The new tour of The Book Of Mormon (Jones Theatrical), Little Shop Of Horrors (QPAC/Woodward Productions), and Prospero Arts’ Jersey Boys and Dusty. As Musical Director: Wicked (GFO/Crossroads) for fifteen seasons throughout Australia and Asia, Disney’s Frozen, six seasons touring Australia and Singapore, The Book of Mormon (GFO) in Australia and New Zealand, Clinton The Musical and Next to Normal (Black Swan State Theatre Company), Ladies in Black (MTC/Queensland Theatre tour), The Drowsy Chaperone (VCA in both 1997 and 2025), and most recently 35mm A Song Cycle for The Queensland Academy. He also co-ordinated the Australian Girls Choir for Hugh Jackman’s Broadway To Oz Arena tour. As Associate Musical Director: Jersey Boys, Hairspray, Mamma Mia, Singing In The Rain (Asia) and Dusty (MD Brisbane). His original work The Happy Prince sold out a season at Metro Arts Brisbane in 2024.

Also: Flute, Clarinet, Piccolo…

Lachlan Davidson is a musician, composer, teacher and arranger with a notable career in Melbourne, Australia. He has performed on over 60 albums, played live with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra and John Farnham, as a soloist with the Melbourne Symphony orchestra, on TV, in the theatre and in jazz clubs. His published compositions for solo instruments, big bands and saxophone quartets have been played around the world, particularly his music for students. He has arranged extensively for a huge variety of groups, for artists on TV, albums and many live performances. He has taught at secondary and tertiary institutions in Melbourne, focussing on Saxophone and improvisation. Lachlan loves creating and performing music and helping others to do so. Lachlan loves sailing his wooden Mini Quest Catamaran, hits a fair tennis ball and can juggle four balls at once. He is married to fine artist, Ruth Davidson. More information can be found on his website: www.lachlandavidson.com.au

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Professional bassist with extensive national and international experience across live performance, touring, recording and musical theatre. Ben has performed and recorded with artists including Human Nature, Tina Arena, Kate Ceberano, Jimmy Barnes, Baby Animals, Ian Moss, Jon Stevens, Ross Wilson, Richard Clapton and Bachelor Girl, as well as Motown legends Smokey Robinson and Mary Wilson of The Supremes. His musical theatre and cabaret credits include Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Jersey Boys, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Amplified: The Exquisite Rock and Rage of Chrissy Amphlett.

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Daniel is a Melbourne-based (Naarm) music director, pianist, composer, arranger, and copyist. Often sought-after for his stylistic versatility, strong sight-reading, and music technology skills, Daniel has shared the stage with some of Australia’s household names, including Peter Cupples, Debra Byrne, Kate Ceberano, Luke Kennedy, Zoy Frangos, Laura Ingram, Janet Ross-Fahy and Max Sharam. He is currently the Music Director/Pianist for Todd McKenney’s Peter Allen and More tour and frequently plays for Yacht Rock Revival, The Australian Girls Choir and Victorian Opera. More recently, Daniel was the Associate Music Director for the Australian tour of Hair (Australian Shakespeare Company) and played keyboard on High School Musical. Music Director credits includes Carrie, Pippin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, A Chorus Line, Made In Dagenham, Motor-Mouth Loves Suck-Face, Crush: The Musical and Welcome To Thebes (FUAA). An award-nominated composer, Daniel has composed for short films, video games, installations, and solo piano. He is an advocate for new works and independent artists, more recently co-composing for Girlhood in the Bathroom, Rage Bait, and Infectuated, and playing in development bands for Fresno and Op Shop ‘Til You Drop. Daniel holds a Master of Music (Contemporary Practice) which featured cross-disciplinary collaboration and contemporary application with new technologies.

Also: Keyboard, Synthesizer, Vocals…

One of Australia’s most in demand Music Directors for commercial Musical Theatre productions, and also a renowned pianist and keyboardist performing with his own ensembles as a band leader, and many local and international artists as a sideman - Michael has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s most versatile and exciting musicians. Music Theatre productions include MJ The Musical, Hamilton, & Juliet, Billy Elliot and many more. Worked with artists of many genres including Joan Rivers, Megan Hilty, Marcia Hines, Doug Parkinson, Bennie Maupin, Bob Mintzer, Sydney Jazz Orchestra and many more. Michael is a proud Yamaha Music artist.

