About

Revealing raw authenticity, Ivy infuses her song writing with heartfelt emotion, weaving a vivid tapestry through her expressive lyrics, captivating vocals, and tender guitar melodies. This modern-day nomad treasures soulful connections, having journeyed the globe with just her backpack for nearly a decade before making Northern Queensland her home seven years ago. Ivy's stage presence exudes a gentle yet powerful aura, captivating audiences with her fervent commitment to storytelling and sharing authentic life experiences through music and human connection. Ivy reminds us that love forms the essence of our existence and that kindness transcends mere action to become an inherent part of our being.

Ivy was born in Lithuania and then spent her teenage years and early 20s in Boston, USA with her parents. Travelling, seeing and experiencing different cultures has made this songwriter the grounded and relaxed person that we see now.

Ivy’s song writing has evolved over the years. Now her writing has grown to include more inspirational pieces as well as exploration of her voice while delving deeper into various genres such as blues and spoken word. Ivy has a small recording space set up at home which serves as a playground for her to experiment with sounds and layers of music creation.

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 lifting up others through her various work and personal endeavours.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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
Original song "Back to Me" was selected as the Semi-Finalist in the Folk/Singer Songwriter category in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2020. Winners are yet to be announced.
Article excerpt from the Cairns Post newspaper February 2020, 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."

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS