VICTORIA EDWARDS "Never gives up". This year she is out on the road again, heading west. The Birdsville Races is an iconic event that Victoria and her band have headlined previously in 2015, she is thrilled to be invited back to entertain the thousands of visitors to the tiny town of Birdsville when it becomes a city of revellers sharing in the excitement of the races at the start of September. Pack your swags and Victoria will see you there.
Performances at the Birdsville Hotel from the 30th of Aug to the 3rd of Sept.
Performances at the Birdsville Hotel from the 30th of Aug to the 3rd of Sept.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT VICTORIA
“We think Victoria Edwards ROCKS!!!! Thanks for a wonderful performance.” - David Watson VP | Whittlesea Country Music Festival
"The complete package. Flawless vocals, incredible band, and a damn good show. We will definitely be rebooking Victoria Edwards." - Phil Kelly | Urban Country Music Festival
"Victoria is one of the most professional artists we have worked with. Oozing talent and onstage charisma, Victoria is a real crowd pleaser. Testimonials from our clients are always very positive." - Travis Latter | Live Gigs Booking Agency
"A real professional. Great look, great sound, great vibe." - Robert Mackay | Pacific International Music
After seeing the performance at Urban Country Music Festival, I would not hesitate to recommend Victoria Edwards and her band for any venue or festival. One of the most professional shows of the festival." - Karen Andrews Latter | J Music Australia
ABOUT VICTORIA
There are those who were born to perform, and there is no truer statement when describing Victoria Edwards.
Big country rock sound, big vocals and big hair, this artist is a dynamite entertainer.
Kicking off her career singing in the church choir, Victoria has become a well-known name in Australia's country music scene and has performed at countless festivals like Gympie Muster, Tamworth CMF, Urban CMF and major regional events like Melon Fest in Chinchilla and the Whittlesea CMF in Victoria.
Enter Authentic, Edwards' latest Album. The ups and downs of life have never been as much fun as when sung from the heart of Victoria Edwards on Authentic.
Victoria is proud of her involvement in charities like Hike for Homeless, a 690km hike around North West New South Wales, and Suburban Superstars, an organization inspiring regular women to do extraordinary things.
Victoria has also played at Birdsville's Big Red Bash music festival and the Birdsville Races, before continuing on through regional QLD And NSW on her Love The Wrong Man tour. Book Victoria and her band today, so as not to miss out on this class act.
“We think Victoria Edwards ROCKS!!!! Thanks for a wonderful performance.” - David Watson VP | Whittlesea Country Music Festival
"The complete package. Flawless vocals, incredible band, and a damn good show. We will definitely be rebooking Victoria Edwards." - Phil Kelly | Urban Country Music Festival
"Victoria is one of the most professional artists we have worked with. Oozing talent and onstage charisma, Victoria is a real crowd pleaser. Testimonials from our clients are always very positive." - Travis Latter | Live Gigs Booking Agency
"A real professional. Great look, great sound, great vibe." - Robert Mackay | Pacific International Music
After seeing the performance at Urban Country Music Festival, I would not hesitate to recommend Victoria Edwards and her band for any venue or festival. One of the most professional shows of the festival." - Karen Andrews Latter | J Music Australia
ABOUT VICTORIA
There are those who were born to perform, and there is no truer statement when describing Victoria Edwards.
Big country rock sound, big vocals and big hair, this artist is a dynamite entertainer.
Kicking off her career singing in the church choir, Victoria has become a well-known name in Australia's country music scene and has performed at countless festivals like Gympie Muster, Tamworth CMF, Urban CMF and major regional events like Melon Fest in Chinchilla and the Whittlesea CMF in Victoria.
Enter Authentic, Edwards' latest Album. The ups and downs of life have never been as much fun as when sung from the heart of Victoria Edwards on Authentic.
Victoria is proud of her involvement in charities like Hike for Homeless, a 690km hike around North West New South Wales, and Suburban Superstars, an organization inspiring regular women to do extraordinary things.
Victoria has also played at Birdsville's Big Red Bash music festival and the Birdsville Races, before continuing on through regional QLD And NSW on her Love The Wrong Man tour. Book Victoria and her band today, so as not to miss out on this class act.
