Dewayne Everettsmith

One of those rare performers with a gift, a presence, Dewayne simply tells his story to a crowded room and most individuals listening feel he’s singing just for them.

He’s an Aboriginal man, descended from the community of Cape Barren Island and the Gunai/Kunai people of Victoria, but his music can’t be pigeonholed as Indigenous. It’s been influenced by his heritage and shaped by tough early years and love of so many musical styles and great singers.

From his childhood appearances within his own community, through many festival stages around Australia and across the Pacific one thing has become very clear – Dewayne’s a very special performer. His debut album won’t be released until late 2013.  And yet - on his stage presence, song writing and the beauty of his voice – he’s spoken of as a rising star, a future great of the Australian music industry.

Dewayne’s been places and done things most Australian performers only dream of …
• Supported Gurrumul Yunupingu nationally and in Europe;
• Performed a private show for Oprah Winfrey’s friend, Gayle King, and entourage;
• Starred in a Tourism Australia video, receiving over 560,000 hits on Youtube;
• Supported artists Archie Roach, John Farnham and Guy Sebastian;
• Wowed audiences in two shows with the prestigious Black Arm Band – including a duet with Paul Kelly during the Melbourne International Arts Festival;
• Performed in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York as part of G’Day USA;

Topping all of these, he’s recently become the voice of Australia as his song ‘Its like Love’ is the centrepiece of the new $250M global advertising campaign for Tourism Australia. Never doubt it - Dewayne Everettsmith, a name and a voice you’ll be hearing much from for years to come.