Growing up in a small mining town could have been musically limiting, but lucky for Hailey her dad was a fan of artists like Eric Clapton, Archie Roach and The Police. Time spent passively listening to such legends sparked an interest in storytelling and the power of music.
These days she's building a following as a solo artist both in Australia and internationally. Owning a sound described as vibrant and honest Folk/Blues, Hailey has been giving charismatic performances at home and around the world, and people have been taking notice.
Recent tours to London, Ireland and America included a performance at New York’s famed music venue The Bitter End. This Greenwich Village favourite has previously seen shows by Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan.

Hailey’s unique, expressive guitar skills and relatable stage presence have also impressed audiences at Woodford Folk Festival (5 times), Queenscliff Music Festival and Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival (6 times). She was recently thrilled to join Canadian folk duo Quote the Raven on a Festival of Small Halls run down the coast of Queensland; a 20 show tour showcasing high quality performers to smaller communities.
With 4 albums under her belt, an International Songwriting Competition win for best Blues song and a Queensland Music Awards nomination; Hailey Calvert is an independent performer whose shows are not to be missed.

“Hailey had the whole room in a trance with her intricate guitar picking floating underneath her strong, Natalie Merchant-rich vocals. This cleverly crafted song was a great opener, showcasing her strengths as a confident and intense musician.” Matt Schrader, Australian Musicians Network.