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About
Sadie Mustoe, a contemporary pop-indie-folk storyteller delivers visceral, imaginative lyricism combined with twisting melodies that immerse audiences in the world of a Melbourne-based young adult. With influences from folk, pop, classical, celtic and rock, Sadie creates something organic that is simultaneously electric and thought-provoking.
The 2021 Folk Alliance Australia’s ‘Youth Folk Artist of the Year’ runner-up and Queenscliff Music Festival’s Foot-in-the-Door 2022 winner released her second EP titled “Shades of Yellow” in 2023, accompanied by a mini-tour in Melbourne. After coming back from a five month university music exchange in England, Sadie challenged herself to share the experience of recording a song in 100 days with her nearly thousand TikTok followers. That song ‘Power In This World’ is out now.
Sadie also performs with celtic group, Out of Hand, who are travelling to France for the Festival Interceltique de Lorient 2024. As well as playing fiddle and providing vocals for Fred Smith, Folk Alliance Australia’s ‘Folk Artist of the Year’ 2023. She is also in her last year of studying Interactive Composition at the University of Melbourne and composes for voice, strings and musical theatre. Sadie has music directed/conducted three full-length shows and continues to pursue that career.
“A joyously infectious slice of pop that will make you smile.” - Deborah Conway
“ Sadie Mustoe is a rare talent. A brilliant musician and singer songwriter beyond her years! Sadie’s voice is like no other - hauntingly beautiful almost like our very own Joni Mitchell.'“ - Gina Jeffreys
“If Sadie Mustoe is the future of folk music, I’m sticking around. She is wise and worldly, skillful and sensitive.. anchored in feeling. Without attitude and affectation, she sings with a purity of expression that reaches me in the “feels”. ” - Fred Smith
“Sadie Mustoe has truly blossomed like a radiant sunflower, adding her unique hue to the vibrant garden of indie music. [Shades of Yellow] is a must-listen.” - Ella Sterland at Happy Mag
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Amplify the Noise, 2024
LISTEN: “Power in This World” by Sadie Mustoe - Shelia Taylor
LivewireAu, 2024
LivewireAu Six Pack: From Feels To Freedom - Ella Belfanti
Happy Mag, 2023
Sadie Mustoe is a rare talent bred from the whimsy of the folk world - Ella Sterland
Sadie’s Sweet Melodies: A Journey of Music, Growth, and Inspiration - Tammy Mair
Sadie Mustoe reveals the songs and artists that inspired new EP ‘Shades of Yellow’ - Happy
Le Future Wave, 2022
Introducing: Sadie Mustoe – Midnight
Beat Magazine, 2019
Mustoe is a wonderful performer and a joy to watch on stage. It is all the more impressive that she is only 15 years old.
Herald Sun, 2015
An 11-year-old girl has beaten a field of adult songwriters in a competition.
Sadie Mustoe, of Belgrave Heights, wrote and performed three songs for the Maldon Folk Festival songwriting competition, making her the youngest to win the prize. "
“I really was not expecting to win because there were a lot of adults who entered so it was shocking and surprising,” Sadie said.
“But I write songs all the time and will be releasing my first album at the festival, too.”
Sadie plays piano, violin, and ukulele, and said Taylor Swift was her idol.
Sadie has been writing her own music for four years. Both her parents are musicians.
Maldon Folk Festival director Pam Lyons said Sadie performed with the self-assurance and talent of an adult performer.
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