Mia Petra single launch Big/Heavy/Big - with LAIK (Hannah Macklin|Brandon Mamata)

Blending the lines between contemporary folk, electro/ambient, soul and jazz, Mia Petra is a song maker and producer based in Muloobinba/Newcastle whose unwavering genre-fluidity conjures a playful space that is both nuanced and refreshing.

Currently touring north through the hidden gems of NSW and QLD, Mia Petra celebrates the release of the new single ‘Big//Heavy/Big’ from her debut album ‘SKIING THE GUT’ set to release early 2025. Her single release shows will be all the more special as they feature her full exquisite 5 piece band.

Described as 'Pleasantly uncompromised', her sound is lush, donning harmonically dense vocal arrangements, dynamic interplay of double bass and percussion centred grooves, flourishing sax and fiddle lines- delivered alongside a subsequent dose of goofy, hearty banter.

Opening set by LAIK (Brandon Mamata & Hannah Macklin)

LAIK is the ever-evolving project of Meanjin creatives Brandon Mamata (guitar, fx, beats, vocals) and Hannah Macklin (vocals, fx, keys/synth, percussion). These two never present the same set twice, catering to each performance and its unique setting. Weaving industrial tech-pop with R&B riffs and jazz improvisation; ethereal and affected vocals singing world scales; improvised poetry readings over drones and hip-hop beats; LAIK focuses on the definition of its namesake: play!

Brandon Mamata currently plays with Life on Earth, Katie Noonan, HRBRT, Weightless in Orbit and Hannah Macklin. Brandon also works at a Flexi School, facilitating the Music program.

Hannah Macklin writes for and performs with her band (currently in album production) and teaches at the QLD Conservatorium of Music, JMC Academy of Music and Painted Tongue Studio.