Piper is a young gun from Newcastle, creating a unique and curious sound that blurs the line between commercial and alt-country, with dashes of country, blues, and pop scattered throughout. She is a dedicated and passionate artist with a drive to take her career all the way. Growing up an only child, she found music at an early age. She learned her first guitar chords from her grandfather, John Manners, who had a deep love for the craft and history as a member of ‘Ray Brown and The Whispers’, and a career in community radio. Her teen years were spent writing songs and diving deeper into her passion for playing guitar and singing. She has since racked up quite a few achievements as a graduate of the 2020 CMAA Academy of Country Music, runner-up in Today’s Country 94.1 2022 “Brand New Star” Competition and recognised as a finalist in the University of Newcastle’s band comp in 2022. She has supported Hayley Jensen, Amber Lawrence, Hussy Hicks, Ashleigh Dallas and Catherine Britt. Her past four singles have debuted in the AMRAP Regional Top 10 with her most recent Exit Wound debuting at #2, and playlisted numerous times on Apple Music. Influences: Taylor Swift, Brandi Carlile and Dolly Parton.