About Emma

Emma Newman has been singing for as long as she can remember.

She laid her hands on her first “proper guitar” at 11 and performed covers at little primary school events. Her passion for writing and performing deepened at the age of 13 and she began gigging professionally a few years later.

The self-taught artist expresses whatever she’s feeling through her music, with a unique style landing somewhere in between acoustic pop and folk.

For Emma, the process of writing holds her accountable and forces her to come to terms with her feelings. Listening to music has always been therapeutic for her, but the thought of her own songs helping others to feel heard and understood just feels that much more gratifying.

There’s something about being in beautiful environments, you almost have no choice but to write beautiful songs.

Outside of performing, Emma also enjoys listening to live music, going on regular GYG runs, reading, shopping, overspending and watching reality television. 

Much of her musical inspiration is drawn from incredible female artists such as Kate Miller-Heidke, Tori Amos, Missy Higgins and Taylor Swift.

The highlight of Emma’s career so far has been singing with Kate Miller-Heidke at the Summersalt Festival (Hervey Bay).

She has also opened for incredible artists such as Scott Cook, Jade Holland, 8 Ball Aitken, Andrea Kirwin, Tullara and MZAZA.

Emma regularly performs at local venues and has played at the Festival of Small Halls, Brolga Live, Maryborough Masquerade Ball and Mental Health advocacy events.

Emma Newman performing on Stage with Kate Miller-Heidke at Summersalt Festival – Hervey Bay

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