Meet Amy Chase
As a staff member at a Port Douglas resort in 2010 , an opportunity to meet with some local musicians was grabbed with both hands . This led to the offer of a small gig , where Amy Chase ’ s superb talent was exposed .
Now , not content with being “ just a singer ”, Amy has been exploring her talents as a songwriter , as she spreads her wings to fly south .
We chat with Amy about landing her dream job , and what she ’ s been doing since she left Cairns .
What have you been doing since you left Cairns ?
I moved from Cairns to Sydney in November 2013 . I ’ m originally from Sydney so I was moving home . Since moving to Sydney I ’ ve being doing lots of high end corporate gigs , backing vocals for Jessica Mauboy , backing vocals on Xfactor , appeared on Sunrise and the Dally M awards .
Tell us about your big break .
In September 2013 before I moved to Sydney I launched my first EP at the Tanks . The album was written and recorded in Cairns at Soundog Studios . This was my first taste of writing originals and getting familiar with the recording process . This year I ’ ll be writing and recording more originals .
One of the biggest gigs I ’ ve done was on the Cairns Esplanade NYE 2014 . It was a massive attendance and the crowd were hyped . So amazing !
I ’ m very fortunate that music is my job ., and it allows me to travel often . I get to travel all over Australia , and to Bali , New Zealand as well . And I still come up to Cairns a few times a year for gigs , which I love . It ’ s nice to be able to come back and catch up with my friends and enjoy everything the city has to offer .
Who are your biggest influences ?
I ’ m constantly inspired by my fellow musicians . I ’ m fortunate enough that I get to work with super talented female singers and we are all so encouraging and supportive .
What has been the coolest person you have performed for ?
New Years just gone , I played at Bennelong at the Opera House , and dining that evening was San Smith . He was kind enough to come over and say how much he was enjoying the music . That was pretty exciting .
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