Mia Petra single launch Big/Heavy/Big - with Hannah Macklin

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 Hannah Macklin

Hannah Macklin is a multifaceted and highly accomplished artist (vocalist, writer, performer) and
producer/creative director who has been creating and performing original music and video, as well
as educating and collaborating with a remarkable array of people for over a decade. Winner of the
2016 Grant McLennan Fellowship, Hannah spent 3 months in NYC in 2017 (a city she’d visited twice
prior) on an artistic pilgrimage, collaborating with Ray Angry (The Roots) and members of Solange’s
band.
She has supported well known Australian band Hiatus Kaiyote (and worked with several of its
members), Peaches (USA), Ibeyi (USA), Katie Noonan, Cody ChesnuTT and Fatima (UK). She has
recorded session vocals for Regurgitator, Emma Donovan, BIGYUKI (USA/Japan), Jaala, Laneous,
Sampology, Allysha Joy, Barney McAll, Tom Thum and Paul Mac.
Hannah has used several aliases for her original projects, performances, and releases, including
“MKO” and “MKO Sun”, (Meanjin, 2012-2016), “Bastard Amber” (Naarm, 2017-2019) and “Laik”
(Meanjin, 2019-2021). All releases have now been re-branded under Hannah Macklin.