Audrey Powne is an Australian producer and multi-instrumentalist from Melbourne, based in the United Kingdom.[1]

Audrey Powne
Occupations
  • Musician
  • producer
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Trumpet
  • vocals
Years active2018–present
Labels
BBE (2023-present)
Websitewww.audreypowne.com

Early life

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Powne completed a Bachelor of Music (Honours) at Monash University in 2012 before becoming a music teacher in Melbourne.[2]

Career

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Powne released her debut single "Flowers" in June 2018. Sosefina Fuamoli from The AU Review said "Debut single 'Flowers' positions Powne firmly within the embraces of lush pop, bringing together swelling orchestral production with a vocal quality rich in soul and melody. Taking the listener through a story of loss and heartbreak, Powne engages with a familiar songwriting trope but where 'Flowers' shines in its delivery and presentation".[3]

Powne released her debut EP Bed I Made in 2020.[4] The EP received positive reviews from Earmilk, NME and Bandcamp Daily.[1]

In 2023, Powne signed with BBE and released her debut album From the Fire in April 2024.Powne wrote and produced the album and played trumpet and keys and arranged the strings.[1][4]

Other work

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Formed in 2016, Powne is a member of r&b group Leisure Centre. In 2018, the group released the album Mind Full.[5]

Formed in 2016, Powne is a member of electronic duo Au Dré with James Bowers. They released a self-titled album in 2018,[6]

Formed in 2021, Powne is a member of jazz quartet Aura. They released a self-titled album in 2021 and Same Sky in 2023.[7]

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums with selected details
Title Album Details
From the Fire
  • Released: 24 April 2024[4][1]
  • Label: BBE (BBE753ALP)
  • Format: Vinyl, digital download

Extended Plays

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List of albums with selected details
Title Album Details
Bed I Made
  • Released: September 2020[4]
  • Label: Audrey Powne
  • Format: digital download

Awards and nominations

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ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 From the Fire Best Jazz Album Nominated [8]

Australian Music Prize

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The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $50,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 From the Fire Australian Music Prize Nominated [9]

Music Victoria Awards

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The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. The commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Audrey Powne Best Jazz Act Nominated [10]
2024 Audrey Powne Best Solo Artist Won [11][12]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Jazz Musicians Audrey Powne". All About Jazz. June 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Our alumni Audrey Powne". Monash University. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  3. ^ Sosefina Fuamoli (June 2018). "Exclusive Single Premiere: Audrey Powne "Flowers" (2018)". The AU Review. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d "Interview with Audrey Powne April 2024". amnplify. April 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Leisure Centre". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Au Dré". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  7. ^ "AURA – 'Same Sky' Album Launch & New Frontiers". MJC. December 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  8. ^ "ARIA Awards 2024 nominations — everything you need to know". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  9. ^ "SoundMerch Australian Music Prize Unveils 2024 Shortlist". The Music. 14 November 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021". Noise11. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  11. ^ "G Flip, Hiatus Kaiyote, Ninajirachi Dominate Music Victoria Awards Nominations". The Music. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  12. ^ "Music Victoria Awards 2024 Winners". Scenstr. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.