Sahara Beck

A genre-hopping performer with a voice built for both heartbreak and theatre, Sahara has carved out a reputation as one of Australia’s most magnetic independent artists.

Her songwriting has earned multiple wins and placings in the International Songwriting Competition, including a 2022 finalist nod, as well as recognition in the Nashville-based Unsigned Find competition.

In 2019, she placed 3rd in the prestigious Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition, and has since collected numerous Queensland Music Awards, the Carol Lloyd Award in 2020, and the Grant McLennan Fellowship in 2023.

Alongside her own work, Sahara tours internationally as part of Pub Choir, bringing her musicianship and vocal power to mass-singalong stages around the world.

A natural entertainer, Sahara has performed on stages across the world, including Glastonbury Festival, Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Perth Fringeworld, Woodford Folk Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Bluesfest Byron Bay, The Falls Music & Arts Festival and more. She has also supported artists including Bishop Briggs, The Rubens, Kim Churchill, Ball Park Music, Ocean Alley and Paul Kelly.

Sahara has received radio support globally, including FluxFM Germany, BBC Radio Scotland, Indie XFM Los Angeles, Radio Doble Nueve Peru, 2XM Ireland, Radio Alternative Rock Brazil, Radio One India, ZFM Netherlands and triple j. Her single Crave Me was featured on Asia Pop 40 as the #alternativechoice, reaching millions across 100+ stations.