Please note due to COVID-19 ZIA’s bi-monthly gigs at Kings Beach Tavern and dates at other venues have all been cancelled.
Zia is currently immersed in songwriting and co-productions, and she is excited to deliver them to you throughout 2022!
Blessings, strength and good health to all, With love, Zia
“ZIA – One Artist – 3 shows”
1: ZIA – SOLO – soul-soothing, rockin’ vocals & guitar + funky bass
Known for creating a wonderful, relaxed and uplifting atmosphere with gentle soul-soothing vocals, and sweet melodies to rocking funky grooves, ZIA plays intimate solo acoustic shows with an acoustic guitar, incorporating bass and a stompbox for energetic sets. Acoustic, Funk, Pop, Rock, Soul
Contact Zia: P: 0412247131 / info@zia.com.au
Select acoustic Solo, Duo, Trio & DJ shows.
GIG GUIDE BELOW.
Testimonials:
“Zia is a little pocket rocket with a massive voice! Able to keep a crowd going long into the night. “ Facebook Post ”Cheers again for coming in on such short notice!!! is always a pleasure having you singing up a storm in the Beer garden!!”
Nic Turnbull – Manager, The Pough Inn, South Bank, Parklands, Brisbane
“I do thank you for your performance, you created a wonderful atmosphere and had several guests say it was the best they have seen and were able to sing along. Thank you and look forward to working with you again.”
Regards, Al Heyer, Aqua Lounge & Bar Supervisor, Novotel Twin Waters Resort
“Our club has had the pleasure of this ladies musical talent regularly and have been thoroughly impressed with her cover songs, her originals and her showmanship… quality musician for your venue.”
Mark Sidaway, Duty Manager Coolum Beach Bowls Club
Duo, Trio – add high calibre special guest musicians – guitarist, percussionist, drummer, keyboard player.
2: ZIA – Dance / Pop songwriter – including Vocals / live funky Bass in DJ / Electronic Sets
3: ZIA – Trio Band – vocals / bass, guitar, drums / add keys, special guests
Zia is an Australian independent artist performing her original material in quality live music venues and festivals around Australia.
Here’s a video link of Zia’s TRIO . . . followed by Zia SOLO – rockin’ guitar and funky bass at a local Sunday Session.
GIG GUIDE
2020
March
March 29th – 2-5 pm Kings Beach Tavern – ZIA – solo guitar, funk bass, vocals, acoustic originals on the deck!
March 29th and all future bookings CANCELLED due to COVID-19.
February
February 9th – 2-5 pm Kings Beach Tavern – ZIA – solo guitar, funk bass, vocals, acoustic originals on the deck!
February 1st – 6.30-10 pm Drift Bar – ZIA – Solo guitar, funk bass, vocals, acoustic rockin’ originals, Beachside!
January
January 26th – 2-5 pm Kings Beach Tavern – ZIA – solo guitar, funk bass, vocals, acoustic originals on the deck!
2019
December 30th – Byron Bay Private Function
December 15th – 2-5 pm Kings Beach Tavern – ZIA – solo guitar, funk bass, vocals, acoustic originals on the deck!
December 13th – 6-9 pm Maleny Hotel – ZIA – Blue Care 2019 Christmas Party
November 24th – 2-5 pm Kings Beach Tavern – ZIA – solo guitar, funk bass, vocals, acoustic originals on the deck!
October 27th – 2-5 pm Kings Beach Tavern – ZIA – solo guitar, funk bass, vocals, acoustic originals on the deck!
September 8th – 2-5 pm Kings Beach Tavern – ZIA – solo guitar, funk bass, vocals, acoustic originals on the deck!
ZIA Feat. Winkerbean
August 31st – ZIA feat. Winkerbean – (Bass & Handpan EDM) ‘Funky Phat Bass & Hypnotic Handpan’
Sunshine Coast Pride, 12.30pm-1pm – ZIA feat. Winkerbean performs an electric set of ‘funky bass and celestial handpan’ over euphoric beats, at 12.30 pm, Saturday 31st August 2019 at Quota Park, Nambour, for Sunshine Coast Pride.
2018
Please note the following dates and details may be subject to changes, thank you.
