AUS: EMMA DEAN IS RECIPIENT OF THE 'UNDER OUR WING AWARD'
Congratulations to Australian cabaret artist Emma Dean, who was announced this week as the winner of the prestigious annual 'Under Our Wing Award', Australia's top award given to emerging cabaret performers. Emma is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music and performances delve into the magical world where live music meets theatre. Emma's theatrical fascination led her to the decadent world of cabaret in early 2009. She has had two number one hits on the TripleJ Unearthed charts so far this year, with her singles 'Thunder' and 'Thieving Hearts' reaching the top spots in May.She is well known for her diverse collaborations, ranging from performing as a guest artist for The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer; world renowned Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre Company; co-writer and co-lead in the musical Downside Up (2009); lead role in the short film Solitaire (2007); lead acting and singing role in the NIDA production of Medea, for which she also wrote several songs; and performances with Kate Miller-Heidke, Angie Hart (Frente), Teddy Geiger and David Campbell.
Emma joins luminaries Tim Minchin (2003), Daniel Maloney (2004), Reuben Krum (2005), Sammy J (2006), Karin Muiznieks (2007), Joanne O'Callaghan and James Simpson (2008) and Tom Dickins (2009).
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