Artist Spotlight - Lucas Proudfoot

I first met Lucas Proudfoot when my band shared a bill with him at the Playgroup Children's Festival back in 2012. Lucas was the opening act, arriving on stage before the event had really got going, so needless to say the audience was pretty small. It didn't bother Lucas though, he was simply delighted to be there, and performed like he was in a sold-out stadium.

As a result of his seminal performance, we now have a saying in our band when things aren't quite going to plan. We loudly exclaim "Lucas Proudfoot" to try and harness the energy and enthusiasm of what we saw that day. We then stand up tall, smile and give it our absolute all.

I later met up with him again when he kindly agreed to play the didgeridoo on our song "It's Our World". He was the consummate professional, adding a certain mystique and depth to the track, in no time at all. His enthusiasm and conviviality on the day provided a real boost to the entire recording process.

Since then, I've observed Lucas' rise to the top with increasing admiration, from the intimate library event I reviewed at Mt Ommaney library back in 2015, to his headline performance at QPAC - Brisbane's premiere theatre venue. What I wouldn't give to play on that stage!

His original stage show incorporated a unique blend of live music; stand-up comedy, and a historical dive into Indigenous culture. Although I haven't yet seen Lucas' new stage show, I am reliably informed it contains all the previous elements plus a whole lot more. Including a full-colour animated cast of characters adding further potency to the overall mix. There really is something for everyone here, and on this form, I'm convinced Lucas will continue to go from strength to strength.  

If you are not yet familiar with Lucas' work, I suggest you check him out on Spotify or his YouTube channel at your earliest convenience.

Lucas Proudfoot - a man on a mission.