KATHLEEN HALLORAN

Tania Doko:
“A true, modern day artist with captivating stories to tell”
Gorgi Coghlan:
“I had the absolute honour and privilege of having Kathleen play and sing in my show, ‘The Motherload’, in 2023. Kathleen is captivating on stage with her raw, authentic, passionate energy and her extraordinary talent. What I loved most about performing with Kathleen was her ability to connect with me as a performer and intuitively improvise. I hope to be able to play with Kathleen time and time again. She is a great human in every sense.”
Slava Grigoryan:
“Kathleen Halloran is a spectacular artist. Brilliant technically with an evocative and natural musicality. Being present at her first ever solo show is a memory I’ll never forget. I’m thrilled to be watching her achievements and can’t wait to hear more of her wonderful work in the future.”
Tania Doko, Bachelor Girl:
“Kathleen is the breath of fresh air you didn’t even know you needed. Her demonstrative yet effortless stage presence is alluring in itself as she makes her guitar sing with supreme musicianship, taste and soul. And then…Kathleen’s voice further reinforces she is a true, modern day artist with captivating stories to tell. Bringing so much to the table for other powerhouse artists like Kate Ceberano, together the two women form a fierce and beautiful team on and off stage, supporting each other as world class performers. In Sept 2023, I was also fortunate to have Kathleen be my special guest prior to my own show, and she won over every single heart that evening in Melbourne. I look forward to watching Kathleen’s star continue to soar.”
Darren Middleton, Powerfinger:
“I am always keeping my ear out for players that transport me…Kathleen is one of those rare finds.”
Tottie Goldsmith:
“It is an honour to work Kathleen Halloran both as a musician and as a person. She is such a great addition to any band and contributes so much to the performance. Her talent, warmth and unwavering dedication to her craft are a source of absolute inspiration.”
The Gig Life Podcast:
“…a rare talent with a soul, feel, attitude, and work ethic way beyond her years.”
Kate Ceberano:
“Kathleen is a quixotic blend of the practical and the impractical. Not only is she a great musician and performing artist, but the most generous teacher and educator of music. I truly think that she is copmletely original and one of a kind and I don’t think this type of person comes around very often. When she sprouts wings and takes flight, we are going to see things uncommon.”

Educated on the stage alongside Australia’s biggest names, guitarist Kathleen Halloran is now stepping out of the shade into her own spotlight.
Currently supporting Ash Grunwald while balancing an always-demanding schedule of live and session performances, including Jon Steven’s and Kate Ceberano’s sold out ‘Superstars Live‘ national tour, Kathleen is a familiar name to the Australian contemporary music landscape.
Widely known for her swaggering guitar mastery and effervescent, bright onstage expressions.
She’s shared the stage with the likes of Kate Ceberano, Jon Stevens, Katie Noonan, Felix Riebl (The Cat Empire), Mahalia Barnes and Tania Doko to name a few.
An artist that ‘whole heartedly delivers with conviction so strong you’re lost in each moment’ now commences her journey from virtuosic side-woman to solo artist.
With the irresistible spirit and electrifying fretboard flare that as the industry talking, get ready to witness Kathleen Halloran take flight.
Her debut single ‘Free with me’ is infectious, with soaring melodies, youthful freshness and an evocation of heritage Australian rock.
On lead vocals as well as her signature blues-drenched guitar, the track is engineered by some of the country’s finest technicians – Ben Edgar (Gotye, Angus and Julia Stone, Matt Corby) and produced by Ross Irwin (Bamboos, Cat Empire, Paul Kelly).
‘Free with Me’ is going to solidly establish Kathleen front and centre as one of the country’s brightest new musical stars, not only as one of the most sought-after rhythm players, but as an entertainer and musical leader.
“Other artists I’ve shared the stage with: Ian Moss, Troy Casar Daley, Abby Dobson, Melinda Schneider, Iva Davies, Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy, Slava Grigoryan, Gorgi Coghlan, Totti Goldsmith. Collaborated with blues guitarists Jimi Hocking, Geoff Achison, Stefan Hank. Performed at Melb Guitar show, Adelaide guitar festival, Noosa Guitar Festival, St Kilda Blues Festival, Melbourne International Jazz Festival.”