LAYLA BARNETT & BAND

Fourteen year old First Nations singer and songwriter Layla Barnett is from the Sunshine Coast. Layla started singing in 2020 when she was accepted into the Eumundi School of Music program. Since then, she has been fortunate to be mentored by five-time ARIA Award-winning artist Katie Noonan. 

The National Folk Festival in Canberra 2022 was a highlight for Layla as she was honoured to perform a duet with Uncle Archie Roach, and she also won the Promising Young Musician Award.

Layla has been writing songs with ARIA & National Jazz Award winning composer/saxophonist Zac Hurren for her debut album to be released at the Sunshine Sounds Festival.

Layla’s songs emotionally move the audience with her heartfelt lyrics and smooth vocals.