about briana dinsdale
"Logan City’s up and coming country music artist" - My News Feed
BIO
At only 18 years of age, Briana Dinsdale is an independent modern country music singer-songwriter based in Brisbane. Her first album, ‘beginnings’ was released in January of 2021 blending sounds of Country, Americana and Blues to create 12 unique songs. Produced by ARIA nominated Louise Wheatley from Wheatley Street Productions, the LP has been played worldwide such as Canada, The United Kingdom, The USA, Brazil, Germany and many more. In collaboration with Ken and Ashlyn Dinsdale, Bill Chambers and Casey Barnes, the album was supported in the preparation and release process by the Logan City Council through an RADF grant.
Over her 10 years of singing and song writing, she has gained experience playing on stages as large as the Gympie Muster main stage and stages in and among the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Now with her newly established 5-piece band, Briana is gaining many life-changing experiences including being able to play be on the line-up for Melting Sunsets in March 2022 alongside artists like Pete Murray, The Whitlams and Alex Lloyd. As well as performing at different Logan Eats and Beats, The Regatta Hotel Town and Country Festival as well as having their very own full band concert in honour of launching Briana’s debut album, Briana’s on-stage experience is only growing.
In 2021 alone, Briana received the Bronze Award in the ISSA (International Singer-Songwriter Association) International Female Emerging Artist Category. Furthermore, She was also awarded the renowned Keith Urban Scholarship to the CMAA Academy of Country Music in Tamworth early 2022. Following the release of her three singles ‘Ball and Chain’, ‘Why Did I Fall For You?’ and 'I'll Run To You' being played on multiple radio stations around Australia and the world as well as the music videos being played on CMT, Briana’s platform in the Australian music industry is only going up from here.
QUOTES
“ ...the emotionally-charged ballad gives a stunning taste of what’s to come from this young artist...” - Three Chords Country
“Briana Dinsdale’s new song is the sad and powerful “Why Did I Fall for You”, showcasing her angelic voice over acoustic guitar, with lyrics nearly anyone can relate to.” - New Music Radio Network
“This is a great first up effort from someone so young. There is a lot of potential here. If she is this good at 17, I can only imagine how good she is going to be at 30. She is most definitely on her way.” - Totally Biased Fan Review
“Her way of composing music already has a unique and original style that makes her stand out from the crowd.” - Edgar Allan Poets
CAREER HIGHTLIGHTS
2022:
Artist on the 'Melting Sunsets' Lineup at the Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct ALONGSIDE artists such as Pete Murray, The Whitlams, Alex Lloyd and More (June 11, 2022)
ISSA (International Singer Songwriter Association) Nominee in 8 Categories (International Female Vocalist of the Year, International Female Rising Star, International Young Adult Artist of the Year, International Album of the Year (beginnings), International Female Single of the Year (I'll Run To You), International Female Songwriter of the Year, International Female Music Video of the Year (I'll Run To You), International Female Emerging Artist of the Year)
Artist at Regatta Hotel Town and Country Weekend
Support act for Laura Frank on her Simple Girl Tour at Studio 188
2021:
Debut album 'beginnings' released
Recipient of the Keith Urban Scholarship to the CMAA Senior Academy of Country Music
ISSA (International Singer Songwriter Association) Bronze International Female Emerging Artist of the Year
Headliner of the Logan Live (Folk + Country) Evening
Support Act for Will Day at the Beenleigh Tavern
Panel Member on the BEMAC 'Get Prep'd' Songwriting Course
Artist at Regatta Hotel Town and Country Weekend
Finalist in the Sound Garden Singer Songwriter Competition
Artist in the Regatta Hotel 'Town and Country' Country Music Weekend (full band)
Debut single 'Ball and Chain' music video features on Foxtel's CMT (Country Music Television)
Debut single 'Ball and Chain' released and has been streamed in over 15 countries world wide
CCMA National Songwriter of the Year nominee x 4 songs
2020:
Received RADF Grants from Logan City Council to help record her debut album, "Beginnings"
One of Three Recipients to record a single and music video with JMC Academy worth $10,000
Support for Aleyce Simmonds and Brad Butcher at Twin Towns (Cancelled Due to COVID-19)
Support for the Saruzu Quartet at the Logan Entertainment Centre
Support for Rae-Leigh's single launch at HOTA
Featured on the Songwriter Trysts Podcast
2019:
CCMA National Junior Songwriter of the Year
Played on the Family Zone Stage Tamworth
Junior Vocal Winner at Homestead Country Music Festival
Logan Entertainment Centre Motor Neuron Disease Fundraiser Performer
Played at Logan Eats and Beats,