Establishing herself on the Australian festival scene, Sunshine Coast songstress, Innessa, has found her niche infusing alternative folk with Eastern-European influences.
Publishing her first poem in her native Russian at 12 years old, Innessa's way with words has more recently earned her a finalist spot in the 2024, 2023 and 2017 Queensland Music Awards, seen her release four studio albums, and perform at some of Australia's biggest folk festivals including Woodford Folk Festival, Canberra Folk Festival, and venues in Russia.
Highlights include:
- Release of the new album "Golden Wreath" May 2023
- Sold-out Album Launch at Black Box Theatre, Nambour - June 2023
- Sold-out intimate event "Dining with Innessa" - July 2023
- Sold-out concert at Maleny Players Theatre - June 2024
- Finalist in Queensland Music Awards in 2024, 2023 & 2017
Visit her web site.
Singing Workshop (5.30-6.30pm) (Free for those who purchase tickets for the concert)
The concert will be preceded by a one-hour singing workshop - the delight of learning the English version of a traditional Slavic Folk Song “Golden Wreath” from Innessa’s latest album.
Join Innessa for an immersive journey into the enigmatic world of singing traditional Slavic Folk songs! Whether you're a seasoned vocalist or a beginner looking to explore your vocal potential, this workshop is designed to expand your musical horizons.
Start off with essential vocal warm-up exercises to prepare your voice for singing. Engage with fellow participants in a supportive and collaborative learning environment, and have fun.
At the end of the workshop, you'll have the chance to perform the song in front of an audience during the concert that follows.
"Her music dips and weaves in light and dark tones, offering folk stylings with a pop edge. Innessa is a great example of a truly unique musician residing right here on our Sunshine Coast." - The Point Sunshine Coast
“A mesmerising infusion of alternative folk and Eastern European influences, Innessa’s new single Golden Wreath, combines powerful messages of hope and unity with transformative music to create an otherworldly sonic experience.
Featuring spellbinding vocal melodies reminiscent of those found on the softer end of symphonic metal bands like Nightwish and Sirenia, Golden Wreath is an immersive wonder wall of sound that gives nod to Innessa’s Russian roots and ties to the Western world.” - Music Is My Muse
“Innessa’s vocal qualities and song-writing would put her in the same category as the quirky female-songwriter with a distinct voice – think the likes of Bjork, Sia, Kate Miller-Heidke, Tori Amos, Kimbra etc” - The Point, Sunshine Coast
"INNESSA's music does not lack charm... opening up many horizons. With “Golden Wreath”, the Russian-born singer-songwriter shares a rather unique universe that is both Slavic and Celtic, Pop and acoustic…
Self-financed and very well produced, the artist has taken particular care with the arrangements which remain sober and refined, but not without a lot of richness, such as the violin interventions in particular. With a beautiful naivety on "Beneath The Azure Skies", INNESSA also takes us into Celtic atmospheres ("Shallop"), with an enchanting flute . . ." - Review in French magazine Rock-n-Force
“A wonderful, unique, emotional, unexpected, rewarding surprise for an Australian concert goer seeking to broaden their knowledge and experience of foreign, particularly the enigmatic East European, cultures!” - Ivan Renatovich (Author of “An English Echo of Russian Song”)
