Nadia Sunde

Nadia Sunde is an acclaimed cabaret artist, vocalist, songwriter, theatre actress, comedienne and former ABC radio presenter, a standout performer - effortlessly engaging and uplifting audiences with warmth, talent and skill. With a performance career spanning over 25 years, Nadia has sung on grand stages, flatbed trucks, country town halls, amphitheatres, hay bales, river beds and even on water when she featured as a guest vocalist in the world premiere of Linsey Pollak's work The Dream of Zedkat Nabu (2013 APRA Art Music Award for 'Qld Performance of the Year’). Inspired and influenced by her Croatian heritage, Nadia has evolved a style of ‘vocalese’ that captures a 'Balkan tonality' - exploring the deep resonances and rich tones of her first language and showcasing her own unique vocal quality. A multi-award winning theatre maker and songwriter for children, Nadia is also the creative force behind ‘The Collector’s - an immersive theatre work for 3-8 year olds and their communities that uses story to explore and celebrate our deep relationship with nature. This project was developed for inclusion in the Commonwealth Games Festival 2018. Nadia is currently in rehearsals with her new cabaret work Mambo Italiano - in honour of her father's record collection and in celebration of the influence of 1950s Italian American musicians.