About Me

Specialising in: Easy listening, Swing & Jazz,

. . . Through to Country, ABBA & Elvis, Tanya’s endearing and engaging performances will bring an elegant sparkle to your next event!

From ‘band-in-a-box’ to Big Band backing, as boutique or BOLD as your event requires.

Catering for all budgets and occasions.

The ultimate audience participation specialist: In addition to her curated song list, Tanya Maree can assist you in creating an ultra unique entertainment experience from the talent pool of your very own family, friends & guests!  

Audience interactive elements could include: Karaoke; Musical Trivia; ‘This is Your Life’; Spontaneous Melodramas; A.I. assisted creative works and more!

Additional information: Sunshine Coast based Tanya Maree McFadyen-Bandera also noted for passionate musical theatre tributes and a classy, colourful mix of tunes made famous by: Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Doris Day, Diana Krall, Duke Ellington, Rodgers and Hammerstein, The Seekers, ABBA and beyond.

How did it all begin: Tanya began playing tambourine with the music team at church at the ripe old age of 8! Her mother played the organ and her father loved to sing. Her love for music was obvious at an early age and her interest in other instruments soon grew to piano and guitar. She sang and played in churches for many years and continues her passion for worship today.

Stage and screen: Together with her two brothers Danny & Mark Price, a dramatic trio was birthed in the 90’s called ‘The Chuckleheads’. Original slapstick comedy with a moral lesson to tell was at the heart of the short skits that this trio performed at various, schools, churches, conferences and youth events on the coast. Danny & Mark went on the become involved in media, film & television, editing and producing content for various companies. The drama continued as Tanya landed a spot on ‘Hey Hey It’s Saturday’s Red Faces’ with her original song ‘Fingernails’ & again on ‘Australia’s Funniest Home Videos’ with a horse prank, courtesy of brothers Danny & Mark. For many years Tanya shared her love of music and the performing arts as a Primary School Teacher on the Sunshine Coast. There are too many highlights to mention and so many great memories of incredibly talented, creative and energetic children who loved learning and soaking in the music space with her. Alongside her teaching Tanya has always had some affiliation with a local band or group, however in 2019 she decided it wasn’t too late to reinvent herself a little and try a few solo shows on the side. She has since performed over 260 shows for aged care residents across the coast. This is something she absolutely loves to do finding great satisfaction in seeing the joy that her musical shows bring!

But wait there’s more: As a singer and soloist Tanya has performed with notable bands such as: the SCREAM Jazz Orchestra, Supertonique (Jazz band), Rag Tag, Buderim Concert Band & Sunshine Coast Concert Band directed by Ken Chadwick OAM; QPAC Rock Proms, numerous ANZAC Day, Legacy & Beersheba Day Events. Also Features on Spotify in ’The Lucy Locket Shadow Puppet Show’ recordings, & ’Lest We Forget’ Legacy tribute with Fiona Simpson MP.

Performance venues & events include; Caloundra Power Boat Club, Queensland Performing Arts Centre Brisbane, Sunshine Coast Jazz Club, Noosa Jazz Festival, Bundaberg Jazz Club, numerous Community halls, Botanical gardens, Weddings, Private Parties, Christmas Carol events. Kings Beach Amphitheatre, Cotton Tree Carols, Surfair Restaurant Marcoola, Buderim Carols, The Palmwoods ‘Green’. 

‘If you’re curious or think I can help with performance elements at your next event, please don’t hesitate to contact !’ Sincerely, Tanya Maree x