September
Sunday 16th, 12-3pm Mary Valley Rattler, Gympie Live solo rockin’ funky acoustic originals
Sunday 2nd, 12-3pm Mary Valley Rattler, Gympie Live solo rockin’ funky acoustic originals
August
Saturday 25th, 3-6pm Noosa Craft Beer Festival 2018, Noosa Reef
Sunday 19th, 10am Brisbane, Private Function
Saturday 18th, 7pm Brisbane, Private Function
Sunday 12th, 10am Byron Bay, Private Function
Saturday 11th, 7pm Byron Bay, Private Function
Saturday 4th, 9pm The J, Noosa, – Zia – DJ ‘A Party With A Purpose’ – “Auction Me” Join us for a night filled with fun, food and entertainment while we auction various packages, services and experiences and raise vital funds for meaningful causes – SCHOOL FOR JUSTICE – Fighting to end child trafficking in India and READ BABY READ – Support education programs in Africa. From 5pm – Yummy Eats & Drinks, Guest Speakers, Entertainment, Auctions, 9pm Guest DJ Zia
July
Sunday 29th, 12-3pm Mary Valley Rattler, Gympie Live solo rockin’ funky acoustic originals
May
Sunday 2oth, 11.45-2.45 pm Maleny Hotel Live solo intimate acoustic originals
April
Sunday 22nd, 11.45-2.45 pm Maleny Hotel Live solo intimate acoustic originals
Sunday 15th, 12-3 pm Maleny Hotel Live solo intimate acoustic originals
Sunday 12th, 12-3 pm Maleny Hotel Live solo intimate acoustic originals
New Years Eve from 8pm The Drift – Zia – DJ
December: 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 2, 30 The Drift – Zia – DJ
September
2, 8, 9, 10, 17, The Drift – Zia – DJ
August
11. 19. 20 The Drift – 7.45-10pm Zia – DJ – mix of dirty hip hop, latest club tracks, & funky AF classics
July
8, 9, 16, 22 The Drift – 7.45-10pm Zia – DJ – mix of dirty hip hop, latest club tracks, & funky AF classics
June
16 The Drift – 7.45-10pm Zia – DJ – mix of dirty hip hop, latest club tracks, & funky AF classics
4 Mooloolaba Yacht Club – 3 pm Originals Solo – vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
2 The Drift – 7.45-10pm Zia – DJ – mix of dirty hip hop, latest club tracks, & funky AF classics
May
28 Peregian Beach Hotel – 2-5 pm Originals Solo – vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
19 The Drift – 7.45-10pm Zia – DJ – mix of dirty hip hop, latest club tracks, & funky AF classics
7 Noosa Reef – 2-5 pm Zia – vocals, acoustic guitar – soulful and funky Sunday session
April
21 The Drift – 7.45-10pm Zia – DJ – mix of dirty hip hop, latest club tracks, & funky AF classics
8 The Drift – 7.45-10pm Zia – DJ – mix of dirty hip hop, latest club tracks, & funky AF classics
7 The Drift – 7.45-10pm Zia – DJ – mix of dirty hip hop, latest club tracks, & funky AF classics
2 Noosa Reef – 2-5 pm Zia – vocals, acoustic guitar – soulful and funky Sunday session
March
19 Noosa Reef – 2-5 pm Zia – vocals, acoustic guitar – soulful and funky Sunday session
4 Peregian Beach Hotel – 2-5 pm Originals Solo – vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
February
14 Valentine’s night! Noosa Reef – 6-9 pm Zia – vocals, acoustic guitar
5 Northlakes Tavern – 2 – 5 pm Sister C format – vocals, acoustic guitar
January 2017
29 Peregian Beach Hotel – 3-6 pm Originals Solo – vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
22 Noosa Reef – 2-5 pm Zia – vocals, acoustic guitar – soulful and funky Sunday session
13 Nook & Cranny – 7-10 pm Zia – vocals, acoustic guitar
1 Noosa Reef – 2-5 pm Zia – vocals, acoustic guitar – soulful and funky Sunday session
December
2 Blockhouse Cafe & Small Bar, Brisbane 6 – 8.30pm Zia – vocals, acoustic guitar
November 2016
8 The Charming Squire – 6-9 pm Tuesday Zia Originals Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
19 4 Hearts Brewery – 6-9.30 pm Zia – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
October 2016
29 4 Hearts Brewery – 6-9.30 pm Zia – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
23 Northlakes Tavern – 2 – 5pm Sister C format – vocals, acoustic guitar
16 Peregian Beach Hotel – 3-6 pm Originals Solo – vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
