Celebrating their 21st birthday this year, the sublime selection of ladies of 'Women In Voice' will be joined by Babushka babe Bethan Ellsmore.
Guaranteeing there won't be any boring speeches at this party, 'Women In Voice' will celebrate in style with a little champagne, some soulful performances by incredible performances and a lot of lady power. Leading her band La Trav from behind the piano, Bethan dabbles in many different musical performances from jazz to pop, opera and art song, chamber music and music theatre, but doesn't quite know which her favourite is.
Describe 'Women In Voice'?
A celebration of the power, beauty and diversity of the female voice.
Your fav song in the concert and why? Without giving too much away, one of the group numbers is an all-time favourite Fleetwood Mac tune, and any Fleetwood Mac song in a set is going to be a highlight for me.
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'Women In Voice' will... move you... and leaves you... breathless... but won't... be predictable... and is surprisingly... hilarious!
You're joining WiV as it turns 21, what was your 21st like?
My 21st was filled with friends, laughter, too much Indian food and a very ignominious end to the night...
What's it like being amongst such a talented group of women?
Inspiring, motivating and a thrill.
You're quite diverse in your music, what style/genre is closest to your heart?
Ah... if only I had the answer, my life would be so much simpler! It changes with every rehearsal, performance or song writing session.
If you weren't the dynamic musical artist you are, what would you be doing?
I always say my back up would be floristry because it sounds so peaceful and beautiful. Though I am pretty dog-mad, so maybe puppy training?
What do you want audiences to say as they leave WiV?
I want them to be speechless and smiling.
And what will you be saying to yourself on opening night?
Breathe and enjoy every second.
Anything else readers should know?
Women in Voice is a precious Brisbane institution and huge win for female musicians in general. I couldn't be more excited and honoured to join this year's lineup.
'Women In Voice' perform at the Judith Wright Centre from the 16th to the 25th October. Bethan also performs with Babushka in 'I Can Keep A Secret' on 31st October at USQ Art Theatre, 11th to the 15th November at the Judith Wright Centre and on 14th November at the Somerset Civic Centre.
