Mark and Me Podcast Episode 420: Mia Wray
Mar 17, 2025
Mia Wray, an Australian pop singer and songwriter from Noosa, gained recognition after winning the Telstra Road to Discovery Program. In this conversation, she reflects on her musical influences, from Eva Cassidy to Bobby Darin, shaping her passion for performance. Wray discusses the emotional challenges of releasing personal music, the balance between authenticity and self-criticism, and her transformative moment meeting her idol, Gabrielle Aplin. She emphasizes the importance of genuine connections over superficial success in her artistic journey.
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Formative Record Moments
- Mia Wray discovered deep emotion in music via Eva Cassidy and Bobby Darin records as a teen.
- She briefly loved Nickelback and remembers that mix vividly.
Gig Moments That Sparked Performance Goals
- Mia first felt stage aspiration from small hometown shows then later from Coldplay, Beyoncé and Rihanna.
- Those big productions taught her how narrative, lighting and choreography create live-magic.
Why Musicianship Beats Spectacle
- Mia finds current excitement in tight musical communication rather than spectacle.
- She values band chemistry and intuitive interplay over bells and whistles.