Victoria ambassador for
Hike for Homeless
By Michèle Jedlicka Aug. 1, 2014, 4 a.m.
Singer/songwriter Victoria Edwards will entertain Inverell next Saturday night, August 9.
SINGING a message of hope, vocalist and songwriter Victoria Edwards volunteered to be the ambassador for the 2014 Hike for Homeless initiative which comes to Inverell next week.
Victoria has lent her talent to perform for audiences along the seven-day hike in Moree, Narrabri, Gunnedah, Tam-worth, Armidale, Glen Innes, and finishing up in Inverell, to bind people though the common language of music.
Her involvement began when she was approached by the event organiser, Leigh Smith, manager of Byamee Homelessness Support Team in Moree. He was hoping to use a certain song as the project anthem.
“Leigh had actually heard my first single from my album, Authentic.
“The single’s called Open Doors, and I think it just struck a chord with him that we all go through different things in our life, and sometimes it’s our attitude that gets us through.”
Open Doors has its roots in a period of her life when Victoria moved from Moree to Toowoo-mba, she was working and things were looking up, with a trip booked to Nashville to do some song writing.
When she lost her job the week before her US flight, Victoria was faced with some hard decisions but took a leap of faith.
“Do I cash in the ticket, do I stay or do I do it?
“And I really thought about it and I thought, ‘You know what? I’m just going to do it’.”
She was working with a couple of other songwriters in Nashville, and shared the story of her dilemma. She finished by saying, “But it doesn’t matter, because when one door closes, another one opens”.
It was then, her song was born.
When Leigh rang her about the use of her song Open Doors for the campaign, Victoria said she was intrigued and asked to learn more about the hike.
“I don’t like to see anybody cold and homeless on the streets so he told me more about the project,” she said.
As she listened, she agreed without reservation for the event to use her song, but offered a suggestion.
“What if I come on board as the ambassador and I’ll give you the use of the song and we’ll work together, letting people know about it?”
As a result, Victoria will be travelling with some accomp-lished musicians to offer her originals, a handful of covers and a performance at each venue of the Hike’s anthem, Open Doors.
The concept of Hike for Homeless is to heighten awareness about the depth of homelessness in the region, and Victoria acknowledged that solving the issue isn’t just in the hands of those without.
“With Hike for Homeless, it’s encouraging people to open the doors, to not turn a blind eye and walk away from somebody that needs that support.”
Familiar with the region after living in Moree, Victoria said she was thrilled to have the chance to perform here again.
“I’m looking forward to getting back down to Inverell and (the) northwest slopes and plains, ‘cause you guys love music down there, and you’ve always been kind to me with the music that I play, so I can’t wait to get back,” she said warmly.
Victoria will be performing as the headline act in Inverell on Saturday, August 9 at Flanders House.
The show opens at 6.30pm with local bands coming on board as well to show off Inverell’s talent. The concert is drug and alcohol free, no passouts and children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are only $2 and available at Jobs Australia, the Linking Together Centre or at the door on the night.
SINGING a message of hope, vocalist and songwriter Victoria Edwards volunteered to be the ambassador for the 2014 Hike for Homeless initiative which comes to Inverell next week.
Victoria has lent her talent to perform for audiences along the seven-day hike in Moree, Narrabri, Gunnedah, Tam-worth, Armidale, Glen Innes, and finishing up in Inverell, to bind people though the common language of music.
Her involvement began when she was approached by the event organiser, Leigh Smith, manager of Byamee Homelessness Support Team in Moree. He was hoping to use a certain song as the project anthem.
“Leigh had actually heard my first single from my album, Authentic.
“The single’s called Open Doors, and I think it just struck a chord with him that we all go through different things in our life, and sometimes it’s our attitude that gets us through.”
Open Doors has its roots in a period of her life when Victoria moved from Moree to Toowoo-mba, she was working and things were looking up, with a trip booked to Nashville to do some song writing.
When she lost her job the week before her US flight, Victoria was faced with some hard decisions but took a leap of faith.
“Do I cash in the ticket, do I stay or do I do it?
“And I really thought about it and I thought, ‘You know what? I’m just going to do it’.”
