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Have you always been musical? I’ve always been a singer, ever since primary school and then took up piano when I went to high school. It wasn’t until I left school though at 16 that I bought my first guitar and joined some bands and then started playing gigs and writing songs. What/who are you/the…

Have you all, always been musical? Yes, I have always been very musical and loved it so much. Watching my family play music in Fiji was always a huge inspiration to me, as it’s a big part of everyday life back home. The way music makes you feel and how you can express yourself through…

Have you all, always been musical? Yeah, well the Harding family has always played music. Robbie and I (Nicole) grew up going to gigs with Mum and Dad, and there were always instruments around the house. In contrast, Shane didn’t get his first drum kit until he was 17 years old but it was all…

Written by Kerrie Alexander THERE have been some massive highlights over the past 10 years for popular Hervey Bay band Forbidden Road, but the best is yet to come. You can’t wipe the smile off the faces of the awesome team of five – including Glenn Hand, Kellie Hand, Darren Wood, Anthony Asquith, newcomer Shane…

Written by Shaun Ryan Bright lights and superstars: It all started in Hervey Bay His career on stage has taken him to the biggest cities in the world and allowed him to perform alongside some of the most well-known names in the entertainment industry – but the Fraser Coast will always have a special place…

Have you always been musical? I’ve always enjoyed music on some level. My earliest musical memories are of my grandparents record player. I remember listening to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and those big band guys. Then it was just whatever was on the radio. I still have a lot of affection for the AM dial,…

Have you always been musical?During my late teens, I committed myself to some private guitar lessons, which kick started my musicaljourney, meeting so many like-minded people, that motivated me to write and perform music, which is avery rewarding passion and career. What/who are your musical influences?Currently, the amazing technique and music of John H Clarke,…

Have you always been musical? Evie: I’ve been musically inclined for as long as I can remember! I began singing and playing piano at a very young age. Singing/performing/entertaining is one of the most important aspects of my life – it helps me to express and release my emotions, gives me a source of inspiration…

Have you always been musical?Most definitely – since I was young I have been around music and enjoyed singing. What/who are your musical influences?I grew up listening to what my parents played, so I love older bands such as the Beatles, ABBA and the Eagles. I really get drawn to great songs, so it doesn’t…