2 Northlakes Tavern – 2 – 5 pm Sister C format – vocals, acoustic guitar
September 2016
13 The Charming Squire – 6-9 pm Tuesday Zia Originals Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
11 Northlakes Tavern – 2-5 pm Sister C format – vocals, acoustic guitar
3 The Surf Club Mooloolaba ~ The official Ironman World Championship after party! – Zia
August 2016
27 Noosa Reef Craft Beer Festival – 12-3 pm Zia
21 Noosa Reef – 2-5 pm Zia – vocals, acoustic guitar – soulful and funky Sunday session
7 Northlakes Tavern – 1-5 pm Sister C format – vocals, acoustic guitar
July 2016
17 Noosa Reef – 2-5 pm Zia – vocals, acoustic guitar – soulful and funky Sunday session
10 Noosa Reef – 2-5 pm Zia – vocals, acoustic guitar – soulful and funky Sunday session
2 4 Hearts Brewery – 6-9.30 pm Zia – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
5 The Charming Squire – 6-9 pm Monday Zia Originals Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
May 2016
23 The Charming Squire – 6-9 pm Monday Zia Originals Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
14 4 Hearts Brewery – 6-9.30 pm Zia – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
April 2015
30 Ambassador – 6.30 pm Zia (mix of covers and originals) – Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar
February 2016
28 Coolum Beach Surf Club – 2.30 pm Zia Solo on the deck – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
5 Perigian Beach Hotel – Zia (Originals) Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
January 2016
30 4551 – Zia (Originals) Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
December 2015
18 Ambassador – 6.30 pm Zia (mix of covers and originals) – Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar
November 2015
3 Maleny Hotel Garden – Melbourne Cup Lunch Sister C format – Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar
29 Northlakes Tavern – 1-5 pm Sister C format – Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar
October 2015
18 Palmwoods Hotel – 2.30 pm Zia (mix of covers and originals) – Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar
3 Ambassador – 6.30 pm Zia (mix of covers and originals) – Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar
September 2015
18 Mooloolaba Yaught Club – 7-10o pm Zia ORIGINALS – Solo – vocals, guitar, bass
August 2015
15 4551 Caloundra 6-9 pm Zia ORIGINALS – Solo – vocals, guitar
2 Alex Blue Bar – Zia – Solo – vocals, guitar
July 2015
18 4551 Caloundra 6-9 pm Zia ORIGINALS – Solo – vocals, guitar
June 2015
7 June Palmwoods Hotel – 2-6 pm Sister C format (mix of covers and originals) – Solo – vocals, guitar, + bass
May 2015
21 Mooloolaba Yaught Club – 7-10 pm Zia ORIGINALS – Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
16 4551 Caloundra 6-9 pm Zia Sister C format (mix of covers and originals) – Solo – vocals, guitar
April 2015
5 Lionheart, Eumundi 3 pm – Zia – Solo – vocals, guitar
18 Lionheart, Eumundi 6 pm – Zia – Zia – Solo – vocals, guitar
March 2015
21 Lionheart, Eumundi 6 pm – Zia – Solo – vocals, guitar
22 Zachary’s Peregian Beach 4 pm – Zia – Solo – vocals, guitar
February 2015
14 Green Room, Imperial Hotel, Eumundi
22 Zachary’s Peregian Beach – Sister C format – Solo – vocals, guitar
27 Mooloolaba Yaught Club – Zia ORIGINALS – Solo – vocals, guitar, bass
January 2015
2 4551 – 6-9 pm Sister C format – Solo – vocals, guitar
3 One-Up Bar 8pm Sister C format – DUO – Zia – vocals, bass, acoustic guitar + Brett Newman – drums, vocals
16 Noosa Reef – Sister C format – Solo – vocals, guitar
23 Boardwalk by the Sea, Caloundra – 5-9 pm – Solo – Zia, vocals, acoustic guitar + bass – ALL ORIGINALS (gentle acoustics, sweet melodies, rock, pop, blues, folk, ballads, funk’n bass, fat grooves)
December
28 Zachary’s Perigian Beach – 4-7 pm Sister C format – Solo – vocals, guitar
5 The Yaught Club – 7-10 pm Sister C format – Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar