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Freelance Violin / Viola Player + Owner/Manager - Leah Zweck Music (Zweck Strings / The String Sirens / Philharmonia Australia (previously "String Source") - 2004-present Anastasia The Musical (Opera Australia and John Frost), Violin/Viola - 2026 Miss Saigon (Opera Australia and Cameron McIntosh), Solo Viola - 2024 Girl From The North Country (State Opera Of South Australia and GWB), Onstage Violin - 2022 Orchestral Violist - 1994-present Ensemble Urbane Chamber Music Series, Viola, Founder/Director - 2011-present Victorian Opera, Casual Member 2010-2013 Australian Ballet's "Bodytorque" series, Principal and Solo Viola - 2011 Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Casual Member, Viola - 2004-2011 Australian Festival Of Chamber Music - 2010 Camerata Melbourne - 2010 Queensland Orchestra/Queensland Symphony Orchestra, full-time contracts, Viola inc. Associate Principal - 2005-2009 Boy From Oz: The Arena Tour, Viola - 2006 South Pacific (Orchestra Victoria and The Production Company), Viola - 2003 Australian Opera And Ballet Orchestra, Casual Member, Viola inc. Associate Principal "Lulu" and NYE Gala with Simone Young - 2003-2004 Munich Symphony, full-time contract, Viola 2000-2003 Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, full-time contracts, Viola - 1994-2000 "Restrung" Chamber Music Festival - 2008 and 2012 Queensland Orchestra Chamber Music Series - 2007-2008 Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival - 2007-2008 Phantom Of The Opera (Cameron McIntosh and Really Useful), Solo Viola - 1997

Also: Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet…

Abi McCunn is a multi-instrumentalist in the Sydney Music scene. She specialises in saxophones, flutes and clarinets. Abi completed her studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2016, graduating with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance (Saxophone). While studying, she held the lead alto saxophone chair in the Sydney Conservatorium Jazz Orchestra and undertook classical flute and clarinet training. Abi currently works as a freelance commercial doubler. Her theatre credits include recent performances in L'Hotel at the Foundry Theatre in Sydney as a vocalist as well as reeds, bass guitar and percussion. Her MD credits include MD/Reeds/Orchestrations for Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn at Hayes Theatre Co (Well Done Creative), MD/Reeds for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, MD/Re-Orchestrations/Reeds for City of Angels (JRP) at the Hayes Theatre which received a Sydney Theatre Awards Nomination, Associate Musical Director/Reeds for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Hayes Theatre Co). She has also played reeds for a number of professional musical theatre shows in Sydney including Annie the Musical, Chicago, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Merrily We Roll Along (Luckiest Productions), Fun Home (STC), Pippin (GFO Productions). She has also depped for professional Sydney productions including Chicago (GFO) and Billy Elliot and has played reeds for the independent productions of A Little Night Music (Hayes Theatre Co), Caroline, or Change (Luckiest Productions), Catch Me if You Can (LPD Productions), In The Heights (Josh Robson Productions), Gypsy (Luckiest Productions) and Cry-Baby (LPD Productions) at the Hayes Theatre. Further to this, Abi has also played for In The Heights, Hear Me Roar and Ziggy Ramo's Black Thoughts at the Sydney Opera House. Additionally, Abi has also performed with a number of groups and artists. More recently she has been touring AU/NZ, the UK and EU with Keli Holiday but has also performed artists such as Basement Jaxx, Marcia Hines, PANIA, Becca Hatch, David Campbell, Courtney Act, Keiynan Lonsdale, Rhonda Burchmore, Leisure, Casey Donovan, Marina Prior and Athesia. ​Aside from performing credits, Abi also arranges and composes with a breadth of work from woodwind covers to more contemporary music.​ In her spare time she recently completed a Bachelor of Laws, receiving First Class Honours and works part time as a litigation paralegal.

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Natalya Valentyna is a highly sought-after pianist, orchestrator, and award-nominated musical director (The Hello Girls, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever). A versatile and in-demand musician, Natalya regularly performs and records with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO). Her work with the SSO includes being a guest musician for Brooke Fraser’s concert at the Sydney Opera House and recording piano for the upcoming documentary Endangered Australia, composed by Jessica Wells and voiced by Eric Bana, showcasing her ability to bring cinematic storytelling to life through music. She was also featured as a soloist in the Emmy Award-winning Netflix film Ivy + Bean: Doomed to Dance. She has extensive experience in musical theatre, working as an audition pianist, répétiteur, and orchestra pit musician for productions such as Hamilton, In the Heights, Guys and Dolls, and West Side Story. She also performs in Live in Concert film events with symphony orchestras, in productions such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Love Actually, Batman, Top Gun: Maverick, In the Mood for Love, The Princess Bride, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. As a pop culture pianist, Natalya has toured Europe, Asia, and Australia, performing Final Fantasy solo piano concerts. She has also produced and toured her own solo concerts across Australia, featuring music from video games and anime. Her debut concert, Worlds Connected: Music from Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts (2018), received rave reviews, with critics calling her “a unique artist to keep an eye out for.” She followed this with Natalya Plays: Studio Ghibli – Chopin Style, premiering in Sydney in 2019 before touring to Adelaide and Melbourne. In 2020, Natalya premiered Anime ‘n’ Chill at Adelaide Fringe Festival, celebrating the most iconic anime soundtracks to sold-out audiences. She expanded her concert series with 8-bit ‘n’ Chill (later renamed Video Games ‘n’ Chill), showcasing legendary video game music from Final Fantasy, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Bros, Kingdom Hearts, Hollow Knight, The Elder Scrolls, and many more. Both shows have continued to tour, with successful returns in 2024 and 2025. Natalya was scouted by Candlelight Concerts by FEVER in 2021 after they saw her Adelaide Fringe show and became the first pianist to perform a solo anime Candlelight Concert, leading to a series of sold-out performances. Since then, she has been a featured soloist with the series, performing throughout 2024 in Sydney and Brisbane with programs including A Piano Tribute to Queen, Elton John, Ludovico Einaudi, Joe Hisaishi, and Hans Zimmer. As an orchestrator and arranger, Natalya has worked on a range of projects, including Strictly Baz Luhrmann, and multiple orchestrations for Hayao Miyazaki and the Japanese Anime Culture, a major concert event at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall in 2023. She also provides custom orchestrations, arrangements, and transcriptions for soloists, choirs, and full symphony orchestras. As an educator and collaborative pianist, Natalya continues to work with prestigious arts institutions such as NIDA, AIM, Brent St, Talent Development Project (TDP), and ED5 International, helping shape the next generation of performers.

