Support Material — Rae Leigh | Creative Australia Application
The Darkness Between the Stars — Companion Album Project
This page provides background information on Rae Leigh’s artistic practice in support of a Creative Australia funding application.
This page has been created to support Rae Leigh’s application to Creative Australia’s Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups program. All material is original work and may include unreleased content. No login or subscription is required to access any media on this page.
This live performance demonstrates Rae Leigh’s songwriting, vocal ability and audience connection, reflecting the style and emotional scope of the proposed companion album.
Key Achievements
Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY® Awards)
Australian National Country Radio Airplay Chart No. 1 single “Push Em Up Jill,” with additional Top 10 releases
Screen appearances in NBC Universal’s Young Rock and the feature film Elvis
Independent producer and lead actor on the social-impact short film Living for Today
Founder of Songwriter Trysts, an international platform supporting songwriters through podcasts, workshops and events
Recorded and collaborated with internationally recognised producers and songwriters in Nashville, USA
Performer at major Australian festivals including Tamworth Country Music Festival and Groundwater Country Music Festival
Active contributor to the global music community through international collaborations and industry engagement
Unreleased Recordings — Artistic Support Material
These recordings are from Rae Leigh’s forthcoming EP and demonstrate current songwriting and production quality. The tracks are largely unreleased and provided for assessment purposes only. Please do not distribute or share.
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Rae Leigh is an Australian singer-songwriter, actor and producer whose work spans music, film, live performance and literature. Her practice centres on authentic storytelling that explores resilience, identity and human connection.
As a recording artist, she has released multiple charting singles on the Australian National Country Radio Airplay Chart and has recorded in Nashville with internationally respected producers and songwriters. She maintains an active performance schedule and continues to build audiences both nationally and internationally.
Rae Leigh’s screen work includes appearances in NBC Universal’s television series Young Rock and the feature film Elvis. She is also an independent film producer and lead actor on the short film Living for Today, a social-impact drama addressing domestic violence and recovery.
Through her company Songwriter Trysts Pty Ltd, she produces a long-running international podcast and delivers workshops, retreats and events that support independent artists and foster creative collaboration across borders.
Her current major project, The Darkness Between the Stars, is a memoir with a companion album of original songs, representing the culmination of her multidisciplinary practice.
Professional Music Video — “Into The Dream”
This professional music video demonstrates Rae Leigh’s artistic style, visual storytelling, and production standard relevant to the proposed companion album.
CURRENT PROJECTS
The Darkness Between the Stars — Memoir & Companion Album
A cross-disciplinary work combining literature and music, featuring fourteen original songs embedded within the narrative. The album will be professionally recorded and released alongside the book, with plans for national touring and international distribution.
Living for Today — Short Film
Independent social-impact film addressing domestic violence and resilience, produced by and starring Rae Leigh, currently preparing for festival release and touring.
About the Project — The Darkness Between the Stars
The Darkness Between the Stars is a memoir with fourteen original songs embedded throughout the narrative. The companion album will be professionally recorded and released alongside the book, forming a cross-disciplinary work integrating literature, music and live performance. The materials on this page demonstrate Rae Leigh’s current artistic practice and production capability relevant to the proposed project.
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