ART COOPER
songs that bleed the blues, stories that cut to the bone
Art shares his thoughts on being featured on Australian Idol
Not many musicians auditioning for Australian Idol would be able to say they'd had a front tooth knocked out by a sheep.
But not every singing hopeful works in western Queensland as a rouseabout for a shearing team...
A New Voice
Art Cooper is a rising solo musician and singer-songwriter whose raw authenticity
and distinctive sound are earning him growing attention on the Australian live music circuit.
Recently returned from two years working in shearing sheds across western
Queensland, Art Cooper spent his days on the stands and his nights on stage
playing in outback pubs — soaking up the characters, landscapes and tough humour that now run through the shape of his music.
Those stories, rhythms and expansive reflections have honed a voice that brings
fresh perspectives to an unmistakably Australian sound.
Blending blues, country and folk with a razor-sharp analysis in the style of his diverse punk rock influences, Art Cooper delivers songs and stories that are refreshingly real — biting observations in a smoky delivery that draws listeners directly into each narrative.
His lived experiences give his writing depth and intelligence; his delivery gives it
heart and soul.
To book Art Cooper for your venue email bookings.artcooper@gmail.com
Marcia Hines on Australian Idol
"If someone had the word 'bloke' in the dictionary, there'd be a picture of [Art] beside it"
Tracey Hatch, Wellshot Hotel, Ilfracombe
"Art doesn't just play a gig; it's an experience. If you have the chance to catch him live, do not miss it. He is a rising star with a truly captivating stage presence."
Cody Cook, Drover's Place, Longreach
"Art Cooper is always a pleasure to work with - professional, polite and incredibly talented... he always knows how to read a crowd and keep everyone on the dance floor. We highly reccomend him for any wedding or special event."