She was working with a couple of other songwriters in Nashville, and shared the story of her dilemma. She finished by saying, “But it doesn’t matter, because when one door closes, another one opens”.
It was then, her song was born.
When Leigh rang her about the use of her song Open Doors for the campaign, Victoria said she was intrigued and asked to learn more about the hike.
“I don’t like to see anybody cold and homeless on the streets so he told me more about the project,” she said.
As she listened, she agreed without reservation for the event to use her song, but offered a suggestion.
“What if I come on board as the ambassador and I’ll give you the use of the song and we’ll work together, letting people know about it?”
As a result, Victoria will be travelling with some accomp-lished musicians to offer her originals, a handful of covers and a performance at each venue of the Hike’s anthem, Open Doors.
The concept of Hike for Homeless is to heighten awareness about the depth of homelessness in the region, and Victoria acknowledged that solving the issue isn’t just in the hands of those without.
“With Hike for Homeless, it’s encouraging people to open the doors, to not turn a blind eye and walk away from somebody that needs that support.”
Familiar with the region after living in Moree, Victoria said she was thrilled to have the chance to perform here again.
“I’m looking forward to getting back down to Inverell and (the) northwest slopes and plains, ‘cause you guys love music down there, and you’ve always been kind to me with the music that I play, so I can’t wait to get back,” she said warmly.
Victoria will be performing as the headline act in Inverell on Saturday, August 9 at Flanders House.
The show opens at 6.30pm with local bands coming on board as well to show off Inverell’s talent. The concert is drug and alcohol free, no passouts and children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are only $2 and available at Jobs Australia, the Linking Together Centre or at the door on the night.
Media Release
06.05.13
Some of Australia’s Best Country Music Artists confirmed for 2013 Mountview Music Muster
This year’s Mountview Music Muster is gearing up to be the biggest Pure County Music Muster west of the Great Divide catering to all styles of Country music , Traditional Country, Country Pop and Country Rock with some of Australia's best in all category's appearing.
Attracting headline acts the likes of Multi Award Winning Country Music Artists Troy Cassar-Daley and McAlister Kemp really reinforces the Pure County Music enthusiasts attending this year’s Mountview Music Muster.
If appearances by these Multi Award Country Music Artists is not enough to tempt you to book your tickets NOW, the lineup of other well-known and respected country music artists also heading to the Mountview Music Muster continues to grow.
The Darling Downs Singer Songwriter and Finalist of the Toyota Star Maker CompetitionVictoria Edwards and her band have confirmed they will perform and entertain this year Mountview Music Muster Revelers.
With her flaming red hair and powerful, belting voice, 2013 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Victoria.
She sings the stories of the people of the land with heart and humour, rock and soul. With her launch last year of her second studio album 'Authentic' and the release of her first single 'Open Doors' airing on CMC and being played on radio across Australia, there is no stopping her.
Paul Cowderoy winner of the Tamworth ‘Best Male Vocal’ award and nominated for four (4) awards in the Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards, finalist of two Aria Awards,Luke Austin 2010 Toyota Star Maker WINNER, Adi Burgess finalist for QLD Best Female Artist at the Tamworth Gold Medallion Awards finalist in 2012 Music Oz Awards and Brisbane based country trio Dozzi, made up of sisters Andrea, Jesse and Nina are just some of the other talented County Music Artists taking to the stage at this year’s Muster. Stay tuned for the announcement of the Mountview Music Muster 2013 line-up coming soon.
Camping will be available from Friday 4th October. So whether you have a caravan, tent, swag or need to RENT a Tent – it’s all on offer. Cost for the two day event including camping is $130.00.
Gates will be open from 10am to 11pm each day and food and beverage will be available for purchase at the grounds.
To find out more or to secure your tickets click on www.mountviewmusicmuster.com.au. Don’t forget to share this with all your friends on Facebook/Mountviewmusicmuster
No Gate Sales available.
For more information contact:
david@mountviewmusicmuster.com.au
Mobile: 0418 985 393
ENDS
Photo: Kat Blackwell Photography
06.05.13
Some of Australia’s Best Country Music Artists confirmed for 2013 Mountview Music Muster
This year’s Mountview Music Muster is gearing up to be the biggest Pure County Music Muster west of the Great Divide catering to all styles of Country music , Traditional Country, Country Pop and Country Rock with some of Australia's best in all category's appearing.
