Sonia Smith Bio
"Thank you Adelaide Fringe, Chelsea Sinnott and Sebastian James. I am so excited to produce and present my third Fringe show and be a part of my second Fringe Season in collaboration with award winning artists. GRATEFUL" - Sonia Smith x
Sonia left audiences in awe at her self-produced shows "Five Years Free!" and "Gundilya - Strong" in 2025! In 2026, Sonia presents a moving and thought-provoking production in a raw and explosive collaboration of healing, hope and harmony – Healing in the Round. Not to be missed!
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Sonia Smith is a First Nations Gugada (Kokatha) Artist, Singer, Songwriter and Composer. Sonia has been making waves across stages in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland since 2023.
With her powerful voice, music and lyrics, Sonia shares the story of her life, from rock bottom times to the warrior woman she is today. Delivering a unique blend of blues, gospel, folk, country and rock, Sonia shares her endless strength and resilience with heart and soul. A deeply collaborative and community driven artist, Sonia has performed both solo and shared stages with such incredibly talented artists including Coloured Stone, Jason Lee Scott, Kutcha Edwards, Russell Smith, Glenn Skuthorpe, Jungaji, Nancy Bates and Toni Janke. 2025 saw Sonia produce and deliver two performances for the Adelaide Fringe season, “Five Years Free’ and "Gundilya - Strong". In 2026, Sonia will deliver a show with LENI, Scott Rathman Jnr and Toni Janke. A show of personal truths and lived experiences through story and song - Healing in the Round. Designed to have the audience captivated from beginning to end with the venue seating surrounding the artists in the centre of the room, acoustic ambience and powerful voices will leave you wanting more from these four award winning Artists. This show is empowering at its core and invites the audience to dig deep to heal, grow, shine bright, and revel in music. Get your tickets here soon to avoid disappointment! Sonia was also a 2025 Juror for the Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMAs) held in Meanjin, Brisbane and a judge for the SA Music Awards held on Kaurna Yerta, Adelaide. Making another dream come true, Sonia performed for the first time at BIGSOUND 2025 at iconic venue The Sound Garden in Fortitude Valley, QLD as part of the Goolwal Goolwal program. A proud participant in the 2025 Nexus Interplay alumni, Sonia has been working diligently on creating new material for her project. She is looking forward to releasing her debut EP in 2026. Warrior | Powerful Songwriter | Strong Energy Up-lifter "Music is magic. It heals your spirit." |