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Missy Higgins

Melissa Morrison Higgins (born 19 August 1983) is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician. Her Australian number-one albums are The Sound of White (2004), On a Clear Night (2007) and The Ol' Razzle Dazzle (2012), and her singles include "Scar", "Steer" and "Where I Stood". Higgins was nominated for five ARIA Music Awards in 2004 and won 'Best Pop Release' for "Scar". In 2005, she was nominated for seven more awards and won five. Higgins won her seventh ARIA in 2007. Her third album, The Ol' Razzle Dazzle, was released in Australia in June 2012 (July 2012 in the US). As of August 2014, Higgins' first three studio albums had sold over one million units.Higgins' fourth studio album, OZ, was released in September 2014 and consists of cover versions of Australian composers, as well as a book of related essays.

Alongside her music career, Higgins pursues interests in animal rights and the environment, endeavouring to make her tours carbon neutral. In 2010 she made her acting debut in the feature film Bran Nue Dae and also performed on its soundtrack.

Albums

2004 The Sound of White
2005 Live & Acoustic
2006 Live at the Vestige Bistro & Bar, South Africa
2007 On a Clear Night
2012 The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle
2014 OZ
2018 Solastalgia
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Missy Higgins, 3%, Budjerah & More: ARIA Unveils Performers & Presenters For 2024 Awards
This year’s ARIA Awards performances and presenters will showcase our artists who have celebrated major success on the global and local stage.
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J Awards 2024
Amyl And The Sniffers, SPEED, Emily Wurramara Lead 2024 J Award Nominees
Winners of this year's J Awards will be announced later this month.
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Missy Higgins, Tony Armstrong & Ayesha Madon Revealed As Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Ambassadors
This year's ambassadors, Dan Sultan, Illy, Vera Blue, and others, have offered their aid for Support Act in a new community service announcement video.
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Missy Higgins, Hoodoo Gurus Lead 2025 Mundi Mundi Bash
The Mundi Mundi Bash is a dog-friendly, three-day camping event where punters can bring their own alcohol and food and enjoy live music.
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Missy Higgins @ Sydney Opera House Forecourt
On The Steps Returns Starring Glass Animals, Troye Sivan & More
From 26 November to 10 December, the Sydney Opera House Forecourt will host a fortnight of live music.
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How Missy Higgins Found Her Journey To A No. 1 Debut With 'The Second Act'
For Higgins, the answer was to go the way she broke her debut album, 'The Sound Of White' from 2004: hit the road and let her fans in.
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Missy Higgins Hits #1 With 'The Second Act,' Massive Shows Sold Out
Missy Higgins said, "I’m sincerely grateful to everyone who has embraced 'The Second Act' - it means more than you can imagine."
Features / Interviews
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Missy Higgins Is 'Letting Go Of That Story' She Had For Herself
"I don't feel like I have to get anyone's approval for anything anymore, which is very freeing as far as creating art goes," Higgins said of her empowering new LP, 'The Second Act'.
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Missy Higgins Returns To A Day On The Green For Final 'The Second Act' Dates
Missy Higgins will be joined by special guests Dan Sultan, Kate Miller-Heidke, and Ruby Fields.
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Missy Higgins To Be Inducted Into ARIA Hall Of Fame
Missy Higgins said, "So many artists I love and admire are in the ARIA Hall of Fame, so it feels a bit surreal to be joining them."
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ALWAYS LIVE Locks In Jack White, Anyma, St Vincent, Tina Arena & More In Epic Program
Missy Higgins, The Offspring, Chet Faker and more have been locked in for huge ALWAYS LIVE shows.
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Missy Higgins, Kutcha Edwards Lead Port Fairy Folk Festival First Artist Announcement
"These first 17 artists span many genres but are united in their passion, creativity and joy - which is what we want to share with our Folkies."