Monique Clare

Wielding a cello and strikingly crafted vocals, multi award-winning songwriter Monique Clare delivers impactful indie-folk.

Her music embodies the cathartic lyricism of Björk paired with the rhythmic energy of traditional folk, set on a backdrop of classical training. Her candid stage presence is born from touring internationally with The Maes and playing cello for everyone from Kate Miller-Heidke to Eminem. Featured on ABC’s The Music Show, her acclaimed debut album ‘Sight’ tracks a journey through trauma and pain to growth and love. Monique's intrepid nature has seen her teach cello in Afghanistan, lead hikers for mountain top sunrise concerts, and represent Australia at the World Expo in Dubai.

With a smile as wide as the Cheshire cat's, and an audacious tendency to reveal her deepest secrets onstage, her live show is offbeat and mesmerising.

“Monique is most obviously a virtuoso, and can tease musical sounds from her instrument and combine them in a way that is truly fascinating…when joined together with that overarching clear vocal, we have a synergy of sound”  - John Lamp, The Pulse

"Mesmerising and engaging...heartfelt and deeply personal lyrics" - GC News

"A stellar performer with unbounding energy...she has a powerful presence that draws you in and makes you want to hear more." - Christine White, New Orleans Jazz Festival