DANA

a voice you’ll remember

As seen at

As seen at The Blue Llama, Festival of Voices, Dark Mofo, The Jazz Kitchen, the Fulbright Program, and the Indiana University Auditorium.

An exciting young Australian artist

Dana is an Australian jazz vocalist, arranger, educator and Fulbright Scholar from Devonport, Tasmania.

After receiving her foundational vocal training under Maria Lurighi at the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music, Dana was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to undertake postgraduate study in Jazz Voice at the renowned Jacobs School of Music, where she graduated in 2026. Together, these experiences shaped an artist who brings both technical excellence and creative curiosity to every aspect of her work.

While best known as a vocalist, Dana is equally passionate about arranging, composing and education. Her work is driven by a belief that singers should be complete musicians, with the skills to understand, create and communicate music at the highest level. This philosophy underpins both her performances and her educational work.

As an artist, Dana is expanding the role of the jazz vocalist beyond the microphone. She is currently writing and arranging her debut album, an ambitious project that will become the world’s first jazz big band album arranged entirely by a vocalist.

Dana in a black-and-cream gown on a concert stage in front of a grand pipe organ

The artistry

Dana singing centre stage with dancers under stage light

During her time in the United States, Dana opened for Mavis Staples, recorded for Yamaha Music for All alongside Fred Armisen, and appeared regularly with leading jazz ensembles at Indiana University. In Australia she has been a featured performer at Dark Mofo and has worked as both performer and event producer with Festival of Voices, one of Australia’s leading celebrations of voice.

Shared the stage with
  • Mavis StaplesOpening act · USA
  • Missy HigginsShared stage
  • Marcia HinesShared stage
  • Neil FinnShared stage
  • Fred ArmisenYamaha Music for All
Dana on stage with Wayne Wallace

As a professional educator and musician I have worked with many talented young musicians. Dana ranks at the top of that list.

Wayne Wallace

9× Grammy-nominated trombonist & arranger

Dana at a U.S. Embassy Canberra event in a yellow dress

Dana combines artistic excellence with an exceptional ability to deliver complex projects.

Nathaniel Andrew

Yamaha artist, APRA AMCOS executive

Dana singing, close profile with pearl earrings

In my many years of teaching, Dana stands among the very best students I have ever worked with.

Maria Lurighi

Coordinator of Voice, University of Tasmania

Dana seated in a light-filled tropical atrium

Dana’s arrangements are highly creative and engaging.

Tom Walsh, DM

Jazz Studies Department Chair, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

Dana singing under blue stage light

[Dana] is an exceptional educator and communicator.

Sean Dobbins

Drummer for Johnny Basset, Benny Golson, Jon Hendricks and Barry Harris

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Years singing

The story so far

  • 2008Began singing lessons
  • 2014Began teaching private lessons
  • 2018Received UTAS Conservatorium of Music Scholarship
  • 2019Moved to Hobart; commenced Bachelor of Music · Rotary Youth Leadership Award
  • 2020Began teaching at Calvin Christian School and Dominic College
  • 2021Graduated from the University of Tasmania · began producing events for Festival of Voices
  • 2022Began teaching at Hobart College and the University of Tasmania
  • 2023Began teaching at St Michael’s Collegiate
  • 2024Awarded a Fulbright Scholarship · moved to Indiana, USA · commenced Performance Diploma at the Jacobs School of Music
  • 2026Graduated from the Jacobs School of Music · returned to Australia

Moments

On the festival stage
In performance, USA
Receiving the Fulbright
Graduation · Indiana
Backstage
On the road · Chicago

Watch

Follow the music

Dana seated in a recital hall wearing a pearl-collar blouse
Bookings & enquiries

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