What kind of music do you perform?

A bit of everything — except country (sorry, not sorry). I sit under the umbrella of cabaret, but within that I blend jazz, soul, funk, rock’n’roll, pop, the occasional ballad, and even musical theatre at times. I love reinterpreting songs — twisting them into something totally unexpected. It’s genre-fluid.

Do you collaborate with other artists?

Absolutely. I love working with other artists — especially my band. Every time I pull together a show, I'm working with musicians, designers, directors, movement coaches, mentors. I try to surround myself with people who are better than me — it makes me better too.

Are your shows suitable for all ages?

Technically, yes. But my shows are probably best for a mature audience. There's nothing wildly inappropriate in them, but I tackle themes that may not fully resonate with a young audience — so while nothing’s explicit, it’s not exactly written with eight-year-olds in mind. Think of it like a movie rated M: suitable, but probably not wildly fun for kids unless they’re already arts nerds - like i was as a child.

What inspires your work?

Honestly — mostly, me. Nearly everything I create starts from something personal and grows outwards. Beating Up The Beatles began because I’ve always loved reworking songs. I’d hear something and immediately think, “But what if we did it like this instead?” And Caffeine Fiend came from my own experience with burnout, sleepless nights, dependence, obsession — and the fact that I was training as a barista at the time. I literally thought, “There’s a show in this.” I’m inspired by stories, pop culture, and people — but I always funnel it through my own perspective. At this stage of my practice, authenticity is everything.

What’s been your biggest ‘pinch me’ moment so far?

Honestly, there have been so many. Singing at the Sydney Opera House? Meeting and performing for Alan Cummings? The fact that Reuben Kaye knows my name? Touring shows I wrote? Winning awards for said shows? I’ve met so many of my heroes — Ali McGregor, Sammy J, Celia Pacquola, Eddie Perfect.

Oh — and Cynthia Erivo. Not only did she see the Instagram story I posted about her… she reposted it, liked my message, replied, and has seen every story I’ve posted about her since. Like… what?!

Every now and then I just sit there and think: “How did all of this happen?”

Do you ever feel imposter syndrome — and how do you handle it?

All. The. Time.

Not just in my career — in life. I compare myself constantly, and it’s almost always me at my worst vs someone else at their best, which isn’t exactly fair (or helpful). I don’t have a perfect system for dealing with it, but I try to keep showing up anyway. I talk to my mentors. And sometimes I just let the doubt exist while I keep doing the work.