Also: Percussion, Mallet Percussion, Timpani

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Alex has performed on Oboe and Cor Anglais in the recent tour of Les Miserables the Arena Spectacular in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Shanghai as well as other full-time professional musical productions of Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour (Opera Australia), Wicked (Sydney Lyric), Mary Poppins (Sydney Lyric), Cirque du Soleil's "Drawn to Life" (originial cast member resident in Orlando's Walt Disney World 2019 - 2022), Aladdin (Sydney Capitol and Sinapore's Marina Bay Sands Theatre). In addition to these shows, Alex has also been a regular member of the Opera Australia Orchestra having performed in over thirty seasons of opera and ballet since 2014.

Also: Flute, Timpani, Backing Vocal…

Stacey-Louise Camilleri is a Greenroom Award nominated actress who is a seasoned musical theatre and cabaret performer. She is the producer and host of the sell-out monthly event “Broadway Bar” and is the resident vocalist for Moonee Valley Council. Stage credits include Felicity in Double Homicide, Barb Holland in Stranger Sings - The Parody Musical (Salty Theatre), Elizabeth in If/Then (Theatrical) and a season of her most recent cabaret ‘Almost There’ at The Motley Bauhaus and Adelaide Fringe Festival. Stacey-Louise is also a musical director, pianist, flautist, percussionist, ukulele player and the co-host of the popular podcast ‘Dissecting Disney Ditties’. She works as an audition coach and has run workshops on auditioning and writing cabarets. She has written syllabi for two musical theatre diploma courses and led ensemble voice classes. Her creative highlights include musically directing productions of Seussical, Jesus Christ Superstar, Shrek, The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, Rent, Spongebob Squarepants and Spring Awakening.

Also: Percussion, Piano

Residing in Perth, Australia, Jack Hill is has been working hard in the local and national music scenes his entire adult career. Known for his versatility and reliability behind the drum set, Jack has made a mark in the original music scene and, more recently, broken into the world of professional musical theatre. Whilst studying drum set at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) under Mark Charters and Ric Eastman, Jack began gigging relentlessly with local bands. Most notably, he toured nationally and internationally with Fremantle artist Noah Dillon, performing at Splendour in the Grass (Byron Bay) and on Triple J’s “Like a Version”. In 2023 Jack started his career in musical theatre by touring with Chicago the Musical to multiple cities around Australia. Recently, Jack has played the Perth season of Come Alive: The Greatest Showman Spectacular and Same Time Next Week, an award-winning original musical written by Scott McArdle and Jackson Harper-Griggs. When he’s not on stage, Jack spends his time in the studio. Highly regarded in the Perth scene for his consistency and feel, he has played on countless tracks. Jack also runs a small studio in Perth where he produces music for local artists and remotely tracks drums, percussion and piano to be sent to producers around Australia.

