Biography

Natalie is an award winning artist and one of Australia’s most versatile singers. She began her journey when she was 12 achieving a film and television diploma, and found herself acting in many film and TV appearances. Hosting her own TV show called “PC4U” for cable television, commercials, kids TV shows such as Ocean Girl and Flying Doctors. Natalie also featured as young Katy in a feature film, “Brilliant Lies” to name a few. Natalie loves performing in Theatre and at an early age took lead roles in musicals, “Joseph and The Techi-colour Dream Coat” as Narrator, “Midsummer Night’s Dream” as Puck, Jesus Christ Super Star, “Trial By Jury” as council.

Natalie’s acting career then inspired her to pursue a professional singing career after achieving a scholarship at The Victorian College of Arts” in three major instruments: PIano, Trumpet and Vocals. Confused about what major to choose, after singing “Lover Man” by Nina Simone in Jazz Esemble, her Mentor asked if a singer can take part in the ensemble, then Natalie put her hand up to take the part. She was then highly encouraged and her mentor gave her a microphone to bring to her next rehearsal. This lead to Natalie forming her own singing career at an early age of 17 with her Jazz/Funk band “ESP”. Natalie went on to perform nationally as a solo artist. She found herself performing a stage show on Hamilton Island with Beven Addinsall, Danni Minogue and Kate Cebrano where she felt extremely inspired to take her career to a bigger stage.

At age 26, Natalie took the title of Australian Idol Winner. Her single “Here I am” and Debut Album “The Winner’s Journey” charting with ARIA Platinum and Gold titles. Natalie performed the Australian Idol Grand Final along side Lionel Ritchie at the Sydney Opera House, to then perform at the LA Galaxy game (98,000 people) to then be the only winner to have her own National Tour, where she performed hit songs from her Winner’s Journey Album as well as her own compositions. Natalie was invited to perform with the winner of Eurovision song contest in Malta with Chiara for the Malta Song Festival where she received a standing ovation for an outstanding performance.

Natalie wrote and produced parts of the soundtrack to the award winning feature film, “Big Mamma’s Boy” and made a cameo appearance singing her songs, “Best of Me” and “Do What You Gotta Do”. This inspired her to release her own EP “I’m Ready”.

Natalie collaborated with musical director Jeremy Diffey and sound engineer, Adam Rhodes, to release her next album (Jazz/Soul ), “Ha Ha Ha”. Where she was inspired to use a Tuba and Sousaphone in place of an electric bass. Natalie created an orchestral pop sound immersed in a Jazz/Soul genre. Writing about her past love relationship and life experiences.

Natalie then formed a new music project called “Tune in Tokyo” in collaboration with world renowned Australian Producer Paul Brandoli, and together with One Love Label, released two hit singles, “Dreamer” and “Ray of Love” with top 10 ARIA Dance Chart success (#3 and #8). Natalie pursued her dance career in Sweden and Germany after releasing her singles, “Without You” (#29) then her next release in collaboration with Thomas Godell, “Back To Life” achieving dance chart success top 10 in UK, Sweden, Germany and Brussels.

While living in London, Natalie independently released music online which she had been recording and producing in Hackney (UK) collaborating with music engineer Marc Fernandes for her album, “Happiness” and performed in many events, festivals and collaborations. Performing at Ronnie Scotts, Henley On Thames Music Festival UK (with Chaka Khan), In The City Festival Manchester, Sofa Sounds London, TEDx London, Festiball Buckinghamshire UK Festival, Walk The Walk Breast Cancer Charity Festival and The Big Umbrella Charity Event Kathmandu. Natalie also mentored at Canon’s Highschool, Bridge Academy, Bucks University and ICMP Kilburn. Natalie taught herself acoustic guitar, with a sponsorship by Gibson Guitars, Natalie wrote her next album in their studio, “Pictures of Mars”.

After taking a small break from music to have her son, Natalie launched her new and current album, “Brand New Day” which she recorded at Damien Gerard Studios with Producer Andrew Beck, at The Birds Basement in Melbourne. With support from Australian media and radio, Natalie’s single releases from her album have had chart success Nationally and Internationally. “Fame” debuted no.1 on Play MPE charts, playlisted and featured on over 100 radio stations in Australia. “I Thought It Was You” #1 on southern Fm’s big breakfast chart for 11 weeks. “Smile” is currently #17 Spinscount Indie chart in USA and her current single “Brand New Day” has entered the chart as well as being supported by over 100 regional and FM stations in Australia.