Nathaniel Andrew

Nathaniel is an internationally recognized musician, performer and music educator who has had an extensive music career as a Bassist, Guitarist and vocalist. He received a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies (with Distinction) from Central Queensland Conservatorium (CQCM) before completing a Master of Music (Jazz Studies) from the University of Cincinnati (UC).

From 2014 to 2019 Nathaniel was the Head of Music at the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts where founded the ACPA Gospel choir, which under his leadership went on to, perform with artists including Jessica Mauboy, Archie Roach, Isaiah Firebrace, Troy Cassar Daley, Kate Cerebrano, Katie Noonan and John Farnham at events including QMF’s 2017 “You’re the Voice” concert and at the closing ceremony for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. From 2014 to 2018 Nathaniel was the musical director for ACPA Productions “Black Electric” (2014), Knock Knock (2015), Flight (2016), Awakening (2017) and Eclipse (2018) which premiered at the Queensland Performance Arts Centre. In 2016 he was announced as VET Trainer of the Year at the Queensland Training Regional Awards. During his time at ACPA Nathaniel had the opportunity to work extensively alongside Yamaha artists including Dr Mark Gasser, Dr Andrew Legg and Joe Malafu.

In 2019 Nathaniel was the music director for “The Sapphires” presented by Hit Productions, which is currently traveling to over 140 venues around Australia. In this position he worked closely with award winning actor Tony Briggs and lighting designer Mark Howett. He also provided opening music for the 2019 Birraranga Film Festival, which premiered award-winning films from around the world. Nathaniel’s performing credits include: