From growing up with amber Lithuanian skies to cold East Coast USA winters, rustic Cambodian islands to exotic deserts of India, winding streets in Europe to adventurous roads in South America, Ivy Amara spent a decade backpacking across the globe, collecting moments, stories, and melodies along the way.

While living on a small remote island in Cambodia, she began learning guitar - a quiet seed that would grow into the music she now shares. Now based on the tropical coastline of Northern Queensland, Australia, Ivy has independently written, recorded and self-produced a series of heartfelt singles. Documenting stories of life, heartbreak and reflections on the emotions of being human, each carrying the echoes of her travels and the stillness found while standing still and finally growing roots somewhere. 

Performing at festivals, markets, and intimate venues throughout the Cairns region, she blends evocative lyrics, gentle acoustic textures, and a voice that both soothes and uplifts. Ivy has performed at a variety of events across the region, including the Tablelands Folk Festival, Cairns Festival, Stratford Sounds Festival, Eco Fiesta, Music View TV, live performances on ABC Radio, Star 102.7 and Cairns FM89.1 Community Radio, Life in Harmony and many other events, sharing her music with diverse audiences in both intimate and larger settings. 

Ivy Amara has graced the stage as the opening act for renowned Australian artists, including Jack Botts during his 2025 "Anywhere" Tour at the Cairns Performing Art Centre and Karise Eden's "Up Close and Personal" Tour in Cairns and in Mission Beach. Her performances have captivated audiences of various festivals and events throughout the Cairns region, showcasing her unique blend of heartfelt songwriting and moving vocals.

Her performances are more than just music - they are an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and step into the quiet magic of connection, no matter where you are on your journey. 

Ivy’s favourite quote and motto is by the great poet Rumi 

“Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction.”

This wandering song bird is here to fly and to share her passion for music, love and life, always urging others to do the same and to trust their hearts. Ivy studied and practices yoga and meditation, and has always been a strong proponent of inspiring others through her various work and personal endeavours. 

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Opening Act for Jack Botts "Anywhere" Australian tour at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre in February 2025
  • Original song "Back to Me" placed in 6th Place for the Oz Indi Radio Ultimate Top 50 Countown 2024
  • Original song "Back to Me" was selected as the Semi-Finalist in the Folk/Singer Songwriter category in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2024.
  • Original co-written song "This Is Living" made it to the Top 100 in the Songwriting Prize Competition from Listen Up Music 2021.
  • Opening Act for Karise Eden's, winner of The Voice Australia 2012, "Up Close and Personal Tour" in Cairns and Mission Beach, QLD in July, 2019
  • Article excerpt from the Cairns Post newspaper, written by Jack Lawrie:

"Telling it like it really is... This modern-day nomad loves nothing more than sharing her soulful stories of life. Cairns artist Ivy Amara is making a name for herself as a solo artist in the live music scene. Ivy brings a captivating performance with her guitar and vocals, telling a story while painting a vivid picture of love and adventures experienced during her many years of living a nomadic life while travelling the globe."

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