A seasoned singer: Jayne’s latest Fringe show
The Fringe Festival is an Adelaide institution. It’s South Australia’s only open access arts festival, attracting more than 4.5 million attendees in 2023 alone. This year marks local resident Jayne’s 15 th or 16 th (she can’t quite recall) Fringe Festival performance. She wouldn’t miss it for the world. As a talented tenor vocalist, Jayne loves singing and watching a show evolve. “I love how quirky Fringe is, you’re bound to find something you like and there is always a surprise,” Jayne said. Aardvark Alone, was the cryptic title of this year’s show, performed by three vocalists - including Jayne - and an instrumental duo called Tin Can Alley . This was her first year working
with a new male singer, Christopher, and it brought a great depth. “The show is very harmony rich and a lot of fun,” she said. “The highlight this year was probably the harmonies. I think the audience enjoyed singing along to some well-known songs - including Bob Dylan and even Led Zeppelin. In a crowd, it doesn’t matter what your voice sounds like, you can just sing.” Appealing to a wide range of people is key to a great Fringe show and something seasoned performer Jayne knows well – she performed in six shows this year alone. “There was something for everyone, something sad, something serious, some love songs and some comedy,” Jayne said.
“There has been some great audience interaction this year which has been good – good for connection and what singing is really about.” Jayne’s passion for singing is clear, but it’s also obvious how much she enjoys sharing music with others. Jayne worked with the Inclusive Communities team to put on a special free performance for Housing Choices SA residents in the Spence on Light space in March. Plus, she’s a part of the Tutti Choir. The choir is open to disabled and non-disabled singers, known for its uplifting performances – and even performed a surprise song at her daughter’s wedding. “Even as a child I loved to sing – I would sing myself to sleep.”
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