Welcome to the website for Australian singer songwriter.... Melanie Horsnell

:: Latest News::
April 2011
I just realised that I haven't been updating my website with what's happening! What happened to 2010! Well actually I got hooked into Twitter and Facebook, so for the most up to date information please join me there and Follow or Fan me. Cheers!
A lot has been happening but nothing i can update you on! I've been writing and a new album will be recorded mid 2011. I will also be on tour in Australia after that, followed by a European tour in March 2012. Once again join me on facebook to keep up with gigs that come up time to time while the record is being completed.
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September 2009

I've just been selected as a finalist in the New Artist to Radio competition, check it out at their myspace and have a listen to "i only wanna give you love" (click on the image)

August 2009

Heading off to Melbourne to play at 303 in Northcote on sunday 30th, and then at Manchester Lane Tuesday 1st September. See you there!
May Tour Dates - Australia

I'm so lucky to be playing some lovely supports in May. Up first is with Angie Hart on May 6th at the Sando in Newtown, Then I'll be on the road with old mate Paul Greene (reliving the Glebe Excelsior sing along days?) from the 14th to 16th playing Cronulla, Milton, Nowra, Bulli and Sydney which should be a cracker of an adventure, and then a wonderful support with Mark Olsen and Gary Louris from The Jayhawks on May 21. I'm such a fan of theirs!

April Update

On the 30th of April, I've got a couple of interesting shows, one an interview/gig at the roxbury with Dirty Mick, a new concept, and earlier in the day I'll be on the SBS French radio program at 1pm singing the french versions of my songs.

Album Launch Tour - Australia

I'm heading out next week on the album launch tour, just a few dates in melbourne, brisbane and sydney (see you in other states next march).

Sunday 7th December - MELBOURNE - East Brunswick Club
with wellyn and king tebbutt and whistler.
pre sale tickets available thru www.eastbrunswickclub.com

Wednesday 17th December - BRISBANE - The Troubadour
with lucy star satelite and jackie marshall.
presale tickets available thru www.oztix.com.au

Sunday 21st December - SYDNEY - The Annandale
with Sailmaker and Wifey.
Presale tickets available thru www.theannandalehotel.com.au

also in other news (deep newsreaders voice)
I contributed to the soundtrack of a great aussie movie, called Mens Group, which just picked up best film, script and actor and this years Inside Film Awards, the soundtrack is now available on Itunes and check out the movie if you can, it is very confronting but beautiful film.

and I've just had a little girl whose name is Gypsy Django Filipa Eliza Rigatos (long name but george and i couldn't just pick one!) and so have attatched a photo cause i'm all proud of her. bets on which instrument she picks up...hmm i need a keyboard player in the band :)

Melanie Horsnell to support Jason Mraz

Jason Mraz is a musician that musician’s want to work with, the duets on his latest record with UK artist James Morrison and Colbie Caillat are the first examples of this, the second is the persistent submissions from local artists for the opening spot on his August tour. Sydney songbird Melanie Horsnell has taken out the coveted spot, being personally selected by the artist himself. “‘She’s got great lyrics and a soulful and artsy voice,’” said Mraz

Wednesday 6th August – Perth, The Capitol
www.moshtix.com or 1300 GET TIX (438 849) and Moshtix outlets

Saturday 9th August – Sydney, Enmore Theatre
www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849, www.enmoretheatre.com.au and 02 9550 3666

Tuesday 12th August – Melbourne, The Forum – SOLD OUT!

Wednesday 13th August – Melbourne, Prince of Wales
www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849, www.princebandroom.com.au, POW or 03 9536 1168

Thursday 14th August – Brisbane, The Tivoli
Tickets through www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849