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Michelle Nguyen graduated from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music in 2013 having completed her Bachelor of Music (Honours) and Master of Music (Performance). During her studies she was the recipient of a number of scholarships including the Gardiner, Grace Funston, Faculty Merit and John Hellyar scholarships. Following her studies, Michelle was awarded the Robert and Elizabeth Albert Piano Fellowship (2014) with The Australian Ballet. Having toured quite extensively throughout her career, Michelle’s non-theatre credits include: The Australian Ballet’s Sydney seasons (2014), Houston Ballet’s Summer Intensive (2015), the Australian Welsh Male Choir’s tours to Asia (2017), the United Kingdom (2018), Western Australia (2022) and Regional Australia (2024), The Australian Ballet’s Regional Tour (2018, 2019), the Australian tour of From Broadway to La Scala (2019) and Opera Australia’s Regional Tour (2021). As a music theatre musician, Michelle has been a pit musician for productions including Aladdin (Disney), Moulin Rouge (Global Creatures), 9 to 5 (GWB) and An American in Paris (Gordon Frost and The Australian Ballet) and The Who’s ‘Tommy’ (Victorian Opera). She was the Associate Music Director/Children’s Music Director for the Melbourne season of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (TML), Assistant Music Director for Miss Saigon (Opera Australia), Associate Music Director of & Juliet (Michael Cassel Group), and Music Associate for MJ the Musical (Michael Cassel Group). Additional theatre skills include being a keyboard deputy and audition pianist. Michelle also specialises in freelancing as a collaborative artist, choir accompanist and ballet pianist.

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Melbourne-based music director, répétiteur and pianist with 12+ years in musical theatre. Credits include rehearsal pianist on Wicked, deputy keyboard on The Bodyguard, Into the Woods (VCA), rehearsal piano for Mrs Doubtfire (2026), and many school and youth productions. Also a voice coach, chart writer and the creator of Piano Backings by Daniele, custom audition tracks for performers across Australia. Comfortable leading from the keys, accompanying auditions, or deputising on keys during a run.

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Joshua James Webb is a Perth-based musical director, arranger, pianist, and educator whose work spans theatre, orchestral collaborations, choral leadership, cabaret, and community-focused music-making. Recognised as one of Perth’s most dynamic and versatile musical directors, Joshua is known for his thoughtful musicianship, collaborative leadership style, and ability to draw expressive, detailed performances from ensembles of all kinds. Joshua’s professional theatre credits include major productions such as Wicked, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and The Lion King, along with Chicago with Drew Anthony Creative - a production for which he shared the PAWA Award for Outstanding Musical Direction or Conducting. Since the inception of Zealous Productions, he has served as Musical Director and Arranger for their annual pantomimes at The Regal Theatre, helping define the company’s distinctive musical identity over five consecutive seasons. As a performer, Joshua appears frequently with Perth Symphony Orchestra, most recently as a featured pianist for cinematic concerts of Top Gun: Maverick and The Nightmare Before Christmas. His piano work also extends to cabaret and festival stages, including multiple appearances at Fringe festivals and as an official pianist for the Australian Musical Theatre Festival in Launceston, Tasmania. Joshua works extensively in the choral space as a director, accompanist, and arranger for a wide range of community, school, and professional ensembles. In 2025, he founded the Perth Gay Men’s Chorus, where he serves as Artistic Director, contributing to Perth’s growing landscape of inclusive vocal groups. Alongside his freelance career, Joshua teaches at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), where he regularly musical directs, coaches, and accompanies productions and performance programs across the Music Theatre department.

Also: Piano, Piccolo, Keyboard…

Gianna Cheung is a Chinese-Australian creative, musician, and stage performer based in Sydney. With a musical journey that began at the age of three, she has built a rich and eclectic career across both classical music and musical theatre. She holds AMusA diplomas in piano (2014) and flute (2015), and completed her Bachelor of Music (Music Theatre) at the Australian Institute of Music in 2021. A seasoned and versatile musician, Gianna has performed extensively as both a soloist and ensemble player, with experience spanning chamber groups, orchestras, and studio sessions. Her classical work has seen her share the stage with renowned ensembles including the Royal Concertgebouw, London Symphony, and the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra. In parallel with her performance career, Gianna has also built a vibrant portfolio as a music director and creative, particularly within Sydney’s independent theatre scene, where she brings a collaborative and music-led approach to storytelling. Recent professional credits include Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale (GWB Productions) - Ensemble; Little Women (Josh Robson Productions) - Music Director; Ride the Cyclone (Hayes Theatre Co) - Keys 2, Interim Music Director; and The Dismissal (Squabbalogic) - Assistant Music Director and Music Copyist. Alongside her performance work, Gianna is a dedicated music educator who is passionate about sharing her deep love for music and cultivating positive, nurturing environments for artists to collaborate in. She is also an advocate for diversity in the arts, committed to creating inclusive and empowering spaces where creativity and representation can thrive. She served as the elected Musician Co-Chair of the MEAA Entertainment Diversity Committee in 2025, and continues her advocacy through both her award-winning music school, G Major Studios, and her new company, Stay Gold Creative.

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Zoe Conolan-Glen is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, arranger and music director with a focus on educational and community music making. Zoe regularly plays in pits for community and independent shows across a variety of instruments and styles. She is also an in demand session musician, recently appearing on the soundtrack to Birdeater (Breathless Films- 2023) and as a session vocalist for several developmental performances of Afterglow (Griffin Theatre Company- 2025). She currently fronts alt rock band Jenny and the Hanivers, and was a member of Gailla's live and touring band from 2021-24.

