Kindred Biographies

Kindred Duo Live Music, Julianne & Nik Bagshaw - Married in March 2009.                                                                 The couple provides live cover music for audiences around Victoria.

Julianne Bagshaw

Julianne Bagshaw is a multi skilled young woman. By day, she is a govenment employee, by night she comes alive as an entertainer! She sings beautifully and she is also highly capable on the guitar, with thanks to her years of committment, perseverance & dedication as a student of Tony Calabro. Currently, Julianne is focusing her energy on writing & rehearsing her own songs with a view to performing at folk festivals, touring the original circuit as well as recording her first EP, scheduled for later this year. Last but not least, she has been working Saturday mornings as a freelance Bridal Makeup Artist (visit: www.juliannemakeupartist.com.au Julianne's makeup work is highly sort after, she is renowned for her flawless, beautiful, natural & creative makeovers. Julianne's earlier background is one from the performing arts where she has performed in many productions with the Latrobe Theatre Company in musicals & plays with the Here there & everywhere theatre company. She's acted in short films as well as Television commercials, she has also done extra work on Neighbours.

Nik Bagshaw

Nik Bagshaw Originally from England before moving to Adelaide in his pre teens, Nik has played in various bands, and written many original songs. He launched his first independent and self produced EP titled “Summer Songs” in 2005 and continues to develop his music.   Nik began his musical journey in the early days of high school where he learned the classical guitar. He later moved onto the acoustic and electric guitars and found influences in bands such as Powderfinger, Pearl Jam, Metallica and the John Butler Trio. With performances that are full of energy and inspiration, Nik has been delighting audiences across the Latrobe Valley through regular shows in and around Gippsland. “I hope that my future will see extensive touring, quality songwriting and continued passion and commitment to music.” Nik is currently working as a High School teacher in Mafra after completing his Diploma of Education.  Nik teaches Psychology, Biology, & science at Secondary school level. Listen to Nik's original music here.