Biog...
Fiona Thorn studied at Melbourne University, majoring in French and Linguistics, and the Sorbonne University, Paris. A lover of languages, she sings in seven. She is the creator of character Pastel Vespa who has toured the world and has released the CD's L’Anarchie and Takin’ the Back Roads in Europe, America and Japan. Pastel Vespa appeared at the 2005 Midsumma Festival, at the Spiegeltent in Sydney and Melbourne in 2003 and was part of the 2004 Melbourne Comedy Festival and 2004 Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
Fiona has written many songs and shows including Million Sellers with Bob Downe (nominated for 3 Green Room awards), and Max Gillies Live at the Club Republic, Silly Season and All Het Up with Guy Rundle and John Thorn (nominated for 2 Green Room Awards).
On television she has appeared in various series, including Stingers, The Games, Round the Twist, High Flyers, and Man From Snowy River, and she has sung live on Good Morning Australia, theMidday Show and Denise. She has appeared in many commercials and voiceovers, including Yoplait.
Fiona has sung with the Ted White Big Band and the Roger Clark Big Band and has also appeared regularly at The Kitten Club, The Night Cat, Bennett's Lane,The Como, The Hilton, Novotel, The Regent, The Hyatt, The Sofitel, Le Meridien, and The National Art Gallery. She was a featured vocalist at the 2000 Magnetic Island Jazz festival.
Quotes:
"a voice to die for" - the Scotsman
Fiona Thorn's "voice could melt butter" - the Bulletin
"She is a fine singer whose passionate identification with the material sets every note on fire and can burn a hole in your heart" - Adelaide Advertiser
"Go and hear Fiona Thorn sing. She's fantastic" - Melbourne Times
"Fiona is a 'diva' in the true sense of the word, switching effortlessly through musical styles as well as languages. As a showcase for the combined musical talents of Fiona and John Thorn they deliver" - InPress