Also: Drum Kit, Keyboard

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Vashti is a freelance saxophonist, woodwind multi-instrumentalist and educator based in Adelaide. She performs across a wide range of musical settings including musical theatre, orchestral, contemporary, jazz and session work. Her theatre credits include Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Grease, Hairspray, Singin' in the Rain, Footloose and Anastasia (dep). She is a member of the Royal Australian Navy Band (SA), and performs regularly with leading South Australian ensembles and visiting national and international artists. As an educator, Vashti lectures in jazz at Adelaide University's Elder Conservatorium.

Also: Keyboard, Vocals, Backing Vocal…

Marissa Skovron is an accomplished pianist and singer, performer, vocal coach and piano teacher based in Melbourne, Australia. She is proficient in a diverse range of musical genres and has performed extensively in the live entertainment industry. Marissa began playing the piano at age 4 and studied for thirteen years with the late Nehama Patkin OAM before completing two degrees at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA; University of Melbourne): a Bachelor of Music Performance in Classical Piano (2002) and a Bachelor of Music Performance in Voice (2005). Marissa has over 20 years’ experience performing broadly as a pianist, singer-pianist, accompanist, session instrumentalist, pit pianist and solo vocalist in professional theatrical, studio, corporate and private capacities around Melbourne. She released her first EP, Chasing Rainbows, in 2012, which showcases her songwriting, vocal and pianistic skills. Marissa also works as a Clinical Psychologist in private practice and is a mother of two. ​ Recent commercial theatre credits include performing as deputy pianist (Keyboard II) for the Melbourne season of MJ The Musical at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne (2025-2026), and deputy keyboardist in Waitress Musical at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne (2026).

27 years experience, played in many musicals. 18 as guest principal in all of Australia's major symphony Orchestras.

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Simon’s recent credits include Music Supervisor/Arranger/Orchestrator of NED KELLY for Victorian Opera, Associate Musical Director of CATS for Crossroads Live Australia, Musical Director of SWEENEY TODD for Dubai Opera, Associate Musical Director of SUNSET BOULEVARD with Sarah Brightman, Musical Director of BLACK BOX for Tinderbox Productions, SWEENEY TODD for Victorian Opera, INTO THE WOODS for Belvoir St. Theatre and of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA with Opera Australia. Previously, he was Musical Director of the China Tour of EVITA, directed by Hal Prince, having also completed the Australian Tour as Associate Musical Director with Tina Arena as Eva Peron, Musical Director of the brand new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE WOMAN IN WHITE (nominated as a finalist for Best Musical Director for the Off West End ‘Offie’ Awards) and JUST ANOTHER LOVE STORY showcasing the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim. He was recently the Musical Director of the UK Premiere of TENDERLY - THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL (also nominated for Best Musical Director for the Off West End ‘Offie’ Awards), Musical Director of Tim Rice’s revamped production of BLONDEL at the Union Theatre, Musical Supervisor/Arranger for the West End production of JUDY! (formally called THROUGH THE MILL) after previous productions at the London Theatre Workshop and the transfer to the Southwark Playhouse, the Assistant Musical Director on the UK/European Tour of CATS and Musical Director of the BWW:UK Award-winning London Premiere of THE SPITFIRE GRILL at the Union Theatre (Best New Production of a Musical (Fringe/Regions)). Simon was the Associate Musical Director of the World Tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (2013 - 2015), A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM starring Geoffrey Rush, and the acclaimed Australian production of LOVE NEVER DIES (filmed for DVD/Blu-ray with Simon conducting the prerecords under supervision from Andrew Lloyd Webber), where he served as Acting Musical Director for several months. This included conducting at the Sydney Opera House for the 2011 Helpmann Awards.   Simon has toured Australia with David Campbell on his “Broadway” Tour (also recorded for DVD), received a Green Room Award nomination as the Musical Director for STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW at the Arts Centre Melbourne, and was the Artist-In-Residence Musical Director for both URINETOWN with the University of Ballarat Arts Academy and SHOWBITES with Victorian College of the Arts. In 2010, Simon toured the United Kingdom with the Midnite Youth Theatre Company performing his own musical THE TRAVELLING, which included a sell-out performance at Sadler's Wells Theatre in London.   Other Musical Direction credits include THE LAST FIVE YEARS, INTO THE WOODS, RENT, HAIR and THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO with his own theatre company, yellow glass theatre. Simon has also played for LES MISERABLES, IRENE (with Debbie Reynolds), MISS SAIGON and WICKED in Australia.

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Susan is a freelance oboist and teacher based in Melbourne, Australia. She completed her Bachelor of Music Performance from the VCA in 2001, studying with Anne Gilby. She regularly plays Oboe/Cor Anglais in John Foreman's Aussie Pops Orchestra. Past productions have included Oboe/Cor Anglais in The Production Company Orchestra for: Ragtime, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Oklahoma!, Brigadoon and the Melbourne productions of Mary Poppins (2010 and 2023), Dr Zhivago, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, South Pacific and Wicked.

