Kris Mizzi
With a voice that is both strong and tender, Melbourne singer-songwriter Kris Mizzi has earned his place among Australia's most captivating folk artists. A masterful storyteller, Mizzi crafts songs that linger long after the final note, weaving beauty, truth, and vulnerability into every line. His live performances are a kaleidoscope of emotions—joyful, uplifting, spiritual, comedic, and deeply moving.
Winner of the 2017 Troubadour Award and the 2021 Folk Alliance "Australian Solo Artist of the Year", Mizzi has become a standout voice in Australia’s folk music scene. His debut album, Some Other Morning (2019), solidified his reputation with festival anthems that have audiences on connecting with Mizzi's songs.
Fresh from showcasing at Ireland’s prestigious folk conference, Your Roots Are Showing, and performing on the revered Danny Kyle Stage at Galsgows 'Celtic Conncetions', Mizzi continues to leave an indelible mark wherever he plays. Musicians and fans alike have hailed him as a leading voice in Australian folk, delivering performances that feel like intimate, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
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Liz Young
Liz began playing the violin at the age of 7. She studied violin under Spiros Rantos and Patricia Pollett at the University of Queensland 2004-2007 and won the Prestigious Sleath String Prize in 2007. She was a founding member of Brisbane's Sanctuary String Quartet which involved performing at Customs House, running school Masterclasses, accompanying the Qld Ballet and of course playing Pachabel’s Canon for many a wedding.
The Rock Orchestra Deep Blue has taken her around Australia and the world performing at the Shanghai World Expo and at numerous corporate/concert events in Vietnam, Malaysia, Jakarta and India. In 2011 Deep Blue went to the Finals stage of Australia’s Got Talent. She especially enjoys teaching "Young Blue" workshops: giving children the opportunity to "let go" and dance with their instruments. Yes it is possible to dance with a violin. Even stilt walk.
Liz also plays with Mendoza Tango Quartet: a band specialising in true Argentinian Tango Music. Since 2016 they have played tango music all over Australia at festivals and concerts. As a tango dancer herself Liz finds much joy in playing dance music for other dancers.
On a completely different note Liz also plays with the bush dance band “The Smashing Bumpkins”. They love to teach bush dancing to rock covers. In 2018 and 2019 they rocked out up in Birdsville for the annual “Birdsville Races.”.
In 2019 Liz learnt how to fly with her violin - something that can only be seen to be believed.
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Kris Mizzi
“A deceptively gentle storyteller, his songs, like a good book, resonate deeper and deeper with every listen. Simply beautiful” - Paul Samwell-Smith (Producer Cat Stevens, Yardbirds, Carly Simon)
“Khristian Mizzi is one of the most impressive newcomers I have ever come across on the Australian music scene. A beautiful voice and excellent guitar playing, and every one of his own songs of a particularly high standard.” - Andrew Pattison (Music Promoter/Festival director)
“His solid and seamless live performances, his love of words and clever use of the English language underpin a polished song craft and vocal style from the pinnacle of the best 70s singer songwriters; James Taylor, Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, Khristian Mizzi is in there.” - Ronnie Taheny Director Arty Records Germany Ireland Australia
“I felt that shiver up my spine, the kind you get when you see someone who can own a room and do so in complete confidence” - Josh Hibervesky (Phoenix) 3D Radio
Awards:
• The Port Fairy Folk Fest' Just Guitars' BEST GUITARIST(2006)
• Korumburra Buskers Festival 'BUSKER OF THE YEAR' (2006)
• The Basin Music Fest 'Song Competition' BEST SONG (2009)
• The Alex Legg Memorial Award (2017)
• The Troubadour Foundation 'ARTIST OF THE YEAR' (2017)
Liz Young
"I had the privilege of meeting Liz a couple of years ago. No doubt she thought it a little strange when I wanted to give her my father's old violin but I liked her instantly. She restrung the violin in the afternoon and in the evening came out onto the adjoining deck to play for us. The violin had probably not been played in sixty years. There is music and then there is music which releases embedded memory, intrinsic beauty and soul. This is the music that Liz plays.
With heart felt thanks." - Pauline Cameron ('The Space Between' Maleny)
"The music that comes from Liz and her majestic violin is like unconditional love transcending from the heavens to fill our mortal hearts with bliss and beauty and connect us again to all that is everlasting. It is the sound of pure magic! Thank you beautiful Liz! When I listen to you I feel a deep connection to God and all that is true! All else ceases to exist. Thank you for being as you are and for doing what you do!" - Milica, Tango Dancer
"Liz came to Taabinga for a holiday. Instead she entertained us all for a week. Her music is her passion." - Michael and Melissa
“We live on a small Island and a real highlight for us is a visit from Liz Young and her violin. Liz plays for us at home and on the beach. We are treated to a wide range of music from popular to classical, Liz can play almost any thing on request. She is such a beautiful girl and plays so beautifully that people arrive from nowhere to sit and listen. We recall one special night when she played on the beach in the moonlight,what a vision and what a performance, one we will always remember." - Bill and Niki
