Bio
As a soloist; Sophia Fletcher; is a passionate, soulful singer/songwriter/ musician/poet, whose music is inspired by Nature and comes straight from her heart. Honest and raw storyteller. An extremely versatile singer/guitarist and seasoned performer; singing in English and other languages (Greek and Romanian); based in the beautiful Northern Rivers region; on the East Coast of Australia.
Appealing to a wide audience; Sophia is known for her soulful voice, professionalism and ability to put her own unique interpretation and flavour on any song; from various eras and genres. Regularly playing and sharing music at a spectrum of venues and events including private parties, art galleries, chilled out soundscape background gigs, organic growers’ markets to clubs and music festivals.
You will be captivated by the narrative of authenticity generated through her musical and poetry performance.
ABC NEWS Australia; released an article in March 2023; with Sophia and other artists/musicians: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-05/musicians-disabilities-sheldon-riley-pushing-boundaries/102041080
Musician at the 10th Anniversary of the Australian Government National Apology for Forced Adoptions, Brisbane, March 2023.
Major highlights in 2022 for Sophia; after Green Music Australia; https://www.greenmusic.org.au// added Sophia’s voice in 2019 to a historic Music Scene Climate Change Declaration; has been to represent Green Music Australia; at Brisbane concerts of Billie Eilish's, also Tame Impala, with Reverb; https://reverb.org/.
Sophia was a featured musician for Sea Shepard Australia for the ‘Ocean Defence Tour’, Brisbane November 2022.
Sophia has performed an original song, with the World Premier of the video: “Extinction is Forever” at the National Congress of Women (Climate Congress); Canberra, September 2022.
Sophia was also selected by the ACT Government in late 2021 to entertain at the Canberra New Year’s Eve celebrations.
She has the ability to create the perfect mood, performing the right song to fit every audience. Music genre: Eco Soul Folk, with a feel of Smooth Jazz. Pop. Rock. Americana and Neo Lounge. Mission Statement: "Inspired By Nature; Honouring Divine Wisdom".
Sophia has collaborated with The Climate Music Project, University of California, Berkeley and Play for the Planet in late 2020; as a musician at an event with Climate Week NYC; with Sir David Attenborough promoting her original music; on his Social Media.
Sophia’s life revolves around progressing community engagement, spirituality, environmentalism, animal, disability rights and social justice outcomes through music. Sophia has been an environmental activist/advocate for over 30 years.
The latest album, “Steps Leading To You”; featuring producer and well-known guitarist; Brett Hamlyn (Warner Music), has been recorded with local and European musicians; and is now available in physical release; (CD and USB formats). Also, both albums; ‘Nature of Truth’ included are currently available for digital download on Bandcamp.
APRA - AMCOS Full Writer Member: 852909 Medical Herbalist and Naturopath. Ethical Vegan. Early Childhood Teacher and Educator.
A founding member of The Brisbane Powerhouse. Travelled overseas for 11 years; (Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, London, NYC, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Greece); as a Professional Dancer, Singer (Solo, Duo and Band format), Model, Teacher and Choreographer.