LIZMARTIN

Biography

Atmospheric, passionate, brooding, melodic – at times downright swaggeringly rhythmic – Liz Martin is a distinctive and powerful Australian music talent. Her work blends brooding folk, lush arrangements, and a solid backbeat, all topped by her unmistakable, emotionally resonant voice. Her songs captivate with their musical and lyrical diversity, driven by an honesty that deeply connects with audiences.

“Evocative, alluring and strangely comforting.”
— Tim Ritchie, ABC Radio National

“Liz Martin, one of Australia’s most versatile talents.”
— Meg Crawford, Rhythms Magazine

Over three albums and three EPs – independently released through MGM Distribution – Martin has cultivated a sound that is uniquely her own. Her recordings have garnered critical acclaim and consistent support from radio and live audiences alike.

“From play one, I felt an instant connection and obviously I was not alone. Every spin on FBi provoked listener response, which I can assure is not the norm.”
— Stephen Ferris, FBi Radio

Career Highlights

• Discography:
  • Beneath the Stars (2006)
  • Night Music (2008)
  • Dance a Little, Live a Little (2011)
  • Without You EP (2016)
  • Led Me Down EP (2019)
  • LIVE at SUSS (2022)

• Notable Collaborations:
  • Musical Director and Composer, ESTADO DE ASAMBLEA (State of Assembly) by Gabriela Golder.
  • Vocalist on Paul Mac’s 3000 Feet High (ARIA Gold-certified).
  • Collaboration with Eric Chapus (Endorphin), Without You EP.
• Commissions:
  • Commissioned by the Biennale of Sydney 2026 to create new music for ESTADO DE ASAMBLEA (State of Assembly) by Gabriela Golder.
  • Commissioned by the Sydney Opera House in 2021 for its Liminal concert film series, filmed in the Opera Theatre and streamed globally.
  • Composer and performer for Aerialise physical theatre's Walking on Air at the Sydney Opera House Studio.
  • Composer for Touched by Restless Dance Theatre.
• Awards & Recognition:
  • Australia Council for the Arts Music Original Work grant recipient.
  • Amplify Your Art grant recipient.
  • Contemporary Music Touring Program grant recipient.

Live Performance & Touring

Liz Martin’s live performances traverse a wide range of stages, from intimate club shows to some of Australia’s most iconic venues.

Key Venues:
Sydney Opera House (Joan Sutherland Theatre, The Studio, Utzon Room), Carriageworks, Melbourne Recital Centre, Riverside Theatres, Australian Museum, Art Gallery of NSW, Camelot, Vanguard, Manning Bar, Basement.

Festival Appearances:
Peats Ridge, Underbelly, Parklife, Marrickville Festival, Newtown Festival, Mullumbimby Music Festival.

National Touring:
Melbourne Recital Centre, Corner Hotel (Melbourne), Metro Adelaide, Front Gallery (Canberra), Gold Coast Arts Centre, Wesley Anne (Melbourne), Troubadour (Brisbane), Grace Darling Hotel, among others.

International Performances:
Servant Jazz Quarters (London), Haddock Café (Nîmes), El Inca (Bordeaux), Hasenschaukel (Hamburg), An Einem Sonntag Im August (Berlin), venues in Los Angeles and Toulouse.

“So fantastic, her voice has to be heard. Idiosyncratic and quirky, what I love about her voice is the honesty.”
— Paul Mac