Also: Cornet

Dominic Longhurst is a Sydney-based trumpet player whose career spans orchestral, musical theatre, recording, commercial and crossover performance at the highest level. He is currently Principal Trumpet of Opera Australia and has appeared as Guest Principal Trumpet with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. UK-trained at the Royal Northern College of Music, Dominic developed within one of the world’s great brass-playing traditions, building the exceptional sight-reading, stylistic flexibility and adaptability for which British brass players are renowned. While based in the UK, he performed alongside London's finest brass players in the Symphonic Brass of London, for the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Most recently, Dominic toured Australia and Shanghai as Principal Trumpet for Cameron Mackintosh’s world tour of Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular in 2025, with further major musical theatre credits including Wicked, West Side Story, Annie and Anastasia prior to that. His studio work includes recording as Principal Trumpet on film and video-game soundtracks for Disney, Marvel and Blizzard, alongside IMDb credits as both a soundtrack musician and on-screen performing musician. Combining elite principal trumpet experience, genuine crossover versatility and complete professionalism, Dominic is a trusted performer across the symphony orchestra, theatre pit, recording studio and commercial stage - equally at home in any genre.

Also: Mallet Percussion, Timpani, Drum Kit

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James is an Australian-American pianist, music director, conductor, orchestrator, and record producer. With a particular eye for the development of new musicals, his work has been seen on Broadway, as well as theatres and opera houses across the U.S., in London, and throughout Australia. Music Supervisor/Conductor: The View UpStairs (original New York & London companies), Peter And The Starcatcher (Original Australian Company, for which he also provided additional new music), Loch Lomond (all original companies), Tim Finn's Twelfth Night, Kate Miller-Heidke's Bananaland, Clinton (original company), Jersey Boys, Between The Lines, seasons for Joe’s Pub at the Public Theatre NY, Cape Fear Repertory Theatre North Carolina, The Kennedy Center, the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, The Crown Uptown in Wichita, Kansas, La Boite Brisbane, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Opera Queensland, Queensland Theatre and QPAC, among many others. Arranger/Orchestrator: The View UpStairs (also album producer), Clinton, Bananaland, Guys and Dolls 2015 US tour, Twelfth Night, Joh For PM!, Carols In The City. Concert and recording orchestrations: Caroline O’Connor, Alexis Fishman, Tyce Green, Naomi Price, Max Vernon, Michael Longoria, among many others, including several albums with concert pianist Alex Raineri. Keyboards: Broadway, Off-Broadway, U.S. National Tours, TV, Australian musical theatre productions, and also as bandleader for Mitch Winehouse (father of Amy!)

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I'm a professional guitarist from Adelaide, South Australia who works regularly with interstate and international clients. My main instruments are electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, banjo and ukulele and bass guitar. I'm proficient and authentic in a broad range of genres - pop, rock, country, jazz, soul, worship/gospel. As a live performer, I've spent the best part of 20 years working freelance within musical theatre, orchestras and supporting artists across the country and internationally, working with artists such as Shoshana Bean, Casey Donovan, Rob Mills, Josh Piterman, Bob Downe and Debra Byrne. I've also played countless pubs, bars and weddings in working band scenarios, with a memory bank of 100s of cover tunes from classic to current. I've also become accomplished as a 'one man band' acoustic guitarist, from sensitive, exposed fingerstyle to driving pop and rock. I'm never afraid of a duo performance, even if the performer and I have never worked together, such is my attention to sonic detail. I record regularly from my professional home studio in Adelaide, using an array of mics and preamps to record parts for artists, producers and composers for game, tv and film. I'm also comfortable as a recording engineer and mixer, so my clients receive edited parts that are well recorded. Credits include #1 Hits, TV placements (ABC iView Lullaby with Electric Fields), advertising jingles for Stratco, SA Water, Australian Outdoor Living and more. As a sight reading guitarist, I'm often in the hybrid setting of traditional orchestras playing commercial music, or within a theatre scenario so I have a thorough understanding of guitar amp and effect programming and emulation to replicate required sounds from records or film. Recent productions: ' Albums/tracks of interest I have produced or played on: 'Gravity' - Jemma Rix (musical theatre, pop, rock) - arranged, recorded, mixed, produced, guitars 'Always Christmas' - Sally Cameron (big band) - recorded, produced, mixed, guitars 'Back For a Day' - Matt Cornell (country)- guitars 'Quirky Bezerky' - Peter Combe (kids) - guitars

Also: Bass Clarinet

Also: Piano, Keyboard, Bass Guitar

Ash Murdica is an established pianist/guitarist working primarily within the professional music theatre industry of Australia. Her professional theatre credits as guitarist include the Melbourne production of Dear Evan Hansen (Michael Cassel Group; 2024-25), Australian national tour of Here You Come Again (Tinderbox Productions; 2025), and China tour with SVN (girl band consisting of the original West End cast of Six; 2026). Her deputy guitar and keys roles are noted in productions of Mamma Mia! (Louise Withers and Associates; 2023), Rent (LPD Productions; 2024), and Six the Musical (Louise Withers and Associates; 2024). Ash has completed a Bachelor of Music Performance (Contemporary Guitar) at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and holds a Grade 8 Pianoforte certificate with distinction.

