Why do you do it? I love creating music with my friends, and watching our songs blossom when we play them live.
What do you love about the city you live in? Gympie has a special charm. I'm not sure if it's the people or just the small town vibe, or maybe it's just the fact that you can walk everywhere, but I love it.
Where did you go for your last holiday? I think it was in Japan, I went with my school in Year 11. It was insanely cool.
What's your favourite item of clothing? Probably my new tracksuit pants; anytime I'm not in public, I am wearing them.
What was your favourite TV show when you were a kid? One hundred per cent 'Doctor Who'. I am rewatching it again with my partner at the moment.
If you could travel back in time for a day, where would you go? I would go back to the day Jeff Buckley played his live set in Boston 1995, and watch him perform 'Lover, You Should've Come Over'.
If we were coming over to your place, what would you cook us? Lemon and sugar pancakes; mum used to make them for me, and they are the only recipe I can confidently make without help.
What's the best lesson you've ever learned? This question was a little difficult for me. I only graduated last year and I'm still trying to learn the ropes of adulthood, and figuring out what I stand for I suppose. But I guess if I have learnt anything in my whole life that has stuck it would be that regardless of whatever is going on in my life, being kind will almost always benefit you and/ or someone else.
Tell us one thing about yourself that nobody else knows... I'm a musician who can't read sheet music. I think I was taught at some point, but I genuinely just can't remember.
Are you happy with your work/ life balance? I am. My music career only takes up about a day or two out of every week which is perfect for me.
How do you define success? I think for me it would just mean knowing that I'm making an impact on people's lives, ideally through my music.
What's your spirit animal? I'd like to say a panda bear, they seem like they give great hugs, and they love food.
Elke is one of eight women from regional and remote Queensland who have been selected for a career-enhancing opportunity to develop their skills and connections in the music industry.
Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) Queensland Regional & Remote Women's Music Program enables aspiring First Nations women, female, and gender diverse artists and music practitioners from regional and remote Queensland to travel and attend the two-day Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) Conference, Ceremony and Concert Program in Meanjin, Brisbane on 8-9 October, 2025.
The Program offers an unparalleled opportunity for aspiring music practitioners to gain professional experience and participate in the entire two-day AWMA Program, which includes a Conference Program, a series of forums and an In-Conversation keynote address, networking opportunities, the AWMA Black Carpet, Award Ceremony, Concert and After Party.
