Queer Piano Bar (QPB)

As a collective of Queer anthems are played that spans over the last 80+ years we get an insight into what has created queer culture and what we hope to push into the lexicon of the future. The audience should expect a joyous celebration, a moment away from the consistent labour that is a media cycle built against us. Allow yourself to experience pure queer joy.

Form and Style

This one hour show revolves around a piano / keyboard and a few microphones. We’ve adapted to multiples spaces and venue sizes and can present QPB in small / large indoor or outdoor spaces. The musical genres go across pop, opera, musical theatre and jazz. six artists representing the rainbow and a wide range of experiences including First Nations, Neurodiverse, Trans, Drag, rural and Plus sized artists who have all individually made their stamp on the industry and together are a powerhouse of experiences.

Community Engagement

We can provide workshops, drag time story hour, live podcast episodes, as well as local artist engagement with queer support networks and opportunities for local artists to perform.

REVIEWS

” …An evening steeped heavily in musical theatre and queer icons, performed by queer icons of Perth.” – FOURTH WALL MEDIA

“They’re all professionals who are at home on a stage and can hit every note in a song flawlessly.” – FRINGEFEED 2023

“If you’re in need of warmth, laughter and some stirring tunes, Ara Jansen heartily recommends hanging out at Queer Piano Bar.” – SEESAW MAGAZINE

Available Marketing Collateral

Video, Podcasting, imagery, posters, reviews, a solid current fan base.

credits

Gavin Nicklette (He / They): Gavin Nicklette studied jazz performance at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and has played/toured with the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra, Fred Wesley (US trombonist and arranger for James Brown’s Big Band), Grace Knight, James Morrison and various other Australian artists.

Aria Scarlett (She / They): Aria Scarlett has performed and delighted crowds across WA as one of the states premiere classical opera talents and vocalists. A dynamic and skilled artist her performances and productions have garnered critical and industry acclaim with nominations for “Producer of the Year” (Pinnacle Performing Arts Awards, 2022) as well as being in the sound team for Facing Monsters, winning “Best Sound for a Documentary” (Australian Screen Sound Guild Awards, 2022).

Jolie Davis (She / Her): Jolie Davis is a Perth-Grown Noongar Singer-Songwriter & Producer. Jolie privately has been experimenting with electronic production for the last ten years and finally now has secrets to share. Jolie has performed across WA as a powerhouse vocalist and producer with national radio play.

Autumn Daze (She / Her): Autumn has performed with the Australian Burlesque Festival, Perth International Burlesque Festival, Mx Burlesque Western Australia and Perth and Adelaide Fringe Festivals.

Malaika Moon (She / Her): Mx Burlesque Finalist, African self defined show gremlin

Donna Kebab (She / Her): Drag hostess, nationally touring performer