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Steve Pope is a Melbourne-based drummer with over 30 years of professional experience spanning live touring, musical theatre, recording sessions, and education. Steve began playing drums professionally in the mid-nineties and graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in 2001. Shortly after, he began a long professional association with Kate Miller-Heidke, touring and recording with her for seven years. Highlights include performing at the 2007 ARIA Awards and extensive touring throughout Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Asia. His musical theatre credits are extensive. He was part of the premiere season of Muriel's Wedding the Musical, and returned for the national tour that visited Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. He has also played drums for Evita the Musical at Arts Centre Melbourne - a production starring Tina Arena as Eva Perón - and Bananaland the Musical at the 2023 Brisbane Festival and 2024 Sydney Festival. In addition to high-profile touring and theatre work, Steve has built a strong reputation as a session drummer, recording and performing with a diverse range of artists including Angus & Julia Stone, Darren Hayes, Serena Ryder, Transport and Evan Klar. Steve currently performs live with Melbourne artists Lovel Moss and Vicious Blonde, while maintaining an active teaching practice at Fall Back Studios, Flemington.

Also: Cornet

Thien Pham is currently the Principal Trumpet for the production of The Book of Mormon. Established as a versatile and active figure in the Australian music scene, he performs extensively across jazz, musical theatre, commercial, and classical settings. A regular figure in the jazz community, Thien was selected for the Australian Art Orchestra mentorship program and featured as a 'Young Artist' in the inaugural Dingo Australian Jazz Journal (2021). He has performed with acclaimed musicians including Andrea Keller, Sam Anning, Mat Jodrell, James Morrison, Scott Tinkler, Michelle Nicolle, Dick Oatts, Wayne Bergeron, and Gordon Goodwin. He appears regularly with large ensembles including the JazzLab Orchestra, James Morrison Big Band, Jack Earle Big Band, Paris Cat Big Band, B# Big Band, Rising Sun Big Band, and the Andrew Murray Big Band. Beyond big bands, he plays with diverse groups such as LUNSEN, Zodiac (SYD), Horns of Leroy, The Shanghai Pearls, and Jemma Cher. Other highlights include the Australian National Jazz Youth Big Band alongside Grammy Award-winner Remy Le Boeuf, and Cowboy Bebop in Concert at The Plenary. He can also be heard on recordings for Oscar Bruten's The Strzelecki Suite and Minnie Hill's There is Light (ABC Jazz). Thien’s other work covers a wide spectrum of genres. He is active in the Latin music scene, performing with La Influencia, LA 45, El Bembe, Sazón, Calle Luna, and Son y Fuerza. He has collaborated with artists including Amos Roach, Reuben Kaye, Jack Howard, Jaron Jay, Owelu Dreamhouse, Delsinki, Jacob Fitzgerald, and Isaiah Firebrace. Additionally, he is a member of the Mario Kart Live Band and plays with the Melbourne Trap Orchestra. Through his work with various corporate and wedding bands, Thien has performed at major events including the Moomba Festival, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Australian Open, and for the NBA and AFL. In professional musical theatre, Thien has performed in pit orchestras for productions including In The Heights (Comedy Theatre), MJ: The Musical (Her Majesty's Theatre), and Sister Act (Regent Theatre). Internationally, he toured China in 2024 with a company of renowned New York Broadway singers. Thien’s accolades include the Generations in Jazz James Morrison Scholarship, the Monash University Emerging Jazz Performer Prize, and the Outstanding Improviser award at the Victorian All-State Jazz Championship. In the classical realm, he was awarded first prize in both the Fine Music Online Championships (Junior Bb Trumpet) and the Victorian State Solo Ensemble Championships (Junior Concerto), and has competed in the New Zealand National Brass Band Competition. He has served as principal trumpet with the Melbourne Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra and performed with the Melbourne Youth Orchestra at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, the Australian Youth Orchestra, the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), and Melbourne Opera. Thien is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science alongside a Diploma of Music at the Melbourne University Conservatorium, and undertook trumpet studies at the Schulich School of Music (McGill University) in 2023. His principal mentors include Owen Morris, Joel Brennan, Rosie Turner, and Eugene Ball. As an educator, he has provided workshops and individual tuition at Wesley College, Trinity College, and Parkville Music School. Thien continues to perform, tour, and record regularly across Australia and internationally.

