Georgia van Etten is a soul-blues songstress based in London originally hailing from Melbourne, Australia. Her refreshing creativity and rich vocal tones have wowed audiences across the globe.
Georgia spent her younger years starring in major theatre productions, gaining invaluable classical training and proving her natural vocal power, whilst at home being spoon fed country and blues music. At age 14, Georgia was accepted into soul band ‘Sweethearts,’ a 25-piece all girl band that over a number of years saw her gigging at top festivals around Australia, and gracing European stages including Montreux Jazz Festival (Switz), Jazz à Vienne (France) and Porretta Soul Festival (Italy). This sparked van Etten’s love affair with soul music.
Throughout her late teens, Georgia endeavoured to build her knowledge and independently sought out the genius of many jazz greats, learning from their stylings and compositions. Performing under her own name, she began writing music returning to her roots in blues to create an old southern soul sound reminiscent of Otis Redding, Etta James, Ray Charles and the like. Working as a full time musician and vocal teacher, van Etten never ceased to prove her versatility guesting with countless bands, including internationally acclaimed indie group King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
Since moving to London, Georgia has worked hard to develop a unique sound, performing her original music at top venues such as 606 Jazz Club, The Hideaway, PizzaExpress Jazz Club. She guests regularly with internationally renowned trumpeter Quentin Collins and with soul legends Omar and Earl Thomas. In 2016 she headlined Europe's largest smooth jazz festival 'Stompin' On The Quomps' with band Lola's Day Off and guested at Ealing Blues Festival.
Georgia has worked extensively with Australian music producer Alice Ivy, touring with her through the UK and Germany in 2015 and can be heard on Alice Ivy's latest releases 'Touch' and 'Almost Here' that have had much success on Australian Radio and international music forums. Together with top UK trumpeter Quentin Collins, Georgia brings together some of London’s finest musicians including Artie Zaitz, Dave Whitford, Pat Levett and Jim Watson for an unmissable show.