November
29 The Australian Independent Music Video Awards 2014 – National Library Theatre, Canberra 7 pm
4 The Reef Hotel, Noosa – 4.30 pm Melbourne Cup Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar
October
31 The Ambassador – 8.30 pm – Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
10 Mooloolaba Surf Club – 5.30-8.30 pm Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
September
26 The Ambassador – 6.30 pm Sister C format – Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar
6 Novotel Twin Waters – 4.30 pm Sister C format – Solo – vocals, guitar
August
31 Mooloolaba Surf Club – 12 pm Solo – vocals, acoustic guitar
17 Zachary’s Perigian Beach – 4 pm Sister C format – Solo – vocals, guitar
July
11 Green Room, Eumundi – 7 pm Sister C format – Solo – vocals, guitar
4 Mooloolaba Surf Club – 5.30 pm Sister C format – Solo – vocals, guitar
June
13 Mooloolaba Surf Club – 4-7 pm Sister C format – Solo – vocals, guitar
May
23 Mooloolaba Surf Club – 4-7 pm Sister C format – Solo – vocals, guitar
April
13 Green Room, Eumundi – 3-6 pm Solo – bass, vocals, guitar
23 Green Room, Eumundi – 3-6 pm Solo – bass, vocals, guitar
March
23 Caloundra Beach Markets – 9-12 pm Solo – bass, vocals, guitar
February
27 Green Room, Eumundi – 6-9 pm Solo – bass, vocals, guitar
3 Green Room, Eumundi – 3-6 pm Solo – bass, vocals, guitar
January
3 Kings Beach Tavern – 8-11 pm Solo – bass, vocals, guitar
November 2013
Looking At You wins! Acceptance Speech at The Australian Independent Music Video Awards Ceremony 7pm Nov 30 2013, Arc Theatre, National Film & Sound Archive Centre, Canberra
October 1
1 Hotel LA, Caxton Street Brisbane with Alex Gibson (The Voice) ZIA 8.30pm Solo – bass, vocals, guitar
September
21 Brisbane PRIDE Fair Day, New Farm Park, ZIA 2 pm SHARPE~ Solo – bass, vocals, guitar
14 Hotel LA, Caxton Street Brisbane with 1.1.1. ZIA 9.15 pm Solo – bass, vocals, guitar
7 Waterfront Hotel, Sunshine Coast Z- bass, vocals, guitar with guitarist Ben McGregor (Wez Car, Shannon Nole)
1 Mooloolaba Surf Club, Sunshine Coast Z- bass, vocals, guitar with Drummer 2 pm
August
10 Alexandra Sports Club, Sunshine Coast Z- bass, vocals, guitar with Drummer 9 pm
3 The Duporth, Sunshine Coast
July
6 Channel Bar, Sunshine Coast
June
7 The Duporth, Sunshine Coast
May
25 Shafston, Brisbane
4 The Duporth, Sunshine Coast
April
28 Private Function, Engagement Party, Sunshine Coast
21 Royal Mail, Brisbane
13 Shafston, Brisbane
12 21st Private Function, Sunshine Coast
6 Brisbane Races
31 Channel Bar, Sunshine Coast
March
30 Royal Mail
22 State Titles for Surf Lifesaving Australia, Maroochydore
10 Royal Mail Hotel, Â Brisbane
8 Shafston, Brisbane
2 Brisbane Races
1 The Duporth, Sunshine Coast – acoustic / funk bass set
February
8 Shafton Hotel
2 Royal Mail Hotel, Brisbane
25 Plough Inn, Southbank, Brisbane
January
19 Royal Mail Hotel, Brisbane
11 Novotel Twin Waters Resort
4 Plough Inn, Southbank, Brisbane
December
31 Brisbane Races
27 The Duporth, Sunshine Coast
15 Telstra Christmas Party Bulimba, Brisbane
9 Palmwoods TRIO
November
24 Melbourne Private Function
6 Brisbane Races, Melbourne Cup
October
29 1am ZIA performs the new single ‘Looking at You’ Live at The CoastOut Festival, in Kate Munroe’s DJ Set, ‘The Sweet Dance Party,’ Coffs Harbour, Australia.
28 4pm ZIA solo format ‘Party In The Park,’ funk bass / acoustic set
October 20 Phat Impro Bass Slap / Funk / Club Set with DJ Magnus at The Wickham Hotel, Brisbane, Midnight.
ZIA 12pm Funk Soul Set!
Acoustic / funk-slap bass
October
12 The Duporth, Sunshine Coat – acoustic / funk bass set
5 Ploughinn Southbank Brisbane
September
21 Ploughinn Southbank Brisbane
16 Brisbane Pride, Perry Park, Bowan Hills, ZIA 12-12.20pm headlining with Katie Noonan, Sarah McLeod and other fabulous artists and DJs.
7 The Jubilee Hotel Brisbane
August
31 Ploughinn Southbank Brisbane
18 Ploughinn Southbank Brisbane
11 Ploughinn Southbank Brisbane
3 The Duporth
