Bio //

Hannah Macklin is a multifaceted and well-accomplished artist (vocalist, writer, performer) and producer/creative director who has been creating and performing original music, performance 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 members of Solange’s band, connecting with community and delving into the roots of the music and art she loves.

Hannah has played support slots for well-known Australian band Hiatus Kaiyote, Peaches (USA), Ibeyi (USA), Ecca Vandal (AU), Cody ChesnuTT (USA), Fatima (UK) and Katie Noonan (AU).

She has recorded session vocals and/or performed live with Regurgitator, Emma Donovan, Holy Holy, 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), “Ha Na” and “Bastard Amber” (Naarm, 2017-2019). All her original work has now been re-branded and re-distributed online under her birth name.

Hannah advocates for diversity and dreaming and seeks to keep illuminating these with her art. She is passionate about healing and creation. A graduate of the QLD Conservatorium of Music (Jazz Voice), her vocal and musical stylings are influenced by not only jazz, but also R&B/soul, progressive, electronic and world music.

Her current band features Meanjin heavies Brandon Mamata on guitar and Sam Mitchell on drums, with Hannah herself on bass. The three create a dynamic blend of the styles mentioned above, with Hannah’s trademark vocals occupying the divine realms.

As a teacher, Hannah merges meditation and mantra-singing with vocal health, yoga and music theory for vocal, musical and spiritual growth. Her teaching practice is called “Shen Place” and is based in Meanjin/Brisbane.

AWARDS

2016: Grant McLennan Fellowship (QLD)
2016: National Live Music Awards: “Best Live Voice” (QLD)
2013: QLD Music Awards (Winner: Electro/Dance category)
2010: QLD Music Awards (Winner: Jazz category)

FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

Brisbane International Jazz Festival (2023)
BrisAsia Festival (2023)
Woodford Folk Festival (2022)
BrisAsia Festival (2022)
Brisbane Festival (2022, 2021, 2020)
Yonder Festival (2020)
Adelaide Jazz Festival (2019)
Festival of Jewish Arts and Music (2019)
White Night, Melbourne (2019)
Melbourne Music Week (2019)
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (2016)
Jungle Love Festival (2016)
Woodford Folk Festival (2015)
Concrete Jungle (2015)
Vivid Festival, Sydney (2014) 
CMJ Music Marathon, NYC (2014)
Melbourne International Jazz Festival (2014)
Falls Festival (2013)
Woodford Folk Festival (2013)
Big Day Out (2012)
Woodford Folk Festival (2010)
Shanghai World Expo (2010)
Melbourne International Jazz Festival (2009)
Sydney Opera House and GoMA (Brisbane)