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Sophie Hawthorne in a Newcastle-based drummer and percussionist with over 4 years of professional performance experience. She is an established drummer in the Newcastle music scene and is an emerging presence in the Sydney jazz scene. Having played drums since age 8, Sophie's dedication to building her career as a professional musician has allowed her to gain experience in a variety of musical situations including live band settings, recording studios, working with orchestras and more recently musical theatre credits, including Come From Away The Musical at Newcastle's Civic Theatre. Sophie is also a dedicated and experienced drum kit educator.

Also: Double Bass

Also: Double Bass, Synthesizer

Alex Martello is a bassist, arranger and musical director based in Melbourne. Equally at home on electric bass and double bass, he has established himself as a sought after musician across Australia’s professional theatre and live music scenes. Alex has performed in a range of major theatre productions, including the Australian national tours of Come Alive, Hair, Footloose and Dear Evan Hansen, as well as Melbourne productions of My Brilliant Career, The Grinning Man, Kinky Boots, and High School Musical. His theatre work spans electric, fretless, double and synth bass, with experience as both a chair and deputy musician. As an arranger and orchestrator, Alex has worked with some of Australia’s leading artists, including Casey Donovan, Anthony Callea, Silvie Paladino, David Hobson, Ross Wilson, Lucy Durack, Paulini and Tim Campbell. His work has been performed by ensembles including John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra, The Carols By Candlelight Orchestra, the Southern Cross Symphony, among many others, and has also been performed internationally.

Also: Keyboard, Vocals, Saxophone…

Lillian is a transdisciplinary performer, creator, and theorist: a trans neuroqueer singer, multi-instrumentalist, musical director, and composer/arranger living and working on stolen Gadigal land. From a background of classical music, barbershop harmony, and experimental/post rock, and an academic background in music cognition (PhD: The Cognition of Tonality in Microtonal Scales, The MARCS Institute, Western Sydney University), Lillian has quickly implanted herself in Gadigal’s music theatre scene as a performer, musician, and creative.

Also: Double Bass

I’m a versatile Melbourne-based musician who performs on both electric and double bass. I’ve held the professional bass chair for *Saturday Night Fever*, the Australian tour of *Cruel Intentions the Musical*, *The Wedding Singer* and *tick, tick… BOOM!* My deputy credits include *Muriel’s Wedding*, *Grease*, *Mamma Mia!* and *TINA – The Tina Turner Musical*. Comfortable across all styles, I bring the right feel and tone to every song—and I genuinely love playing.

Also: Keyboard

Ella is currently a Melbourne-based performer originally from Tasmania, and a recent graduate of Transit Dance’s inaugural Diploma of Musical Theatre program, alongside a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management. A versatile triple-threat performer, Ella is trained across singing, acting and a diverse range of dance styles including showgirl, musical theatre, jazz, ballet, pointe, tap, commercial, heels, Latin and ballroom. Her experience extends beyond the stage, with professional training and experience as a performer, dance teacher, choreographer and model. She is particularly drawn to work that combines strong characterisation, dynamic physicality and ensemble storytelling. After relocating to pursue her career, Ella is excited about the possibility of professional opportunities and what she can bring to a project and learn from others whilst creating some magic.

Also: Backing Vocal

David is a music director, pianist, arranger, orchestrator, and vocal coach based in Melbourne, Australia. He was most recently Assistant Music Director for the Australian tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Disney Theatrical Australia). Previously, David was Assistant Music Director for the Australian tour of Moulin Rouge! (Global Creatures), Conductor/Keyboardist for the Australian tour of Cruel Intentions (DVE), and Assistant Music Director for the Australian tour of The Wedding Singer (DVE), before becoming the show’s Conductor/Associate Music Director for its New Zealand tour. Other past creative credits include Music Director for Australian productions of The Grinning Man (Vass Productions), Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts (Salty Theatre/Red Hot Productions), Top Gun! The Musical (Salty Theatre/Chapel off Chapel) and the World Premiere of Hashed Out: A Kansley and Lidert Song-Cycle (VCA), which he also orchestrated. He was Music Supervisor/Orchestrator/Sound Designer for Senser (Brittanie Shipway), and Music Supervisor/Arranger for Twelfth Night (Melbourne Shakespeare Company). David has been the Music Director/Co-Arranger for several development labs and workshops of the new Australian musical Paper Stars, including recently at the Australian Musical Theatre Festival in Launceston, Tasmania. David has overseen and implemented music technology for the Australian productions of Hamilton (Michael Cassel Group), & Juliet (Michael Cassel Group), and Muriel’s Wedding (Global Creatures), and is Music Technology Supervisor for Moulin Rouge! in Australia, Korea, and Japan. He studied towards a Bachelor of Applied Music (Composition) before transferring for completion into the Bachelor of Music Industry (Performance) at Box Hill Institute, Victoria. davidyouings.com

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