Attracting headline acts the likes of Multi Award Winning Country Music Artists Troy Cassar-Daley and McAlister Kemp really reinforces the Pure County Music enthusiasts attending this year’s Mountview Music Muster.
If appearances by these Multi Award Country Music Artists is not enough to tempt you to book your tickets NOW, the lineup of other well-known and respected country music artists also heading to the Mountview Music Muster continues to grow.
The Darling Downs Singer Songwriter and Finalist of the Toyota Star Maker CompetitionVictoria Edwards and her band have confirmed they will perform and entertain this year Mountview Music Muster Revelers.
With her flaming red hair and powerful, belting voice, 2013 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Victoria.
She sings the stories of the people of the land with heart and humour, rock and soul. With her launch last year of her second studio album 'Authentic' and the release of her first single 'Open Doors' airing on CMC and being played on radio across Australia, there is no stopping her.
Paul Cowderoy winner of the Tamworth ‘Best Male Vocal’ award and nominated for four (4) awards in the Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards, finalist of two Aria Awards,Luke Austin 2010 Toyota Star Maker WINNER, Adi Burgess finalist for QLD Best Female Artist at the Tamworth Gold Medallion Awards finalist in 2012 Music Oz Awards and Brisbane based country trio Dozzi, made up of sisters Andrea, Jesse and Nina are just some of the other talented County Music Artists taking to the stage at this year’s Muster. Stay tuned for the announcement of the Mountview Music Muster 2013 line-up coming soon.
Camping will be available from Friday 4th October. So whether you have a caravan, tent, swag or need to RENT a Tent – it’s all on offer. Cost for the two day event including camping is $130.00.
Gates will be open from 10am to 11pm each day and food and beverage will be available for purchase at the grounds.
To find out more or to secure your tickets click on www.mountviewmusicmuster.com.au. Don’t forget to share this with all your friends on Facebook/Mountviewmusicmuster
No Gate Sales available.
For more information contact:
david@mountviewmusicmuster.com.au
Mobile: 0418 985 393
ENDS
Photo: Kat Blackwell Photography
In the media... |
...is Authentic
“Streaking on to the country music scene with flaming red hair and a powerful, belting voice, the smart, savvy Victoria Edwards is releasing her second studio album.
Authentic is a 11-track album that excites with Love the Wrong Man and the up-beat song about opportunity, Open Doors. Open Doors is the debut single from the album Authentic and the music clip can now be requested on CMC. Recently returning from a Nashville songwriting jaunt with Grammy nominated Phil Baquie, she is full of life and lyrics and ready to hit the road promoting the new album. Authentic travels through the life and times of Victoria who says this album has been largely inspired by life events, dealing with day-to-day routine and the different bends in the road of life. “There are pieces of many people and places in here; I’m not pretending here, it’s truly authentic,” she says. Where’s the Fire? is one of the new songs on the album and was given to Victoria by Jaclyn North, famous for writing for Reba McEntire. Keith Urban’s touring lead guitarist, Danny Radar, features throughout the album along with LeAnn Rimes’bass player Brandan Taulbee and drummer Chris Knight and guitarist Phil Baquie from acclaimed outfit Sonicflood. A truly international collaboration, the vocals for Authentic were recorded in Queensland and the music in Nashville. Victoria is a graduate from the prestigious College of Country Music in Tamworth, she was a finalist at the Toyota Star Maker Competition and has been honing her skills leading up to this new album that is a testament to powerful women and great country music. Her debut album, Big Blue Sky was released in 2005 and is a reflection of the people of the bush, the people of regional Australia. She sings the stories of the people of the land with heart and humour, rock and soul. While this is her second studio album, she has graced the main stage of the Gympie Music Muster, won the Senior Vocal and Shirley Thoms Award from Capital Country Music and played a host of festivals and events around Australia and NZ. |
Big Blue Sky
Victoria's debut album, Big Blue Sky was released in 2005 and co written with Simon Mellor.
A reflection of the people of the bush, the people of regional Australia.
She was living in Moree, northern NSW at this time and songs from this album helped her make the finals in the Toyota Star Maker Competition.
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