With a sound steeped in jazz, R&B and soul, multiple ARIA Award nominee and APRA Award winner Jade MacRae returns to Australia in 2021 set to deliver her acclaimed album “Handle Me With Care”. Touted by The Guardian as; “the perfect comeback vehicle, with a subtle 60s-leaning”, Jade’s latest offering pays homage to classic R&B and soul and deals a full hand of love and survival, opening the door to a new chapter for the much loved Sydney songstress.

Having spent much of the past 4 years on the road with US blues guitar juggernaut Joe Bonamassa, he heralds Jade as; “one of the most naturally gifted musicians I have ever encountered. Jade is what you would call a singer’s singer and musician’s musician. It is rare to see the combination of soulfulness and technical dexterity meet in such a great way.”

Armed with a swag of soul shaking, foot stomping songs, underscored by a solid dose of heartbreak, Jade MacRae sets off on the road less travelled, and steps into the light of her latest incarnation.

Jade MacRae will be supported by the talented Ellen Mara.

ABOUT ELLEN MARA:

Sydney based singer/songwriter Ellen Mara brings forth her raw and heartfelt life lessons wrapped in carefully crafted melodies, powerhouse vocals and solid grooves. After years of absorbing elements from her musical influences, Ellen Mara oozes authenticity, resulting in a sound that is a vibrant blend of Soul, R&B and hints of Jazz.

Ellen Mara has been earning respect as one of Sydney's finest up-and-coming songstresses through her live performances and her debut single 'Come In To Love', which was premiered on Triple J's 'Roots n All' in February 2021. Ellen has been building her reputation as a session vocalist individually and with Sydney's popular backing vocal trio 'The Hunnies', all the while refining her own sound and creating her best work yet . She is ready to share more of her art with the world including some exciting new collaborations.

ABOUT "THE HILLS ARE ALIVE":

"The Hills Are Alive" is a special six-part music event series dedicated to highlighting Sydney’s vibrant inner city creative culture, reinforcing our reputation as the original home of great live music and entertainment. "The Hills are Alive" features a diverse offering of emerging musical talent, showcased live at the beautiful Australian Institute of Music. This evening's guest is Sydney's soulful singer/songwriter Jade MacRae.