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Milenka is an award-winning 12-year-old Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Central QLD. Known for her soulful, mature vocal delivery and raw, emotional style, she is rapidly rising as one of Australia’s most promising young pop indie, soul, jazzy blues, and coastal-influenced artists.Early Life and Musical BeginningsMusical Heritage: Raised in a highly musical family, she was heavily inspired and mentored early on by her parents, particularly her father.Grassroots Start: She began singing around age 7, teaching herself to busk at local markets with a guitar.Artistry and SoundGenres: Her signature sound blends alternative pop indie, soul, jazzy blues, and timeless coastal melodies.Instruments: She is a multi-instrumentalist who effortlessly transitions between guitar and piano during live performances.Vocal Style: Reviewers describe her voice as soulful, deeply controlled, and full of an emotional gravity that stands out well beyond her age.Career Milestones & Recent ActivityMajor Competition Wins: At just 11 years old, she won the adult division (16+ category) of the Brisbane Has Stars singing competition, securing a $10,000 AUD grand prize presented by the Lord Mayor of Brisbane. She also won 1st place at the STARS ALIVE! 2026 Showcase (Noosa ALIVE!), taking home a $1,000 prize.Songwriting Accolades: She secured a prominent national songwriting win through Phonograph Production in Sydney and placed second in another major national songwriting competition.Festival Performances: Her captivating live sets have been featured at major events including Spring in the Vale 2022, the Grassroots Festival in 2025 and 2026, Pranafest 2026, and the prestigious Gympie Music Muster 2026.Art Exhibition Openings: Showcasing her strong presence on the Discovery Coast, she performed the official musical opening for the 1770 Art Show in her local region.Industry Recognition: She serves as a Youth Patron for the national NextUp Music Awards, where she champions young voices in the national music industry.Media & Digital FootprintNational Airplay: Recorded at just 11 years old, her debut single "Lunatic" kicked off her recording journey and earned strong national radio rotation. Her follow-up single "Hurting" similarly received widespread national airplay. Her recorded content spans Spotify and live performance sessions hosted by Mooloolaba Music.