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From the sweltering calm of the green hinterlands further north, Kate Finkelstein has perforated the Melbourne music scene of late, wielding Theatrical Pop as though it were a weapon of faith, truth and wholesomeness undeniable. First gigging in town under the moniker of Kayha, Finkelstein is an active contributor to Melbourne’s’ live music scene and productions, particularly that of melting Pot Productions, and the phenomenally successful and unique showcase ‘Songwriters in the Round’. If there’s something about Kate that isn’t her voice or her chops on the keys, (just watch and be mesmerised as her fingers thread up and down the black and white with an adeptness that only follows years of classical training), it must then be her ability to get things done: Having produced a Government funded record at 17, and won titles for her compositions while hot on the pursuit of great bands to work with, Finkelstein zig-zagging across to the UK and back to her home land- then interstate to

Kate Finkelstein is a singer-songwriter who writes progressive pop song-stories and illustrates them with colourful music that fuses Celtic-folk, Classical, Electronic, Musical theatre and Progressive rock. Inspired by artists such as Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Björk, Paul Kelly, Claud-Michael Schoenberg, Debussy and Mike Oldfield Kate has written a large collection of songs that push the boundaries of pop. ​ Kate has been performing for over 20 years in corporate/cover acts and original bands. She has recorded 2 Albums and 3 EP's, created a series of cabaret shows and produced a number of film clips. Now, nearing 40, Kate says she feels she’s "just getting started". ​ Kate began studying classical Piano and voice at an early age and later moved to contemporary/rock singing. Actively seeking training from multiple teachers to create a voice that fuses pop and rock sound with classical sounds Kate has developed a unique and expressive vocal style with soaring highs and husky lows. She