Siobhan Owen
Genre:Acoustic, Celtic, Classical, Folk, World
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Siobhan's "Lilium" and "Celestial Echoes" albums also
available for download on iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby
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Siobhan's albums
Lilium - the Lily - symbolises Purity, Beauty and Serenity, so is a fitting title for Siobhán's third album which has been produced to showcase the purity and beauty of Siobhán's voice and the serenity of her delicate harp playing.
These beautiful acoustic songs have been recorded in an intimate concert style setting.
See www.siobhanowen.com for details
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Siobhan's album “Celestial Echoes” was recorded in the acoustic setting of a converted Church (Chapel Lane Studios near Adelaide).
"The recording shows, without pretence, the beauty and honesty in Siobhán’s vocals.
The classical pieces on the album have a wonderful piano accompaniment, whilst Siobhán accompanies herself on harp for the Celtic songs with simple, yet melodic arrangements.
See www.siobhanowen.com for details
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Siobhan one of ten finalists in the
National Youth Awards (Folk)
Young folk musicinas aged 16 to 25 were nominated by State folk associations or festivals. The finalists gave a showcase at the National Folk Festival in Canberra over the 2010 Easter Weekend. Siobhan didn't win the award, but was honoured to be amongst some of the best young folk musicians in Australia!
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Siobhan won the 2009 Adelaide Eisteddfod
Junior Vocal Championship (ages 14 to 18)
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Siobhan voted Most Outstanding Emerging Talent
in the 2009 SA Folk Awards
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Biography
16 year old Siobhan Owen was born in Wales with Welsh and Irish heritage. Classically trained, Siobhan also turns her haunting soprano voice and delicate harp playing to a repertoire of traditional Celtic songs. At a young age she has already recorded two albums, won prestigious classical and folk performer awards and has played at many major festivals and concerts. She is a truly enchanting performer!
Early Start
Siobhan has been singing since she was very young. At 9 years of age she gave her first major solo performance in a "Riverdance" style show called "Shades of Green" which toured South Australia. She recorded her first CD "With Love From Siobhan" at the age of 10 as a gift for family and friends. When Siobhan was 12 she gave her first major solo performance at the Adelaide Festival Theatre, singing the beautiful “My Lagan Love”. She returned to the Festival Theatre in 2009, with her harp, to perform the Irish traditional song "Dark Iniseoghain". Siobhan has been a winner of many local Eisteddfods and competitions since her first Eisteddfod in 2003.
Celtic Music
Siobhan has given performances of Celtic songs at many venues, including the following festivals:
- Adelaide Fringe Festival (SA)
- Port Celtica Festival (SA)
- Kapunda Celtic Festival (SA)
- Fleurieu Folk Festival (SA)
- National Folk Festival (ACT)
- National Celtic Festival (VIC)
- Australian Celtic Festival (NSW)
- Cygnet Folk Festival (TAS)
- Tamar Valley Folk Festival (TAS)
Siobhan was voted "Most Outstanding New or Emerging Artist" in the 2009 South Australian Folk Awards, and was one of 9 finalists in the Folk Alliance of Australia's 2010 National Youth Awards
The Harp
Siobhan was invited to sing with French singer/harpist Cecile Corbel and her band at the 2008 Adelaide Fringe Festival after they met on Myspace! Singing with Cecile inspired Siobhan to learn to play the harp. Within months, Siobhan was accompanying her beautiful singing on harp - an ethereal blend!
Classical Music
Over the last few years Siobhan has given 4 solo "Lunch Hour Concerts" for Recitals Australia. She will present her 5th Recital in September 2010.
Siobhan won the 2008 AMEB Grade 5 Singing Prize, and was a performer at the 2009 AMEB High Achievers Concert after receiving a High Distinction in her Grade 6 singing exam. She also won the 2009 Adelaide Eisteddfod Junior Vocal Championship
In 2010 Siobhan started studying Diploma in Classical Music (Voice) at Adelaide University's Elder Conservatorium, which is a great achievement for a 16 year old. She plans to study Bachelor of Music in 2011
Sacred and Choral Music (and guest appearances with choirs)
Siobhan was a soloist/chorister with Adelaide's St Francis Xavier Cathedral Choir on a Choral Scholarship for 3 years. She has been guest soloist in concerts with the the Graduate Singers, the Metropolitan Male Choir and the Woodville Concert Choir. She now sings in Adelaide University's Bella Voce and Elder Conservatorium Chorale.
Community Performances
Siobhan regularly gives performances at Nursing homes, fundraising events, school concerts etc. She was guest soloist and led community carol singing at Burnside Council's "Carols in the Park" in 2007, Mitcham Council's "Carols By the Creek" in 2008 and Walkerville Councils "Carols in the Village" in 2009. She also performed at Adelaide's "Fete de la Musiqe" in 2009.
Theatre
Siobhan has performed in two Youth Operas with the State Opera of South Australia and in many Musical Theatre productions around Adelaide.
Other Interests
Still with music - as well as singing and playing harp, Siobhan also plays piano, a little Irish whistle, Bodhran and snare drum, and was the Captain of the school's "Drum Corps". She recently bought a Mandolin, which she is now teaching herself to play!
Non-musical pursuits - Siobhan practices the martial art of Taekwondo. She enjoys drawing, reading and learning languages, including Japanese.
Friday 8th to Sunday 10th January, 2010 - Cygnet Folk Festival, Tasmania
Friday 11pm - RSL Club - "Originals and Tradition" evening
Saturday 7pm - St Marks - "An Intimate Evening".
Sunday 3pm - Drill Hall - "The Young and the Hot" session
Friday 17th to Sunday 19th January, 2010 - Tamar Valley Folk Festival, Tasmania
Friday 7pm- RSL Club - "Welcome Concert"
Saturday 7pm - York Cove Centre - "Evening Concert"
Monday 25 January, 2010, 6.30pm - Australia Day Awards at Government House
Singing the National Anthem and performing at the Australia Day Awards on Australia Day Eve. In the grounds of Government House, Adelaide.
Tuesday 2nd February, 2010, 12 noon - Dynamic Day Gig at The Gov
Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, 59 Port Road.
This is a successful disability led event that attracts over 300 people each gig & the dancing never stops. It attracts a large contingent of people with disabilities on day activities programs, in addition to muso’s, students, unemployed, pensioners etc.
Thursday 18 February, 2010, 1.30pm - Ananda Nursing Home
Friday 26th February, 2010, 7pm - Adelaide Fringe Festival - Nexus Multicultural Arts Festival, cnr North Terrace & Morphett Street.
Siobhan Owen - Celestial Echoes: With her haunting soprano voice and mesmerising Celtic harp playing, Siobhan will be performing beautiful renditions of traditional Celtic songs.
Sunday 28th February, 2010 - Welsh Celebration, St Mary's Church, Wallaroo.
2010 is the Sesqui Centenary of Copper mining in Wallaroo. Many miners came from Wales, so part of their celebrations will be to celebrate St David’s Day.
Friday 5th March, 2010, 7pm - Adelaide Fringe Festival - Nexus Multicultural Arts Festival, cnr North Terrace & Morphett Street.
Siobhan Owen - Celestial Echoes: With her haunting soprano voice and mesmerising Celtic harp playing, Siobhan will be performing beautiful renditions of traditional Celtic songs.
Saturday 6th March, 2010, 7pm - Adelaide Fringe Festival - Nexus Multicultural Arts Festival, cnr North Terrace & Morphett Street.
Siobhan Owen - Celestial Echoes: With her haunting soprano voice and mesmerising Celtic harp playing, Siobhan will be performing beautiful renditions of traditional Celtic songs.
