Biography

Growing up on the Sunshine Coast’s hinterland in Eumundi (Gubbi Gubbi Country), Malia Stirlings childhood was abundant in art and music. With Australians Eastern Coastline as her backyard, Malia has always been heavily inspired by nature which is reflected in her distinct writing and storytelling style. Her Australian-Folk-Pop sound has stylistically been influenced by Missy Higgins, Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac and more.

Capturing attention across Queensland, New South Whales and Victoria, Malia has been travelling across Australia with her music as a soloist and in a duo alongside Josh Maynard, an Australian Folk Rock artist from the Central West NSW. Recently, Malia has shared stages with the likes of Thirsty Merc, Vanessa Amorosi, The Fabulous Capretto’s, John Schumann (RedGum), Shane Howard (Goanna), Kyle Lionhart and more.