Canadian born Australian singer Wendy Matthews’ expressive voice, clean melodies, infectious energy and simple grace have been captivating audiences in a diverse range of styles for over 40 years.

Originally from Canada, Wendy left home as a teenager to busk her way across America to Los Angeles, where she met Glenn Shorrock who invited her to tour with him in Australia in 1982. Wendy immediately found herself in-demand as a session singer, including performing on albums by Jimmy Barnes, Tim Finn, Richard Clapton and Icehouse. She went on to collaborate with Kate Ceberano on the soundtrack for the TV series Stringer.

Wendy helped form the band Absent Friends singing on their number one hit I Don’t Want To Be With Nobody But You and the album Here’s Looking Up Your Address.

Her debut solo album Emigre went double platinum and earned Wendy Best Female Artist and Best Debut Single (for Token Angels) at the 1990 ARIA Awards. In the same year she was voted Best Female Singer in the Rolling Stone Reader’s Poll.

More ARIA Awards were to follow amongst after the release of her second solo album Lily which went multi-platinum, selling over 500,000 albums, and including the mega-hit The Day You Went Away (which sold over 300,000 singles), If Only I Could and Friday’s Child.

Wendy has recorded multiple albums throughout her career including the critically acclaimed The Welcome Fire in 2013, which is widely regarded as her best work ever.

Wendy now lives on her 10-acre property in New South Wales, just north of Coffs Harbour in the hinterland of the Northern Beaches, and is looking forward to bringing her music to Kalamunda.

Audience: Family Friendly
Patrons aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
Patrons aged 16 & 17 may attend unaccompanied, but should carry photo ID showing their date of birth
Juveniles are not permitted to approach the theatre bar, but can purchase non-alcoholic drinks & snacks at the KPAC Kiosk